Partner Programs and Events
Our partners are working hard to provide resources and opportunities in the community to promote access to nature! See below for events from MVLNCI Partner Agencies. This section is updated seasonally, so check it out often!
Explore and Play Series
All Ages
Friday, December 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Carriage Hill MetroPark
7850 Shull Rd. Dayton, OH
Fee: $10
Looking for a way to get outdoors for fresh air and play during this holiday season? Join us at Carriage Hill for a hike and play session!
Project WILD & Aquatic WILD
Inquiry Adventures Workshop
18 +
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Kettering Learning Lab
6733 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg OH 45449
Fee: FREE
Registration is required.
Contact pgromen@cwpd.org to register
Become a certified Project WILD & Aquatic WILD educator and run your own outdoor inquiry adventure!
Participants will receive
2 curriculum/activity guides provided for free by ODNR.
Certificate of completion
Various wildlife resources and publications
Eligibility to apply for Division of Wildlife's Education Grant
Spot the Squirrels Scavenger Hunt
All Ages
Thursday January 9 - Thursday February 13, 2025
Various Locations in Centerville, OH
Fee: FREE
Registration is required.
Park District Snowman, Spot, is visiting his red squirrel friends at Grant Park. They are super excited to show him their winter cache! They collected more than food to get them through the winter! Knowing how much Spot loves CWPD, they each collected some items that reminded them of a park experience or activity they enjoyed. What do you think the squirrels collected?
Each week, participants will receive a clue to go out in your parks to search for the squirrels. Squirrels will only be hiding at each park for one week! Mark their numbers and where you found them on the recording sheet. Turn in your sheets for a prize. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!
If you register after the start date and miss some parks, no problem. This is a fun challenge for all, no matter the start date! We will email you a picture of all the entries at the end so you can select your favorite!
Good Luck!!
Loose Parts Play Family Workshop
All Ages
Tuesday March 18
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
6588 McEwen Rd. Centerville OH
Fee/Family: $4 nonresidents
Registration is required.
Loose parts play theory offers the idea that adding ambiguous objects to a play space sparks creativity and learning through play in young children. As more objects are added, the more creative the space becomes. Join Meredith Florkey of Ohio Naturally to learn about the benefits of unstructured outdoor play and the implementation of loose parts to enhance your young child's experience. Parents, grandparents and children will learn together about spending quality play time outdoors and building a deeper connection to the natural world.
Please plan to be outdoors for most of this program. Additional plans will be made in case of inclement weather.
MVLNCI Programs and Events
Our 2025 Educator Symposium is accepting registrations! Click the flyer to R.S.V.P.
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