S'mores Galore!

It's campfire season! Kick off your summer with a S'more buffet at the Wilson Nature Center. We'll have the fire going, roasting sticks ready along with classical and crazy options for making s'mores. Enjoy a s'more or two, explore the nature center, and take a hike around the farm to get your summer fun started. Registration is not required.

Metal Detecting: White Star Beach

Bring your own metal detectors to White Star Beach for metal detecting. Must stay on the beach, cannot enter water. Replace any holes that are dug. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance.

Sustainable Gardening

Enjoy an afternoon at Creek Bend Farm exploring sustainable gardening strategies and making a bottle of natural pest repellent to use at home. Learn about the benefits of native plants, companion planting, and going pesticide free. For ages 14 and up. Registration is required.

Tree Huggers: Fish Facts

Tree Huggers programs are for children ages 6-10 years old. Let's learn about fish, fun facts about their bodies and how to identify common species. Bring your fishing pole to fish on your own after the program. Registration is required.

Big Bird Year

This program will be offered each month throughout 2022. The term "big year" in birding is a reference for challenging yourself to see as many bird species in one year as possible. The species you see or hear also needs to be documented by at least one other person for it to count. If you are new to birding or want to take on this challenge with others, join naturalist Debbie Haubert each month for a bird hike. The hikes will rotate through various habitats to give us the best opportunity for a high species count. Registration is required. Please bring your own binoculars.

Wild Wednesday Walk

Closed-toe shoes are recommended. We will explore the winding trails through tall grasses looking for things that crawl and fly. Registration is required.

Chair Caning

Joins naturalist Debbie Haubert for this series of programs to learn how to cane a chair. The craft of applying rattan cane or rattan peel to a piece of furniture such as the backs or seats of chairs is caning. This skill can help you repair a chair or bench you may have at home. If you have a chair or bench you want to repair, please email a photo of the seat to debbie@sanduskycountyparks.com. You do not need to have a chair to learn this skill. Registration is required. Fee of $10. Session dates are June 16, 23, and 30.

*Nature Camp BIGS (11-12)

Take nature exploration and outdoor fun to the next level at Creek Bend Farm!

Campers will take a closer look at the park, learn archery experience a tree-climbing adventure using ropes, go paddling, tie-dye their own camp shirt and so much more!

An afternoon snack will be provided each day. Participants are responsible for their own lunches and a water bottle.

An information and health form is attached to your registration confirmation and must be completed within three business days of registration.

*Nature Camp LITTLES (6-8)

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Campers will investigate the park, paddle and explore Muddy Creek, get an up-close experience with our Nature Center ambassadors (goats, chickens, snakes, turtles, salamanders and toad.), tie-dye their own camp shirt, and so much more!

An afternoon snack will be provided each day. Participants are responsible for their own lunches and a water bottle.

An information and health form is attached to your registration confirmation and must be completed within three business days of registration.

*Nature Camp MIDDLES (9-10)

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Campers will investigate the park, paddle and explore Muddy Creek, get an up-close experience with our Nature Center ambassadors (goats, chickens, snakes, turtles, salamanders and toad.), tie-dye their own camp shirt and so much more!

An afternoon snack will be provided each day. Participants are responsible for their own lunches and a water bottle.

An information and health form is included with your registration confirmation and must be completed within three business days of registration.