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Description: Cincinnati Nature Center's mission is to inspire passion for nature and promote environmentally responsible choices through experience and education. With over 17 miles of hiking trails through forest, field, pond and stream habitats, including an All-Persons’ Trail for all ability levels, there is always something new to see. Programs for all ages, from 6 months old to retirees, are available. School Days field trips for grades preK-8 address state standards. Programs cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from animal and plant identification to natural history and sustainability. Community service and volunteer opportunities abound.
Education Centers: Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH, 45150 and Long Branch Farm & Trails, 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen, OH 45122
Hours of Operation: Rowe Woods Visitor Center 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday Grounds open dawn-dusk (changes seasonally). Long Branch Farm & Trails is open to members only dawn to dusk (changes seasonally).
Facility Open to Public: Yes
Onsite Programs: Yes
Offsite Programs: Yes. We maintain a Speakers Bureau covering a variety of natural history topics. Please contact the Registration Supervisor at 513-965-4894 for more information.
Entrance Fees: Free on Mondays. Adults-$3 weekdays; $5 weekends/holidays. Children-$1. Members free. Family Memberships start at $60 per year.
Program Fees: Most programs require advance registration. Many are free for members or to nonmembers with daily admission. Others require a small fee.
Handicap Accessible: The Rowe Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible, along with the All Persons’ Trail (0.6 mile, paved trail visiting a variety of habitats).
Teacher training workshops/programs: Teacher Training Programs are available on a variety of topics. See School Program Guide for more information. (Available online: www.CincyNature.org)
Audiences: Programs can be modified to any level. School programs address state science standards for preschool through grade 12. Guided hikes are available for small groups; please contact the Registration Supervisor at 513-965-4894 for more information.
Programs Topics: Amphibians, Birds, Butterflies, Mammals, Wildflowers, Children & Nature, Natural History, and many more. Please contact us for more information.
Free Teacher Resources: No
Community Service Opportunities Available: Yes - education, office help, special events, construction and more. Please contact our Volunteer Services Manager at 513-831-1711, x124.
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