Madeira Branch Library
Presented by Great Parks of Cincinnati. No registration required.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: All ages
Animal Encounters
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Monday, June 18
Tuesday, June 19
OWLS OF OHIO WEEK
Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Cincinnati
See live owls, dissect an owl pellet, and make a craft for a small fee.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Crafts, Nature Ages: All ages
FREE THIRD TUESDAY NATURE SERIES
Lincoln Ridge Park
The Newport Aquarium’s WAVE on Wheels program will discuss the local freshwater ecosystem while kids can see and touch an endangered species, the lake sturgeon. Learn about overfishing, stinkpot turtles and plenty more!
Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Science Ages: All ages
Wednesday, June 20
BARNYARD FRIENDS
Parky's Farm at Winton Woods, Cincinnati
RSVP two days in advance. Enjoy an interactive puppet show then become a friend of the barnyard and meet some live animals up close.
RSVP $$ Categories: Acting & Theater, Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
WILD WEDNESDAY
Middleton-Mills Park
Sunrock Farm will bring some barnyard animals to the park today for all ages to meet and enjoy.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Thursday, June 21
FREE KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO
Cold Spring Branch Library, Cold Spring
Join us and guests from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo as we meet some awesome reptiles and learn a little bit more about them. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
RSVP Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: 6 – 8 Years, 9 – 12 Years
Friday, June 22
FREE CROC TALK WITH THE NEWPORT AQUARIUM
Walton Branch Library
Get up close and personal with some fierce predators, if you dare!
Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: All ages
Saturday, June 23
TURTLE CELEBRATION WEEKEND
Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, Cincinnati
Drop by for an open house all about turtles, along with crafts and activities, and a meeting with a live turtle.
$$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Crafts, Nature Ages: All ages
BAT NIGHT
Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, Milford
Families can meet a live bat up close as EchoBats, Inc., educates us about these mysterious nocturnal flying mammals.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Sunday, June 24
OWLS AT THE HARBOR
Harbor Pavilion, Winton Woods
See a live owl at this open house, then explore an owl pellet.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
YOGA ON THE FARM
Chrisholm MetroPark
Learn some yoga in a fun way with the farm animals.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
FREE PAGES AND PAWS
Main Library, Boone County Public Library, Burlington
Practice reading to a certified therapy dog and have a barking good time! Call 342-BOOK to schedule your 15-minute time slot.
RSVP Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: 6 – 8 Years, 9 – 12 Years
Monday, June 25
BARNYARD PALOOZA CAMP
Chrisholm MetroPark
RSVP by June 18. Ages 6 – 9 are invited to spend a day on the farm and learn about the animals that call Chrisholm home.
RSVP $$$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: 6 – 8 Years
Tuesday, June 26
FREE ANIMALS ALIVE
Hyde Park Branch Library
Come to the Hyde Park Library and learn about the cool animals that live in Cincinnati. Presented by Great Parks’ Naturalist, Tom Hughes. No Registration Required. All Ages.
Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: All ages
FREE AWESOME ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS
Mt. Washington Branch Library, Cincinnati
Explore animal habitats and adaptations with the Cincinnati Museum Center. Meet and touch live animals and unique items from their collection. Recommended ages: grades K-6. Registration is required.
RSVP Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: 6 – 8 Years, 9 – 12 Years
Wednesday, June 27
WILD WEDNESDAY
Middleton-Mills Park
Meet an alpaca from Eagle Bend Alpaca Farm, with some pre-program fun with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and post-program activities with the Foundation for Ohio River.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Thursday, June 28
FREE VULTURE ADVENTURES
Main Library, Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
Join Raptor, Inc. for a story about vultures – and see a real one! No registration required
Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: All ages
FREE WAVE ON WHEELS
Harrison Branch Library, Harrison
Waddle to the library to learn all about our pals from the poles! Ages 12 and under. Registration required for both children and adults attending. Attendance is strictly limited.
RSVP Categories: Animal Encounters, Library Events Ages: 4 – 5 Years, 6 – 8 Years, 9 – 12 Years
FARMING WITH A FULL MOON
Chrisholm MetroPark, Trenton
Learn about farming and try your hand at plowing like the early pioneers, then tend the gardens and meet the farm animals.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature, Outdoor Activities Ages: All ages
Friday, June 29
REPTILE RAMBLINGS
Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, Cincinnati
Discover what kinds of reptiles might live in your own backyard and meet a few up close.
$ Categories: Animal Encounters, Nature Ages: All ages
