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Mothing: Discover the Forest at Night with Jessee Smith and Sarah Kent
Whether you are new to insects or already fascinated by the natural world, this nighttime program offers a unique chance to explore the world of moths and other nocturnal species. Step into the forest after dark and experience the diversity that emerges once the sun goes down. Join Jessee Smith and Sarah Kent at the […]
Plant Sale Walkthrough: Edible Native Plants at Long Branch Farm & Trails
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 […]
RAPTOR Inc. Open House
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 […]
Summer Night Nature Hike
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 […]
Full Moon Walk: Buck Moon at Rowe Woods
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 […]
Melrose Garden Workdays
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 […]
Latonia Tree Walk
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 […]
Outdoors for All Expo
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 […]
Ohio River Paddlefest
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 […]
HUB Garden Class: Creative Construction @ the Camp Washington Community Garden
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 […]
Foraged Crafting: Vegetable Baskets at Long Branch Farm and Trails
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 […]
Food Policy Council at Hyde Park Farmers Market
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 […]