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SUMMARY:Screech Owl Release
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Raptor Center takes in young screech owls that were displaced from their nests and raises them onsite. Help us celebrate their rehab “graduation” and watch as they take flight on their road to freedom. A short owl program will begin promptly at 7:30pm and the release will follow. Bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on. Program will proceed in light rain. Heavy rain or wind will necessitate a cancellation. No pre-registration needed. Program will be held at Camp Greene\, 3452 Grinnell Rd\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/screech-owl-release/
LOCATION:Camp Greene\, 3452 Grinnell Rd\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387
CATEGORIES:Raptor Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260519T223206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T223206Z
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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 while getting some morning exercise. Geared toward older adults\, but all ages and abilities welcome. Walk-ins welcome. \nProgram: Free. Parking: Free for participants. Meet at Vernet Center: 405 Corry St\, Yellow Springs. Weather permitting. For registration through Yellow Springs Senior Center\, visit MyActiveCenter.com. Registered participants notified of cancellation. Questions to Maggie Dean at info@ysseniors.org\, 937-767-5751.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/golden-morning-walkers-club-3/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Vernet Ecological Center\, 405 Cory Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T203000
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CREATED:20260519T225159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T225159Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Mushrooms Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Wine Cap mushrooms grow readily in various types of mulch and produce substantial crops of edible mushrooms for home consumption or sale. In this class\, with Marc Amante from Central State University Extension\, we will learn about how to cultivate\, identify\, and harvest Wine Cap mushrooms in your home garden or as a part of your farm business. \nCome ready to get your hands a little dirty\, as we’ll demonstrate the hands-on processes for how to build a mulched bed Wine Cap production system. \nRegistration Required. Program: $5\, free for members. Parking $10\, free for members. Vernet Ecological Center\, 405 Corry St\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/growing-mushrooms-presentation/
LOCATION:Vernet Ecological Center\, 405 Cory Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260519T230934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T231918Z
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SUMMARY:Jr. Naturalist Camp (ages 7-10)
DESCRIPTION:Glen Helen is pleased to host this summer day camp offered by the Little Miami Watershed Network and Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District.  A hands-on camp designed for kids ages 7-10 who want to have fun and learn about the natural world that the Little Miami River supports! Discover wildlife up close (safely)\, investigate water from the river\, hike trails\, and build outdoor skills through games and nature adventures. Every camper gets a Naturalist Explorer Bag to take home—packed with books\, field guides\, gear and tools. \nProgram: $120/camper. Registration and additional information at LMWN.ORG/Events
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/jr-naturalist-camp/
LOCATION:Camp Greene\, 3452 Grinnell Rd\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260519T232738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164533Z
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SUMMARY:Raptor Enrichment Program
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what we do to ensure our ambassador birds have the best quality of life possible? How do we keep their lives enriched and fulfilled while living in captivity? Go behind the scenes in this hands-on program and work with our staff to build and use various enrichment items for our birds. Participate in training activities and learn about the multitude of ways we are committed to the well-being of our animal coworkers. \nNote: this program consists of training activities with live birds of prey. You will not be in direct contact with the birds however you will encounter their diet which will consist of dead animals such as mice\, quail or other small animals. The program is for ages 12-adult. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. \nProgram: $35/ticket ($30 for members)\, only 8 tickets available. Raptor Center\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/raptor-enrichment-program/
LOCATION:Raptor Center\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Raptor Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260519T231903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T231903Z
UID:10000507-1784538000-1784808000@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Jr. Naturalist Camp (ages 11-13)
DESCRIPTION:Glen Helen is pleased to host this summer day camp offered by the Little Miami Watershed Network and Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District.  A hands-on camp designed for kids ages 11-13 who want to have fun and learn about the natural world that the Little Miami River supports! Discover wildlife up close (safely)\, investigate water from the river\, hike trails\, and build outdoor skills through games and nature adventures. Every camper gets a Naturalist Explorer Bag to take home—packed with books\, field guides\, gear and tools. \nProgram: $120/camper. Registration and additional information at LMWN.ORG/Events
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/jr-naturalist-camp-ages-11-13/
LOCATION:Camp Greene\, 3452 Grinnell Rd\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T080000
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SUMMARY:July Summer Birding
DESCRIPTION:We’ll search the area around the Yellow Springs Creek beaver pond for breeding birds on this half-mile walk. \nProgram: $5\, free for members. Parking: $10\, free for members. Meet at the new Cascades Parking Lot\, just off 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/july-summer-birding/
LOCATION:Cascades Parking Lot\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T234322Z
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SUMMARY:Buck Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Dive into an evening of wonder and exploration\, led by guide Anne Griffith spanning a moderate one-mile hike on the Inman Trail. The Buck Full Moon was named by ancient cultures in reverence to the noble deer; it symbolizes strength\, renewal\, and the harmonious rhythms of the natural world. We recommend bringing a small or red flashlight. \nRegistration required. Program: $5\, free for members. Parking: $10\, free for members. Meet at the Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St\, Yellow Springs. \n  \nPhoto Credit: Shutterstock
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/buck-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260519T234747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T234747Z
UID:10000511-1785072600-1785079800@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:July Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Join Anne Griffith for some guided creative time in the Glen. New and veteran journalers are welcome. Bring drawing supplies or buy a new journal/pencil at the Nature Shop. Ages 12+ \nRegistration required. Program: $5\, free for members. Parking: $10\, free for members. Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/july-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260526T165226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T165226Z
UID:10000515-1786183200-1786208400@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Art on the Lawn: Raptor Center Booth
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Raptor Center booth at Yellow Springs Art on the Lawn to see how we honor the animals that feed the life cycle of wildlife rehabilitation. Staff\, interns and volunteers of the raptor center have created unique and beautiful works of art and jewelry with the bones and feathers of mice\, rats\, rabbits\, quail\, deer and more that pass through the center. Learn about the USFWS rules of feather use and support the raptor center while bringing home some one of the kind artwork. \nFree to attend. All money raised will be used to further the rehabilitation efforts of the raptor center and the 200+ birds that pass through our clinic yearly. For more information\, visit: https://yellowspringsohio.org/events/art-on-the-lawn/ \nMills Lawn School Back Lawn: Corner of Phillips Street and W. Limestone Street\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/art-on-the-lawn-raptor-center-booth/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Raptor Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T203000
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CREATED:20260520T001516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T001516Z
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SUMMARY:Native Butterflies Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join Ohio Lepidopterists president Rob Liptak for a talk about native butterflies! \nProgram: Free. Parking: $10 parking\, free for members. Vernet Ecological Center: 405 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs. \n  \nPhoto credit: iStock
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/native-butterflies-presentation/
LOCATION:Vernet Ecological Center\, 405 Cory Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260519T234923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T000159Z
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SUMMARY:August Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Join Anne Griffith for some guided creative time in the Glen. New and veteran journalers are welcome. Bring drawing supplies or buy a new journal/pencil at the Nature Shop. Ages 12+ \nRegistration required. Program: $5\, free for members. Parking: $10\, free for members. Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/august-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T223000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260520T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T000149Z
UID:10000514-1787950800-1787956200@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:Sturgeon Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join guide Anne Griffith for a moderately strenuous three-mile hike to the Pine Forest and nearby School Forest. Named by indigenous cultures in honor of the mighty sturgeon fish\, revered for its strength and resilience\, the Sturgeon Full Moon represents endurance\, transformation\, and the abundance of nature’s bounty. We recommend bringing a small or red flashlight. \nRegistration required. Program: $5\, free for members. Parking: $10\, free for members. Meet at the Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St\, Yellow Springs. \n  \nPhoto credit: Adobe Stock
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/sturgeon-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum\, 505 Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
CREATED:20260519T235322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T235753Z
UID:10000513-1787990400-1787997600@glenhelen.org
SUMMARY:August Summer Birding
DESCRIPTION:We’ll search the area around the Yellow Springs Creek beaver pond for breeding birds on this half-mile walk. \nProgram: $5\, free for members. Parking: $10\, free for members. Meet at the new Cascades Parking Lot\, just off 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs.
URL:https://glenhelen.org/event/august-summer-birding/
LOCATION:Cascades Parking Lot\, 1075 State Route 343\, Yellow Springs\, 45387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T074932
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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