Clingman Park
Events at this venue
Mosses and Mustaches Hike
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.
Raptor Rampage
Dinosaurs?! NO we’re talking about birds of prey! Join us we run amok looking for raptors and learning how to ID common species in the Greater Cincinnati area. Free, all ages welcome, no registration required.
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 […]
Landowner Conservation Chat: Healthy Land, Healthy Soil
Digging deep to understand what makes plants grow on the landscape. Growing is so much more than compost and fertilizers. Find what soil parameters you should be using and the resources to help you make good management decisions for successful lawns and gardens.
Adventure Evening Lecture Series: Drop in and Meet the Gear
Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of February, March, and April to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program and see what we have. Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need for your next outdoor adventure anywhere in the world!
Landowner Conservation Chats: Southwest Ohio Native Plantings
Curious about how to plant a native landscape in your backyard? Join us to learn all about native plantings in SW Ohio from our experienced naturalists. We will cover how to select your plants, when and where to plant, and maintenance through the seasons. This is a free program, no pre-registration required!
Adventure Evening Lecture Series: Planning your trip and Gear Selection
Learn how to prepare for your backpacking trip from planning to gear selection. Our expert guest speaker will walk you through everything they've learned, and you can book an appointment with our naturalists to borrow gear through our free Adventure Pack and Gear loan program! This program is free and doesn't require preregistration.
Winter Wellness: Yoga and Hike
For our February session, join us for a serene and uplifting yoga experience designed to open and balance your heart chakra. This gentle class will focus on cultivating love, compassion, and connection, both with yourself and with others. Whether you bring a loved one or come alone, you will find a supportive space to nurture […]
Foraged Tea Time: White Pine
Join us for foraged tea time where participants will learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare teas with local plants in this hands-on program. Expect to spend some time outside to gather your ingredients. Geared towards adults, this free program requires preregistration.
Winter Bird Count
Enjoy some fresh air and spend the morning in the field looking for birds, learning about their habitats, and join with others for some fun along the way. Best for adults and children ages 8 and up. It will be taking place at various parks, including Crooked Run/Chilo Lock 34 (as part of our breakfast […]
Breakfast & Birding
What could be better than starting your day with pastries, hot coffee and tea, and birds? Join an expert birder at Chilo Lock 34 Park to sip and search for winter migrant birds in Crooked Run Nature Preserve. Binoculars and field guides available to borrow. Free, no registration required.
Heritage Craft Series: DIY Natural Wreath Making
Join us for our first installment of our Heritage Craft Series: DIY Natural Wreath Making! Using foraged natural materials that we will provide, stop in to craft your very own holiday wreath in this hands-on program. This program is free, and open to all ages--registration REQUIRED. There will be two time blocks to register for: […]