The birds may have left for the winter… but we’re still here! Join us each and every Saturday throughout the winter months for a variety of nature themed programming. All free – and FUN! All programs either meet, or take place at the Trailside Nature Center.

Saturdays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

March 4th – Pollinator Series: Pollinator Gardens with Queen City Pollinators
Join Cincinnati Parks and Queen City Pollinators for the first installment of our pollinator series. Learn about the importance… and possibilities of pollinator gardens. We’ll look at what types of plants to use, how they benefit the landscape and strategies to avoid using pesticide.

March 11th – Pollinator Series: Butterflies with Queen City Pollinators
Join us for the second installment of our pollinator series. We will learn the life cycle of a butterfly, benefits of butterflies in the garden and the best host and nectar plants that butterflies need to survive. A great way to bring these living jewels into your garden.

March 18th – Pollinator Series: Bees with Queen City Pollinators 
The final installment of our pollinator series will be all about bees. Head on over to Trailside Nature Center to meet the bees! There will be an observation hive for viewing the bees, some bee-themed games and a conversation about the importance of bees.  Sweet treats to follow!

March 25th – Spring Wildflower Preview
Early spring is the start of wildflower season in Cincinnati!  Most spring ephemerals are only out for a couple of weeks.  Get a preview of what to look for with a park naturalist. Weather permitting, we will take a 30-minute guided hike to see what’s popping up in the park.