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Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
With the power of the 3 Rs — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle — you can solve riddles to help save the planet! Learn ways to save the Earth a little each day throughout the year. Each Friday a new clue will be released to a park location and activity to help you achieve Planeteer superhero status! All ages.
Friday, April 2 – Friday, May 7
Beautiful Blooms Wildflower Tour
These tiny treasures can only be seen for a short time! After an introduction with an instructor, families will follow the path to search for all the spring wildflowers the forests have to offer. This is a Tools to Trek program. All ages. Staggered start times.
Registration deadline: Thursday, April 1
Beginner Tai Chi: Session A
Great for stress relief, post-illness or with managing a chronic health condition. Improves coordination, balance and attention. Facilitates cardiac rehab, lowers blood pressure and helps maintain strong bones. Tai Chi is held outdoors and limited to nine participants. Ages 18 and up.
Saturdays, April 10 – May 22 (no class April 24)
Registration deadline: Thursday, April 8
Beginner Tai Chi: Session B
Great for stress relief, post-illness or with managing a chronic health condition. Improves coordination, balance and attention. Facilitates cardiac rehab, lowers blood pressure and helps maintain strong bones. Tai Chi is held outdoors and limited to nine participants. Ages 18 and up.
Saturdays, April 10 – May 22 (no class April 24)
Registration deadline: Thursday, April 8
RecKits 14+: Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by making these easy alternatives to single-use plastic! This RecKit will walk you through making your own beeswax wraps and mesh produce bags! Both reusable, they are a great way to start eliminating plastic wraps and single-use plastics. Best for ages 14 and up.
Registration deadline: Friday, April 2
Intermediate Tai Chi
Continuing to develop Tai Chi and Qigong principles moving from Tai Chi Easy™ into Dr. Roger Jahnke’s Integral Tai Chi form. Tai Chi is held outdoors and limited to nine participants. Ages 18 and up.
Mondays, April 12 – May 24
Registration deadline: Saturday, April 10
Green Cleaning
One way to “Go Green” this Earth month is to learn how to clean and sanitize your home safely without bringing in harmful chemicals. Patti McCormick, RN, Ph.D., will teach you how to make cleaning supplies from natural products. We will incorporate essential oils and other natural ingredients. Ages 16 and up. Location change to Activity Center Park, Community Room.
Registration deadline: Monday, April 5
Young Birders Club: Cavity Nesting Birds
A monthly program that focuses on bird identification and ecology. Other nature topics and skills will be taught as they are encountered upon the trail! Snacks provided. Ages 12 – 17.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 11
How to Series: Working with Polymer Clay
Learn the basic uses of this material, see some real-life creations made by a clay artist and make your own polymer clay masterpiece! Walk away with a nature-inspired pair of earrings or a clay pendant made by you! All materials provided. Ages 16 and up.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 11
Preschool Nature Series: Roly-poly Pals
We will be visiting and investigating how these adorable crustaceans live their daily lives. Participants will have an introduction with the instructor before heading out on the marked path for a self-guided adventure. Hike is on a natural trail. Ages 3 – 6 with adult companion. Staggered start times.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 13
Preschool Nature Series: Roly-poly Pals
We will be visiting and investigating how these adorable crustaceans live their daily lives. Participants will have an introduction with the instructor before heading out on the marked path for a self-guided adventure. Hike is on a natural trail. Ages 3 – 6 with adult companion. Staggered start times.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 13
Adventures of Owlexander & Friends
Everyone knows about Owlexander, but what about all of his Hoot Route friends who live at Grant Park? Each character has a unique friendship with Owlexander, but none of them have a story! What do Owlexander and his friends like to do? What adventures have they gone on, and what have they learned? Partnering with the Washington-Centerville Public Library, this take-home program invites children from the community to come up with their very own stories featuring these characters while using Grant Park’s natural features as the setting. Ages 6 – 14.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 14
Equestrian Field Trip Therapeutic Riding Institute
We are partnering to offer field trip opportunities to those with special needs. Individuals will meet horses, learn to brush horses, lead horses, play games and more. Ages 5 – 17.
Registration deadline: Monday, April 12
Earth Month Celebration: CWPD Bio Blitz!
Help us count living things in the Centerville and Washington Township area! Download the iNaturalist app then use photos to document all the wildlife you find! Registration is not required; however, registering for the program will allow you to receive email reminders and updates. This is a Tools to Trek program. All ages.
Yoga in the Park: Session A
Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation. Class will be held outdoors with a Zoom link provided for inclement weather days. Ages 18 and up.
Saturdays, April 17 – May 22
Registration deadline: Thursday, April 15