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All ages

Wooden eggs can be reused in your holiday traditions or used as décor. Your family will get one dozen wooden eggs to paint and personalize. During the painting process, the instructor will showcase replica bird eggs. Price includes one dozen 2.5-inch flat-bottomed eggs. Paint is provided.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

All ages

Wooden eggs can be reused in your holiday traditions or used as décor. Your family will get one dozen wooden eggs to paint and personalize. During the painting process, the instructor will showcase replica bird eggs. Price includes one dozen 2.5-inch flat-bottomed eggs. Paint is provided.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain. The Crafts with Nature March programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Ages 8 and up

We will head out at dusk to search for the American Woodcock and observe their spectacular dance! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 18

Ages 4 – 6 with adult companion

Children will design their own spring theme canvas and enjoy an interactive story during this fun evening with Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 18

Ages 11 – 15

Join Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush to get creative with clay. This program will include a review of clay tools and techniques as well as time for participants to sketch potential creations using their two pounds of clay. Glazing will be done during this session as well. Projects will be functional, but not food safe.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 19

Ages 11 – 15

Join Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush to learn different drawing techniques, including anime-style drawing, life drawing (cosplay is 100% welcome) and last but not least, a fun drawing game! Participants will be using recycled book pages as a drawing surface and pen/watercolor markers, pencils and colored pencils with blenders.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 20

Ages 7 – 10

Participants will use a variety of materials to create a 3D nature scene including air dry clay to sculpt pieces to add to their scene. Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush will bring all the supplies needed and discuss art terms and how to create 3D projects.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 20

All ages

Participants will explore the park through a photography scavenger hunt. Following the scavenger hunt, families will share photos with one another and the team with the most items found on the list will receive a prize! All families need to bring a device to take photos, preferably one that has a screen to view the photos. Cell phone cameras are acceptable! One registration per family.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 20

Ages 6 – 12 with an adult companion

Calling all foodies! Join us during spring break to try fruits and vegetables enjoyed around the world. In this food-tasting adventure, explore (potentially) new-to-you foods as you expand your palate and experience global cuisine. Led by Michelle Daniel of the Lifestyle Technique.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 26

All ages

This eggstra special dog day is back for an extra special 3rd annual egg hunt! Join us at the dog park for a dog-friendly egg hunt, fun dog-themed activities, giveaways and more! All activities will happen right outside the dog park and the off-leash areas will remain open for dogs to play. Egg hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Registration is not required.

Ages 9 – 12

Mondays, April 1 – May 6

Children will learn about nature and the outdoors in this program designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways. Activities include discovery, games and creeking. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 25

Ages 11 – 18

Bird watching and identification is fascinating. You will walk away with a greater knowledge of birds and their role in the ecosystem. Club activities are based on participant feedback, so you direct the focus of study. A light snack is included. Participants must be members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 31

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Hit the trail with us! Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike will be on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 31