Outdoor Activites
Events
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Sierra Club Ohio is bringing members and local environmental advocates from across the state together for a special weekend at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, September 25 through September 27, and we’d love for you to join us! We'll be celebrating 250 years of natural legacy by exploring, connecting, and giving back to Ohio’s only national […]
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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 […]
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Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage, […]
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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 […]
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Celebrate the beauty of fall at Gorman Heritage Farm’s annual Sunflower Festival 2026! Our vibrant sunflower fields will be open for exploring, photo ops, and cut-your-own sunflowers ($1 per stem). Enjoy a day filled with: Live music Hayrides around the farm Friendly farm animals Hands-on education stations Food trucks and craft vendors Local beer from […]
$15.00
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Join Tri-State Trails and our partners on Saturday, October 3, for the Meet the Candidates Ride to demonstrate the demand for continued investment in trail and bikeway infrastructure. This experiential ride is a fun way to explore Northern Kentucky by bike, experience firsthand what infrastructure is working well, and identify where safer, more connected facilities […]
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Do you love community, nature, art, and birds?! Save the date for the 3rd annual Birding Man Festival on October 3rd, 2026 from 3:00 PM - Dark at Lost Bridge Beverage Co. This annual fundraiser and community event features live music, guided bird walks, workshops, a bird of prey show, local food + vendors, and […]
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Celebrate the beauty of fall at Gorman Heritage Farm’s annual Sunflower Festival 2026! Our vibrant sunflower fields will be open for exploring, photo ops, and cut-your-own sunflowers ($1 per stem). Enjoy a day filled with: Live music Hayrides around the farm Friendly farm animals Hands-on education stations Food trucks and craft vendors Local beer from […]
$15.00
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Join Reef Expeditions for a guided nature walk at Hueston Woods exploring native plants, invasive species, forest ecology, and conservation. The program will be led by Dr. Donna McCollum, former Miami University professor, and will help participants recognize common invasive plants, better understand their ecological impacts, and appreciate the native biodiversity of the forest. This […]
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Interested children ages 10 and up may attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Inspired by ancient traditions of global human usage of aromatic plants for incense, you’ll learn to make incense from locally foraged/harvested plants. Whether you want to […]
$20 – $32
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all! […]
Free
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1 event,
Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage, […]
Free
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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 […]
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all! […]
Free
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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Get an up close look at bird banding with licensed bird bander Adam McCosham on October 10th from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kirby Nature Center. See wild birds up close as they are identified, aged, weighed, measured, and safely banded before being released. You’ll also learn how bird banding helps scientists understand bird populations, […]
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Join Green Umbrella's Greenspace Alliance and the Cincinnati Parks at Mt. Airy Forest for a Meet A Greenspace Hike on Tuesday, October 13th, from 5:30-7:00 pm! We will meet at Blue Spruce Road, Cincinnati, OH, at the Blue Spruce Trail, which can be accessed from Colerain Avenue or Shepherd Creek Road. (Use this google pin […]
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Join us on October 13th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for another members only Forest Bathing experience with ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Executive Coach Pam Lowe Cho. During this 90 minute guided walk, Pam will lead participants through simple mindfulness practices and sensory activities designed to slow down, relax, and connect with nature. […]
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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 […]
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Walk through a pumpkin-lit trail meeting characters from nature and history. This is a non-scary holiday walk best suited for children ages 3-10 years old. Make it a family tradition! This event is held entirely outdoors. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Closed-toed hiking shoes are encouraged. The trail is not stroller friendly. There are […]
$10 – $50
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When? October 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where? Oxbow Nature Conservancy - South Entrance What? Volunteers have been working hard all summer to remove invasive honeysuckle from the Whitacre Tract along the Ohio River at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy, and the time has finally come to replace what we have removed with […]
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Join Queen City Commons and Big Table Farm Co-op to celebrate the end of the growing season. Enjoy skillshares on gardening and composting from field experts, bring a dish to share for a potluck, meet your neighbors and farm-and-compost appreciators, enjoy kids' activities, and more. We can't wait to see you there!
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This is an adult class offering exclusively for ages 21+. Program Description: This class explores the art and science of aromatic bitters through wild-foraged ingredients gathered from the land. We’ll work with seasonal plants, roots, bark, and botanicals to understand how bitterness functions in traditional herbalism, cocktail culture, and […]
$25 – $37
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults 21+. Program Description: Whether you’re a foodie, forager, or native gardener, expanding your knowledge of plant chemistry can create new opportunities. Celebrate our very own native wild black cherry (Prunus serotina) as you make your own Amarenillo, a liqueur of black cherry leaves […]
$30 – $42
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults 21+. Program Description: Whether you’re a foodie, forager, or native gardener, expanding your knowledge of plant chemistry can create new opportunities. Celebrate our very own native wild black cherry (Prunus serotina) as you make your own Amarenillo, a liqueur of black cherry leaves […]
$30 – $42
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Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage, […]
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Unearth the complicated ecology of cemeteries and how our burial grounds can provide refuge for wildlife and the bereaved. You will learn about the relationship between cemeteries, wildlife, and people, through a naturalist presentation. Then, join us for a guided walk through the Hartman family cemetery to learn more about its history and community. Please […]
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Register all adults and children 3 and over. Intended Audience: This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult caregiver. Children must ve accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Spiders, bats, and bones, oh my! Don your costumes and bring a flashlight for this non-spooky woodland […]
$10 – $18
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all! […]
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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
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults. No birding experience necessary; beginners welcome. Program Description: Start your weekend off right, and join us for a bird watching hike as we look for our feathered friends. What to Expect: This program is entirely outdoors. Restrooms are available only at the start […]
$12
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults (18 years old and up). Program Description: Rove around the perimeter of Cincinnati Nature Center trails. Several staff will join at different spots with trail magic. Note: Please let us know of any dietary restrictions. What to Expect: Trails/areas used during this program […]
$35 – $47
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 […]
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all! […]
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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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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Program Description: Grab your date and head out for a late-night adventure with just enough edge to keep things interesting. Guided by lantern light, you’ll explore the trails after dark, swap stories, listen for things rustling in the woods (real or imagined), stargaze […]
$15 – $27
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