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Events

Another announcement

The Caesar Creek Nature Center Ribbon Cutting and Reopening is scheduled for
Monday, November 24, 2025
10 AM – 11 AM

Thank you for your support.

 

November 2025

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.


UPDATED: Saturday, November 8
UPDATED
OwlFest!
  • Federal shutdown notwithstanding, the Bird Box Workshop will occur at one of the picnic pavilions near the Visitor Center, 4PM – 6PM, weather permitting.
  • Other activities may also take place.
  • All Day - See separate flyer for details
  • Join our Park Naturalist and the Corps of Engineers for a unique event celebrating owls and wonders of the night.
  • Experience Owls in Flight with the Ohio School of Falconry for an up-close and in person experience with live owls.
  • Meet at the Visitor Center, located near the dam.

 

Thursday, November 13
Land Stewardship
  • 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
  • Meet the Naturalist to learn about the importance of native plants.
  • Learn how to remove invasive species.
  • Optional. Bring boots and gloves for a hands-on experience with our stewardship team if you choose. Or, stop by for a walk and talk as we go along.
  • Meet at the Nature Center.

 

Friday, November 14
Wildlife Hike
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Discover local flora and fauna on a one-mile guided hike with the park naturalist.
  • Meet at the campground amphitheater.
  • Free and open to the public.

 

Saturday, November 15
National Take a Hike Day Program
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Discover local flora and fauna on a three-mile guided hike with the park naturalist.
  • Meet at Pioneer Village
  • Free and open to the public.

 

Saturday, November 22
Cast-Iron Cooking Demo (Date to be confirmed)
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Learn historic and modern campfire cooking techniques.
  • Optional - pre-registration required for a pot-luck meal cooked over the fire with NCACC.

 

Monday, November 24
Nature Center Ribbon Cutting
  • 10AM – 11AM

 

December 2025

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 December 4
Holiday Traditions Workshop
  • 6pm - 8pm
  • Give the gift of green living and sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Learn examples of unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials collected from your yard.
  • This workshop starts with a presentation on "How to Grow Gifts from Nature". Learn about native and invasive plants that are easy to grow in your yard. Free and open to the public.
  • Stay afterwards for a hands-on workshop with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek to create your own handmade gifts; wreaths, center pieces, swags and ornaments. Pre-register on Eventbrite to participate. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early. Email caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com for details.
  • Meet at the Day Lodge.

 

Friday December 5
Holiday Traditions Workshop
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Give the gift of green living and sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Learn examples of unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials collected from your yard.
  • This workshop starts with a presentation on "How to Grow Gifts from Nature". Free and open to the public.
  • Stay afterwards for a hands-on workshop with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek to create your own handmade gifts; wreaths, center pieces, swags and ornaments. Pre-register on Eventbrite to participate. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early. Email caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com for details.
  • Meet at the Day Lodge.

 

Saturday December 6
Meet the Animals
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 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. Ohio Nature In Color
  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Awaken creativity and learning skills through nature. Join the park naturalist as we explore the color spectrum (The Rainbow Man - ROYGBIV) through nature. Join us for a short walk-and-talk as we discover and discuss colors found outdoors. We will discuss everything from red birds, orange leaves, yellow stars, green ferns, blue skies, and the mystery of indigo and violet. This program is designed for people of all ages and abilities.
  • Activities are based on participants and weather. Dress in layers. Dress for the weather.
  • Meet at the Nature Center.

 

The Fine Print
  • 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.
Organizations

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

Facebook page

United States Army Corps of Engineers

Caesar Creek Lake #1

Caesar Creek Lake #2

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