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SUMMARY:Full Flower Moon & Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a blooming adventure and discover the enchanting world of spring wildflowers! Join us for a guided hike along the Inman Trail with volunteers Pan Reich and Michele Stroh\, covering a moderate 1-mile stretch\, adding a touch of celestial magic to our nature exploration. As the moon graces the sky\, immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and fragrances of the blossoming flora under its soft glow. Program: $5\, members free. Parking: Free. Registration required. Meet at the Cascades Parking Lot: 1075 State Route 343.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/full-flower-moon-wildflower-hike/
LOCATION:Cascades Parking Lot\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Raptor Photography: May 2nd\, 10-11:30am
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to capture incredible photos of our resident raptors around the Raptor Center and surrounding woods. Birds will be photographed in areas representative of their natural habitats while we talk about their natural history and individual stories. Bring your high speed lenses for a chance to capture some birds on the wing if the weather\, and birds\, cooperate! This program is appropriate for the novice to professional photographer and anyone in between. The program will proceed in lite wind or rain\, heavy rain will necessitate a reschedule. Tickets: $45\, members: $40. Parking is free with paid ticket. Maximum of 12 tickets. \nProgram May 2nd. Rain date May 9th.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/raptor-photography-may-2nd-10-1130am/
LOCATION:Raptor Center\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Raptor Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raptor Center":MAILTO:raptor.center@glenhelen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
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CREATED:20260302T164033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T174305Z
UID:10000391-1777728600-1777730400@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Trailside Turtle Feeding
DESCRIPTION:What does a box turtle eat? Drop in to find out as we feed our resident turtles and other native ambassador animals. No registration required. All ages welcome. Program: Free. Parking: $10\, members free. Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/trailside-turtle-feeding-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260302T161738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175142Z
UID:10000365-1777806000-1777808700@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Glen Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join environmental & stem educator Amber Good & guest teachers for an exciting and engaging environmental science discovery! Tools and materials provided. Family friendly!  Alternating Sundays 11:00-11:45am. Walk-ins welcome. Program: $8\, members free. Parking: $10\, members free.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/glen-kids-5/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260302T162744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T174447Z
UID:10000377-1778144400-1778148000@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Golden Morning Walkers Club
DESCRIPTION:Gather in the Glen for a slow-paced ½ mile wooded\, moderate trail walk. Enjoy the beauty of the Glen and each other’s company while getting some mild morning exercise. Geared toward older adults\, but all ages and abilities are welcome.  Meet outside the Vernet Center at the north end of the Steps Parking Lot: 405 Corry St. Cost: Free. Parking: Free for program participants. \nCo-sponsored by the Yellow Springs Senior Center and the Glen Helen Association. Registration suggested\, walk-ins welcome. Weather permitting. Registered participants will be notified of cancellations. For registration\, through Yellow Springs Senior Center\, visit MyActiveCenter.com. Questions to Maggie Dean at info@ysseniors.org\, 937-767-5751.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/golden-morning-walkers-club/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Vernet Ecological Center\, 405 Cory Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T070000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260303T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175158Z
UID:10000464-1778304600-1778310000@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Make it Count for the Birds: Dawn Chorus 5:30am
DESCRIPTION:Our annual birdwatching marathon\, with free hikes scheduled throughout the day. Join us as we raise funds in support of Glen Helen land restoration activities\, and discover how many bird species can be found in the Glen in one 24-hour period! You can “Make it Count for the Birds” from the comfort of your home by offering a per-species or lump-sum donation. Visit glenhelen.org for more info. \n\n    5:30am: Dawn Chorus along the Little Miami | Greet the dawn and hear the forest awaken with song. MEETING SPOT: Grinnell Mill\, 3536 Bryan Park Rd.\n\n 
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/make-it-count-for-the-birds-dawn-chorus-530am/
LOCATION:Grinnell Mill\, 3536 Bryan Park Rd.\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make It Count
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SUMMARY:Make it Count for the Birds: Pine Forest Walk 8:30am
DESCRIPTION:Our annual birdwatching marathon\, with free hikes scheduled throughout the day. Join us as we raise funds in support of Glen Helen land restoration activities\, and discover how many bird species can be found in the Glen in one 24-hour period! You can “Make it Count for the Birds” from the comfort of your home by offering a per-species or lump-sum donation. Visit glenhelen.org for more info. \n\n      8:30am: Pine Forest Walk | Migratory songbirds\, with occasional sightings of unusual finds like the colorful pine warbler. MEETING SPOT: Horace Mann Meadow\, Bryan Park Rd.\, just south of John Bryan St Park entrance.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/make-it-count-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:Horace Mann Meadow\, Bryan Park Rd
CATEGORIES:Make It Count
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SUMMARY:Make it Count for the Birds: Woodland Bird Walk 8:30am
DESCRIPTION:Our annual birdwatching marathon\, with free hikes scheduled throughout the day. Join us as we raise funds in support of Glen Helen land restoration activities\, and discover how many bird species can be found in the Glen in one 24-hour period! You can “Make it Count for the Birds” from the comfort of your home by offering a per-species or lump-sum donation. Visit glenhelen.org for more info. \n\n      8:30am: Woodland Bird Walk | We expect fifty species or more on this two-hour hike. MEETING SPOT: Trailside Museum.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/make-it-count-for-the-birds-woodland-bird-walk-830am/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make It Count
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
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CREATED:20260303T175539Z
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UID:10000466-1778328000-1778329800@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Make it Count for the Birds: Tally Rally 12pm
DESCRIPTION:Our annual birdwatching marathon\, with free hikes scheduled throughout the day. Join us as we raise funds in support of Glen Helen land restoration activities\, and discover how many bird species can be found in the Glen in one 24-hour period! You can “Make it Count for the Birds” from the comfort of your home by offering a per-species or lump-sum donation. Visit glenhelen.org for more info. \n12pm: Tally Rally | Birders share what they’ve found (and what they’ve missed). Nosh on complimentary snacks and coffee. LOCATION: Trailside Museum.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/make-it-count-for-the-birds-tally-rally-12pm/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make It Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
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SUMMARY:Make it Count for the Birds: The Homestead Walk 12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Our annual birdwatching marathon\, with free hikes scheduled throughout the day. Join us as we raise funds in support of Glen Helen land restoration activities\, and discover how many bird species can be found in the Glen in one 24-hour period! You can “Make it Count for the Birds” from the comfort of your home by offering a per-species or lump-sum donation. Visit glenhelen.org for more info. \n12:30pm:  The Homestead Walk | The sparsely visited area of the South Glen is home to a recently restored wetland. MEETING SPOT: The far end of West Jacoby Rd. (Access from Rt. 68)
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/make-it-count-for-the-birds-the-homestead-walk-1230pm/
CATEGORIES:Make It Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
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CREATED:20260303T180244Z
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SUMMARY:Make it Count for the Birds: South Glen Wetlands 12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Our annual birdwatching marathon\, with free hikes scheduled throughout the day. Join us as we raise funds in support of Glen Helen land restoration activities\, and discover how many bird species can be found in the Glen in one 24-hour period! You can “Make it Count for the Birds” from the comfort of your home by offering a per-species or lump-sum donation. Visit glenhelen.org for more info. \n12:30pm: South Glen Wetlands| The slope wetlands and cattail marsh of the South Glen present a wholly different habitat than that of the North Glen. MEETING SPOT: Greene County Boat Launch at the end of East Jacoby Rd. (Access from Clifton Rd.)
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/make-it-count-for-the-birds-south-glen-wetlands-1230pm-2/
CATEGORIES:Make It Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
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UID:10000468-1778340600-1778344200@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Make it Count for the Birds: Prairie and River Walk 3:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Our annual birdwatching marathon\, with free hikes scheduled throughout the day. Join us as we raise funds in support of Glen Helen land restoration activities\, and discover how many bird species can be found in the Glen in one 24-hour period! You can “Make it Count for the Birds” from the comfort of your home by offering a per-species or lump-sum donation. Visit glenhelen.org for more info. \n\n    3:30pm: Prairie and River Walk | We’ll walk through the South Glen along the Little Miami. Expect orioles\, finches\, swallows\, and warblers. MEETING SPOT: The Little Miami Bridge on Grinnell Rd.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/make-it-count-for-the-birds-south-glen-wetlands-1230pm/
CATEGORIES:Make It Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260302T173227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175404Z
UID:10000461-1778698800-1778704200@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: A Tree I Wish I Had Met by Don Cippollini
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public. Program: Free\, $10 parking\, free for members. \nDon Cipollini is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Wright State University and host of “The Naturalist” on Yellow Springs community access channel 5 and on YouTube.” \n|In this talk\, Don will first discuss an appreciation for large\, old and otherwise venerable trees using several local and far-away examples. He will then tell the story of the Logan Elm\, a tree of monumental proportions that was a central feature in the saga of Native American relations with European colonists in the eastern U.S.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/speaker-series-a-tree-i-wish-i-had-met-by-don-cippollini/
LOCATION:Vernet Ecological Center\, 405 Cory Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260302T161822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175410Z
UID:10000366-1779015600-1779018300@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Glen Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join stem teacher Amber Good & guest teachers for an exciting and engaging environmental science discovery! Tools and materials provided. Family friendly!  Alternating Sundays 11:00-11:45am. Walk-ins welcome. Program: $5\, members free. Parking: $10\, members free.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/glen-kids-6/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260302T164655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175450Z
UID:10000449-1779024600-1779031800@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:May Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION:Join retired teacher and nature journaling enthusiast\, Anne Griffith\, for some guided\, creative time in the Glen. New and veteran journalers are welcome. Bring drawing supplies: pencils\, blank paper or your favorite sketchbook and other painting/drawing materials. (New! Blank Journals available in Nature Shop)Participants will head to a special spot in the Glen\, weather permitting\, to get drawing prompts to guide your creative endeavors. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Attend one or many. Registration required at glenhelen.org\, $5 program + $10 parking\, Members Free. Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St. \nAre you a Glen Helen member? Great! Request your member discount code at programs@glenhelen.org.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/may-nature-journaling-club/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260302T163827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175457Z
UID:10000383-1779552000-1779559200@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:May Eco-Game Nite
DESCRIPTION:Join Eco-Game Nite Host & Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist\, Jake Haney for an evening of board games & fun! Participants can bring a game to share\, learn a new game and/or play an environmentally themed game like Wingspan\, Photosynthesis\, Trails\, and more. All ages & abilities welcome. Registration requested at glenhelen.org\, drop-ins welcome. Program: Free. Parking: Free for participants. Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/may-eco-game-nite/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20260302T173549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175503Z
UID:10000462-1780171200-1780176600@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Full Blue Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteer Tom Sabin  for a night hike under the bonus full moon this month. A Blue Moon is the 2nd full moon in the same month\, that well\, happens once in a Blue Moon. Moderate 1-mile hike on the Inman Trail.  Program: $5\, members free. Parking: Free. Registration required. Meet at Cascades Parking Lot: 1075 SR 343.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/full-blue-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Cascades Parking Lot\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs\, 45387\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Helen Volunteer%3A Tom Sabin":MAILTO:programs@glenhelen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191901
CREATED:20250331T131429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175619Z
UID:10000026-1788710400-1788724800@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Whoo Cooks for you
DESCRIPTION:An Extraordinary Feast Benefiting the Raptor Center\nSeptember 6\, 2026 4-8pm \n“Whoo Cooks for You” is an extraordinary feast that showcases the Glen Helen Raptor Center and its vital work in wildlife conservation. This vibrant annual event features Dayton’s best chefs\, who come together to support the center through a night of culinary excellence.  In addition to the delicious meal\, highlights include: \n\nsilent and live auctions\nup close encounters with live ambassador birds\nraffle drawings for one of a kind opportunities\nviewing a live raptor release\nconnecting with the stories behind the important work of the Glen Helen Raptor Center​​\n\nGeneral Tickets on sale July 1\, 2026 \nEarly tickets available by becoming an Event Sponsor \nTo inquire about becoming an event sponsor click the link above or please contact: \nTracey Tackett\, Development Manager at 937-769-1902 or ttackett@glenhelenassociation.org \n​
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/whoo-cooks-for-you/
LOCATION:Raptor Center\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raptor Center":MAILTO:raptor.center@glenhelen.org
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