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March 2023

National Plant a Flower Day!

Sunday, March 12, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook,
6588 McEwen Rd.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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All ages

Join us at the Kennard Nature Nook to decorate a flowerpot as a family. While it dries, we will take a hike through the meadows to look for signs of spring! We will return to our flowerpots to plant flower seeds of your choice. This is not a drop-off program.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 5

Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime

Monday, March 13, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House,
2230 E. Centerville Station Road
Centerville,OH45459United States
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children being read a story

All ages
Mondays, March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 22

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. All sessions are Tools to Trek programs.

Registration is not required, but is recommended.

Tai Chi Intermediate

Monday, March 13, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook,
6588 McEwen Rd.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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group of people practicing Tai Chi

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, March 13 – April 24

Continuing to develop Tai Chi and Qigong principles moving from Tai Chi Easy into Dr. Jahnke’s Integral Tai Chi Form. Taught by Judy Wilson, Certified Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor.

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 9

Art & Imagination

Tuesday, March 14, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park,
221 N. Main St.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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Decoy Nature Art Summer Camp, Centerville, Ohio

Ages 6 – 8
Tuesdays, March 14, April 11 & May 9

Does your child love art time? This drop-off program is designed to give your child an opportunity to get creative! They will try new techniques and design unique projects based on a monthly nature theme.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 7

It Comes Full Circle: The “Pi Day” Hike

Tuesday, March 14, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Forest Field Park,
2100 E. Centerville Station Rd.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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Owlexander, the Centerville-Washington Park District mascot holding a pi symbol, cartoon

All ages

It’s Pi Day! Join us for either an approximately 3.14-mile hike on natural and paved trails or a 1-mile hike on crushed limestone and paved paths. A limited number of custom CWPD Pi Day stickers and special treats will be available at the end!

Please dress for natural trails and bring water. Strollers are not recommended on natural trails.

Wild Animal Automatons with Stemily Studios

Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook,
6588 McEwen Rd.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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Ages 8 – 14

Automatons are incredible contraptions that can make sculptures move in exciting ways! Create an owl that swoops, a coyote that runs, the possibilities are endless with just the turn of a crank!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 7

Native Wildflower String Art & Pure Barre

Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park,
221 N. Main St.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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Ages 18 and up

A little bit of art and a great workout! We have teamed up with Pure Barre to work on our minds and bodies. Participants will create string art with designs inspired by our native wildflowers!

Registration deadline: Friday, March 10

Porch Stitching: Floral Monograms

Thursday, March 16, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House,
2230 E. Centerville Station Road
Centerville,OH45459United States
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cross stitch

Ages 16 and up

This program will go over some of the basics of embroidery as we complete a hand-embroidered monogram. After that, we will embellish the embroidery hoops with flowers and leaves to make a perfect, personalized, spring decoration! No previous experience is necessary.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 7

Preschool Nature Series: Starry Nights (Mar)

Thursday, March 16, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook,
6588 McEwen Rd.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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preschooler and program leader examining nature object

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

At night, we can see so many stars in the sky! We will learn what a star is made of and how people have used them to navigate and tell stories! Then, we will imagine and create our own star maps.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 14

Watercolor Butterflies and Beetles

Saturday, March 18, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park,
221 N. Main St.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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two butterflies painted with watercolors, with paint set nearby

Ages 18 and up

Explore the beauty of the world of insects through watercolor painting! We will create colorful paintings of butterflies and beetles utilizing basic brush and watercolor techniques. This is a beginner-level class.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 10

Reading in the Wild

Tuesday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Forest Field Park,
2100 E. Centerville Station Rd.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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Mother and daughter sitting on grass

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will interact with stories, 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 Reading in the Wild March programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 14

Women in Motion Running Group BOTH Tues/Thurs

Tuesday, March 21, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Iron Horse Park,
6161 Millshire Dr.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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shot of a woman's feet running on a paved trail through a park

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, March 21 – May 16 AND
Thursdays, March 23 – May 18

A 9-week course for women who want to successfully run a 5k! Perfect for new runners and those returning from a running hiatus. This course includes a mix of walking and running that gradually builds up your stamina to run for a full 30 minutes. Enrollment in either or both days includes a 9-week walk/running plan to go from couch to 30 minutes of running.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 19

Women in Motion Running Group Tues ONLY

Tuesday, March 21, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Iron Horse Park,
6161 Millshire Dr.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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shot of a woman's feet running on a paved trail through a park

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, March 21 – May 16

A 9-week course for women who want to successfully run a 5k! Perfect for new runners and those returning from a running hiatus. This course includes a mix of walking and running that gradually builds up your stamina to run for a full 30 minutes. If you’ve always wanted to be a runner but didn’t know where to start, this is the program for you!

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 19

Women in Motion Running Group Thurs ONLY

Thursday, March 23, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Iron Horse Park,
6161 Millshire Dr.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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shot of a woman's feet running on a paved trail through a park

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, March 23 – May 18

A 9-week course for women who want to successfully run a 5k! This course includes a mix of walking and running that gradually builds up your stamina to run for a full 30 minutes. Enrollment in either or both days includes a 9-week walk/running plan to go from couch to 30 minutes of running.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 19

Healthy Simplified! Overnight Oats

Thursday, March 23, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park,
221 N. Main St.
Centerville,OH45459United States
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a mason jar full of oatmeal

Ages 18 and up

Learn how adding or swapping simple nutritional options can add up to a healthier lifestyle. Join Holistic Health Coach Michelle Daniel of The Lifestyle Technique as you learn the basics of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Gather with others and have fun preparing your own make-and-take overnight oats!

Registration deadline: Monday, March 20