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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.



December5
The River Speaks Speaker Series
  • 7 PM - 8 PM
  • The University of Dayton's River Stewards will present research on "Stream Responses to Urbanization." Join us for this informative session as part of our bi-monthly speaker series focused on various watershed topics.
  • Location: Multi-Purpose Space at the Fitz Center, 1401 S. Main St.
  • For more information about these events or to learn how you can get involved, please visit www.lmwn.org or contact us at info@lmwn.org


December 7
Holiday Traditions Details to be announced.


Thursday, December 19, 7AM — 5PM
20th Annual Christmas Bird Colunt

Here at Caesar Creek Lake, we have started planning for the 20th Annual Caesar Creek and Spring Valley Marsh Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 19th 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Early risers will meet at 5:00 am in small groups to look and listen for owls, while everyone else should plan to be at the visitor center at 7:00 am. The hot soup lunch hosted by Friends of Caesar Creek will be at Noon.

Please contact the USACE Visitor Center at (513) 897-1050 if you'd like to attend and if you have any other questions.


November

This event may actually occur on Nov. 23.
Saturday November 16
Casst Iron Cooking
  • 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.


December

Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Thursday, December 19th, 8:00 am

Calling all birders! We need your help with our 20th 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, tel:513-897-1050



  • 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