Join the Fairfield County Heritage Association for the unveiling of the Scipio Smith Statue in Downtown Lancaster on Scipio Smith Day!
Civil War RoundTable Presents: General Grant by Himself
The Fairfield County Heritage Association has an exciting presentation for this Civil War RoundTable! Dr. Curt Fields will be visiting and performing as General Grant!
Marvelous Macroinvertebrates
Did you know there are tiny aliens under rocks in the creek? Take a break from the heat and enjoy the cool water! We will search for these tiny creatures while learning what they can tell us about water quality. Dress to get wet; shoes must be worn in the creek.
Firefly Walk
Did you know that most female fireflies cannot fly? Join us for a 1.5-mile hike where we hope to catch glimpses of these cool beetles!
Skulls & Furs
It is always best to admire wild animals from a distance. If you have ever wanted to pet a opossum, we can offer the next best thing! Come to feel some animal furs and check out cool animal skulls. Mammal field guides and coloring sheets will be available.
Night Hike
Have you ever lost your way in broad daylight? How do animals get around at night? On this two-mile hike we will put our senses to the test and learn the adaptations animals use to navigate the dark forest better than we do during the day!
Invaders Among Us
Did you know that some of your favorites plants may be harming our ecosystem! After a brief presentation about invasive plants, we will hike about 1.5 miles to search for and identify a few of the common culprits. Learn about native choices to replace the ‘invaders’ in your yard.
Focus on Ferns Walk
Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
Focus on Ferns Walk
Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
Precious Pollinators
Summer is approaching! All kinds of pollinators are migrating north or emerging from their wintertime cocoons. Learn about the amazing pollinators that call Ohio home and why they are so important.
