Logo
  Your Dayton Area
    CONTACT US | SAFETY | ALERTS, CLOSURES & CONSTRUCTION
Search
 
 
     
  Aullwood Garden
Carriage Hill
Cox Arboretum
Deeds Point
Eastwood
Englewood
Germantown
Hills & Dales
Huffman
Island
Possum Creek
Regional Trails
RiverScape
2nd St. Market
Sugarcreek
Sunrise
Taylorsville
Twin Creek
Wegerzyn Gardens
Wesleyan



 
  Search By Interest
  Navigable Map
DayDateTimeProgramLocationAgePriceRegistration Availability
Sun 03/14
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Boil The Sugar Down: Sweeteners on the Farm

During the 1880s, farmers had a variety of natural sweeteners that they collected. Spring-time meant the boiling down of maple sugar into sweet syrup. Come visit an 1880's sugar camp and learn how maple sugar was collected on the farm.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
Sun 03/28
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Apprentice Day

Want to learn an 1880s occupation? Children ages 8 and up are invited to come to the farm to learn about period skills such as blacksmithing, woodworking, baking, cooking and domestic arts. Come learn about the time period by lending a hand.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 04/03
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
19th Century Homemaking Course

Come join us for our 19th Century Homemaking Course. This five week course is offered as a service learning class and will teach period skills which can be used today. Participants will then be asked to provide 30 volunteer hours at Carriage Hill Farm throughout the year. Topics covered will be historical interpretation, 1880s fashions, period cooking, and 19th century handiwork.

Carriage Hill MetroPark 18Y and Up$35.00
Sat 04/10
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tour of Aullwood House and Garden

Join us for one of two weekend tours of Aullwood MetroPark’s garden, where we’ll identify plants as we walk along. We’ll also visit the Aull home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. We will meet rain or shine. Reservations are required and limited. Call (937) 277-6545 or register online.

Aullwood MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat , Sun 04/17
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
From Sheep to Shawls

The role that sheep played on the farm will be discussed for this comprehensive program. Watch as the sheep are sheared for the spring at 2pm. Help card wool and watch as fabric is dyed using traditional methods. Come hear about the spinning process and factory production of wool. Watch spinners and weavers process the wool into yarn.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 04/24
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Boy Scouts Camporee at Twin Creek

A Boy Scout memorabilia display showing the history of Camp Hook and local Boy Scouting will be setup in Gardner Lodge. For more information contact Bill Gray at (513) 850-1321 or e-mail at: 4billg@gmail.com.

Twin Creek MetroPark All AgesFree
Sun 05/02
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Power on the Farm

In the 1880s, farmers used a variety of methods to power their equipment. Watch as several unique pieces of farm equipment are powered by animals. An antique steam engine will be used to saw wood. At 2:00pm, learn about the purpose and construction of period windmills. Finally use foot power to see a pedal-powered lathe in use.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
Sun 05/16
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Corn Planting on the Farm

Watch as the farmer rides the corn planter and plants the corn in check rows. See a corn field laid out before your very eyes. Afterward, stop by the farmhouse to learn a little more about heirloom corn.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
Sun 05/16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tour of Aullwood House and Garden

Join us for one of two weekend tours of Aullwood MetroPark’s garden, where we’ll identify plants as we walk along. We’ll also visit the Aull home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. We will meet rain or shine. Reservations are required and limited. Call (937) 277-6545 or register online.

Aullwood MetroPark All AgesFree
 
  Search Other Activities
 
   
CONTACT US | SAFETY | RULES, REGULATIONS, & RESERVATIONS | ALERTS, CLOSURES & CONSTRUCTION | PRIVACY STATEMENT | SITEMAP
Copyright© 2010 Five Rivers MetroParks. All Rights Reserved
Five Rivers MetroParks - Dayton, Ohio - Conservation. Education. Recreation.