Programs
SCHOOLYARD NATURE ADVENTURES
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each school and student we serve. Let our experienced Naturalists bring the great outdoors to your school! Our programs are designed to enhance Next Generation Science Standards. Choose from one of our program topics or customize to create your own experience. To learn more about our program offerings or to apply for a school program, please click here.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
Length: duration of class
Cost: $5 per student
Location: participating school
PRIVATE HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
We offer private homeschool programs for entire homeschool groups. Choose from our list of program topics or customize your own experience. There must be a minimum of 8 paid participants to run the program. To book a private homeschool program, please register here.
SCOUT GROUPS
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each scout group we serve. The Roaming Naturalist helps Boy and Girl Scouts meet their nature and outdoor badge requirements. Let our experience Naturalists bring the great outdoors to you! View our scout badge offerings. To request a private scout program, please register here.
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each school and student we serve. Let our experienced Naturalists bring the great outdoors to your school! Our programs are designed to enhance Next Generation Science Standards. Choose from one of our program topics or customize to create your own experience. To learn more about our program offerings or to apply for a school program, please click here.
Grades: Pre-K - 12
Length: duration of class
Cost: $5 per student
Location: participating school
PRIVATE HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
We offer private homeschool programs for entire homeschool groups. Choose from our list of program topics or customize your own experience. There must be a minimum of 8 paid participants to run the program. To book a private homeschool program, please register here.
SCOUT GROUPS
The Roaming Naturalist is committed to creating unique learning experiences for each scout group we serve. The Roaming Naturalist helps Boy and Girl Scouts meet their nature and outdoor badge requirements. Let our experience Naturalists bring the great outdoors to you! View our scout badge offerings. To request a private scout program, please register here.
Nature Experiences
Great Outdoor Weekend: Paddle the Little Miami
Sunday, October 24
10am to noon at Loveland Canoe & Kayak
Discover the wonders of the Ohio River Valley with a Naturalist-guided paddle down the Little Miami River. Space is limited! Register here.
Food under our Feet
Sunday, September 10
10am to 11:30am at Valley View Nature Preserve (south entrance)
Join The Roaming Naturalist and Valley View Nature Preserve for a morning of wild edible exploration that will begin a lifelong relationship between you and wild plants. During this program, Naturalists will introduce you to the basics of edible plants. You will learn:
Scenic Saturday Nature Series with the Little Miami Conservancy
Unplug & reconnect with the great outdoors! The Roaming Naturalist & The Little Miami Conservancy are teaming up to provide unique, outdoor learning experiences to families with kids of all ages. Each program will feature a different theme in nature, hands-on activities and a short hike. Programs take place rain or shine - please dress for the weather. Programs noted with a (*) require pre-registration. This educational partnership is free and open to the public.
All programs are 1 hour from 10:00am - 11:00am at the LMC Scenic River and Trail Center
June 3rd: Scales and Tails
June 24th: Drawn from Nature*
July 8th Home Sweet Habitats
July 22nd: Brush with Nature*
August 11th: Wonders of Water
September 9: Creekin'
Sunday, October 24
10am to noon at Loveland Canoe & Kayak
Discover the wonders of the Ohio River Valley with a Naturalist-guided paddle down the Little Miami River. Space is limited! Register here.
Food under our Feet
Sunday, September 10
10am to 11:30am at Valley View Nature Preserve (south entrance)
Join The Roaming Naturalist and Valley View Nature Preserve for a morning of wild edible exploration that will begin a lifelong relationship between you and wild plants. During this program, Naturalists will introduce you to the basics of edible plants. You will learn:
- How to confidently identify plants
- Ethical and safe harvesting techniques
- How to avoid poisonous plants
- Creating a wild meal
Scenic Saturday Nature Series with the Little Miami Conservancy
Unplug & reconnect with the great outdoors! The Roaming Naturalist & The Little Miami Conservancy are teaming up to provide unique, outdoor learning experiences to families with kids of all ages. Each program will feature a different theme in nature, hands-on activities and a short hike. Programs take place rain or shine - please dress for the weather. Programs noted with a (*) require pre-registration. This educational partnership is free and open to the public.
All programs are 1 hour from 10:00am - 11:00am at the LMC Scenic River and Trail Center
June 3rd: Scales and Tails
June 24th: Drawn from Nature*
July 8th Home Sweet Habitats
July 22nd: Brush with Nature*
August 11th: Wonders of Water
September 9: Creekin'
Scenic Night Hike Series
Embark on an exciting night hike adventures this summer & fall with an experienced Naturalist from The Roaming Naturalist! Each hike is unique & will feature different topics in nature. Pre-registration required for each program & space is limited. Please note, age groups will vary for each hike. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to find out more!
June 8th: Family Night Hike (SOLD OUT - please email info@theroamingnaturalist.org to be placed on the waitlist)
June 22nd: Mindful Meditation
July 13th: Firefly July
August 3rd: Night Chorus
October 19th: The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Please click on the program title to register. **Registration opens one at a time.
Nature Unplugged (Family Nature + Science Night)
Take a break from the screens this summer & explore the connection between STEM & nature with The Roaming Naturalist & Little Miami Conservancy! Drop in at your own convenience & challenge your brain at our interactive stations. No registration required. Recommended for ages 7 & up.
Season is over! Stay tuned for 2024!
Embark on an exciting night hike adventures this summer & fall with an experienced Naturalist from The Roaming Naturalist! Each hike is unique & will feature different topics in nature. Pre-registration required for each program & space is limited. Please note, age groups will vary for each hike. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to find out more!
June 8th: Family Night Hike (SOLD OUT - please email info@theroamingnaturalist.org to be placed on the waitlist)
June 22nd: Mindful Meditation
July 13th: Firefly July
August 3rd: Night Chorus
October 19th: The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Please click on the program title to register. **Registration opens one at a time.
Nature Unplugged (Family Nature + Science Night)
Take a break from the screens this summer & explore the connection between STEM & nature with The Roaming Naturalist & Little Miami Conservancy! Drop in at your own convenience & challenge your brain at our interactive stations. No registration required. Recommended for ages 7 & up.
Season is over! Stay tuned for 2024!
The Roaming Naturalist Book Club
Are you interested in learning more about the natural world, sharing your thoughts & ideas with others to create change? The purpose of the Roaming Naturalist Book Club is to empower others to reconnect with nature & 'read for a change'. Participants will enjoy engaging, thought-provoking discussions & our amazing list of books. Meeting will take place once a month and be a mix of in-person & virtual.
The Roaming Naturalist believes that everyone has a right to connect with nature & the opportunity to inspire change and make a difference now and for future generations. We are an inclusive organization & everybody is welcome. No payment is required. Please register here.
The Roaming Naturalist believes that everyone has a right to connect with nature & the opportunity to inspire change and make a difference now and for future generations. We are an inclusive organization & everybody is welcome. No payment is required. Please register here.
All programs require advance registration and payment.
Please register online.
Please register online.
