Outdoor Activites
Events
Calendar of Events
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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 […]
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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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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 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 […]
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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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Are you looking for an opportunity to experience the peak of fall migration? Well, Oxbow, Inc. has you covered! Join us for a bird walk through the Oxbow Nature Conservancy on September 5, 2026 to experience this incredible season! This trip will be led by Oxbow, Inc. board member and skilled birder, Erich Baumgardner. During […]
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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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Join the Food Policy Council at Northside 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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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. 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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6 events,
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This family-friendly program is perfect for adults and/or families with children ages 8 and up. Children must attend with a parent/caregiver. Program Description: Pawpaw trees have been hiding right here in Ohio’s backyard for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until 2009 that the pawpaw was named Ohio’s native […]
$8 – $16
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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Hike-A-Thon celebrates the outdoors and the exciting progress of Oxford’s and Miami’s trail systems! This event is family-friendly, pet-friendly (on leashes), and wheelchair-accessible.
Free
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Are you a native plant novice? Expert? Somewhere in between? Join the Civic Garden Center for our annual Fall Native Plant Festival on Saturday, September 12 from 9am-3pm! Whether you don’t know what a native plant is or you've been growing them for years, this free multi-vendor celebration of all things native plants is for […]
Free
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The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim is a 900-meter open water swim held in downtown Cincinnati. Founded in 2007, it is the largest open water swim across the Ohio River and back. Held while the river is closed to motorized traffic, the swim launches from the Serpentine Wall and concludes at the Public […]
$30 – $50
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2 events,
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This family-friendly program is perfect for adults and/or families with children ages 8 and up. Children must attend with a parent/caregiver. Program Description: Pawpaw trees have been hiding right here in Ohio’s backyard for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until 2009 that the pawpaw was named Ohio’s native […]
$8 – $16
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4 events,
Join the Food Policy Council at Westwood 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 […] 
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Farmers Market Tour, Networking, & Meet-and-Greet with Green Umbrella's new Executive Director! Join Green Umbrella for September Green Drinks on Thursday, September 17, from 5:00–7:00 PM at West Side Brewing! This month, we're heading to the West Side for an evening of casual networking, conversation, and community. Stop by the nearby Westwood Farmers Market 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 exclusively for adults 21+. ID required. Program Description: The forests are teeming with edible delights! Join us as we celebrate this bountiful time of year with drinks, food, games, and all things foraged. This adults-only event will feature: live music on the Krippendorf Terrace from Adam […]
$30
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Join the Banklick Watershed Council and other Northern Kentucky partners in cleaning up Doe Lake! Projects will include: trash pick-up and removal Gloves and trash bags will be provided! All you need to bring is yourself! Parking can be found at Doe Run Lake Park, located at 1501 Bullock Pen Rd., Covington, KY 41017
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Join us as we celebrate children and the many cultures of our world at Cincinnati's International Children Day! Activities Happening Throughout the Day: Stilt-walking balloon artist, Cincinnati Circus Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) Cruiser, (Art Studio on Wheels) Music Lab for Children, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Canoe Rides on Lake, Camping & Education Foundation (CEF) FC […]
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Imago’s Music in the Woods event is back! Join us on September 19, 2026 for Imago’s end-of-summer celebration which features music, local food, beer, fun family activities, and a silent auction!
$25 – $40
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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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Learn about the medicinal uses of marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) & sustainability in herbalism while drinking a tea featuring marshmallow, all while surrounded by the bounty of the Melrose Medicinal Garden. Attendees will watch a marshmallow root harvest & processing demonstration then leave with marshmallow seeds to plant in their 2027 garden.
$20
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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 […]
Free
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6 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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Join Tikkun Farm for our annual Fall Plant Sale and Open House on Saturday, September 26th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 🌱 Tikkun Farm is located at 7941 Elizabeth St., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231. If arriving before noon, you can park in our lot. If arriving after noon, please park on Elizabeth St. or Adams Rd. […]
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Join Oxbow, Inc. and Green Umbrella for the next Give a Hoot for Oxbow - Fall River Sweep on September 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy. During this event, volunteers will help clean up trash and flood debris along the Ohio River! Attendees will meet at the […] |
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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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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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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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