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Spring 2025

Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Courses

• The Ohio State university in cooperation with local organizations throughout Ohio is offering training courses for volunteer naturalists.
• Contact information, locations, and registration forms can be foundat:
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Thursday, March 20

What is the Spring Equinox - Sunset Walk and Talk

• 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Learn about the spring equinox and why it's an important time of year. Join us for a 20-minute talk followed by a 3-mile guided hike as we watch the sunset.
• Wear sturdy shoes, bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Blacklight Night Walk

• 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Meet the naturalist and take a unique night hike to see the world in a different light as animals may see it.
• Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours (supplies are limited).
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• Walking distance is less than half a mile.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Friday March 21

Archery

• 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Join us for archery with the Naturalist.
• Equipment and instruction provided. Free.
• Meet at the Nature Center before 1:00pm to participate.

Saturday, March 22

Birding Walk in the Campground

• 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Join the Naturalist for a one-mile guided walk. Learn about birds you may see in the campground.
• Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• Meet at the campground amphitheater.

Birdbox Building Workshop

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Join us for a free 30 minute program about bird box building. Learn why and how to build bird boxes for your yard.
• Pre-register to stay afterwards and build your own birdbox with the NCACC from a pre-cut kit to 'make and take' after the presentation. Kits are ready to assemble. All materials needed will be available as a pre-sale or supplied during the workshop for a donation of $35 (limited kits available). All required tools will be provided during the workshop. All proceeds go to the NCACC Friends Organization, and all profits are used to help care for the Nature Center Wildlife and to help support other park programs.
• 2 different kits are available (Bluebird & Wren). Pre-register here; Bird Box Workshop 2025 Tickets, Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
• Meet at the campground amphitheater.

Thursday, March 27

Invasive Plants in Native Habitats, Walk and Talk

• 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Learn how invasive plants disrupt native habitats.
• Learn why native habitats are important to wildlife.
• Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.
• Meet at Pioneer Village.

Archery

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Join us for archery with the Naturalist.
• Equipment and instruction provided. Free.
• Must be onsite at the Nature Center before 1:00 pm to participate.

Friday, March 28

Signs of Spring Near the Day Lodge

• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a 5-mile hike. This part of the trail includes hills, a stream crossing, steps, and scenic views.
• Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• Trails can be muddy.
• Meet at the Day Lodge.

Salamanders and Woodcock Walk in the Wetland

• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Meet the Naturalist in the Wildlife Parking Lot for a brief presentation on spotted salamanders and woodcocks.
• Join us for a flashlight walk as we search for signs of migrating wildlife in the wetlands.
• You do not need to stay the whole time; however, the salamanders generally start to move after sunset.
• Wear layers, waterproof muck boots and bring a flashlight. Bring an extra pair of dry socks for your ride home.
• Dress for the weather. It may be chilly and damp.
• Meet in the Wildlife Area near the Day Lodge.

Saturday, March 29

Sunshine Appreciation Hike in the Campground

• 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Spending time in the sunshine is important for health and wellbeing. Join us as we are reminded why this is as we enjoy the sun safety outdoors.
• Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a guided moderate 3-mile hike. This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome.
• Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.
• Trails can be muddy.
• Meet at the campground amphitheater.

Night Hike in the Campground

• 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Meet the Naturalist to learn why the night is important to wildlife.
• Bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• Distance will be based on participants ranging from half mile to two miles.
• Meet at the campground amphitheater.

• 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.

More resources for planning your outing

Link to Caesar creek State Park Facebook page

Link to ODNR's web page for Caesar Creek State Park

Link to current lake level as text and as graph

Link to current weather and 7-day forcast

Link to BeachGuard water quality reports

Link to U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center page