Preregistration is required for all students/children participating. Adult chaperones/parents must register and should attend with their child. Suitable for 2nd-6th grade equivalent, but older and younger siblings may attend if they are registered and paid (under 3 years free, but should still register as they contribute to the maximum number of group members). This program is designed for homeschoolers/virtual learners.
Students participants should meet at the PlayScape Pavilion at our Rowe Woods location with a caregiver/designated adult.
With a naturalist, students will hit the trails look for signs that animals are alive beneath their feet. We’ll look under leaf litter and into holes to find evidence of animals who survive the cold by going deep. We’ll use soil augers to investigate different types of soil and dig into compost to see what lurks inside.
What to wear/bring: Please dress for the weather as this program will take place outside. Bring a water bottle and a mask.
Members $7 per child; nonmembers $11 per child (includes daily admission).
Designated overseer: If a parent/caregiver is unable to attend an event, the child may attend a program with an adult designated to oversee the experience of the child (for example: grandparent, another homeschool parent, etc.). We request that one adult oversee no more than six children.
By registering below, you agree to Cincinnati Nature Center policies listed below:
Mask Policy: Please bring your own mask. Whether indoors or outdoors, masks are required for all adults and children in Kindergarten through 12th grade at all Cincinnati Nature Center programs. Masks are to be worn outside when one cannot consistently be spaced 6 feet apart. Masks are also required to be worn while inside all facilities (for example, Rowe Visitor Center, restroom, etc.).
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the first scheduled program date. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the first scheduled program date.
Inclement Weather Policy: All programs will be held outside. In the event of thunderstorms or severe weather predicted for program times, Cincinnati Nature Center will cancel the program two hours in advance, as these are outdoor-only programs. Severe weather make-up days are detailed on the registration page for each program. Our weather make-up dates may be utilized for any program canceled due to weather. If we cannot reschedule your program, it will be refunded.
Important Information For All Program Registrants: Please retain your order number or save a copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You may be asked for your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program.
Cincinnati Nature Center will run advertised programs and events in accordance with current guidelines outlined by the CDC and local health agencies. The status or format of programs may change based on COVID-19 best practices and conditions at the time of the program. In the event that Cincinnati Nature Center cancels a program, full refunds will be issued.