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Preregistration is required for most programs. For programs requiring registration, please register online well in advance of the class start date to ensure placement. Cincinnati Nature Center may update the status or format of programs based on conditions at the time of the program.
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Music Under the Moon
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Friday, July 26, 7-10 pm – SOLD OUT!
Summertime is back once again, and so, too, is Music Under the Moon at Cincinnati Nature Center. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Cincinnati Nature Center’s Krippendorf Lodge, this summer concert series will feature a different local band each month. Come for one date or join us for all four. Either way, each show is sure to be high energy and have everyone on their feet! Each date will feature a different local food truck with food for purchase. Wine, beer, and a signature foraged cocktail will be available for purchase as well. Preregistration required. Member adult $20; nonmember adult $30 (includes daily admission).
Summer Bird Walks
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Saturday, July 27, 8-10 am
Saturday, August 10, 8-10 am
Saturday, August 24, 8-10 am
The migrants are returning from warmer climates and resident birds are beginning to nest. Join us for a casual walk to observe the pageantry of birds along our trails. This program is for adults. Beginners welcome; binoculars encouraged. Preregistration required. Member adult free; nonmember adult $12 (includes daily admission).
Trail Yoga
Connect to nature in a deeper way through the mindful movement and meditative practices found in yoga during this on-the-trail experience at Rowe Woods. Preregistration required. Member adult $10; nonmember adult $20 (includes daily admission).
Aronia Berry Harvest Experience at Long Branch Farm and Trails
During this harvest and tasting experience, we’ll introduce you to the merits and uses of Aroniaberry and share tips on how to enjoy this native, healthful fruit that’s a powerhouse of antioxidants, outpacing blueberries and elderberries.
In the course of this hands-on harvest experience, you’ll:
- Learn while doing as you help us bring in the harvest
- Pick up tips growing and using Aronia berry
- Learn about the philosophy and goals of our native perennial polyculture plots -- bring your questions related to foraging and gardening with native edible plants
- Help make Aronia berry jelly from scratch from the berries we just harvested
- Head home with your own 4 ounce jar
- Enjoy some “conservation in a glass” Aronia wine while you sample from our selection of charcuterie from our foraged and farmed native plant program
Member adult $20; nonmember adult $30 (includes daily admission).
Forest Bathing
Sunday, July 28, 1–3 pm
Sunday, August 11, 1–3 pm
Forest bathing is a practice of immersing yourself in the tranquility of nature to relieve stress. This guided stroll at our Rowe Woods location is an invitation to slow down and awaken the senses, allowing you to quietly take in nature’s gifts. Preregistration required. Member adult $12; nonmember adult $22 (includes daily admission).
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Foraging Harvest Helpers
Learn with your hands as you help harvest for future education programs or contributions to our native edible species polyculture farming efforts. Every outing will be a unique blend of gathering, learning, and tasting with a community of people interested in foraging. Preregistration required. Member adult $15; nonmember adult $25 (includes daily admission).
Purslane and Anise Hyssop: Wednesday, July 31, 6:30-8 pm at Rowe Woods
Black Chokeberry (Aronia) Harvest and Self Heal: Saturday, August 3, 2:30-4 pm at Long Branch Farm & Trails – CANCLED
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Foraged Cocktails: Summer Spirits
Bring the bold, bright flavors of summer to your next cocktail party! Come along as we transform foraged summer ingredients into tasty cocktails. During this hands-on class, participants will learn about safe and sustainable foraging while they create and sample a flight of summer-themed foraged cocktails. All class participants will leave ready to host a foraged cocktail party of their own—with recipes and one complimentary bottle of foraged syrup. This is an adult class offering exclusive for ages 21+. Preregistration required. Member adult $45; nonmember adult $55 (includes daily admission).
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Make and Take: Wild Blackberry Liqueur at Long Branch Farm & Trails
Sunday, August 4, 6-7:30 pm – SOLD OUT!
Whether you’re a foodie, forager, or native gardener, you’ll savor this entire wild blackberry liqueur-making experience. While the French have crafted Crème de Mûre and the English have enjoyed blackberry cordial for centuries, we’ll celebrate our very own native wild blackberry as we take you through all the steps of capturing a taste of the wild in a jar. Preregistration required. Member adult $25; nonmember adult $35 (includes daily admission).
Certified Interpretive Guide
Monday, August 19-Thursday, August 22, 8:30 am-5 pm – Click here to learn more!
Join certified interpretive trainer Jason Neumann for a four-day course about techniques and tips for effectively interpreting information to people in a way that is personally relevant and engaging. If you work for, or hope to work for, a nature center, museum, or other organization where docents and guides are used, this training is for you. Also relevant for high school teachers and college professors who want to better inspire and engage their students. Curriculum, certification, and registration are through the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). Preregistration required. $600 for non-NAI member adults (includes instructor fee, one-year membership, certification fee, course materials).
The Practice of Nature Journaling
Nature journaling is the process of noticing, wondering, and documenting the natural world. Its form may include sketches, poems, and notes. Join us to experience the joyful and restorative process of connecting with nature by putting pencil to paper. Absolutely no journaling skills are necessary! Preregistration required. Member adult $10; nonmember adult $20 (includes daily admission).
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Besties Night: Rose Balm and Rosé
Bring your bestie and join us for a fun evening of crafting and self-care. We’ll sip on rosé wine while we use foraged ingredients to make a rosehips “everything” balm—the perfect solution to flyaways, dull skin, and tired cuticles. Each ticket includes a glass of rosé wine and two tins of everything balm. Preregistration required. Member adult $25; nonmember adult $35.