Events & Programs
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Fun for All!
Click on the program dates for pricing and full descriptions. All programs require preregistration and follow Cincinnati Nature Center's COVID Program Safety Protocol.
Please bring your own mask. Whether indoors or outdoors, masks are required for all adults and children in Kindergarten through 12th grade at all Cincinnati Nature Center programs. Masks are to be worn outside when one cannot consistently be spaced 6 feet apart. Masks are also required to be worn while inside all facilities (for example, Rowe Visitor Center, restroom, etc.).
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CLICK HERE to sign up and be notified for various upcoming programs.
Front Desk Nature Moments
Native Fish and Red-eared Slider Turtle Feeding, Tuesdays, 11 am
Nature Discovery at the Nature Nook, Thursdays, 12 pm
Snake Handling and Feeding, Every Other Tuesday, 11 am
Join us at the Rowe Visitor Center for interactive programs presented by a naturalist. Members free; nonmember adult $9 and nonmember child $4 (includes daily admission). Click here to register for your preferred program date and time.
Bluebird Monitoring
Every Friday, April 9 - August 13, 11-11:30 am
Join a naturalist for a hands-on bluebird learning experience. Discover how and why we monitor our bluebird boxes and then head out to the boxes to see which ones are occupied and by who. Members $5; nonmembers $10 (includes daily admission). Please CLICK HERE to register for your preferred date!
Painting with Nature
Capture spring colors as we transform nature into art supplies. Amid the awakening forest, we’ll harvest color, discover pigmented plant stories, and paint greeting cards with handmade inks and tools. Members $9; nonmembers $14 (includes daily admission).
Wildflower Stroll with Noel
Sundays in March, April, and May, 11-11:45 am
May 16 -- SOLD OUT
Join naturalist Noel for a Sunday stroll and learn what wildflowers are blooming. The stroll may take you back in time as you visit different parts of the Krippendorf Estate. Members $5; nonmembers $10 (includes daily admission).
Get to Know Long Branch Farm & Trails Hike
This hike is for members who have never visited Long Branch Farm & Trails before, or for those who would like to know more about it. Come check it out! You’ll hear some history, fun facts, and see the natural treasures Long Branch has to offer. Members $5.
Get to Know Rowe Woods Hike
Saturdays in March, April, and May, 10-11:30 am
Saturday, June 5 at 10-11:30 am
Saturday, June 19 at 10-11:30 am
Saturday, July 3 at 10-11:30 am
Saturday, July 17 at 10-11:30 am
Saturday, July 31 at 10-11:30 am
Saturday, Aug 14 at 10-11:30 am
Saturday, Aug 28 at 10-11:30 am
Join us for a special tour starting at the Krippendorf Lodge, where you'll hear about our history and heritage. We’ll then trek along part of the Upland Trail where we'll see some of Rowe Woods’ best natural features. Along the way, you'll learn about our mission and how we work hard to protect and preserve our land and the wildlife that calls it home. Members $5; nonmembers $14 (includes daily admission).
Hike for Your Health with RRT
Sunday, May 23, 2-3:30 pm – Barred Owl Trail and Beaver Trail at Long Branch Farm & Trails -- SOLD OUT
Grab your Hike for Your Health passport and get hiking with Nature Center staff and a representative from Roads Rivers and Trails (RRT), a local adventure outfitter. Join us each month as we traverse our trails (approximately 2-3 miles each hike). Members free; nonmember adult $9 and nonmember child $4 (includes daily admission).
Full Moon Walks
Wednesday, May 26, 8:30-10 pm—Milk Moon at Rowe Woods
Thursday, June 24, 9-10:30 pm—Raspberry Moon at Long Branch Farm & Trails
Friday, July 23, 9-10:30 pm—Buffalo Moon at Rowe Woods
Sunday, August 22, 8:30-10 pm—Dog Days Moon at Long Branch Farm & Trails
Hit the trails at night and enjoy the full moon, natural history moments, and special readings. Recommended for adults and children 8 and up. Members $5; nonmembers $10 (includes daily admission).
Tree Frog Family Hike at Long Branch Farm & Trails
In the daylight, tree frogs are so well hidden they’re invisible. As dusk falls at Long Branch Farm & Trails, we’ll venture into their world, letting them reveal themselves as their trills ring out from all around us. Members $6; nonmembers $11 (includes daily admission).
Make a Hiking Stick
Saturday, May 29, 8:30-9:30 am
Saturday, May 29, 10:30-11:30 am
Grab a pre-harvested honeysuckle branch and craft it into a hiking stick using our hand tools. Use our leather stamping set and brass tacks to embellish your new hiking companion. Members $7; nonmembers $14 (includes daily admission).
Spring Amphibian Quest
TBA
Journey through the woods in a guided night hike as we explore the fascinating sights and sounds of frogs and salamanders in spring. CLICK HERE to be added to the notification list. We will email you in advance when conditions are right. Members $5; nonmembers $10 (includes daily admission).
Nature’s Fireworks! A Firefly Evening Program
Did you know there are many species of fireflies in Ohio, and some of them are cannibals while others don’t even light up? Join us for a leisurely hike as we learn about these delightful creatures and discover the magic of an evening firefly light show. Members $6; nonmembers $11 (includes daily admission).
Make a Hiking Stick
Saturday, June 12, 8:30-9:30 am
Saturday, June 12, 10:30-11:30 am
Saturday, July 3, 8:30-9:30 am
Saturday, July 3, 10:30-11:30 am
Saturday, August 7, 8:30-9:30 am
Saturday, August 7, 10:30-11:30 am
Grab a pre-harvested honeysuckle branch and craft it into a hiking stick with our hand tools. Use our leather stamping set and brass tacks to embellish your new hiking companion. Members $7; nonmembers $14 (includes daily admission).
Hike for Your Health with RRT
Sunday, June 13, 2-3:30 pm – Fernwood Trail at Rowe Woods
Sunday, July 18, 2-3:30 pm – Upland Trail at Rowe Woods
Sunday, August 22, 2-3:30 pm – Salamander Trail and Mayapple Trail at Long Branch Farm & Trails
Grab your Hike for Your Health passport and get hiking with Nature Center staff and a representative from Roads Rivers and Trails (RRT), a local adventure outfitter. Join us each month as we traverse our trails (approximately 2-3 miles each hike). Members $5; nonmembers adult $10 (includes daily admission).
Summer Solstice Trail for Women & Girls
Celebrate the summer solstice at the Cincinnati Nature Center. Join us on our award-winning trails as we “unplug“ from our daily lives and “plug in“ to nature. This two-stage 5-mile run is meant for intermediate to experienced trail runners only. Join us for stage one only or stay on for full the experience. Members $5; nonmembers $14 (includes daily admission).
Healthy in Nature Trail Run
Herb Wall Garden Open House: A Look Back in Time
Stroll through our Herb Wall garden to enjoy the blooms, butterflies, and themed gardens as docents help you peer back in time to the garden’s heyday in the early 1900’s. Drop in anytime between 1 and 5 pm. Members free; nonmember adults $9, nonmember child $4 (includes daily admission).
After-Dinner Creek Romp at Long Branch Farm & Trails
Enjoy exclusive access to aquatic wonders at Long Branch Farm & Trails. Search for mussels, crayfish, and snakes, net minnows, pursue green heron and kingfisher, hunt fossils, and look for signs of beaver. Don’t miss this guided, in-the-stream hike! Members $5; nonmembers $10 (includes daily admission).