Between now and 2018’s summer camps, find out the sMORE FUN you can have at one of the family nature programs held each month in Cincinnati Parks. 

This month, satisfy the sweet tooth of all ages with Backyard Maple Sugaring on February 10 at the Caldwell Nature Center (430 W North Bend Road). Don’t miss bringing your older children for a simulated Journey of Freedom using a locally recognized path of the underground railroad on the evening of February 17 at LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center (5400 Lanius Lane).

March Maple Madness is a highlight for both west and east side families as they enjoy pancakes with pure maple syrup at Maple in Mt. Airy Forest on March 3 (5083 Colerain Ave.) or Pancakes in California Woods (5400 Kellogg Ave.) on March 18 .  Get a good start to your Spring Break with a stop at Caldwell Nature Preserve on March 26 for live mammal encounters and activity stations. 

Several of these programs are offering gourmet S’mores for participants … YUM! Don’t wait until warmer weather … say goodbye to cabin fever now and join Cincinnati Parks! For full descriptions of  family programs, please visit the events calendar at www.cincinnatiparks.com.