Nature and history programs are available for groups on request.

In-school Programs are up to 45 minutes long for a maximum of 30 students at once. Most In-park Programs are 90 minutes in length. Below is a list of past programs to give you some ideas, but don’t hesitate to reach out to request something not mentioned. To schedule a program or just to get more information, contact Community Outreach Coordinator Uriah St John at ustjohn@fairfieldcountyparks.org or 740-652-5864.

Student meeting box turtle Shelldon during Outreach Program

Learn about cool animal adaptations during up-close and personal meetings with some of the animals who call Ohio home.

Have you felt real bear fur? a fox pelt? See and touch some of Ohio’s mammals’ skins and skulls.

Ohioans say they love Ohio for the ever-changing seasons! What is going on this season in our backyard?

Get wet in one of our creeks while searching for the creatures who live there.

Explore the outdoors at night with one of our naturalists. What nocturnal animal residents will we see and hear? There aren’t many occasions to visit the parks at night, don’t miss this one!

A walk with one of the naturalists to seek out some of Ohio’s resident birds. This hike can be tailored to beginners or experienced birders.

A hike with one of the naturalists to search for woodland wildflowers.

A short presentation and walk to get tools needed to start identifying the trees around you.

People come from all over the U.S. and beyond to see Rock Mill and Rock Mill Covered Bridge.  Learn about outstanding geological formations, the area’s history,  plus the bridge and 1824 gristmill.