Great Parks
Fund Your Wild
Camp Root Ball
Be a force for nature at Camp Root Ball, a fresh take on our annual fundraiser inspired by the spirit of a summer camp for grown-ups. Enjoy substantial dinner-by-the-bite stations, Fifty West Brewing Company craft beers, a silent auction and live musical entertainment as you explore, connect and experience the story of Great Parks in a whole new way.
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Events and Programs
Fun Things To Do At Your Great Parks
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Spotted Lantern Fly Hunt & Smash
- calendar_today Tuesday, September 29
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
6-hole Instructional League
- calendar_today Tuesday, September 29
- watch 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods Golf Course
Long-Term Volunteer Information Session
- calendar_today Tuesday, September 29
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods
Youth Archery Club
- calendar_today Thursday, October 1
- watch 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
International Coffee Day: Native “Coffee” Tasting
- calendar_today Thursday, October 1
- watch 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- pin_drop Woodland Mound
6-hole Instructional League
- calendar_today Thursday, October 1
- watch 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods Golf Course
Plant Removal
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Mitchell Memorial Forest
Homeschool Science: From Sea to Land
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Super Sprouts Garden Club
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Storytime on the Farm
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Butterflies & Brews
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- pin_drop Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
Migration Along the Mill
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Nature Center at The Summit
Haunting History
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM
- pin_drop Shaker Trace Nursery
Pumpkin Patch
- calendar_today Saturday, October 3
- watch 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
E-Waste Collection
- calendar_today Saturday, October 3
- watch 8:30 AM to 12:45 PM
- pin_drop Woodland Mound
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Activities at Great Parks
Discover Great Parks
Discover the Beauty of Nature!
Discover the beauty of nature by exploring Great Parks. You can attend programs designed to inspire and educate. Experience hands-on activities, educational workshops, volunteerism and the joy of outdoor adventures, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment around you.