U-Pick Flowers
The Marmalade Lily 9850 Schlottman Rd, Loveland, OH, United StatesCut your own fresh, specialty-cut blooms straight from our gardens. We will be open Wednesdays from 6 to 9 pm and Saturdays from 9 to 11 am. Please purchase your $5 admission tickets online or at the farm. Children ages 12 and under are free. When you arrive, you will be greeted by a member of The Lily Crew who will provide clippers, baskets, and water. Our floral specialist can show you what flowers are currently blooming. Our flowers are priced anywhere from $1 for a zinnia to $4 for huge hydrangea stems. Please bring your favorite vase if you want to arrange on-site and outdoor shoes for foraging. If you have six or more people coming, call or email ahead and reserve a complimentary table. Visitors are welcome to bring their friends and a bottle of wine to share. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an activity outdoors. Check our website or social media for any cancellations before you arrive. Groups of 12 or more are considered an event and additional fees apply. Contact our office for more details. If you would like to enjoy a private table for a party in the garden, please visit our Party in the Garden page for more information. Opt in for our text notifications to receive updates on what’s currently blooming, closings due to weather, special coupons and more! Text “JOIN” to 1 833 277-7598!
Summer Wellness Walk
Mounts Park Sunflower Field 4851 Stubbs Mills Rd, Morrow, OhioJoin Laura Stanton, OSU Extension Educator, and other community guests, for a series of relaxing strolls around parks in Warren County. These will be slow and peaceful walks, perfect for Monday mornings. These walks are a wonderful way to meet new friends and soak up Vitamin N (Nature). It’s a great way to start your week and boost your health and wellbeing. We will meet in the park’s parking lot (near the sunflower field in the middle of the park), do brief introductions, and start walking by 9:05 AM. You can leave when you want but we plan to finish each walk around 11:00 AM. Please join us for a healthy dose of exercise, fresh air, nature, and friends! These walks will be held rain, sleet, or snow (you know Ohio weather is unpredictable) but will be cancelled if any severe weather is predicted. We highly recommend that you wear comfortable shoes, use sun protection, apply insect repellent, and bring water. Questions? Please contact Laura Stanton, FCS Extension Educator, at 513-695-1311 or email: stanton.60@osu.edu.
Royalmont Academy Vacation Bible School 2024
Royalmont Academy 200 Northcrest Drive, Mason, OhioRoyalmont Academy is excited to host Vacation Bible School June 3-7, 2024! The year's theme is: Cool Kingdom Party! Your child is officially invited to spend a royal week with the King and Queen of Heaven and Earth. Enter through the gates of the Cool Kingdom and learn all about Mary, our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her Son, the King of Kings through our fun music, games, crafts, faith & snacks stations! We use Cat.Chat VBS programs for fun and authentic Catholic vacation bible school curriculum. Dates: June 3-7, 2024Time: 9am- 12pmCost: $30 per student (Includes all supplies, snacks and VBS t-shirt)Open to: Children in rising PreK 4 through Grade 6Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../royalmont-academy-vbs-2024... Questions or to volunteer email Mrs. Polak at apolak@royalmont.org
Tech Free Tuesdays: Wetlands
Landen-Deerfield Park 2258 US-22, Maineville, OhioJoin us anytime between 10am and noon for this summer's first Tech Free Tuesday and learn about wetland habitats and the animals that call them home! A naturalist from the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District will be joining us to kick off a fun summer outdoors! This program is free and open to the public. All children must have a responsible grown-up with them at all times at the program. Link to view program on Warren County Park District page: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/warren-county-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI4ODY5MjM=
Smale Family Fun Day
Schmidlapp Event Lawn 124 E Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OhioSmaletastic summer fun for everyone! Bounce houses, puppet shows, petting zoos, live music, and free ice cream. It's a whole lotta fun for everyone at Smale family Fun Days. The event will be held at the schmidlapp event lawn in Smale park. The event will take place June 6th, July 11th, and August 1st from 10am-1pm. In partnership with Cincinnati Parks Foundation and UDF.
Love Like JJ 5k
Corwin M Nixon Park 6249 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OhioOn June 8, 2024 we will be hosting our Annual LOVE like JJ 5k to benefit LOVE like JJ! This year’s event will again have both In Person and Virtual options, you can walk or run - however and wherever it works best for you! Our event was created to celebrate JJ's bright light, and fundraise so LOVE like JJ can continue spreading joy and supporting children in our community.
Toddler Trek: Bird Bonanza
Landen-Deerfield Park 2258 US-22, Maineville, OhioJoin us as we use our eyes and ears to search for birds in the park, and explore how they find food, water, and shelter. We will learn about their songs, search for nests, and some binoculars will be available for kids to try out. Register for this program here: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/warren-county-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMxMDY5MDU= Toddler Treks are meant for children ages 2-6 and their responsible grown ups to explore the natural world and develop a sense of wonder about the nature all around them.
Fabulous Fairy Gardening
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHHave you ever wanted to create your own “Fabulous Fairy Garden”? Please plan to attend and this program and bring a grandchild, or just yourself, and learn to put together a quick and easy fairy garden! You will also take a quick guided tour through the James Ranch Garden for inspiration! Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to make a project to take home with you. Kim Hupman, Horticulture Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will present this fun program and lead you through the process of creating your very own Fabulous Fairy Garden! Supplies will be provided. This is a FREE program. Picnic tables are provided. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.