Preschool Nature Series: Big Trees
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
Trees are all around us! Become an expert on all things trees as you explore the park. Learn about identifiable characteristics of trees and all about the seeds they produce.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 17
Glass Fusing: Fall Birch Trees
Ages 16 and up
Usher in the colors of fall through a 10.75″ square of glass you design with a beautiful fall birch tree scene. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through our biggest glass fusing project of the season!
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 12
Prairie Power: Seed Collection
All ages
Learn about the power of prairie plants and assist the CWPD staff in harvesting popular species. Seeds harvested will be used in reseeding other habitats or handed out to the community. Families can take some seeds home to plant in their garden. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 18
September Stress Relief
Ages 16 and up
Try a new stress-relieving hobby or craft! There will be a few options to try. Best of all, enjoy the golden hour and beautiful colors of the September sunset over the meadow. Please be sure to note any allergies.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 13
Butterfly Survey
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 19
Archery Day
All ages
We are teaming up with the Kettering Recreation Complex and the Washington Township RecPlex for an afternoon of archery! Join us for blow-up archery, food trucks, various vendors and much more! During the event, walk-up registrations for an archery class sampler on the range will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is not required but is recommended.
Time Trail Tour
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Meet in the Forest Field Park rear parking lot.
Eagle Scout Candidate Connor Kiss will lead a guided walk through the Bill Yeck Time Trail and discuss the cataloging project he undertook for CWPD. Connor will point out differences between the sections and identify plant species found within the Time Trail. A rain date is scheduled for September 22 if needed.
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 19
Watercolor Succulent Plants Class
Ages 18 and up
We will create succulent plant-themed watercolor paintings utilizing basic brush and watercolor techniques. We will use studio materials. Leave the class with your finished painting. This class is for beginner or intermediate artists!
Registration deadline: Friday, September 13
Composting Basics
Ages 18 and up
Sunday, September 22 (Beginner level) AND/OR Sunday, October 13 (Intermediate level)
Join Master Recycler Andi Van Sickle for this incredible two-part program! Part one will guide you through the benefits of composting for yourself and for the planet. Part two will share more in-depth composting techniques.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 20
An Evening at Camp
Ages 6 – 12
Are you missing camp? We are too! Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities. Finish the night sharing your favorite camp stories around a campfire with s’mores.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 16
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
All ages
Mondays, September 23 and October 28
Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on.
Registration is not required but is recommended.
Pickleball League Intrm+ Single Player Will Call
Ages 18 and up
Mondays or Tuesdays, September 24 – October 28
Please sign up for this will call if you are a single player without a partner. We will make every effort to match you with a partner and then enroll you in one of our intermediate+ pickleball leagues. Please indicate in the enrollment questions which intermediate+ league you prefer.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 24
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Intermediate+
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 24 – October 22
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 5 weeks long. Five Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the intermediate level.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 8
Glass Fusing: Autumn Leaves Suncatcher
Ages 16 and up
Create a 4.5″ by 9″ suncatcher, letting the sun shine through changing colors of fall leaves. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies. Beginners and returners alike are welcome to this new class!
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 17
Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, September 25 – October 23
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are 5 weeks long. Five Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the beginner level.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 8