Outdoor Event
Habitat Restoration at Kirby Nature Preserve
Join us for an awesome volunteer habitat restoration event at Kirby Nature Preserve. If you have never participated before, this is a perfect opportunity to meet new friends while making a positive impact. We will be tackling activities like removing invasive species, putting up signs, and maintaining trails. Don’t worry we will provide all the […]
Outdoor Campfire Cooking for Women
The season for backyard bonfires and camping in parks is right around the corner! Leave the hot dogs at home...Impress your family and friends with new skills learned and practiced in outdoor campfire cooking class. During this course on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30am - 2:30pm at our IWLA Mt. Healthy Chapter property (3504 Bevis […]
Nature Journaling on the Farm: Engage, Observe, Illustrate & Document
Join us in May for another Nature Journaling Class at Gorman Heritage Farm! Unwind and connect with nature through this relaxing and enjoyable process of documenting the natural world using sketches, poems, and notes. Participants will learn new ways to look at the wonders of nature around them; truly noticing instead of simply seeing. This […]
Forager’s Workshop
"Forager's Workshop: Tending the Forager’s Garden at Long Branch Farm & Trails Sunday, May 18, 2–6 pm Gather together as we highlight the spring season with our unique mix of foraging, cultivation of native plants for food, and interactive cons"Forager's Workshop: Tending the Forager’s Garden at Long Branch Farm & Trails Learn how to utilize […]
Cooking with Cicadas
Step into the world of entomophagy-the practice of eating insects at this cicada tasting event! We’ll take a short nature hike followed by a culinary adventure. You will have the chance to sample pre-cooked cicadas, experimenting with different seasoning and toppings to enhance their flavor. Discover why insects have been consumed in cultures around the […]
RAPTOR Inc. Open House
RAPTOR Inc’s facilities are open to the public during our Open House Events. 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 will have the opportunity […]
Habitat Restoration at Sisson Nature Preserve
Join us for a fun and rewarding volunteer event to help establish the new Sisson Nature Preserve! If you have never participated before, this is a perfect opportunity to meet new friends while making a positive impact. We will be tackling activities like removing invasive species, putting up signs, and creating trails. Don't worry we […]
In the Middle of Everything Opening and Workshop
Celebrate the opening of “In the Middle of Everything” by creating a Forest Crown! This workshop will be facilitated by international artist, Marcy Petit. During this family friendly workshop participants will use wooden sticks, leaves, pine cones, and other forest treasures to create and personalize their own crowns, transforming into the queens and kings of […]
Summer Sprouts at the CGC
Join us at the Civic Garden Center this summer for a weekly morning of fun! During this 8-session program designed for children ages 7-11 and their caregivers, we will spend our time together doing all of our favorite activities: gardening, cooking, exploring, crafting and playing games. The program is capped at 10 participants to keep […]
Spring Litter Cleanup at Chilo
Do you enjoy boating? Canoeing/Kayaking? Fishing? Then join us at the 2025 Ohio River Sweep! Let’s work together to keep our waterways clean and beautiful at Chilo Lock 34 Park. We will meet at the boat ramp. This site is only open to adults and older teens due to the terrain. Participants will get wet […]
Habitat Restoration at Sisson Nature Preserve
Join us for a volunteer event at the new Sisson Nature Preserve! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned volunteer, this is a great chance to meet new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and make a difference within your local parks and preserves. We’ll be tackling activities such as removing invasive species, installing welcome signs, and […]
Forest Bathing with Pam Lowe Cho
Have you heard of Forest Bathing? Forest bathing or Shinrin-Yoku is an evidence-based practice from Japan that quiets the mind by immersing oneself in nature by gently re-awakening the five senses; sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. Forest Bathing is one of the most exciting and growing relaxation practices being used by wellness practitioners around […]