Parents of
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Kindergartners
Topic areas
Advocacy
Child Care
Child Development
Health
Literacy
Nutrition
Parenting
Special Needs
Parent Information Network Calendar
Mar. 1, 2010
to Mar. 1, 2010
| get rid of this event
Website: http://
Mar. 4, 2010
to Mar. 4, 2010
| Salamander Celebration
On cold March nights, Jefferson salamanders emerge from underground tunnels and congregate at breeding ponds. Learn about these interesting amphibians and hike to the ponds to look for them. This program is for adult and children age 5 and older. Please bring your flashlights.
Cost: Member: Adult $4, Child $1; Non-member: Adult $5, Child $3
Location: Rowe Woods
Phone: 513-831-1711
Email: cnc@cincynature.org
Website: http://www.cincynature.org/events/salamander-celebration-3410.html
Mar. 6, 2010
to Mar. 6, 2010
| Uncommon Ohio: 'Ohio's Garden Path'
Looking for something fun to do on Saturdays? Take a tour of Uncommon Ohio at the Ohio Historical Center and find out what's so special about the Buckeye State. Different each month, the tours highlight Ohio objects that are odd, curious, special, peculiar, rare, or puzzling. Don't miss them!
With spring come thoughts of gardening, just as it has been in Ohio for 200 years. Visit Ohio's Garden Path on a Saturday and meet our itinerant landscape artist from the 19th century. She'll be delighted to take a break from her work to explore gardens with you. Here's a hint: She'll share her secrets if you'll share yours!
Hands-on activities for the entire family will round out your afternoon of enjoyment.
Free with museum admission: $8/adult, $7/senior (60+), $4/youth (6-12), FREE/Ohio Historical Society member, FREE/child (age 5 and under), and $4/nonmember parking.
Noon and 2 p.m., Activity 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Ohio Historical Center
Phone: 800-686-6124
Website: http://www.ohiohistory.org/portal/calendar02-p.html
Mar. 6, 2010
to Mar. 6, 2010
| Litter Bugs Me Day
The Montgomery County Solid Waste District presents a day to honor and celebrate the earth. Learn how to protect our Planet and why recycling is so important during an afternoon of special activities. Included with regular admission.
Free admission for the first 300 children with a colored Litter Bugs Me page from the Montgomery County Solid Waste District.
Location: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Phone: 937-275-7431
Website: http://www.boonshoftmuseum.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117
Mar. 6, 2010
to Mar. 6, 2010
| Maple Syrup Making
The sap's rising! Savor the first taste of spring ... drop by the sugar house near Krippendorf Lodge anytime between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Experience the whole process of producing liquid gold from maple sap. Bask in the warmth of the evaporator and its maple-scented steam. Join in an interactive sap-collecting maple hike at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. Hikes start at the sugar house. A self-guided maple trail is also available.
Cost: Members Free; Non-members pay daily admission
Location: Rowe Woods
Phone: 513-831-1711
Email: cnc@cincynature.org
Website: http://www.cincynature.org/events/maple-syrup-making-3610.html
Mar. 6, 2010
to Mar. 6, 2010
| Leave No Child Inside Informational Workshop
Join us for this FREE informational workshop for adults to discover new ways to promote nature exploration with children!
Co-hosted by Beech Creek Botanical Garden Association,Mount Union College, and Stark County Park District.
Speakers and sessions from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Optional hike at 8:00 a.m. with registration and coffee from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Some sessions will be outdoors--be sure to wear layers and dress for the weather!
Location: Exploration Gateway
Phone: 330-409-8096
Website: http://www.StarkParks.com
Mar. 6, 2010
to Mar. 6, 2010
| Family Farm Chores
Each morning, the farm family cares for the livestock, checking on their well-being, feeding grain and hay, filling waterers, gathering and washing eggs, and milking the goats. Become a part of the family one morning a month as you take your turn helping with morning animal chores. Dress for dirt. Limit 6 families per month. $10/family. Advance registration required.
Location: Stratford Ecological Center
Phone: 740-363-2548
Email: stratfordcenter@aol.com
Website: http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
Mar. 6, 2010
to Mar. 7, 2010
| Maple Syrup Festival
Explore the process of maple sugaring from the methods used by Indians to modern methods. A pancake breakfast offered from 7 AM-1 PM for a fee. Tour the sugar bush from Noon-4 PM.
Location: Hueston Woods State Park Main Beach Parking Area
Phone: 513-523-6347
Website: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/resources/events/03marevents/tabid/18884/Default.aspx
Mar. 6, 2010
to Mar. 7, 2010
| 34th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
From noon to 4 p.m. take a horse-drawn wagon ride to the sugar camp for demonstrations of sugar making, pioneer life, and entertainment. Food will be available; and maple products are for sale.
Location: Malabar Farm
Phone: 419-892-2784
Website: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/resources/events/03marevents/tabid/18884/Default.aspx
Mar. 7, 2010
to Mar. 7, 2010
| Pancake Breakfast
A Geauga County tradition! All you can eat pancakes featuring our very own fresh maple syrup, or try our new a la carte menu.
$7/Adult
$4/Child 6-12
Under 6 Free.
Location: Century Village, Lennah Bond Building
Phone: 440-834-1492
Website: www.geaugahistorical.org
Mar. 9, 2010
to Mar. 9, 2010
| Story Time on the Farm
Stories are a wonderful way to teach, engaging the imagination and spirit of a child. Set against the backdrop of a farm, the stories hold real life meaning. Gather with your young ones to hear a monthly story and participate in a craft or activity. $5/family. 10-11 a.m.
Location: Stratford Ecological Center
Phone: 740-363-2548
Website: http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
Mar. 10, 2010
to Mar. 10, 2010
| Little Adventurers
The Little Adventurers preschool enrichment program integrates nature into all aspects of the day, including outdoor adventure, indoor discovery time, math, literature, music, and art. Each class meets once/week for 2 hours. Choose between a Wednesday or Thursday class series. If your child may have trouble adjusting to organized group programming, consider partnering your child for the series. Children in all sessions must be potty-trained unless parent attends.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Members: $125; Non-members: $155
Pre-Registration Required
Dates: 3/10; 3/17; 3/24; 4/07; 4/14; 4/21; 4/28; 5/05; 5/12; 5/19
Location: Rowe Woods
Phone: 513-831-1711
Email: cnc@cincynature.org
Website: http://www.cincynature.org/events/little-adventurers-wed-spring-10.html
Mar. 11, 2010
to Mar. 11, 2010
| Magnolia Flouring Mills Tour
Enjoy a free guided tour of this historic icon while learning about the mill's history, role in the community, and the milling process.
Location: Magnolia Flouring Mills
Phone: 330-409-8096
Website: http://www.StarkParks.com
Mar. 11, 2010
to Mar. 11, 2010
| Tales for Twos: Dinosaur Roar!
Roar! Two-year-olds will learn all about dinosaurs through story telling, role-playing games, and fun activities. How did dinosaurs move and what sounds did they make? What is it like to crawl in a dinosaur cave or follow a dinosaur tunnel? See what fun it is to dig for dinosaurs and then put their bones back together. Meet the MissCarolasaurus, a friendly dinosaur who will guide children and their adult companions through this not-to-be-missed program! Call Ford Nature Center to register.
10 a.m.
Location: Ford Nature Center
Phone: 330-740-7107
Website: http://www.millcreekmetroparks.com/ThingstoDo/ProgramsEvents/tabid/1580/ModuleID/2141/ItemID/1935/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/11/201
Mar. 12, 2010
to Mar. 12, 2010
| Soup-er Winter Walk Series
Enjoy a warm crackling campfire and guided hikes by a park naturalist, followed by a hot cup of soup. Bring a can of soup for donation to a local food pantry.
Registration required.
Location: Charleston Falls Preserve
Phone: 937-667-1286 x.115
Email: register@miamicountyparks.com
Website: http://www.visitmiamicounty.org/
Mar. 12, 2010
to Mar. 12, 2010
| Vernal Pool Monitoring
A vernal pool is an important part of the ecosystem, supplying breeding and feeding grounds for creatures that could not survive in open water. Join us one hour after sunset during March, April and May to monitor the swamp as part of a state-wide preservation effort. We'll listen to a recording of frog calls before venturing out to the swamp. Flashlights in hand, we'll hike to the edge of the swamp. Then, lightless, we'll listen quietly for mating calls. Some months the sound is intense; other months we hear only distant calls. Then the salamander hunt begins! What an exciting adventure, searching the dark swamp, flashlights in hand, for any sign of movement! Bring the whole family on this late-night adventure. Wear mud boots and bring a strong flashlight for each person attending.
$2/person or $5/family.
No advance registration necessary.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Stratford Ecological Center
Phone: 740-363-2548
Email: stratfordcenter@aol.com
Website: http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
Mar. 12, 2010
to Mar. 12, 2010
| Preschool Nature Hour: Whooooo's That Bird?
Which feathered friends rule the night? Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 will enjoy a story, activities and craft about owls - whooo else? An adult must accompany each child. Pre-register at Ford Nature Center.
Cost: $2 R; $3 NR
10 a.m.
Location: Ford Nature Center
Phone: 330-740-7107
Email: generalinfo@MillCreekMetroParks.org
Website: http://www.millcreekmetroparks.com/ThingstoDo/ProgramsEvents/tabid/1580/ModuleID/2141/ItemID/1933/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/12/201
Mar. 13, 2010
to Mar. 13, 2010
| Maple Sugar Festival
Bring the whole family out to the farm for a morning of food and fun. Start with a heartwarming breakfast of home-made whole-wheat pancakes, locally-grown sausage, and fresh Ohio maple syrup. Take a scenic walk along the creek or hop on a wagon and ride out to the sugar shack. Once there, youll be given an opportunity to collect sap, tap a tree, and learn how clear maple sap is transformed into sweet maple syrup. Stop by to visit the animals in the barn or see whats growing in the greenhouse. A wonderful way to spend a wintery morning - getting nourished by warm food and wholesome activity!
$8 for adults
$6 for children 2-12 years old.
No reservations necessary.
9 a.m. - 1p.m. (Breakfast served until noon.)
Location: Stratford Ecological Center
Phone: 740-363-2548
Email: stratfordcenter@aol.com
Website: http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
Mar. 13, 2010
to Mar. 13, 2010
| Preschool Nature Hour: Whooooo's That Bird?
Which feathered friends rule the night? Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 will enjoy a story, activities and craft about owls - whooo else? An adult must accompany each child. Pre-register at Ford Nature Center.
Cost: $2 R; $3 NR
10 a.m.
Location: Ford Nature Center
Phone: 330-740-7107
Email: generalinfo@MillCreekMetroParks.org
Website: http://www.millcreekmetroparks.com/ThingstoDo/ProgramsEvents/tabid/1580/ModuleID/2141/ItemID/1934/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=3/13/201
Mar. 13, 2010
to Mar. 14, 2010
| Maple Sugaring in the Hills
From noon to 4 p.m. at the naturalist cabin behind the Old Man's Cave visitor center discover how syrup is made and try a sample. A pancake breakfast will be offered at the dining lodge for a fee.
Location: Hocking Hills at Old Man's Cave
Phone: 740-385-6841
Website: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/resources/events/03marevents/tabid/18884/Default.aspx
Mar. 13, 2010
to Mar. 14, 2010
| Maple Syrup Festival
Explore the process of maple sugaring from the methods used by Indians to modern methods. A pancake breakfast will be offered from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fee. You can tour the sugar bush from noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Hueston Woods State Park Main Beach Parking Area
Phone: 513-523-6347
Website: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/resources/events/03marevents/tabid/18884/Default.aspx
Mar. 13, 2010
to Mar. 14, 2010
| 34th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
From noon to 4 p.m. take a horse-drawn wagon ride to the sugar camp for demonstrations of sugar making, pioneer life and entertainment. Food will be available; and maple products will be for sale.
Location: Malabar Farm
Phone: 419-892-2784
Website: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/resources/events/03marevents/tabid/18884/Default.aspx
Mar. 13, 2010
to Mar. 14, 2010
| Maple Sugar Festival
Saturday & Sunday hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Explore the ancient process of maple sugar production during Hale Farm & Village's Maple Sugaring Days, a family and community tradition in the Cuyahoga Valley that began nearly a century ago. Explore the Farm's Sugar Bush and help the staff with sap collection during this fun, family event that blends history and agriculture with science. Guests also receive a complimentary pancake breakfast with the price of admission, courtesy of Bob Evans Restaurants.
No reservations are necessary.
$15 Adult; $10 Children (age 3-12)
Members are $5
Location: Hale Farm
Phone: 877-HALE FARM
Website: www.halefarm.org
Mar. 13, 2010
to Mar. 14, 2010
| Maple Sugaring Weekend
Discover the entire maple syrup production process as sap is collected, boiled, and turned into maple syrup and other products. Enjoy the end product of the labor by sampling freshly made maple syrup.
- Drill holes to start tapping trees.
- Sample maple syrup.
- Learn how to make maple syrup in your own backyard.
- Make a maple leaf craft.
- Sample freshly made maple candy.
- Maple flavored ice cream making.
- Sugar bush tours.
- Mokuk making (bark bucket).
- Silver dollar pancake samples.
- Horse-drawn sap gathering.
- Hand tree tapping maple leaf craft.
- History of maple sugar exhibit.
Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Phone: 800-366-3276
Website: http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/maplesugaringweekend.shtml
Mar. 14, 2010
to Mar. 14, 2010
| Pancake Breakfast
A Geauga County tradition! All you can eat pancakes featuring our very own fresh maple syrup, or try our new a la carte menu.
$7/Adult
$4/Child 6-12
Under 6 Free.
Location: Century Village, Lennah Bond Building
Phone: 440-834-1492
Website: www.geaugahistorical.org
Mar. 16, 2010
to Mar. 16, 2010
| Squirrel Feeder Workshop
Keep your birdfeeder from getting invaded and destroyed by squirrels. Construct your own feeder for the squirrels. Feeders are $5 each and payable the night of class. Bring your own hammer. 1 kit per family.
Location: Exploration Gateway
Phone: 330-409-8096
Website: http://www.StarkParks.com
Mar. 16, 2010
to Mar. 16, 2010
| Family Farm Chores
Each morning, the farm family cares for the livestock, checking on their well-being, feeding grain and hay, filling waterers, gathering and washing eggs, and milking the goats. Become a part of the family one morning a month as you take your turn helping with morning animal chores. Dress for dirt. Limit 6 families per month. $10/family. Advance registration required.
Location: Stratford Ecological Center
Phone: 740-363-2548
Website: http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
Mar. 18, 2010
to Mar. 18, 2010
| Spring Discovery Hike
Search for signs of spring on this discovery hike along the Sippo Lake Trails beginning at the Exploration Gateway.
Location: Exploration Gateway
Phone: 330-409-8096
Website: http://www.StarkParks.com
Mar. 19, 2010
to Mar. 19, 2010
| Baby Adventurers
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 8 consecutive weeks
A perfect introduction to sharing nature with your toddler, baby adventurers meets on Friday each week for eight weeks. During each hour-long session, adult and child will discover the wonders of nature using simple sensory experiences and fun indoor and outdoor play. One adult caregiver per child please.
Cost: Members $80/Non Members $100
Location: Cincinnati Nature Center Rowe Woods
Phone: 513-831-1711 x 413
Website: http://www.cincynature.org
Mar. 20, 2010
to Mar. 20, 2010
| Park Place Pop-In, Family Fun: Beavers
Pop in to CVNPA's Park Place in Peninsula for an afternoon with our NPS Park Rangers. Learn about beavers with crafts, stories, games and conversation. Something for all ages to learn and enjoy.
Location: Park Place in Peninsula
Phone: 800-642-3297
Website: http://www.cvnpa.org/Events/eventdetail.aspx?id=174
Mar. 20, 2010
to Mar. 20, 2010
| Guided Tours
Bring your family or friends out to the farm for a Farm and Field Trip around Stratford. Meet the animals, visit the gardens and greenhouses, and explore the forest. Nows your chance to get the same type of hands-on experience that school groups, scout troops, and garden clubs have enjoyed for years. $5/person. Limit 20 people per month. Advance registration required.
Location: Stratford Ecological Center
Phone: 740-363-2548
Website: http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
Mar. 20, 2010
to Mar. 20, 2010
| Children's Saturday Program
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Earthhuggers is a preschool enrichment program integrating nature into all aspects of the day, including outdoor adventure, indoor discovery time, math, literature, music, and art for children 3-4. Awareness for children 5-6 provides short story, craft, and snack. Discovery for ages 7-9 provides introduction to the topic and moderate hikes. Topics include maple syrup making, the arrival of spring, frogs and ponds, and much more.
Cost: Members $36, Non Members $56
Location: Cincinnati Nature Center, Rowe Woods
Phone: 513-831-1711
Website: http://www.cincynature.org
Mar. 20, 2010
to Mar. 21, 2010
| Maple Sugar Festival
Saturday & Sunday hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Explore the ancient process of maple sugar production during Hale Farm & Village's Maple Sugaring Days, a family and community tradition in the Cuyahoga Valley that began nearly a century ago. Explore the Farm's Sugar Bush and help the staff with sap collection during this fun, family event that blends history and agriculture with science. Guests also receive a complimentary pancake breakfast with the price of admission, courtesy of Bob Evans Restaurants.
No reservations are necessary.
$15 Adult; $10 Children (age 3-12)
Members are $5
Location: Hale Farm
Phone: 877-HALE FARM
Website: www.halefarm.org
Mar. 21, 2010
to Mar. 21, 2010
| Pancake Breakfast
A Geauga County tradition! All you can eat pancakes featuring our very own fresh maple syrup, or try our new a la carte menu.
$7/Adult
$4/Child 6-12
Under 6 Free.
Location: Century Village, Lennah Bond Building
Phone: 440-834-1492
Website: www.geaugahistorical.org
Mar. 21, 2010
to Mar. 21, 2010
| Spring Fling
Dog Lovers,bring your pooch to the Dog Social. Put a little spring in your side kicks step. Meet other friendly dogs and their people buddies!! If your dog is nice and plays well with others bring your pooch on down to the park. Let your pup meet some new friends. Does your dog wag his tail at everyone? Does he do tricks? Do you have any interesting Dog Stories? Walk, talk and show off your dog and have a leisurely stroll down the trail enjoying the outdoors! We are looking for friendly people with friendly dogs. Meet at Park entrance. Owners are responsible for their dogs "Thank You for Baggin' it"
Location: Lost Creek Preserve
Phone: 800-348-8993
Website: http://www.visitmiamicounty.org/
Mar. 24, 2010
to Mar. 24, 2010
| Little Explorers: Snakes
Meet a live snake and learn about what snakes eat, where they sleep, and why they slither. Little Explorers programs are designed to offer basic nature exploration for pre-schoolers.
Location: Exploration Gateway
Phone: 330-409-8096
Website: http://www.StarkParks.com
Mar. 26, 2010
to Mar. 26, 2010
| Family Friday Night
Cost: General Admission: $8 after 5 p.m.
COSI offers extended hours and price reduced admission to families, so you can visit, learn, and play late!
Watch and participate in learning about
science in a fun way through hands on
activities and demonstrations.
Watch Animalopolis on COSI's 7-Story Extreme Screen, included with admission: 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm.
You Try It! Workshop Weather Live, 7pm, $5.00 - purchase tickets at the box office.
Location: COSI
Phone: 888-819-2674
Fax: 614-629-3226
Email: call_center@mail.cosi.org
Website: http://www.cosi.org/visit/family/ffn/
Mar. 27, 2010
to Mar. 27, 2010
| "Just for Kids" Fishing Day
Meet at the public beach to register. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Kids can try for newly stocked trout and refreshments will be available.
Location: Stonelick State Park
Phone: 513-734-4323
Website: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/resources/events/03marevents/tabid/18884/Default.aspx
Mar. 27, 2010
to Mar. 27, 2010
| Gahanna 1910 Day
Join the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Gahanna Historical Society as we celebrate some of the amazing achievements of 1910: Haley's Comet was in the sky, the Boy Scouts were founded, an American president threw baseball's opening pitch, and Gahanna enacted its first speed limit. Children's and adult activities, food, and music are all planned for this year's celebration.
Location: Gahanna Historical Society
Phone: 614-342-4250
Website: http://www.gahannahistory.com/activities___events
Mar. 27, 2010
to Mar. 27, 2010
| Downtown Troy Easter Egg Hunt
Children are invited to hunt for 2,500+ plastic Easter eggs filled with candy or prize coupons. Prize coupons are redeemed at businesses in Downtown Troy.
Rain date is April 3.
Location: Prouty Plaza in Downtown Troy
Phone: 937-339-5455
Website: http://www.troymainstreet.org
Mar. 27, 2010
to Mar. 27, 2010
| Easter Egg Hunt at Sycamore Park
10 a.m.
Join the Clermont County Rotary Club and the Clermont County Park District for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children 10 and under are invited to bring their baskets to search for hidden candy filled eggs and meet the Easter Bunny.
Location: Sycamore Park
Phone: 513-732-2977
Website: http://www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov
Mar. 27, 2010
to Mar. 27, 2010
| Miami Township's Annual Easter Extravaganza
10 a.m. to noon
The Easter Bunny will be making a very special visit to Miami Township Civic Center. He has invited children to come and make crafts, decorate cookies, play games and have their faces painted. There is NO EGG HUNT at this event. Eggs will be distributed by the Easter Bunny & helpers. Parents are encouraged to bring your cameras to take that "special picture".
Location: Miami Township Civic Center
Phone: 513-248-3727
Website: http://www.miamitwpoh.gov
Mar. 28, 2010
to Mar. 28, 2010
| Pancake Breakfast
A Geauga County tradition! All you can eat pancakes featuring our very own fresh maple syrup, or try our new a la carte menu.
$7/Adult
$4/Child 6-12
Under 6 Free.
Location: Century Village, Lennah Bond Building
Phone: 440-834-1492
Website: http://www.geaugahistorical.org
Mar. 30, 2010
to Mar. 30, 2010
| Passport to Fishing
Learn the basics of fishing! This program teaches children, ages 4-17, about fish identification, knot tying, rigging your fishing pole, habitats, and casting. Only participant (ages 4-17) needs to register, but parents/adults may sit in the program.
Location: Exploration Gateway
Phone: 330-409-8096
Website: http://www.StarkParks.com