The Following Movies Are Shown Upon Request…
- USACE Caesar Creek Lake
- SciShow Caesar Creek Lake Fossils
- The Day of the Killer Tornado
- Kids Discover Bats
- Lost in the Woods
January
Caesar Creek State Park
First Day Hike
Saturday, January 1st, 1:00‐3:00 pm at the Nature Center
Meet at the Nature Center. Start the New Year off on the right foot. Join us at the Nature Center for a 3‐mile guided hike to the Swinging Bridge and Horseshoe Falls. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Mid‐Winter Bald Eagle Count
Saturday, January 8th, 8:30 am ‐ 12:30 pm
Meet at the Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center to participate in a survey of our national symbol! Bring warm clothes, binoculars, and an enthusiasm for bird watching! To register for this event please contact the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
February
Caesar Creek State Park
Winter Blues Hike
Saturday, February 19th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (continuous start times)
Join us for a 3‐mile self‐guided hike on a marked trail. It will start at the Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp Area. Look for signs of spring! The Blue birds will be returning soon! This hike takes you to Horseshoe Falls, the Swinging Bridge and Flat Fork Gorge. Warm up at the Nature Center with fire baked pizza, bean soup, cornbread, and snacks provided by the NCACC! All donations go the Nature Center Association to support the park. Check our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ for details* and updates. Dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy.
Caesar Creek State Park
Blue Bird Box Workshop
Saturday, February 19th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Meet at the nature center ‐ Fun for the entire family! Join as the Park Naturalist explains why bluebirds are important. Discover ways to attract them to your yard. Learn how to monitor bluebird boxes. Build your own Bluebird Box (optional). The NCACC will have all the tools and the birdhouse box kit ready to build. Volunteers will be on‐site to guide you through as the kits are put together. Pre‐registration and
material fees are required through the NCACC. See our Facebook page for details*. ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ or email: caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com
March
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Think Spring‐Salamander Hike
ONE of the following dates: Friday, February 18th, February 25th, or March 4th at 7:00 pm Nature's timing is unpredictable and to make sure we have the best chance to observe them migrating to their breeding ponds, the actual hike date will be determined on the Wednesday before the hike.
Together we will search for salamanders as they awaken from hibernation and move toward their breeding ponds. There is no cost for this event and no experience is necessary. This is an adventure for the entire family. Please dress for the weather ‐ boots and a flashlight are essential. Remember, salamanders prefer to move in the rain, so be prepared for muddy fun! Call the Visitor Center at 513‐ 897‐1050 for registration details!
Pioneer Village
Maple Syrup Event and Pancake Brunch
Saturday and Sunday, March 12th, and 13th, 9:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm
Join us for free guided walking tours of Pioneer Village and the Sugar Bush! Learn how maple syrup is made. Hungry? Stay for Brunch with the Pioneer Village Association! The maple sap was collected from trees on location and prepared on‐site at the Sugar Shack. Brunch will include pancakes, sausage, amazing maple syrup, and a beverage. Maple syrup, jams, and jellies are available for sale while supplies last. Check out the Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village website for details and cost for brunch https://www.ccpv.us/ Cost: $8 for Adults, $4 kids 4 to 10
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Trilling Toads and Tiny Tree frogs Saturday, March 19th, 7:30 pm ‐ 9:00 pm
Take an evening hike to search for these wondrous amphibians. We will view frogs and toads up close in their marshy habitat. An adventure for the whole family. Please dress for the weather ‐ boots and a flashlight are essential. This is a Friends of Caesar Creek Program, $2.00 per person. For more information or to register, call the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
April
Pioneer Village
Habitat for History
Saturday, April 2nd, 8:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm
A chance to help us get the Village ready for the coming year after the long winter. This is time that you can volunteer with the Village.
Caesar Creek State Park and Pioneer Village
Easter Egg Hunt/ Hike Saturday, April 9th, 1:00 pm
Join us at Pioneer Village for a unique Easter Egg Hunt experience! The hunt begins at Pioneer Village at 2:00 PM. Check our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ for details* and updates. Cost: Free
Caesar Creek State Park
Earth Day in the Park
Saturday, April 23rd, 10:00 am ‐ 1:00 pm, various locations
Help a Naturalist with service projects in celebration of Earth Day. Projects vary depending on groups. See our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ for details, or email for more information: caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com
Pioneer Village
Vintage Baseball
Saturday and Sunday, April 30th, and May 1st 9:00 am ‐ 6:00 pm
Teams for the Vintage Baseball Association will meet at the Village for a weekend of games. Games are played according to original rules and the kids will be amazed to see them play without the use of gloves!
May
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Spring Birding Clinic
Saturday, May 7th, 7:00 am – Noon
Meet at the Visitor Center for a day of spring birding! Join the Friends of Caesar Creek and master bird bander, Bob Thobaben, for a guided bird walk to discover the many species of migratory birds in the park. Pre‐registration is required and limited to the first 15 people. Bob will lead you to areas within the park where you will see between 50‐60 species of birds including hawks, warblers, and waterfowl. This is a Friends of Caesar Creek program and is $10/person. Please pre‐register for this event by calling the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
Caesar Creek State Park
Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike Saturday, May 7th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at the Nature Center. Join us for a 3‐mile guided wildflower hike on our way to Horseshoe Falls and the Swinging Bridge. Learn about park history as we walk through Pioneer Village. Discover wildlife and wildflowers along the way. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
World Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 14th, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Help us celebrate one of nature’s great wonders, the annual spring bird migration! Local bird bander Rebecca Palmer will be on site from 8:30‐11:30 am banding birds. We will have games, fun, and movies for the whole family to enjoy at the Visitor Center. Please pre‐register for this event by calling the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
Caesar Creek State Park Memorial Day Weekend Campout Friday‐Monday, May 27th‐30th
Join us at the Caesar Creek Campground for the official start of our free canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, archery, and other Naturalist programs. Remember to make your reservations early. See separate flyer for details on our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’, or email: caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
The Great Fossil Hunt
Monday, May 30th, 1:00 pm‐ 3:00 pm (Memorial Day)
The ancient Ordovician Sea has disappeared, but evidence of marine life is abundant in the Caesar Creek Region. Meet at the Visitor Center for a program about these fascinating creatures, including the trilobite. Afterward, go to the Emergency Spillway to identify and study a diversity of fossils. Please pre‐ register for this event by calling the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
June
Caesar Creek State Park Youth Fishing Derby Saturday, June 25th, 8:00 am
Registration at 8:00 am, fishing begins at 9:00 am. Event located at the Youth Fishing Pond near the Marina. Instructors are on hand to help you learn the ins and outs of this lifelong hobby. The Youth Pond is stocked
with huge fish for this FREE, special event! Fish, bait, lunch, and prizes are provided by the Harveysburg Police Department.
Pioneer Village Pioneer Days June 25th & 26th
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
The Village will be alive with period presentations. We will have our volunteers demonstrating different tasks around the Village representing how life would have been during the Pioneer Period. Join us to see how life really was during the Pioneer Days. Cost: $6 for Adults. Free for kids 15 and under.
July
Caesar Creek State Park
4th of July Campout (Make your reservations early!!!) Friday‐Monday, July 1st – 4th
Celebrate Independence Day in the park. Reserve your campsite today before we’re sold out! Join us in the campground for free canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, archery, and more. See separate flyer for details.
Information available on our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ or email with questions: caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com
Pioneer Village Village Music Event July 9th
Hours: 9 am to 8 pm
We are going to have musicians all around the Village on the porches of the buildings. These will be musicians of all types and music styles. Some will be unplugged, and some will be plugged. This will be a great way to hear some of the amazing local musicians. Music will be happening all day and watch Facebook for list of musicians. Cost: $6 for Adults. Free for kids 15 and under.
US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Butterfly Census
Saturday, July 9th, 10:00 am – Noon
Do you like butterflies? Would you like to learn more about these winged creatures or share your knowledge? Please join the Caesar Creek Park Rangers for our annual count in conjunction with the North American Butterfly Association. NABA was formed to promote awareness of butterfly conservation and the benefits of butterfly gardening, observation, and education. For more information or to register call the Visitor Center, 513‐897‐1050.
August
Caesar Creek State Park Meteor Shower Camp Out Saturday, August 13th
Watch the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower on the beach. Enjoy stargazing, games, a bonfire, and more! Camp this one night on the beach for free. Food and drinks available. All funds raised support the Nature Center through the Nature Center Association. See our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ for details, or email with questions: caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Nature Night!
Friday, August 12th, 9:00 pm ‐ Midnight
Join Park Rangers for a fun night of bat working and mothing. Please pre‐register for this event by calling the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
September
Caesar Creek State Park
Labor Day Weekend Camp Out Friday – Monday, September 2nd – 5th
A fun‐filled weekend of activities. Reserve your campsite today before we are sold out. Join us for free canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, archery, and more. See separate flyer for details on our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Take a Warrior Fishing Event
Saturday, September 10th, 7:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm
Veterans and their families can join local sportsman through the sport of fishing. Veterans who register for this event will have all fishing gear supplied for them. A BBQ luncheon will also be provided for Veterans and their families. If you would like to volunteer or donate to this event, contact a Park Ranger for more information! Bring your kids to the Visitor Center and borrow a fishing pole, bait your hook, and fish at our Kid’s Fishing Pond! To register call: 513‐897‐1050
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Monarch Butterfly Day (Pre‐registration is required, call 513‐897‐1050) Saturday, September 17th, 11:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm
Take part in an international study that tracks the migration of the
Monarch butterfly as it journeys toward Mexico. Help to capture, tag, and release the butterflies to help scientists understand how these fragile insects make the remarkable journey over 2,000 miles. Wear long pants and bring butterfly nets if you have them. Please pre‐register for this event by calling the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
Pioneer Village
Home School Event
September 24th & 25th Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
The Village will have a lot of hands‐on learning being presented for all of those people who home school their kids. This isn’t just for home schoolers but for anyone who’s child really wants to learn more about the Pioneer Lifestyle. There will be plenty of demonstrations around the Village along with more hands‐ on activities than usual. Cost: $6 for Adults. Free for kids 15 and under.
October
Pioneer Village
Leaf Shuffle 5k
October 9th Hours: 9 am to noon (race starts at 9 am)
The Village and the Nature Center are joining to organize a 5k trail run starting and ending in the Pioneer Village. Cost: $25 advance registration $30 day of registration.
Caesar Creek State Park Guided Perimeter Trail Hike Sunday, October 16th, 10:00 am
Join us for a guided hike on the 13 mile Perimeter Trail through some of our most scenic areas in the fall. Bring your lunch, water, and hiking shoes. Remember to dress for the weather. We’ll return to our vehicles before 4pm.
Pioneer Village
Harvest Festival
October 15th & 16th Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Celebrate the Harvest season as the Village prepares for the winter ahead. We will have many activities representing how Pioneer life would have been as they prepare for winter.
Cost: $6 for Adults. Free for kids 15 and under.
Caesar Creek State Park
Halloween Camp Out TBD
Trick or Treat campsite decorating, costume contest, haunted trail, hay wagon rides, and more. See separate flyer for details. Reserve your campsite today before they’re sold out!
Pioneer Village
Village Trick or Treat
October 29th Hours: 3 pm to 6 pm
Come trick or treat at the Pioneer Village. All of our cabins will have someone at the cabin so your little trick or treater can go door to door at the Village. Cost: Free
Pioneer Village
Halloween Public Paranormal Investigation October 29th Hours: 8 pm to 2 am
Join us for our annual Paranormal Investigation at the Pioneer Village. Tickets can only be purchased in advance and you can find the link on our Facebook Page.
Cost: $40 per person (Limited Space – Advance Purchase Only)
November
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Owl Moon Program
Saturday, November 5th, 7:30 pm ‐ 9:00 pm
We will begin with the story, Owl Moon, which tells of a father and daughter on a winter hike in search of a Great‐Horned Owl. After the story we will go in search of Caesar Creek owl species. In November, owls re‐establish territories and prepare for nesting. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration is required for Owl Moon and is a Friends of Caesar Creek Program, $2 per person. To register, call the Visitor Center at 513‐897‐1050.
Caesar Creek State Park
Cast Iron Cookout
Saturday, November 12th, 11:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm
Learn how to cook a meal in a Dutch Oven over an open fire. Join us for a potluck lunch, including fire baked pizza. All equipment, cast iron pot, ingredients and materials are provided and made possible through the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek. Pre‐registration required. See our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ for details*, or send an email to: caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com
December
Pioneer Village
Candlelight Walk
December 3rd Hours: 4 pm to 9 pm
Celebrate Christmas time at the Village as we have the Village lit up by candle and lamp light. This is one of the few opportunities to see the Village at night. Cost: $6 for Adults. Free for kids 15 and under.
Caesar Creek State Park
Holiday Traditions
Saturday December 10th, Two Sessions Available ‐ 10AM‐ 12pm or 1PM ‐3PM at the Nature Center Pre‐register for this workshop to create unique holiday decorations with local, natural materials to take home and share with your loved ones. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early at the Nature Center. See our Facebook page ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ for details, or send an email to: caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
Audubon Christmas Bird Count Thursday, December 15th
Calling all birders! We need your help with our 16th Annual Caesar Creek Lake / Spring Valley Marsh Christmas Bird Count. For early risers we will look and listen for owls at 5:00 am. We will regroup at the Visitor Center at 8:30 am, break into teams and search for waterfowl and songbirds. We will meet at the Visitor Center at 12:00 pm for a hot lunch sponsored by the Friends of Caesar Creek. Experts and beginners are encouraged to attend. Come out for all or part of the day. For more information or to register call the Visitor Center, 513‐897‐1050