Homeschool Groups

As the snow melts and the sun starts to rise earlier and earlier, the first harbingers of spring show their faces: the spring ephemeral wildflowers! Come out to our weekly hike series to observe how these magnificent flowers progress throughout the early spring time! Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed. Miami Whitewater Forest/Timberlakes Program Shelter (Free)

As the snow melts and the sun starts to rise earlier and earlier, the first harbingers of spring show their faces: the spring ephemeral wildflowers! Come out to our weekly hike series to observe how these magnificent flowers progress throughout the early spring time! Great Parks is following protocols from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health. Physical distancing and sanitation recommendations will be followed. Shawnee Lookout/Miami Fort Trailhead (Free)

Date: Sept. 20 Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Price: $9/student Ages: 6-12 years old
Location: Shawnee Lookout, Cedar Bend

Dig your hands into history and find out about the past on this exciting archaeological adventure. Use artifacts to put together a story on how people once lived! Play some historic games, and find some artifacts on this expedition into Shawnee Lookout's past!

Date: Sept. 17 Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Price: $15/person (Register by 9/15) Ages: All Ages
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest, Timberlakes Program Shelter

“Art is but imitation of nature” - Vincent Van Gogh
Calling all creatives! Join us as we blend the lines between creativity and the natural world. Each session we will introduce you to new topics, thoughtful prompts, and inspiring natural and cultural materials to further enhance your creative process. Participants will receive their own canvas and a variety of supplies and mediums will be available to share, however personal art supplies are welcomed. Coffee and tea will be provided. All skill levels are encouraged to join!

Date: Oct. 18 Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Price:  $9/student (Register by Oct. 16) Ages: 6-12 years old
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest/Visitor Center

Bugs, bugs, and more bugs, who doesn’t love bugs?! Flip some logs and look for some beneficial critters, and see what pollinators might be out on a walk among the trees and prairies. These creepy crawlies serve an important role in our everyday lives, come learn about just a few ways bugs impact you and see what kind of critters you can find on this outdoor excursion!

Date: Nov. 15 Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Price:  $9/student (register by Nov. 13) Ages: 6-12 years old
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest/Visitor Center

Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, oh my! Weather can dictate our everyday lives, whether it be rain, wind, snow, or heat we often make our decisions and plans around this earthly phenomenon. Find out what sort of secrets those clouds high in the sky are hiding from us and take the time to explore the wild world of weather.

Date: Dec. 6 Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Price:  $9/student (Register by Dec.5) Ages: 6-12 years old
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest/Visitor Center

Do you have what it takes to make it through the winter? Homes and heating sure are cozy, but sometimes roughing it outdoors can be equally as fun! Learn how to make a fire, build a shelter, tie a knot and many other valuable skills that could help you survive in the wild.