Preregistration is required for this program designed for youth 13-18 years.
Participants should meet at the map kiosk in front of Rowe Visitor Center.
Give back and have a unique experience on a naturalist-guided stream clean up. We’ll hike out on a trail and back in the stream, collecting trash, checking out stream life, and seeing the Nature Center in a new way. Program fees help fund ongoing stream monitoring efforts. Designed for youth ages 13-18. Youth will be grouped with similarly aged peers based on registration.
Masks are required while inside all facilities (for example, Rowe Visitor Center, restroom, etc.). Masks are not required outdoors.
What to expect:
A health form is required and must be filled out by a parent/legal guardian in advance of the program. A link to the health form will be sent immediately after registration. This will be sent to the email listed on the registration.
This program will take place outdoors. We will be hiking off trail, on rough ground and loose stream rock. Staff will instruct participants on how to safely walk in the stream. We will need to walk through some shallow pools in the stream. We will divide into 3-4 small groups.
What to bring:
- Bring closed-toed shoes that firmly attach to your feet (no flipflops or Crocs) that can get wet. Old sneakers recommended.
- A water bottle and some way to carry it.
- Gloves recommended.
- Face mask.
Member child $5; nonmember child $5 (includes daily admission).
Inclement Weather Policy: As this program will be meeting outdoors, it will be run as a “fair weather program.” Extreme weather like severe storms will cancel this program. Nature Center staff will communicate the status of this program via email by 11 am on the morning of the event.
By registering below, you agree to the following:
As of August 23, 2021, masks are required in all our buildings for all vaccinated and unvaccinated people (all individuals kindergarten and up). Masks are not required outdoors or under pavilions and tents.
*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.
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.
Important Information For All Program Registrants: Please retain your order number or an electronic copy of your order/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.