Calendar of Events
Many FCPD programs and events are outdoors. Before traveling long distances, especially if severe, dangerous weather is expected, it is recommended you check the event listing on the calendar below or check the event on our Facebook page or call 614 321-4833 ext 103 or 740 652-4422 to confirm an event will take place.
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Saturday, January 25, 2025
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Birding
Mambourg Park
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Birding is popular in winter because they can be seen more easily. Don’t believe it? Come, see for yourself! Join us in the nature center anytime between 9am-11am for hot drinks and a light breakfast. Bring your own binoculars, if desired. We will have a few to borrow. Watch birds and other animals from the observation area inside the nature center. For those who want to venture outside on their own for more birding, trail maps are on hand.
Guided Hike (optional)
If you would prefer to go with one of our naturalists on a guided hike, meet in the nature center just before 10:00. We will search for birds and learn to recognize their calls.
Where to Meet
All ages welcome. Meet in the nature center; come anytime between 9:00-11:00 a.m. Please do not brings pets to this program; see below for more about pets.
Receive Updates & Reminders
To receive updates or reminders about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook.
Before You Go…
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 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 a staff member at any program or event.
ABOUT MAMBOURG PARK
What to Bring
Bring your own drinking water. Potable water is not available at this location.
Trails
Trail conditions will vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy or slippery conditions.
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 nor inside the nature center.
HICKORY TRAIL is about one-and-a-half miles long, includes footbridges, and may be considered easy-to-moderate. Pets are welcome on Hickory Trail. They 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.
Cherry Tree, bark
Sunday, January 26, 2025
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Winter Tree ID for Beginners
Mambourg Park
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
The Education staff is very good at identifying trees – they are tall, have bark, and, sometimes, leaves. If you already know that, how would you like to learn more? Even in the winter when most trees lose their leaves, there are still ways to identify them. Join us in the nature center for a short presentation followed by a one-mile-long hike on Oak Trail.
Where to Meet
This hike is best suited for ages 18 and older. Meet in the nature center just before 2:00 so the program may begin promptly. Please do not brings pets to this program; see below for more about pets.
Receive Updates & Reminders
To receive updates or reminders about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook.
Before You Go…
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 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 a staff member at any program or event.
ABOUT MAMBOURG PARK
What to Bring
Bring your own drinking water. Potable water is not available at this location.
Trails
Trail conditions will vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy or slippery conditions.
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 nor inside the nature center.
HICKORY TRAIL is about one-and-a-half miles long, includes footbridges, and may be considered easy-to-moderate. Pets are welcome on Hickory Trail. They 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.
Image is a copy of Mammals of Ohio, page 14, “Southern Flying Squirrel”
The publication is available for download on the Ohio Wildlife Field Guides and Backyard Wildlife page of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) website.
Flying Squirrels
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:00-9:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mambourg Park
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Despite being rarely seen, the nocturnal flying squirrel is Ohio’s most common squirrel! Learn about their lives then sneak into the woods with us to try to catch a glimpse of these fascinating creatures.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To increase odds of seeing these shy animals, attendance is limited. Those who wish to attend must submit an online reservation request form –
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
will be added here on or before March 1, 2025.
No reservations will be taken before that time.
Where to Meet
Those who receive a confirmation for this program should arrive at the nature center about 10 minutes before the program begins at 8:00 p.m.
Please, do not bring pets to this program.
Receive Updates
To receive updates or reminders about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook.
About Mambourg Park
What to Bring
Bring your own drinking water. Potable water is not available at this location.
Trails
Trail conditions will vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy or slippery conditions.
- OAK TRAIL (NO PETS on Oak Trail nor inside the nature center)
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 nor inside Mambourg Nature Center.
. - HICKORY TRAIL (PETS WELCOME)
Hickory Trail is about one-and-a-half miles long, includes a footbridge, and may be considered easy-to-moderate. Pets are welcome on Hickory Trail. They 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.
Before You Go…
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 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 a staff member at any program or event.
If you take a great photo at this or another FCPD event and would be willing to let us use it to promote the park district, send it to us using the Submit a Photo page.
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