Eastern American Toad Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:00-11:00 a.m. Intro to Nature Photography Wahkeena Nature Preserve 2200 Pump Station Rd Sugar Grove, OH 43155 Join naturalist and wildlife photographer Leah for an introductory lesson on photographing the natural world and its inhabitants via a guided hike all over the preserve. Ages 16+. Bring [...]
Saturday, September 20, 2025 3:00-4:30 p.m. Popular Paw Paws! Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd Baltimore, OH 43105 Do you know Ohio's State Native Fruit? That's right; it is the paw paw. We will set out in search of fabulous paw paws and, yes, taste what we find. We may even go off trail, so be [...]
Leaves of this tree are often mistaken for poison ivy! Saturday, July 19, 2025 2:00-4:00 p.m. Summer Tree ID Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH 43130 Whether you have just started learning or want to brush up on your skills, this program is for you. We will discuss and [...]
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. between May 23 - June 28 Shelldon Coloring Contest Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH 43130 Meet Shelldon! Then get an entry form in the nature center. Crayons and some markers will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own medium of choice (paints, [...]
Yellow-rumped Warbler, male | © John Watts – photo used with permission Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00-10:00 a.m. Birding Hike Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd (south of OH-256) Baltimore, OH 43105 Birds, birds, birds! We love birds! Come to this slower-paced hike, approximately two miles, to learn some sight and sound bird identification. [...]
10am-12pm Mondays Multiple Locations Plein Air in the Parks 2025 Series brought to you by Fairfield County Park District & Decorative Arts Center of Ohio May 5, June 16, August 4 Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd Baltimore May 19, July 7, August 18 Stebelton Park at Rock Mill 1429 Rockmill Place NW Lancaster June [...]
Instructor Jeannie Spencer at Smeck Park Outdoor Classes for Individuals & Families Connect the body and mind using breath and movement! Yoga in the Park May-August 2025 Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 25 (no session on June 18) July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, [...]
Friday, August 8, 2025 6:00-8:00 p.m. An Evening at Mugworts Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH 43130 Calling all wizards and witches! Join us for a magical time at Mugworts. Create a wand, let our a particularly peculiar hat decide what type of wizard you are, and enjoy refreshments. What else [...]
Get to Know the Monarch Butterfly Activity & Coloring Sheet Giant Journey! Multiple Dates & Locations of FAIRFIELD COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY 10:30-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 Baltimore Branch 205 E Market St; Baltimore Thursday, June 5 Main Library 219 N Broad St; Lancaster Saturday, August 2 Northwest Branch 2855 Helena Dr NW; [...]
Northern Harrier | Anthony Schmitt, photo used with permission Saturday, August 2, 2025 6:00-7:00 p.m. Rad Raptors Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH 43130 Raptor - dinosaur or bird? Maybe both? Learn about the amazing raptors of Ohio! Light refreshments will be available. Suggested Audience Ages 10+ Where to Meet [...]
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