Click here or here for last-minute announcements regarding scheduled events because of weather or other circumstances.

Click here for a printable Winter 2025 calendar.

Thursday January 23

Archery Workshop

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Equipment and instruction provided. Free.
• Join us outside on the range for a couple rounds with the bow and arrows. Then meet inside for a workshop on how to maintain equipment.
• Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate.
• Meet at the Nature Center

Friday January 24

Black Light Flashlight Night Hike

• 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• See the world in a different light as animals may see it.
• Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours.
• Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Saturday January 25

Meet the Animals

• 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Take a guided tour of the Nature Center with the Naturalist. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park as you meet our live ambassadors upclose.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Maple Sugaring for Beginners - Tree Tapping Basics

• 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Join us for a partnership program with Warren County Parks as Park Naturalist Erin Shaw gives a presentation and demonstration of tree tapping basic.
• Pre-registration required www. WarrenCountyParks.com
• Meet at Armco Park.

Thursday January 30

Winter Wonderland Walk for Kids

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a short, guided walk geared for kids as we explore the wonders of winter.
• Distance will be based on participants and the weather (average half mile).
• Wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves recommended.
• Trails can be muddy.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Friday January 31

Meet the Animals

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Take a guided tour of the Nature Center with the Naturalist. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park as you meet our live ambassadors upclose.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Click here or here for last-minute announcements regarding scheduled events because of weather or other circumstances.

Click here for a printable Winter 2025 calendar.

Saturday February 1

Polar Plunge

Join (or watch) local participants! Details at http://caesarcreekpolarplunge.org/"

Thursday February 6

Ohio Nature In Color Series - Violet

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Awaken creativity and learning skills through art and nature. Join the park naturalist as we explore color (ROYGBIV) through nature. This series will take place on the first Thursday of the month. This month our topic is 'violet'. Discover fun storybooks and activities that fit within this topic. This program is designed for kids and people of all ages and abilities.
• Activities are based on participants and weather.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Friday February 7

Ultraviolet Black Light Flashlight Night Hike

• 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• See the world in a different light as animals may see it.
• Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours.
• Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Thursday February 13

Love is in the Air - Skunks

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Meet the naturalist to learn about one of Ohio's most interesting mammals.
• Join us for a short walk as we look, and smell, for evidence of skunks nearby.
• Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Winter Scat and Tracks Identification

• 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Meet our naturalist and learn how to identify scat and tracks in the winter.
• Join the Park Naturalist for an optional walk afterwards. Distance based on the audience.
• Dress for the weather.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Saturday February 15

Winter Scat and Tracks Identification

• 11:00 am-12:00 pm
• Meet our naturalist and learn how to identify scat and tracks in the winter.
• Join the Park Naturalist for an optional walk afterwards. Distance based on the audience.
• Dress for the weather.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Healthy Hearts Hike

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a three-mile guided moderate hike through Pioneer Village to Horseshoe Falls, across the Swinging Bridge and back. This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome.
• Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress for the weather.
• Trails can be muddy.
• Check the 'Caesar Creek State Park' Facebook page the morning of the event for details and updates.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Saturday February 22

Winter Hike with Beans and Cornbread

• 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Get your official Winter Hike Sticker!
• Meet the naturalist for a moderate 3-mile guided hike. Discover wildlife along the way.
• Stay afterwards for an optional lunch available through the NCACC. They will have traditional bean soup, cornbread, snacks and more. 100% of funds raised support the park and the Nature Center.
• This is a general hike, all ages welcome.
• Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Thursday February 27

Wildlife Survival in the Winter

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Meet the naturalist for a discussion on ways wildlife survives the winter.
• Learn how to build a shelter using logs.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

Friday February 28

Meet the Animals

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Take a guided tour of the Nature Center with the Naturalist. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park as you meet our live ambassadors upclose.
• Meet at the Nature Center.

In April: "Native Plants for Clean Water"

Registration open 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.

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

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