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Fernwood Stroll

Join a naturalist for a brisk hike along the 0.9-mile Fernwood Loop. We’ll be on the lookout for who’s around and any seasonal happenings…

FASN/Visitors Center
Two hands hold out a green and yellow fish.

Kinderealm: Fishies

Children ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions can get hooked and learn all about our fishy friends! We will be learning with a story, craft,…

MF/Shady Shelter

Summer Nature Tales

In an interactive story time, young children and their adult companions can explore what’s happening in nature as summer comes to an end….

LP/Nature Center
A coyote stands in low grass.

Get to Know Coyotes

Join a naturalist to explore one of Ohio’s most beautiful, and most misunderstood creatures: the coyote. We’ll chat for a bit, then take a…

FASN/Seneca Deck
A paved trail winds through a green, wooded area under a clear blue sky.

Fall Spree Hike

Join a naturalist on the 1-mile Prather Trail and cross one trail off your Fall Hiking Spree! Along the way we will discuss the park’s history…

CV/Valley View Area
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping Workshop

Families are invited to a fun introductory camping experience led by naturalists. We will offer fishing, hiking, upcycled crafting, simple…

SC/Lake House Area
a blue and green bodied dragonfly with black wings perches on a green stem

What’s in the Meadow

Join a naturalist as we investigate what is living in the meadow! Meadows are vibrant ecosystems teeming with life, including bees, beetles,…

LP/Nature Center
A book laying open in a field of grass.

Nature Writing Workshop

Join a writer-turned-naturalist for a session on writing about nature, cultural history and the environment. Bring work to learn how to help…

FASN/Visitors Center

Pine Tree Spree

What makes a forest more than a group of trees? Hike the 2-mile Piney Woods Trail to earn spree credit and discover the positive impacts of…

GYH/Pioneer Area
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Woodland Mushrooms

Join a naturalist on a walk through the woods as we explore the fascinating world of fungi! Discover the diverse shapes, colors and sizes…

FR/Brushwood Area
Two hands hold out a green and yellow fish.

Kinderealm: Fishies

Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions can get hooked and learn all about our fishy friends! We will be learning with a story, craft and…

FR/Brushwood Area
Water flowing over a rocky creek bed.

Macroinvertebrates: More Than Meets the Eye

There’s more beneath the surface than meets the eye. Hiding in streams under rocks and in the sediment, macroinvertebrates make their homes….

SLNC