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Great Outdoor Weekend

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Free Row Boat Rentals at Miami Whitewater Forest Boathouse

Sat 9/24, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun 9/25, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Take a row boat out on Miami Whitewater Forest Lake for (1) hour to enjoy what a great diverse ecosystem Miami Whitewater Forest Lake offers. Must be 16 years of age or older to rent the boat. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (18 years or older) Boats will be available on a first come, first served basis. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Miami Whitewater Forest/Boathouse (Free)

Free 10 minute Golf Lessons at Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course

If you've always wanted to try out golf but never had the nerve or just want to get a quick fix, come visit the driving range at Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course. Our golf professionals will be providing free 10-minute golf lessons. First come, first served as time allows. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Miami Whitewater Forest/Clubhouse (Free)

Playtime in the Past

Explore an 1800s schoolhouse, throw a tomahawk or play some games from yesteryear during this historic open house. Drop in anytime to play like those of pasttimes. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Shawnee Lookout/Cabin View Area (Free)

Creature Feature

Get up close and personal with our wild neighbors. Meet a snake and a turtle, then explore how they move and get from place to place! Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary with guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Fernbank Park/Near Playground (Free)

Wolf Walk for Dogs

Bring your canine friend(s) and join us for this hike. We'll share fun facts about dogs and their close wild relatives. All dogs must be on a leash and remember to dress for the weather. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance from Center for Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Otto Armleder Memorial Park/Dog Park (Free)

Urban Farming Series at the Summit: Seed Bombs

As fall approaches it is the perfect time to plant wild native seeds! Drop in anytime for this Great Outdoor Weekend program to make your seed balls, afterwards you can tour the pollinator garden we have here at the Summit! Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance from Center for Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health. Great Parks Nature Center at The Summit (Free)

Free Row Boat Rentals at Sharon Woods Harbor

Take a row boat out on Sharon Lake for (1) hour to enjoy what a great diverse eco system Great Parks Lakes offer.  Must be 16 years of age or older to rent the boat. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (18 years or older). Boats will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Great Parks is continuing to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic closely and will make adjustments as necessary, with guidance from Center for Disease Control and Hamilton County Public Health.

Eric Carle Storytime

Join us as we celebrate the works of Eric Carle. We will be reading one of his beloved classics and marvel at his colorful illustrations. Crafts and a possible animal meet & greet to follow. Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed.

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