Registration Requirements: Preregistration required by Wednesday, October 18, at 6:30 pm. Registration will close when tickets sell out or 24 hours in advance of program.
Recommended Audience: This program is designed exclusively for adults 21 and older. (ID required.)
Program Description: Enjoy an intimate tour of the Nature Center's native farm plots, then feast under the stars on a meal made from these foraged delights. Get up close and personal with our agroforestry operation where we cultivate shrubs and trees such as elderberry, pawpaw, and native passionfruit. Then, sit down and relax while dining on a prix fixe meal made with ingredients that were harvested from this very land. Courses will feature corresponding drink pairings, which are included in the ticket price.
Accessibility: We do our best to make our programs accessible to everyone when possible. If you have an accessibility question or need, please feel free to reach out to our front desk staff at (513) 831-1711.
Chef Bio: The food for this program will be prepared by Chef Katie Rodgers. Katie is the Creative Culinary Director at The Market at be., a new healthy food, smoothie, and mindful experience concept in Wyoming, Ohio. She has cooked in several states while working in the National Parks but is a Cincinnati native with an eye for a good color story and all things wonderfully delicious.
Where to Meet: Program participants should meet at the white Creekside Barn at Long Branch Farm & Trails location (6926 Gaynor Rd., Goshen, OH 45122).
Cost: Member adult $75; nonmember adult $75 (includes daily admission). Exclusively offered to adults 21 and up only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to purchase a ticket?
- Yes. Registration is required. We do expect this event to sell out. Registration for this event will end 24 hours in advance, on Wednesday, October 18, at 6:30 pm.
What about my food allergies?
- This dinner will feature a set menu; however, we'll do our best to accommodate food allergies if we receive notice of them well in advance. Please notify Laura Whalen at lwhalen@cincynature.org of any food allergies no later than Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 pm—one week in advance of the program.
Do I have to be a member of Cincinnati Nature Center to attend this program?
- Typically, Long Branch Farm & Trails is open to Cincinnati Nature Center members only. However, since this is a private, ticketed event, nonmembers are welcome. There will be a staff member at the Gatehouse letting all registered guests onto the property.
Can I bring my pet?
- No. Please keep your furry friends at home. Registered service animals only, please.
Will this event take place outside?
- Yes, this event will take place outside. Wear comfortable footwear for our tour of native farm plots, and bring an extra layer just in case! There is a covered space available if the weather is inclement.
Will there be parking at this event?
- Yes. There is plenty of parking available at Long Branch Farm & Trails.
By registering below, you agree to the following:
Pet Policy for Programs: For the comfort and safety of all guests, no pets are allowed at programs or events. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome. Therapy animals, whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support, do not qualify as service animals. For more information about pets on our grounds, please see our pet policies on our website.
Cancellation Policy: Please note that cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. All programs continue, rain or shine. In the event that Cincinnati Nature Center cancels a program, full refunds will be issued.
Program Policies: Cincinnati Nature Center may update the status or format of programs based on conditions at the time of the program.
Media Release: All participants (18 and older) associated with this transaction grant permission to Cincinnati Nature Center to utilize images, likenesses, actions, or statements in any form taken during a visit to the Nature Center, Nature Center sponsored event, or virtual presentation for the purpose of promoting the Nature Center in perpetuity.
Important Information for All Program Registrants: Please retain your order number or print off/save an electronic 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.