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.
Kids and Cops Day 2025
The Ohio University Law Enforcement Technology, Lancaster Citizen Police academy and the Lancaster Police Department are working together to provide children with the opportunity to interact and feel comfortable with law enforcement community, while learning about equipment and technology which law enforcement personnel use.
Wild Ones Columbus Annual Native Plant Sale
A wide variety of native flowering plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and local vendors Natives in Harmony, Leaves for Wildlife, and Scioto Gardens.
A Night on Broadway – The Lancaster Festival Orchestra
The big sounds of Broadway hit the Wendel Concert Stage! Your favorite tunes from major Broadway shows will be performed live including selections from Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Phantom of the Opera and more.
