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Another season of Nature Tots begins on October 3, 2012. Reserve your space now for a 5-week program of child-centered hands-on exploration for preschoolers (ages 6 months to 6 years) and caregivers. Choose Wednesdays from 10 to 11 or from 12:30 to 1:30. Register by sending an email to naturalist@bullsrun.org.

We would love to have you join us for one of our volunteer workdays! Picking up litter, painting tables, removing invasive plants, spreading mulch, planting seeds; we’ll find a job for you!

All workdays are on Saturdays and last from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Upcoming dates are:

• September 15
• September 29
• October 13
• October 27
• November 10

August 19, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Don’t miss this year’s Tall Grass Prairie Seminar and Tour! Meet at the shelter for an entertaining prairie talk followed by a tour. A hat, sunglasses, insect repellent and a bottle of water are the perfect attire.

August 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Visit our booth for hands-on nature exploration during National Night Out. The festival takes place at Dowling Park located on Rosedale Rd. between Breiel Blvd. and Marshall Rd. on the grounds of Central Academy School.

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.