May 19 and 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Join other volunteers to help mulch the trees and trails in the park. This is a great way to earn community service hours and meet others who love working outdoors. Please sign in at the shelter when you arrive. Light refreshments will be provided.

May 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Visit the Bull’s Run Garage Sale located near Bull’s Run off Curryer Road at 4312 Walton Court. This will be a huge sale! Dishes, art, lawn mower, vintage items, linens, tomato and basil plants, flowers for Mother’s Day plus much more! Proceeds will support park bridge repairs.

A double feature of Ohio river films will be held on April 26 at Shawnee State Park Lodge.

The 5th Annual Queen City Bird Festival will be held at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday, May 12.

Celebrate Earth Day by attending one of our Interpretive Wildflower Walks on Sunday, April 22.

Another season of Nature Tots begins on March 28. Reserve your space now for a 5-week program of child-centered hands-on exploration for preschoolers (ages 6 months – 6 years) and caregivers.

Chris McCullough from the Cincinnati chapter of Wild Ones sent us this huge list of educational opportunities spanning most of 2012.

The results are in for the 2011 Annual Christmas Bird Count.