Outdoor Event
Events
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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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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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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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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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May the Fourth be with you… under the stars. Weather dependent, be sure to check Zoo and Observatory event pages day-of to confirm event status Join the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Observatory, and DarkSky Ohio at the Cincinnati Observatory for a one-of-a-kind evening where galaxies far, far away meet the wildlife right above […]
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Join Green Umbrella’s Greenspace Alliance, Tri-State Trails, and Mill Creek Alliance for a Meet A Greenspace Hike exploring the Lick Run Greenway, St. Clair Heights Park, and the Fairmount Avenue Steps, and their connection to the future Mill Creek Greenway Trail. The hike will take place on Wednesday, May 6th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, […] |
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Join ARI’s Director of Public Archaeology for a guided tour of the Guard Archaeological Preserve. Discover how archaeologists' study and preserve this significant local site and learn about the people who once lived here.
$7
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Find out who or what lives under the logs by hiking with a naturalist! Learn how to roll logs safely and explore this hidden habitat. The hike will be full of bugs, slugs, and possibly snakes and salamanders. We will follow a paved loop path that is about half a mile, and we may step […]
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This family-friendly program is designed for adults and/or families with children 5 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: We're turning ""weeds"" into art! In this hands-on program, we'll take a look at different natural inks and learn how to turn this ubiquitous spring plant […]
$12 – $20
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Learn how to identify and responsibly harvest early-season plants used for natural dye production and cordage. This hands-on workshop for adults and kids ages 10 and up explores traditional plant uses and harvesting techniques.
$20
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Explore the animals that make other people say "yuck!" We will learn all about the adaptations that make these 'creepy' critters so cool through activities and crafts! Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month to learn something new with your homeschooler! We focus on hand-on activities and spending time exploring nature. This outdoor […]
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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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Celebrate the season of new growth with May Farm Fest! Visit with farm animals (goats, chickens, bunnies, pigs, enjoy a tractor pulled hay rides Free Face Painting, Craft Vendors & Family Friendly Food Options, Dance Party and Yard Games! Scheduled Activities: 10 AM - 1 PM: Family Friendly Interactive Food Demonstration and SAMPLES! 10 AM-11 […]
Free – $15
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May We Grow Old" 5K run/walk to celebrate Older Ohioans Month! All proceeds from this race will be used to serve older adults in Clermont County through services like Transportation, Lifelong Learning, Meals on Wheels, Adult Protective Services, and many more! This day will be a celebration of growing older and gathering in community to […]
$30
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This special workshop brings together two passionate wildcrafters, Ande “the Elf” Schewe and Marielle “the Farming Artist” McIntosh, for a natural skills double feature! Creative Tulip Bark Basket Weaving with Ande, 3-5PM: Learn how to work with bark from the tulip poplar tree to create your own functional basket, and learn other practical uses of […]
$65
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Bond, build, and enjoy time together. Fathers & sons are invited to an outdoor adventure night with lure making, knot tying, turkey calls—and a campfire baked potato meal!
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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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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults with basic crochet knowledge. Stitches that guests need to be familiar with: chain, single crochet, crochet increase, crochet decrease, and back loop only crochet. Program Description: Join a Front Desk Naturalist as we take a short hike to look for and identify mushrooms. […]
$20 – $32
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Join Clermont County Park District staff on the fourth Friday of the month for a guided exploration of our trails! In May, we will be hiking to the suspension bridge in Wilson Nature Preserve. We will meet at the sundeck and hike about 2 miles. The hike includes gravel and packed dirt trails, with some […]
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Participants will hike starting at the Guard Archaeological Preserve & moving around Oxbow Nature Preserve to forage greens for pesto. Participants will learn how to identify edible invasive & naturalized plants for making pesto, namely garlic mustard, wild garlic, dock, and dandelion. After hiking and gathering edible invasive plants, participants will return to Guard to […]
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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 our next Give a Hoot for the Oxbow event on May 29 from 2–4 PM! This Volunteer Habitat Restoration Day will focus on removing invasive plant species and restoring native wetland habitat across the Oxbow. Your efforts will directly support healthier ecosystems, improved wildlife habitat, and a more resilient floodplain. Whether you're a longtime volunteer […] |
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This family-friendly program is designed for adults and/or families with children ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Learn about the worldwide letterboxing hobby where folks create little pieces of artwork and hide them in the wild for you to find and stamp. […]
$15 – $23
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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 […]
Free
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Calling all nature lovers! Become a backyard biologist exploring fields, forests, and wetlands at our 700-acre Bowyer Farm property! Campers will learn to protect wild spaces through activities such as bird watching, butterfly tagging, and animal tracking. Our camp will encourage your child to get back in touch with their wild side and build confidence […]
$330
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Join us to celebrate the magical world of mosses (and moustaches)! Bring your own moustache or borrow one of ours, then join a naturalist on a hike to explore the mosses of our forests. We will hike about one mile on a gravel/packed dirt trail, and will be going up and down an uneven hill.
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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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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for all ages, including families with children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: The crickets will be singing, and so will you! Pack your favorite snacks and a picnic blanket for this lively evening of music and nature. Family Music Picnic will […]
Free for members; non-members pay daily admission
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Kick things off with a 5K run through the landscape, then stick around for hands-on archaeological adventures. After the race, you’ll step into the role of a researcher, tackling simple challenges inspired by real fieldwork. Explore how archaeologists find and study sites while uncovering clues from the past. It’s a fun, active way to connect […]
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We’re thrilled to invite you to a brand-new CGC experience that’s been brewing behind the scenes! Spend a beautiful spring morning surrounded by blooms, community and the rich aromas of expertly crafted coffee. Four of Cincinnati’s finest roasters—Deeper Roots Coffee, La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie, Mom 'n 'Em Coffee & Wine and Proud Hound Coffee—will […]
$40
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