Upcoming Events

Ages 12 – 17

Help us package seeds collected in the parks to be given away at our spring and summer programs! This project takes place indoors. Participants needing more volunteer hours can take home unfinished work.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 6

Ages 3 – 6 years with adult companion

CWPD is looking for our newest generation of naturalists! This program is an opportunity for participants to dress up as naturalists and explore the park through their five senses. The theme for December is Snowflakes.

Registration deadline: Friday, December 1

Ages 10 – 18
Saturday, December 9
Program Code: 01-30501-A (registration through Kettering)

Join other Ohio Young Birders for a pizza and friendship before heading out to see what birds we can find in the December woods. Bring a friend who might be interested in trying out this fun hobby.

Ages 14 and up

This program will cover the basic stitches required to create your own personalized handmade ornaments for the season. All supplies will be provided, and no previous embroidery experience is required to participate in this fun seasonal stitching program.

Registration deadline: Sunday, December 3

Recommended for ages 3 – 6

With the holiday season kicking off, this RecKit is themed around the holidays! There are fun activities and an easy STEM challenge. The crafts can double as gifts or decorations!

Registration deadline: Monday, December 4

Recommended for ages 7 – 13

With the holiday season kicking off, this RecKit is themed around the holidays! There are fun activities and an easy STEM challenge. The crafts can double as gifts or decorations!

Registration deadline: Monday, December 4

Ages 16 and up

Exercise your creative side while making new holiday presents or decorations. Instructor Kathy Woodruff will lead the class in creating a variety of fused glass ornaments. This class includes three ornaments with plenty of styles and options to choose from.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 6

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. The theme for December is penguins and cold weather animals. The Reading in the Wild December programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Friday, December 8

Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, December 14, January 11 & February 8

This take-home kit features crafts and activities revolving around a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month!

Registration deadline: Thursday, December 7

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. The theme for December is penguins and cold weather animals. The Reading in the Wild December programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Friday, December 8

Ages 18 and up

Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, December 12

All ages

Create native seed balls to hand out as a holiday gift to friends and family. Each family will make 12 seed balls, cut fabric squares and make labels. Staff will be on hand to assist with the creation of your unique holiday gifts.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 13

All ages

Create native seed balls to hand out as a holiday gift to friends and family. Each family will make 12 seed balls, cut fabric squares, and make labels. Staff will be on hand to assist with the creation of your unique holiday gifts.

Registration deadline: Wednesday December 13

All ages

December 16 is National Ugly Sweater Day! Wear your ugliest sweater (or make one yourself!) and be ready to learn about some of the ugly “sweaters” we can find in the natural world. The 100-meter dash will begin promptly at 11:30 am. For the one-mile course, you have the option to take a photo of your ugly sweater on our “green carpet ” and share to the Facebook Event page or email to mail@cwpd.org. Staff will vote on the ugliest sweater of the event and the winner will receive a prize!

This event is sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital.