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National Plant a Flower Day!
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
Centerville,OH45459United States + Google Map
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
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
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
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
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
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
Centerville,OH45459United States + Google Map
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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