School and Group Programs

School Group

Group Programs

Cincinnati Nature Center offers a variety fo ways for groups to discover nature at Rowe Woods.  All organized groups of 12 or more individuals will need to register at least seven days prior to visiting.  Groups pay a small fee to receive an introduction to Rowe Woods and a naturalist-led hike.  

Group hikes are ideal for scout troops, day care centers, and other groups.  View the Group Policy (PDF) for more information.

 

 

School Programs

CNC serves grades 1 through 8 with lesson plans that support state science standards in an incredible natural setting. One-day field trips are $5 per student and typically run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Choose among our six lesson plans, indicated in the School Programs Brochure below.  Children will be divided into small groups of no more than 10 children per leader (and chaperone) to maximize interaction with the land. 

Group Program

To learn how to schedule a visit, view the School Programs Brochure (PDF).

View our sample lesson plans:

Adult Programs

Adults may enjoy a slideshow from our Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau features programs presented on or off site by one of CNC's nature educators: Connie O'Connor, Education and Visitor Services Director; Bill Creasey, Chief Naturalist and Safari Coordinator; Bill Hopple, Executive Director; or Colin Vogt, CNC Volunteer. Presentations cover a variety of topics, including CNC history, local flora and fauna, and renewable energy. Featured programs are:

  • "An Introduction to Cincinnati Nature Center"
  • "Amphibians in Your Backyard"
  • "Backyard Birds of Southwest Ohio"
  • "Leave No Child Inside: Nature Deficit Disorder"
  • "Mammals of Southwestern Ohio"
  • "Wildflowers for Beginners"
  • "Education for the New Energy Economy"
  • "Renewable Energy for the Home"

For more information on programs and how to schedule, please view the Speakers Bureau Brochure (PDF).