Events & Programs
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For Kids & Teens
Unplug your kids with these nature-based programs
The following programs are designed to meet the needs of school-age children in a safe outdoor setting. All programs will be held outside. In the event of severe weather predicted for program times, Cincinnati Nature Center will cancel the program two hours in advance.
Please bring your own mask. Whether indoors or outdoors, individuals grade Kindergarten and up are required to bring a mask to all Cincinnati Nature Center programs. Masks will be worn outside when participants are not able to consistently be spaced 6 feet apart during tranquil or sedentary activities. Masks are also required to be worn while inside all facilities (for example, Rowe Visitor Center, restrooms, etc.).
Scroll down below the Weekday Programs to see the Children's Saturday Programs.
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Weekday Programs
Click on the program dates for pricing and full descriptions. All programs require preregistration and follow Cincinnati Nature Center's COVID Program Safety Protocol.
Preregistration is required at least three (3) days in advance of each date for these programs.
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Family Field Trip: Maple Tapping and Measurement
Wednesday, January 20, 12:30-2 pm
Wednesday, January 20, 2:30-4 pm
Experience the process of producing liquid gold from maple sap from the very beginning! Tap trees with us and learn how we’re measuring the health of our maples with community science. Member $7; nonmember $11 (includes daily admission).
Maple Sugaring Storytime Hikes
Tuesday, February 2, 9:30-10:30 am
Tuesday, February 2, 11 am-12 pm
Tuesday, February 9, 9:30-10:30 am
Tuesday, February 9, 11 am-12 pm
Tuesday, February 16, 9:30-10:30 am
Tuesday, February 16, 11 am-12 pm
Tuesday, February 23, 9:30-10:30 am
Tuesday, February 23, 11 am-12 pm
Build a fun outdoor routine with your young child this winter by engaging in maple-related stories on the trail! Check sap pails each week and explore small wonders together. Member $5; nonmember $10 (includes daily admission).
Family Field Trip: Maple Sugaring
Wednesday, February 3, 12:30 pm-2 pm
Wednesday, February 3, 2:30-4 pm
Monday, February 15, 10:30 am-12 pm
Monday, February 15, 1:30-3 pm
Wednesday, February 17, 12:30-2:00 pm -- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, February 17, 2:30-4 pm
Join a naturalist on the trails for a hike into the sugarbush with Join a naturalist on the trails for a hike into the sugarbush with your family to collect “liquid sunshine” and see how it’s turned into sweet maple syrup. Look at how sugaring has changed throughout history and visit the Sugar House. Help with sugaring work and sample warm maple syrup right off the evaporator. Member $7; nonmember $11 (includes daily admission).
Saturday Programs For Children
Designed for children ages 1-13, these programs blend outdoor skills training, purposeful nature exploration, and guided off-trail forays to provide unique educational experiences at Rowe Woods.
- Member discounts on children's programs require Family Membership level or above, active during date(s) of program.
- Program fees are refundable with more than two weeks notice.
- Preregistration is required for each title below and includes the full series of classes listed.
Click on the program dates for pricing, registration information and full descriptions.
2021 Children's Saturday Programs
Registration opens December 1 at 9 am.
In an increasingly virtual world, Children's Saturday Programs offer your child the opportunity to be immersed in hands-on, in-person learning in an idyllic outdoor setting. Stroll through the forest, collect maple sap, hunt for newts in the pond, and savor signs of spring. Designed for ages 3-13, these programs inspire children to learn about nature while encouraging curiosity, exploration, and wonderment. Registration for these programs takes place in our UltraCamp system. If you do not already have a log in, you will need to create one.
Nature Sprouts
Ages 3-4
Does your child love being outdoors?! Join us as we explore the woods around the Early Childhood building. We will search for caterpillars, investigate the pond, keep track of the birds we see, and discover how animals get ready for the upcoming winter. Preregistration required and includes the full series. Members $90; Nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
Session A - Click here to register.
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
- February 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May 15
Session B - Click here to register.
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
- February 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 22
Little Hikers
Ages 4-5
Saturdays, 10:30 am-1 pm - Click here to register.
Now that your child is getting older, they can bring their lunch to this session for a picnic and hike a little further than their younger siblings. Finding toads, snails and newts are just a few things your child may encounter at Rowe Woods. Children experience a longer hike and discover treasures in nature while learning how animal habitats are important. Preregistration required and includes full series. Members $90; nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
- February 27
- March 27
- April 24
- May 29
Saturday Nature Squad
Ages 5-13
Join our squad of fellow nature enthusiasts, and each month we’ll discover the wonders of the natural world together! Guided by passionate program leaders and surrounded by other youth who love the outdoors, children will have hands-on experiences in nature and explore seasonal changes on this monthly adventure. Children will be split into smaller, age-appropriate groups upon arrival. Preregistration required and includes full series. Members $90; nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
Session A -- Click here to register.
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
- February 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May 15
Session B -- Click here to register.
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
- February 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 22
For Your Children’s Teachers
Are you interested in resources to help your child’s school with outdoor learning this year? We offer custom trainings for teachers on Zoom or in their schoolyards to help them make the most of their schoolyard spaces. Contact msabo@cincynature.org to learn more.