For Ages 13-18
Junior Naturalist Series 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
March 10, July 13, October 19, December 14
Mambourg Park
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
SESSION 1
Sunday, March 10
- Hike Preparedness
- Wild Edibles
- Amphibian Migration
SESSION 2
Saturday, July 13
- Macroinvertebrates
- Stream Health
SESSION 3
Saturday, October 19
- Tree & Plant Identification
SESSION 4
Saturday, December 14
- Bird Identification
Where to Meet
Meet in Mambourg Nature Center. We ask that you do not bring pets to these programs. See more about pets, below.
Receive Updates
To receive updates or reminders about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook. In the Discussion section you can post photos of your adventure – we love to see them!
REMINDERS
What to Bring
Bring your own drinking water; potable water is not available at this location.
Pets
Pets are welcome outside and on Hickory Trail. Pets must be under control at all times and on a leash no longer than 6’. For the health and safety of all, pick up and properly dispose of pets’ waste. They are not allowed inside Mambourg Nature Center nor on Oak Trail.
Trails
Keep in mind that trail conditions vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy or slippery conditions.
- HICKORY TRAIL
Hickory Trail is about one-and-a-half miles long, includes footbridges, and may be considered easy-to-moderate. Pets on leash are welcome. - OAK TRAIL
Oak Trail is about one mile long, includes a set of steps and a footbridge, and may be considered easy-to-moderate. Pets are not allowed on Oak Trail.
Severe Weather
If severe weather is forecast or before traveling a long distance to attend, it is recommended you check to be sure the program has not been canceled, postponed, or rescheduled. It is best to check the program in the Events section of our Facebook page, our website’s Calendar of Events, or call 740 652-4422 or 740 215-6645 or 614 321-4833 ext 103.
Photo Disclaimer & Social Media
Registration for or attendance at any of our public programs and other activities constitutes an agreement allowing Fairfield County Park District to use and distribute, now and in the future, any image of the registrant/attendee in photographs, videos, and other electronic or print reproduction of images taken at events and activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of images in which an attendee may appear, call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103 or speak to any staff member at any program or event.
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