Bender Mountain Nature Preserve
Events at this venue
Sunset Hike at Bender
Whether you are a seasoned hiker or simply looking for a new way to experience the outdoors, this sunset hike offers a peaceful chance to explore Bender Mountain as day turns to night. Step onto the trails in the evening and take in the changing colors of the sky while the forest transitions into its […]
Flower-A-Thon Hike at Bender
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 […]
Habitat Restoration at Bender Nature Preserve
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, […]
Habitat Restoration at Bender Nature Preserve
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, […]
Bender Mountain Habitat Restoration
Join us, along with AmeriCorps, from 9:30 to 12:00 on December 6th for a morning of restoration work at Bender Mountain. We will be working to restore native habitat by controlling invasive species like honeysuckle, and working on restoring trails and signage. We will have some tools available but feel free to bring your own […]
Bender Mountain Habitat Restoration
Join us, along with AmeriCorps, from 9:30 to 12:00 on November 22nd for a morning of restoration work at Bender Mountain. We will be working to restore native habitat by controlling invasive species like honeysuckle, and working on restoring trails and signage. We will have some tools available but feel free to bring your own […]
Fall Hike at Bender with Matt Trokan
Join our Executive Director Matt Trokan on our fun annual fall foliage hike at Bender Mountain to learn more about the trees, plants, and our forest restoration efforts. We will be hiking approximately 2.5 miles over moderate to difficult trails with stunning views of the Ohio River Valley. Please bring hiking shoes, water, and snacks. […]
Forest Bathing 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 and 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 […]
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 […]
Know Your Invasive Species Series: Winter Creeper
Join us for a fun habitat restoration event at Bender Mountain Nature Preserve on Sunday, October 27th from 1:30-3:00 pm. In honor of Halloween, we will be focusing on Winter Creeper. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about its origins, ecology, and how to identify and control it. During the event, we will be pulling […]
Volunteer Event and Invasive Species Removal at Bender Mountain Nature Preserve
We're excited to invite you to join us for a volunteer event at Bender Mountain. We'll be working together with an AmeriCorps NCCC Team to restore habitat by controlling invasive species like honeysuckle and repair trails. Rain or shine, we'll be there, so make sure to dress for the weather and wear comfy clothes and […]
Volunteer Event and Invasive Species Removal at Bender Mountain Nature Preserve
We're excited to invite you to join us for a volunteer event at Bender Mountain. We'll be working together with an AmeriCorps NCCC Team to restore habitat by controlling invasive species like honeysuckle and repair trails. Rain or shine, we'll be there, so make sure to dress for the weather and wear comfy clothes and […]