Outdoor Event
Events
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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, […]
Free
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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 hike Cincinnati Nature Center […]
$10 – $18
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See a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected musicians playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens, for FREE! Why tip-toe through the tulips when you can rock the garden? On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm. April 2 - Jonny Estep Music, Nicole […] |
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Join Green Umbrella's Greenspace Alliance and Cincinnati Parks for part two of a two part Meet A Greenspace Hike: Spring Ephemeral Series on Friday, April 3rd, from 3-4:30 pm at California Woods! California Woods is a 151-acre preserve with more than 53 species of trees, more than 200 species of herbaceous plants, and numerous animal species. During the […] |
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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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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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See a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected musicians playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens, for FREE! Why tip-toe through the tulips when you can rock the garden? On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm. April 2 - Jonny Estep Music, Nicole […] |
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Are you ready to take your outdoor experience to the next level with an overnight backpacking adventure? Never been backpacking but ready to give it a try? Or maybe it’s just been a few years and you’re looking for a refresher… This Sierra Club two-night camping experience is intended for those new to backpacking who […]
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Celebrate the arrival of spring at our annual Flower-A-Thon at Western Wildlife Corridor! This week-long community event invites you to explore our preserves, discover native wildflowers, and experience the beauty of spring. We’ll start the day with a light breakfast, giving everyone a chance to meet fellow nature lovers before the week’s wildflower adventures begin. […]
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Start your spring off right this April by joining us in our effort to plant 100 native trees at Kingswood Park! Volunteers will plant small, bare-root tree saplings across the various natural areas of the park. Make sure to wear durable, layered clothing, long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Volunteers should bring work […]
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Market in the Woods is BACK! We hope to see you on April 11th for Imago’s second annual Market in the Woods. Market in the Woods is a fundraising shopping event focused on sustainability and community. All funds raised will go to Imago, an environmental education nonprofit and urban nature preserve located in East Price […]
Free
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for moderate to advanced hikers (15 years old and up). Program Description: Rove around the perimeter of Rowe Woods trails, while seeing the changes of spring arriving. There will be a nice break with a tasty lunch, and several staff members will join at different […]
$20 – $32
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Join us at Buckeye Trace Nature Preserve on April 12th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a special Flower-A-Thon guided hike led by Tim Sisson. As part of our weeklong celebration of spring and wildflowers, this hike is a wonderful opportunity to explore Buckeye Trace, discover blooming plants, and help document species using iNaturalist. […]
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Program Description: Humans have used elder for thousands of years. Elderberries have been found in Egyptian tombs, folk tales point to centuries of use in Europe, and the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates called elder the “medicine chest of the people,” believing he could […]
$15 – $27
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Come hit the trails and join us at Delshire Nature Preserve on April 13th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a special Flower-A-Thon hike. As part of our weeklong celebration of spring and wildflowers, this hike is a great opportunity to explore Delshire, look for blooming plants, and help document species along the way […]
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Join us at Bender Nature Preserve on April 14th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a special Flower-A-Thon guided hike led by Rick Helmchen, one of our dedicated preserve monitors. As part of our weeklong celebration of spring and wildflowers, this hike is a great opportunity to explore Bender, discover blooming plants, and help […]
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Join us at Rapid Run Nature Preserve on April 15th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a special Flower-A-Thon guided hike led by Tim Sisson. As part of our weeklong celebration of spring and wildflowers, this hike is a wonderful opportunity to explore Rapid Run, discover blooming plants, and help document species using iNaturalist. […]
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Join us at Sisson Nature Preserve on April 16th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a special Flower-A-Thon guided hike led by Tim Sisson. As part of our weeklong celebration of spring and wildflowers, this hike is a wonderful opportunity to explore Sisson, discover blooming plants, and help document species using iNaturalist. Whether you […]
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See a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected musicians playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens, for FREE! Why tip-toe through the tulips when you can rock the garden? On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm. April 2 - Jonny Estep Music, Nicole […] |
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Join us at Whitetail Woods Nature Preserve on April 17th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a special Flower-A-Thon guided hike led by Matt Trokan. As part of our weeklong celebration of spring and wildflowers, this hike is a wonderful opportunity to explore Whitetail Woods, discover blooming plants, and help document species using iNaturalist. […]
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Join Oxbow, Inc. on this spring migration field trip with skilled birder and naturalist, Ryan Jorgensen! During this peak in the spring migration, a diverse variety of bird species will be seen. You don’t want to miss it! Ryan expects to cover a few spots in the Oxbow and then stop at Lost Bridge as […]
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This workshop will cover some of the techniques our staff uses to gear up for our summer fieldwork. Participants will get hands on experience with some of the technology we use, will help the team prep our gear, and will get a sneak preview of the upcoming excavation season. Plan to spend at least part […]
$20
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Oxford, Ohio has a deep connection to beekeeping, as it was once the home to Lorenzo Langstroth, the "Father of Modern Beekeeping." This festival honors that legacy while bringing the community together for a fun-filled day of music, food, art, and of course BEES!
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Celebrate Earth Day with Sierra Club by getting outside! We'll meet at the South Lebanon trailhead at 10 AM and ride a combination of the bike path and roads for 27 miles at a moderate pace (10-12 MPH). At Oregonia, we go up Oregonia hill (a long very forgiving hill) and stay on the roads […]
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See a collection of Cincinnati’s finest and most respected musicians playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens, for FREE! Why tip-toe through the tulips when you can rock the garden? On Thursdays during Tunes & Blooms, admission is free after 5pm. Parking is $10. Music starts at 6pm. April 2 - Jonny Estep Music, Nicole […] |
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Get ready to confidently backpack in the outdoors! This trip is geared towards people with little to no backpacking experience. Please only sign up if you are new(ish) to backpacking or haven’t been in a long time and could use a refresh. In this trip, we’ll hike with all our gear no more than 5 […]
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April 25, 2026 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, KY 41091 A Morning Run For The Trees The day begins with our Dogwood Dash 5K in the morning, from a 9am race start. For details about the race, visit: https://bcarboretum.org/events/dogwood-dash. Arbor Day Festival At 11am, our day continues with a festival-style Arbor Day celebration until 2 […]
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Join Oxbow, Inc. and Greenspace Alliance for the 2026 Give a Hoot for Oxbow - Volunteer Series! This series will include monthly opportunities to volunteer at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy and make a positive difference for wetlands! Each event will focus on a specific task related to habitat restoration. Projects may include but are not limited to […]
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In celebration of Earth Day, please join Reef Expeditions as we remove debris from the banks of the Ohio River. Together, we'll work along the riverbank to help protect our waterways and prevent plastic pollution from reaching the ocean. Please wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and stable shoes for safety, and bring water, work gloves, nets, […]
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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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Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Program Description: Learn by doing as you contribute to a cause. We’ll enjoy each other’s company as we hand harvest ramps for this year’s foraged dinners. Ramps, also called wild leeks, are a culinary forest herb highly sought after, and considered a rare delicacy with a flavor […]
$10
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1 event,
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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, […]
Free
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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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Every spring, millions of birds make their way north from South and Central America to their breeding grounds, and many stop along the Ohio River to rest and refuel. Join us at Crooked Run Nature Preserve to look for migratory birds such as warblers and waterfowl! We will walk about 2 miles along mostly flat […]
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The Civic Garden Center’s GrowFest plant sale celebrates all things urban agriculture! Held when beautiful Hauck Botanic Garden clad in its spring finest, this sale features classic as well as CGC-grown rare and heirloom veggie starts, a rainbow of herbs, pollinator-friendly native plants and cultivars, and native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants alongside our beloved […]
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Join us at our Base Camp for a hands-on, family-friendly experience celebrating creativity, community, and the foodways of the Fort Ancient people. This special event invites children and adults to explore a variety of make-and-take crafts while sampling Indigenous-inspired foods prepared with simple, traditional ingredients. Alongside the craft activities, guests will enjoy a small tasting […]
$35
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