June 10-11-12  EARTH CAMP at Smeck Park   |   “An Evening at Mugworts” is to be rescheduled; watch for updates!   |   Get Out to Explore & Discover Fairfield County Park District!  See what is happening at the parks, visit our Calendar or Facebook page.

Early Birds, Spring Migration (Cross Mound Park)

Yellow Warbler | Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Friday, May 2, 2025 8:00-10:00 a.m. Early Birds, Spring Migration Cross Mound Park 11615 16th Rd SW Stoutsville, OH  43154 During Spring, Ohio experiences something beautiful – the arrival of many bird species not normally seen in our area!  After spending the [...]

Early Birds, Spring Migration (Cross Mound Park)2025-02-28T08:16:59-05:00

Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park

Frog & Toad, Animal Ambassadors Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd Baltimore, OH 43105 Get up close and personal with these super-cool amphibians!  Why do toads have warts?  Why do frogs say ribbit?  Let's learn!  Color fun activity sheets and get [...]

Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park2025-02-27T07:46:12-05:00

Frog & Toad Visit Sensory Trail Park

Frog & Toad, Animal Ambassadors Frog & Toad Visit Sensory Trail Park Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. Sensory Trail Park College Ave (behind Forest Rose School) Lancaster, OH 43130 see also Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. Get up close and personal with [...]

Frog & Toad Visit Sensory Trail Park2025-02-27T07:48:28-05:00

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (Smeck Park)

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series Friday, April 11, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. Cross Mound Park 11615 16th Rd SW Stoutsville, OH  43154 Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH  43130 Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd Baltimore, OH 43105 Blue, pink, [...]

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (Smeck Park)2025-02-26T12:03:48-05:00

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (Mambourg Park)

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series Friday, April 11, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. Cross Mound Park 11615 16th Rd SW Stoutsville, OH  43154 Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH  43130 Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd Baltimore, OH 43105 Blue, [...]

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (Mambourg Park)2025-02-26T12:05:19-05:00

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (Cross Mound Park)

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series Friday, April 11, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. Cross Mound Park 11615 16th Rd SW Stoutsville, OH  43154 Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH  43130 Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd Baltimore, OH 43105 Blue, [...]

Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (Cross Mound Park)2025-02-26T12:08:05-05:00

Bird Identification 101 (Mambourg Park)

Red-breasted Nuthatch by Anthony Schmitt | photo used with permission Bird Identification 101 Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:00-3:30 p.m. Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH  43130 Is that a bird?  If it is really, really loud, it is probably a Carolina wren.  If you're new to birding or want to [...]

Bird Identification 101 (Mambourg Park)2025-02-26T09:52:13-05:00

Nature Myths (Mambourg Park)

Daddy Longlegs | Luke, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Nature Myths Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:00-7:30 p.m. Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH  43130 Many say, ‘Daddy Longlegs are the deadliest spider in the world!’ Not true! In fact, they aren’t even a spider!  Have fun and learn during this [...]

Nature Myths (Mambourg Park)2025-02-26T08:38:42-05:00

Spring Wild Edibles (Mambourg Park)

Pheasantback Mushroom Sunday, May 4, 2025 1:00-3:00 p.m. Spring Wild Edibles Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH  43130 The forest provides more than fresh air; it provides food!  Picking plants or foraging at any park is never allowed except in a park-sponsored guided program such as this.  Information about where [...]

Spring Wild Edibles (Mambourg Park)2025-02-25T14:20:19-05:00

Morning Mushroom Walk (Cross Mound Park)

Beech Rooter Mushroom Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00-11:00 a.m. Morning Mushroom Walk Cross Mound Park 11615 16th Rd SW Stoutsville, OH  43154 Do you love the scent of decaying trees in the morning?  Us, too!  Let’s search for mushrooms on the 0.5-mile-long trail.  Be prepared for possible off-trail exploration, too. Suggested Audience [...]

Morning Mushroom Walk (Cross Mound Park)2025-02-25T13:49:55-05:00
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