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Events

Cast Iron Cooking may have been rescheduled.

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This event may actually occur on Nov. 23.
Saturday November 16
Cast Iron Cooking - Two Sessions
  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Join the Park Naturalist as we demonstrate different ways to cook in a Dutch Oven over an open fire. Learn the basics of cast iron cooking and hear tips from seasoned chefs.
  • Meet at the Nature Center
  • Pre-registration required with the Nature Center Friends group (NCACC) for a potluck lunch. All equipment, cast iron pot, ingredients and materials are provided and made possible through the NCACC. Space is limited.
  • Check out the Caesar Creek State Park Facebook page for more details. The pre-registration link will be available on Eventbrite as the event gets closer.


Thursday November 21
Invasive Plants Species Removal Techniques
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Learn how invasive species affect native wildlife.
  • Learn techniques on how to remove invasives and restore areas to native habitat through a presentation and hands on demonstration.
  • Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.
  • Meet at the Nature Center.
Nature Center Wildlife Tours
  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Join us for guided wildlife tours around the Nature Center.
  • Meet our resident live wildlife ambassadors up close.
  • Learn about park history, our hiking trails, campgrounds and much more!


Friday November 22
Guided Naturalist Hike
  • 10:00 am
  • Join us for a guided hike with the Naturalist to see the Swinging Bridge, Horseshoe Falls and Pioneer Village.
  • Distance based on participants.
  • Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
  • Meet at the Nature Center.


Saturday November 23
Meet Our Resident Wildlife Ambassadors
  • 11:00 am
  • Join the Naturalist as we show our live resident wildlife ambassadors.
  • Meet our snake, turtles, red tailed hawk and screech owl.
  • Hear stories of why these animals are in the nature center.
  • Learn ways you can help preserve Ohio native habitat.
  • Meet at the Nature Center.
  • Dress for the weather.
Archery - Last Chance of the Season
  • 2:00 pm
  • Must be on-site before 2pm to register and participate.
  • Equipment and instruction provided.
  • Meet at the Nature Center.
  • Free and fun for the whole family.


In April: "Native Plants for Clean Water"
registration Oopen now
  • Event Time: April 6, 2025 9am-3pm
  • Location: Lebanon, Ohio Countryside Y (Countryside Y is not associated with this event's ticket sales)
  • What: This event features best-selling author Douglas Tallamy, who will discuss the "Start a New Habitat: Homegrown National Park" movement. Attendees will also hear from Bowyer Farm native plant manager Brian Jorg. Following the presentations, enjoy a book signing with Tallamy and a screening of the award- winning documentary "WATER" by Gary Beeber. Educational booths from local partners will also be available.
  • Tickets available at: www.lmwn.org/events.


  • All programs are subject to change.
  • Notify the naturalist if special accommodations are needed for your participation.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Call: (513) 897-3055
  • Visit: ohiostateparks.org/caesarcreekstatepark
  • Find us: https://www.facebook.com/CaesarCreekStatePark
  • Recreation programs and activities can be inherently dangerous. Participants accept and acknowledge that any injury or property damage that occurs during a program or activity is not the responsibility of ODNR or its naturalist educators.

This website, Caesarcreeklake.net is not an official website. It's a hobby project and one of its goals is to to organize and present material that would otherwise be scattered and hard to find. Here is a list of official organizations with links to thier official web pages:

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Start page for Caesar Creek State Park For events, scroll to the bottom.

Facebook page


United States Army Corps of Engineers

Caesar Creek Lake

Calendar of Events; calendar hosted by FOCC

Facebook page


Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek

Home page

Facebook page for Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek


Pioneer Village

Home page: Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village

Calendar of Events

Facebook page