Backyard Buzz
NOVEMber 2017



Schedule of Events
Every Tuesday
Mt. Airy Forest
8 - 9 am

Every Wednesday
Mt. Airy Forest
4:30 - 5:30 pm

Every Wednesday
Mt. Airy Forest
5 - 6 pm

Every Saturday & Sunday
Mt. Airy Forest
8 - 9:30 am

November 3
Wolff Planetarium 
Trailside Nature Center
7 - 8 pm

November 3
Avon Woods Preserve
4 - 5:30 pm

November 4
Friendship Park
9 am

November 4 & 5
Carol Ann's Carousel
11 am - 3:30 pm

November 4
Stanbery Park
12 - 5 pm

November 9
Carol Ann's Carousel
11 am - 3:30 pm

November 9
California Woods
10 am - 1 pm

November 10
Avon Woods Preserve
7:30 - 9 pm

Sawyer Point
November 11
7 am - 1 pm

November 17
California Woods Preserve
6:30 pm - 8 pm

Junior Journey Overnight November 17 - 18 
Caldwell Preserve
 Fri 6pm - Sat. 4pm

November 18
Sawyer Point
10 am - 1 pm

November 18
LaBoiteaux Woods Preserve
10 am - 3 pm

November 18 - January 7
Krohn Conservatory
!0 am - 5 pm Daily

November 18
Krohn Conservatory
10 am - 2 pm

November 18
Carol Ann's Carousel
11 am - 3 pm

November 18
Krohn Conservatory
1 pm - 3 pm

November 22
Krohn Conservatory
6 pm - 7:30 pm

November 22
Avon Woods Nature Preserve
9 am - 1 pm

November 24 & 25
Carol Ann's Carousel
11 am - 6:30 pm

November 25
Krohn Conservatory
November 25
 
 Carol Ann's Carousel - 8 East Mehring Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - 513-381-3756

EVENT: Western Weekend

WHEN: November 4 & 5

TIME: 
11 am - 3:30 pm
  
Howdy Partner!  Come dressed in your cowboy boots & hat ready to 'ride'em' cowboy! Enjoy games like 'Pin the Tail on the Horse' & fun western themed match games, family friendly crafts, and contests! Enter for your chance to win a grand prize (valued at $60)! The animals look forward to rounding you up soon. Yeeehaw!


EVENT: Character Celebration

WHEN:   November 18 & 19

TIME:  11:am - 3:30 pm

Come celebrate all of the amazing Carousel characters. Enjoy the scavenger character riddle game and themed crafts, along with fun activities! Complete your scavenger riddle form, submit, and win a prize! Come celebrate with your favorite animal on the Carousel! 

EVENT:  Artic Blast Weekend

WHEN: November 24 & 25

TIME: 11 am -  6:30 pm

Come join us at Carol Ann's Carousel for the Artic Blast Event.   Enjoy seeing and learning about live birds of prey 11/25/17 from 12 - 2 pm with Raptor, Inc.! See one of the Carousel's Peregrine Falcon's live too! Enjoy both days of winter and bird themed crafts, giveaways and special token deals! Don't miss this 'Blast' of a good time!

 Krohn Conservatory - 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - 513-421-5707


EVENT:  Holiday Dress Up Day

WHEN:  November 18

TIME: 10 am - 3 pm

Come to Krohn dressed in your silliest or "best-est" holiday attire. Awards will be given for the most creative, most silly and most holiday inspired on the hour.
Nickolas Viltrakis will take professional photos of you and your family that will be sent to you in a follow up email. This is a great opportunity to stage your family holiday photo.



EVENT: Choo Choo Cincinnati

WHEN:  November 18 - January 7

TIME: 10 am - 5 pm Daily

Discover the magic of Krohn during the holidays when you visit the 2017 Holiday Show called "Cincinnati Choo Choo"!
Your whole family can enjoy holiday festivities and merriment of the season since there is something for everyone among the numerous special events that are planned including: Family
Craft sessions, an Adult Date Night, a Dulcimer Concert, a Holiday Food Demo, and Krohn by Candlelight Family
Nights, and more! All of Krohn will be wrapped in holiday splendor and ready to display all the festive fun for families and
friends. And each room will have its own special holiday display. Make Krohn part of your holiday tradition!


. EVENT:  Holiday Date Night

WHEN: November 22

TIME: 6 - 7:30 pm

Spend the night out on the town with your love before the holidays.   Admission $20.00 per person or VIP $30.00 per person
REGULAR ADMISSION: includes 1 drink ticket and light refreshments
VIP ADMISSION: includes all of the above and a special SWAG bag and a boutonniere or corsage.




 Explore Nature - 4 Beech Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45208 - 513-321-6070
 

EVENT: First  Thanksgiving: 
      Native American  Celebration

WHEN: November 18

WHERE: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve

TIME: 10 am - 3 pm

10am - Noon: Adults and youth ages 14 and up gain hands-on experience participating in Native American lifestyle skills from the past and present such as fire building, cooking and a make-n-take project. Camping & Education Foundation staff assist.
 1 - 3pm: Families with young children ages 4 - 13 discover the lifestyles of early Native American tribes of this area by playing games, participating in simulation activities, sampling food and making a craft. Engaging fun for all! 
Fee: $5 per person or $15 per family (up to 3 children and 2 adults). Call 542-2909 by Nov 16 for more information and paid reservations.
 

EVENT: Harvest Day Camp

WHEN: November 22

WHERE: Avon Woods Nature Preserve

TIME: 9 am - 1 pm

Travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving. We'll learn about the exciting and difficult voyage of the Mayflower as well as play some traditional games from the 1600's. Our hike will include stops along the way where we'll have historical challenges to overcome. Pack a lunch and drink, and dress for the weather. Fee: $15 per child.  

REGISTER HERE  by Nov 20

For more information and space availability after the deadline, call 861-3435


EVENT: Winter in the Woodlands

WHEN: December 1

WHERE: California Woods Nature Preserve
    (Inclement weather date: Dec 2 - 12 - 3pm)

TIME: 6 - 8 pm

Families and adults can follow a beautiful, luminaria-lit trail on a leisurely self-guided walk through the forest. Decorate your own home-baked holiday cookies, make crafts, listen to storytelling at the cabin and sit by a crackling fire to enjoy lively acoustic music by Ceol Mhor. Sponsored by the California Woods Advisory Council. Fee: $6 per person.

REGISTER HERE  online by Nov 30

For more information and space availability after the deadline, call 231-8678.