Explore the world of Lepidoptera by searching for different species of butterflies found in the park. Search for the famous Monarch, yellow sulfurs, and tiny skippers, and the flowers and […]

Cicada juveniles emerge from underground when they are ready to turn into adults. They climb on a variety of surfaces and shed their exoskeleton, leaving this shell behind. See how […]

Letterboxing is a treasure hunt style hobby, like geocaching, where participants read clues to find the location of hidden boxes scattered in public places across the country. Inside the boxes […]

Pigeons are one of the most important animals in human history, though they are often called “rats with wings,” and are regularly misunderstood. Learn about their amazing features, how people […]

The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors or “en plein air.” Artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors […]

Late summer is a wonderful time to observe insects. Hike the trails and look for species that live in the park, including Monarch Butterflies, Cicadas, and Stag Beetles. Riverbend Recreation […]

Explore the amazing world of spiders. Discover what makes them unique, learn about the types of spiders in Ohio, and look for spiders on the trail. This is a drop-off […]

The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors or “en plein air.” Artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors […]

Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a certified archery instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be […]

Bear is hiding somewhere in the Nature Play Area. After the story, Where is Bear?, a game of hide and seek will be played. Count to 10, and then the […]

Animals that are brights colors can serve as a caution to others. Visit various stations that focus on animals with warning colors, including those that are poisonous and venomous, decide […]

One of the best ways to help wildlife at home is to landscape with native plants. Native Pathways Nursery will be selling native plants on the Discovery Center Porch while […]