Join us each and every Saturday at the Trailside Nature Center for a variety of nature themed programming. All free – and FUN! All programs either meet or take place at the Trailside Nature Center.

May:

May 3 – Sun Day
Time to throw on those shades and celebrate all things sunshine! Sun Day celebrates all the wonders of solar energy, from solar panels to solar ovens. Join us for an exploration of solar power, how it works, and, weather permitting, we’ll test out some solar ovens to make solar snacks!
May 10 – Wild Waters
Join us as we make a splash hiking around Burnet Lake, keeping our eyes peeled for some of Ohio’s most fascinating waterfowl, frogs, and turtles! As we walk, we’ll learn a little bit about how you can safeguard local aquatic wildlife, even if you don’t live near a pond or stream.
May 17 – Picnic in the Park
Join a Park Naturalist for a short hike in Burnet Woods and a picnic lunch to follow, learning a little springtime plant ID along the way. Topics of discussion will include environmentalism, interpretation, and what it’s like to be a naturalist in Cincinnati! Please bring your own lunch!
May 24 – Owl Pals     
Come have a hoot exploring the world of some of Ohio’s deadliest predators! Find out how owls locate and catch their prey, how they fly so silently, and how to track down owls where you live. We’ll end the day with an owl pellet dissection—be prepared to get up close and personal with an owl’s dinner!
May 31 – Bubble Bash    
School’s out—let’s celebrate! Join us to make your own bubble wand, try your hand at bubble art, and end with an adventure hike around Burnet Woods Lake!