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Reading in the Wild

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

Let’s get together to read a story! We will act out the plot with active games, sing songs with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Limited to one adult companion per registrant. We will move into the Kennard Nature Nook in inclement weather.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 4

Glass Fusing: Bubble Wave Bowl

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 16 and up

Start the new year with a wave of creativity! Learn the principles of kiln-fired glass and the skills to cut glass from instructor Kathy Woodruff. No matter how artistic you are, your unique bowl will be a beautiful and functional piece of artwork.

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 5

Junior Explorers

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 6 – 8

Children will learn about nature and the outdoors in this program designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways. Activities include discovery, challenges and games. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 9

Reading in the Wild

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will act out the plot with active games, sing songs with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. One adult companion per registrant. We will move into the Kennard Nature Nook in inclement weather.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 4

Winter Hiking Club: Evergreen Trees

Yankee Park 7500 Yankee St., Centerville, OH, United States

All ages

Participants will join the instructor for a brief nature lesson, game or activity before the group starts the hike to explore the park. This hike takes place on a paved path.

Participants can register up to the start of the program.

Fitness Yoga B

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, January 18 – February 22

You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 16

Preschool Nature Series: Glow Code

Big Bend Park 1328 Spring Ash Drive, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

There are so many things to do in the dark! Your leaders have a challenge for you! Can you find the secret glow codes along our hiking path? We will talk about animals that make their own light. The session of PNS takes place entirely outdoors.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 17

Winter Stargazing A

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 6 and up

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will have an indoor planetarium to view the night sky in the Nature Nook. There will also be opportunities for various stargazing activities outside, including a short night hike with a naturalist. Please register each member of the family who will be attending.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 13

Winter Stargazing B

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 6 and up

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will have an indoor planetarium to view the night sky in the Nature Nook. There will also be opportunities for various stargazing activities outside, including a short night hike with a naturalist. Please register each member of the family who will be attending.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 13

Drawing With a Paintbrush

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

We are going to create loose watercolor botanical drawings. We will start with a quick charcoal value study, then a black and white watercolor, and wrap up with an expressive full-color watercolor botanical. We will be using studio materials. Leave the class with three versions of your botanical.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 13

Yoga in the Park D

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, January 23 – February 27

Method 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.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 20

Glass Fusing: Winter Birch Trees

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 16 and up

During this class, you will create a beautiful winter birch scene on a 10.75″ square of glass. A metal hanger will be added if you would like for it to be a window decoration! All materials, except a stand for your project, are included.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 18

Amazing Athletes at the Park B (3-6 y/o)

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, January 25 – March 1

Join Amazing Athletes as we practice our coordination, fine motor skills and gross motor skills! This program uses the fundamentals of 10 different sports to help build and develop motor skills, nutritional knowledge and body awareness. This class will be held outdoors when possible with the option to go inside for inclement weather, so please dress accordingly.

Registration deadline: Sunday, January 22

Yoga in the Park E

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, January 28 – March 4

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.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 25