Our Events
Welcome to Greater Cincinnati’s hub for sustainability-related events, offering a wide range of opportunities to learn, experience, and participate!
Explore the calendar below to find events near you!
Climate Safe Neighborhoods Resilience Summit
Please join Groundwork Ohio River Valley, the Office of Environment and Sustainability, and Green Umbrella for an evening of networking, success stories, and opportunities to keep the momentum growing to build more sustainable, equitable, and resilient neighborhoods.
Events
Calendar of Events
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Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults and interested youth ages 12 and up, when accompanied by an adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: We garden with native plants to benefit wildlife and to beautify our landscape, but those same plants can also nourish us. We’ll walk through the plant...
$10 – $22
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RAPTOR Inc’s facilities are open to the public during our Open House Events and by appointment only. On the last Sunday of each month (March-November) from 1pm to 4pm our highly skilled educators will be available to welcome guests, lead tours, conduct educational programs with our avian ambassadors, share biological artifacts, and answer questions. You...
Free
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Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Camp dates: July 6-July 10 - Gr. K-5 July 13-July 17 -...
$350
Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Animal Rescue & Rehab Animal conservation is a team effort! During this...
$350
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Did you ever wonder what the Oxbow was like after dark? Well, here’s your chance! The Oxbow Nature Conservancy is normally closed from dusk to dawn, but on Tuesday, July 28th fellow Oxbow, Inc. Board members, Wayne Wauligman and John Klein, will lead a guided night walk along the shore of Oxbow Lake. Under a...
Free
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Join us on July 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th for some sustainable crafting fun! July 8th will be a natural dye workshop. Discover the art and science of natural dyeing in this beginner’s workshop! Participants will learn the fundamentals of transforming plant material and kitchen scraps into beautiful, lasting dye. During the program, participants will...
$35
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults and children 12+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Witness the night's magic transform the trails as we marvel at the full moon and reveal natural history happenings on this quiet, guided hike. Full Moon Walks provide rare opportunities to...
$10 – $18
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Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
Part of the Solarize Nonprofits webinar series, this first webinar will cover the federal Investment Tax Credit and the elective pay process that has enabled tax-exempt organizations to get federal tax credits for clean energy projects. It will consist of a 30-minute presentation followed by a live Q/A panel, including City of Cincinnati's Energy Manager...
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Join Kenton County Libraries, Covington's Urban Forestry Division, and Green Umbrella for an informational tree walk in Latonia! Get informed about the best local trees to clean our air in our residential areas! Learn some tips for quick tree identification so that you can share what you learned with family and friends! Meet in the... |
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Celebrate all things outdoors at the Outdoors for All Expo! Engage with more than 70 exhibitors, including local parks, outdoor outfitters, adventure experts and environmentally minded organizations. Enjoy live music by Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Jake Speed & The Freddies and Ma Crow & Co. while sipping on MadTree beer and grabbing...
Free
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Ohio River Paddlefest has long been recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration and a Cincinnati tradition. But this year, the event is going even bigger: Organizers will attempt to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for “Largest Paddle Craft Party” during this year’s event on Saturday, August 1. The attempt honors the event’s 25th...
$20 – $75
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When life gives you a bunch of old bricks, build a patio! That’s just one of many resourceful projects on show at the Camp Washington Community Garden, where years of problem-solving and creative solutions prove that sometimes you already have what you need to get the job done. This class will be held at the...
Free
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Join the Food Policy Council at Hyde Park Farmers Market as part of our Summer Farmer's Market Tour! We'll be on-site all market day to meet shoppers, chat with vendors and farmers, and share resources on food access, food waste, and healthy eating. Stop by to pick up some goodies from Hamilton County ReSource, a...
Free
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Program Description: In this beginner weaving class, we'll get our hands on native willows and create a rustic and useful vegetable basket. We'll use simple weaving techniques to form an open weave, perfect for storing garlic, onions, or other shelf-stable vegetables. What to...
$25 – $37
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When: Monday, Aug. 3, meet and greet 6:30 PM, discussion 7-9 PM Where: Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, Geier Room, 103 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati. Parking available behind church. What is balcony solar? Will it save me money? Is it safe? Is it legal? How does it work? Do I need a balcony? Where can...
Free
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On Tuesday, August 4 at 10:00, City Council's Climate, City Services and Infrastructure Committee is expected to vote on a Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Meeka Owens and others, supporting the rapid adoption and implementation of an impervious surface charge (ISC). Sierra Club members will attend the meeting to speak in support of the resolution,...
Free
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These events are a great way for you to engage with WAVE out in the community. You can find WAVE hanging out at different local breweries throughout the year, ready with games, activities and raffles! At each WAVE Community Hangout, part of the proceeds from the bar will go towards supporting WAVE’s mission. That means...
Free
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Join the Food Policy Council at Madeira Farmers Market as part of our Summer Farmer's Market Tour! We'll be on-site all market day to meet shoppers, chat with vendors and farmers, and share resources on food access, food waste, and healthy eating. Stop by to pick up some goodies from Hamilton County ReSource, a CORV...
Free
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Join Green Umbrella for an evening of conversation and connection with young professionals shaping sustainability across Greater Cincinnati. The event will kick off with a moderated discussion featuring young professionals from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors sharing their career journeys, experiences, and advice for getting involved in the green workforce, followed by time to...
Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults. No birding experience necessary; beginners welcome. Program Description: The busy summer season is in full swing for our feathery visitors and residents alike. Join us for a casual walk to observe the colorful lives of birds along our trails. What to Expect: We...
Free – $12
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Celebrate the opening of Northcutt this summer by helping us get it ready for the public. This new preserve is taking shape, and we’re inviting volunteers to be part of the process from the very beginning. We will be working on installing gates and signage, clearing and preparing trails, and establishing key visitor access areas....
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Join the CGC in the garden for a Healthy Harvest experience! We'll start with a tour of the garden with time to explore and learn, then enjoy a cooking demonstration (with samples, of course!) using freshly picked produce. We’ll cover topics like seasonality, unique and rare crops, and new ways to use old standbys. This...
Free
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4 events,
Learn from industry professionals about what it's like to work in aquatic science, conservation, education, zoology and related field! Panelists will discuss their work, how they got where they are today, and answer any questions
$5
Are you interested in learning more about careers in biology, environmental education, veterinary medicine, diving, and more? WAVE Foundation is excited to offer teen and adult students the opportunity to talk to professionals in these fields through our Career Exploration Panels. This is happening on three dates: May 9, August 9, and November 14.
$5.00
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Join Sierra Club for a casual 27 mile ride. We will meet up at 1:00 pm at Izaak Walton League lodge, which is located South of Loveland Center and we will bike along the Little Miami Bike trail south to the Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown and back to Izaak Walton League. This will...
Free
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Start your day in nature with a quiet stroll through Shor Park! We will immerse our senses and practice mindfulness in the beauty of a summer morning. This program is free and best for ages 12+. No registration is required.
Free
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3 events,
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Join Green Umbrella for the 2026 Local Government Climate Action Showcase from 3:30–5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12 at the UC Digital Futures Building (3080 Exploration Avenue, Cincinnati) in room 140. Hear from local government leaders and Climate Action Fellows representing: City of Covington, KY Anderson Township, Ohio Hamilton County, Ohio City of Cincinnati, Ohio – Innovation Team... 
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Join Green Umbrella and Climate Action Fellows for a summer Green Drinks at Somerset on Wednesday, August 12 from 5:15–7:15 PM. Green Drinks is a casual networking event that brings together sustainability professionals, environmental advocates, local leaders, and community members who care about creating a more resilient and sustainable region. Whether you're actively working in... 
Join the Solarize Nonprofits program for the 2nd in our webinar series dedicated to helping nonprofits understand the aspects of going solar! This webinar will focus on the various financing and ownership structures open to nonprofits. There will be a 30-minute presentation, followed by a live Q/A panel. Registrants will be sent a PDF of... |
5 events,
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POSTPONED DUE TO TRAIL CONDITIONS Join Green Umbrella's Greenspace Alliance, Cardinal Land Conservancy, and the Center for Collaboration on Climate and Community for Health (C4H) at Cardinal's Westmark Woods, for a Meet A Greenspace Hike on Thursday, August 13th from 8-9:30 am! Located in Springfield Township, Westmark Woods is a 25 acre-property and the newest...
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South Cumminsville Community Garden is the biggest and oldest community garden in the Beekman Corridor, and it's getting some upgrades this summer. Come out to lend a hand putting up trellis, installing rain barrel, painting signage, and just plain weeding.
Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
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Whether you are a seasoned hiker or simply looking for a new way to experience the outdoors, this sunset hike offers a peaceful chance to explore Bender Mountain as day turns to night. Step onto the trails in the evening and take in the changing colors of the sky while the forest transitions into its...
Free
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5 events,
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Do you give a hoot for Oxbow? Join us for the Give a Hoot for Oxbow - Invasive Plant Removal on Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM During these volunteer days, we will be tackling one of our biggest conservation challenges: invasive plant species. Events will focus on cutting/pulling honeysuckle, Japanese chaff flower,... 
Whether you’re a long-time supporter of the Common Orchard Project or brand new to our work, this is a great opportunity to connect with others in the community while helping care for and grow one of our shared orchard spaces. We host volunteer days on the third Saturday of each month to support ongoing orchard...
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Many birds call Sycamore Park and Wilson Nature preserve home – including bald eagles, kingfishers, wood ducks, and a rich variety of songbirds. Join us for birding along the trails and across the suspension bridge in the Preserve. The trails have gravel and packed dirt surfaces that may be uneven and slightly hilly. We will...
Free
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Join Sierra Club for a fun family day at Lake Cowan. We meet at the state park beach on the South Shore of Lake Cowan off of Yankee Rd. (not the campground beach) at 11 AM. Bring a boat or you are welcome to try out one of ours. We will have at least one...
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Suitable for interested youth ages 10 and up when accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Those annoying acorns that clutter up our yards were once a staple food around which entire diets were based. Everywhere there are oak trees, people have at one...
$25 – $37
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Enjoy the beautiful Garden @ Bethel with a summer afternoon spent mixing up a community batch of potting soil! Everyone gets to take home soil for fall seed starting!
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What’s under the leaves? In the flowers? Behind that log? Explore the micro-world of Pattison Park with us! We’ll hit the trails with magnifying glasses and get up close with the very small! We will walk slowly along a paved trail, not exceeding 0.5 miles total. This program is free and fun for all ages.
Free
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Join us for a monthly hiking series exploring nature, archaeology, and the important stories written in the Oxbow Nature Conservancy. Hikes will alternate between Oxbow and ARI, with Oxbow-led adventures focusing on nature and conservation, and ARl-led hikes exploring archaeology and the importance of preserving local history. All hikes are FREE and open to the... 
Registration Requirements: Preregistration is required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults in Clermont County. Program Description: It’s said that knowledge is power. This series will help residents of Clermont County’s fourteen townships become more powerful advocates for their communities. Together, we’ll explore how decisions are made that impact the quality and character of...
$50
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1 event,
Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
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1 event,
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. This event is expected to sell out. Intended Audience: This program is designed exclusively for adults ages 21 and older. All guests must present a valid ID upon entry. Program Description: Summertime is back once again, and so, too, is Music Under the Moon at Cincinnati Nature Center. Set against the...
$25 – $37
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7 events,
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults. No birding experience necessary; beginners welcome. Program Description: The busy summer season is in full swing for our feathery visitors and residents alike. Join us for a casual walk to observe the colorful lives of birds along our trails. What to Expect: We...
Free – $12
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Celebrate the opening of Northcutt this summer by helping us get it ready for the public. This new preserve is taking shape, and we’re inviting volunteers to be part of the process from the very beginning. We will be working on installing gates and signage, clearing and preparing trails, and establishing key visitor access areas....
Free
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For those of us seeking a path to sustainability in our gardens, native plants are essential. The plants that are native to our region are aesthetically beautiful, beneficial to wildlife, and biologically diverse. Many of them are also edible! And because they're adapted to our soils and climate, it takes fewer inputs to have a...
$20
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2 events,
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Program Description: In this beginner weaving class, we'll get our hands on native willows and create a rustic and useful vegetable basket. We'll use simple weaving techniques to form an open weave, perfect for storing garlic, onions, or other shelf-stable vegetables. What to...
$25 – $37
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Spend your morning amidst beautiful blooms on a tour of three area flower farms! The Flower Lady OTR, Lore Floral, and Westwind Flower Farm will welcome us to learn their production methods and business strategies. Then they will allow us to harvest flowers and greens to build a progressive floral arrangement. By the end of...
$40
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Beat the summer heat with the cooling power of plants. This hands-on workshop dives into medicinal herbs that help to cool the body during the hot summer months and are delicious as iced teas. Attendees will learn how to blend herbal teas, explore the uses of ten different plants, and craft five unique blends to...
$55
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6 events,
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Please join Groundwork Ohio River Valley, the Office of Environment and Sustainability, and Green Umbrella for an evening of networking, success stories, and opportunities to keep the momentum growing to build more sustainable, equitable, and resilient neighborhoods. 
This is the 3rd webinar in the Solarize Nonprofits webinar series, focused on helping nonprofits understand the aspects of going solar. This webinar will focus on less common topics like net metering, solar renewable energy credits (SRECs), battery backup for resilience, and more! The format will be a 30 minute presentation followed by a live...
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Join Sierra Club Miami Group and local board gamers for an evening of eco-themed board games. We’ll have a wide array of games on hand, including beginner-friendly games that are quick to learn and quick to play, and weightier games for experienced gamers. Bring your family and friends. The space allows food and beverages (but...
Free
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Join us at the observatory for telescope views of a partial lunar eclipse! The visible portion of the eclipse begins at 10:33PM as the Moon enters the Earth's shadow. At 12:12AM, the Moon will be 96% eclipsed, turning a deep red color commonly referred to as a "blood Moon". No registration required. A suggested donation...
Free
Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
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As the dog days of summer near their end, we will transition to cooler evenings for our community volunteer hours. Be part of creating the Kenton Conservancy's newest nature preserve! We will work on: native plant gardening pollinator gardens mulch & landscaping at entryway vegetation management & trail improvements Parking can be found in the...
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Learn about echinacea’s multitude of medicinal uses & its role in creating biodiverse landscapes for pollinators. Attendees will have the opportunity to dig echinacea root and make their own fresh tincture from the root. Sip on a blend of herbal tea that features echinacea & leave with seeds to plant in your garden for next...
$40
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6 events,
Course runs September 1–October 10, 2026 and includes: Every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6–8 PM on Zoom on the following nights: September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 October 1, 6, 8 Two required in-person Saturdays 9 am–5 pm at Cincinnati Nature Center (no make-ups) Saturday, September 19 Saturday, October 10...
$320
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Go on an adventure with Oxbow, Inc. & Lost Bridge Beverage Co. as we paddle down the Whitewater and Great Miami Rivers! All of our guided paddling experiences are led by a naturalist and include stops at several pebble beaches as we explore the health of these important waterways. Your $35 ticket purchase also counts...
$35.00
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Join Clermont County Park District staff on the fourth Friday of the month for a guided exploration of our trails!
Free
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6 events,
Join the Food Policy Council at Covington Farmers Market as part of our Summer Farmer's Market Tour! We'll be on-site all market day to meet shoppers, chat with vendors and farmers, and share resources on food access, food waste, and healthy eating. Stop by to pick up some goodies from Hamilton County ReSource, a CORV...
Free
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Join Urban Artifact, Edible Ohio Valley Magazine, & Cincinnati’s Foodshed: An Art Atlas for the annual Fruit Fest event, where we celebrate the perennial edibles of the Ohio River Valley Region. This year our expert panel will lead the audience through a conversation about Invasive Species. Come and mingle with friends, check out our Fruit...
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Organized by Tri-State Trails and presented by Great Parks, the Tour de CROWN is a community bike ride open to riders of all abilities. The event showcases existing and future trails throughout the expanding Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network (CROWN). Over the past three years, hundreds of riders have experienced the growing CROWN firsthand, pedaling...
$55 – $80
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From noon–1 PM on August 30 and October 25, we’ll turn down the volume and turn up the welcome so guests with **sensory or other special needs** can enjoy our birds, activities, and space at their own pace. Access Hour is free, with pre‑registration. Pre-registration closes 48 hours before each event: call (513) 825‑3325 or...
Free
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RAPTOR Inc’s facilities are open to the public during our Open House Events and by appointment only. On the last Sunday of each month (March-November) from 1pm to 4pm our highly skilled educators will be available to welcome guests, lead tours, conduct educational programs with our avian ambassadors, share biological artifacts, and answer questions. You...
Free
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Presenter: Dr. Wes Ryle What looks like a single star to the naked eye often turns out to be two or more when examined with a telescope. These “double stars” have deep ties to the past research of the Cincinnati Observatory. Our founder, Ormsby Mitchel, is credited with the discovery of the prominent star Antares...
$10 – $25
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Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
Join our reading program for 2 to 3 year olds, Tadpole Tots! Each session will include storytime with books and lessons crafted for growing toddler minds. The fun doesn’t stop there – your child will meet an unforgettable animal ambassador who enhances the stories we tell. Children will also make a craft related to the...
$15
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Join us for Clermont County Park's annual Open House with Friends on the first Thursday of September! During this free event, we'll have live music with Ma Crow, games, activities, and Touch a Truck. Guests will also get a sneak peak of our educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and meet some of our community partners! Light...
Free
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Join the Food Policy Council at Boone County Farmers Market as part of our Summer Farmer's Market Tour! We'll be on-site all market day to meet shoppers, chat with vendors and farmers, and share resources on food access, food waste, and healthy eating. Stop by to pick up some goodies from Hamilton County ReSource, a...
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Want to grow healthy food and also be a good steward of your land? Eco-Agriculture is a collection of sustainable farming and gardening methods that work with nature to protect soil, conserve water, increase biodiversity, and reduce chemical use. This program will visit four Hamilton County homes to tour their ecologically-minded yards. Learn directly from...
$20
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