PARK DISTRICT NEWS
Osage oranges on the ground
Parks
Of Monkey Brains and Mammoths
It’s been a good year for Osage oranges (Maclura pomifera). Now, in mid-to late-autumn, the grapefruit-sized “monkey brains” (as Osage
Owlexander wrapped in holiday lights
Announcement
Recycle Holiday Lights
Don't let broken lights dim your holiday spirit! The Centerville-Washington Park District has five collection locations for the Cohen Holiday
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News
Styrofoam Recycling Event Wins Statewide Award
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2021 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD)
Luminary Walk
Special Event
Luminary Walk at Bill Yeck Park
Enjoy a one-mile candlelit stroll through the beautiful nature park! We are hosting the annual Luminary Walk on Friday, December
Winter Woods Day Camp
Announcement
Winter Program Registration
Online registration for winter programs begins Monday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident
hummingbird drinking jewelweed nector
Parks
The Hummingbird and the Shrew
The parks of Southwest Ohio are home to two of the country’s smallest “warm-blooded” critters. Ruby-throated hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, are

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DEC
9

Hike with a Naturalist: December

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
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DEC
11

Winter Hiking Club

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Woodbourne Springs Park
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DEC
11

Nature Quest

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
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DEC
11

Nature Quest

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
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DEC
11

Teen Art Focus: Clay Hand Building

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park
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DEC
13

Pop-Up Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Oak Grove Park
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News & Events

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