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Clermont County Park District Conserving 1000 acres of parks & preserves-our mission is seek, discover and enhance Clermont County's natural abundance.

We’re excited to welcome Cheesy Street Stacks and Melts and Sugar Bear Coffee Co. to our Handmakers’ Holly & Hearth Mark...
10/17/2026

We’re excited to welcome Cheesy Street Stacks and Melts and Sugar Bear Coffee Co. to our Handmakers’ Holly & Hearth Market!

Join us at the park to enjoy handmade gifts, delicious eats, cozy drinks, and good company for our first holiday market.

Sunday, November 15, 2026
Noon–7:00 PM
Pattison Lodge | 2228 US 50, Batavia, OH 45103
FREE admission • Indoor & outdoor market

Tag the friend who’s always ready for food, coffee, and a little shopping!

PROGRAM UPDATE: The Spooky Lantern Night Hike has been rescheduled for next Thursday, October 22nd due to forecasted thu...
10/14/2026

PROGRAM UPDATE: The Spooky Lantern Night Hike has been rescheduled for next Thursday, October 22nd due to forecasted thunderstorms. It will take place at Kelley Nature Preserve from 7PM - 8PM, hopefully with better weather! We will still be holding our Costume and Clothing Swap tonight at the Pattison Lodge, from 5pm-7pm, amd hope to see you there! All clothing is free, and you do not have to bring clothes to take clothes.

The Large Tolype moth is whimsy maxing with all of that luscious fluff! Look at how cute! That dense fuzz isn't just for...
10/13/2026

The Large Tolype moth is whimsy maxing with all of that luscious fluff! Look at how cute! That dense fuzz isn't just for looks though; it helps this moth blend into its surroundings, retain heat on cooler nights, and even protects it from a bat's echolocation!

Let's dive a bit deeper into what exactly that fluff is and what it does. The "fur" is actually slender, modified scales composed primarily of chitin-the same material of many insect and crustacean exoskeletons. This fluff acts as a natural acoustic that absorbs up to 85% of the ultrasonic echolocation clicks used by hunting bats. Those specialized scales are hollow and absorb the bat clicks instead of sending them back to the bat-altering them of their prey's location.

Need some costume ideas? Embrace your inner nature nerd with these naturally amazing outfits!Check out our Spooky Costum...
10/11/2026

Need some costume ideas? Embrace your inner nature nerd with these naturally amazing outfits!

Check out our Spooky Costume and Clothing Swap at Pattison Lodge THIS WEDNESDAY, October 14, from 5-7pm to grab all the pieces you need to look your best (or scariest) this Halloween! It’s free, fun, and perfect for monsters of all ages. Let’s make this month a scream without scaring your wallet or the planet!

No need to bring clothes in order to take some home! We will have costume inspiration, as well as everyday clothing and outerwear for men, women, and children. Make your own no-sew t-shirt bag and build an essential oil scent packet for your closet while you're there! For more information, visit clermontparks.org.

Calling local artists, crafters, and makers! We need you!We are hosting our first Handmakers' Holly & Hearth Market on S...
10/10/2026

Calling local artists, crafters, and makers! We need you!

We are hosting our first Handmakers' Holly & Hearth Market on Sunday, November 15th from 12pm -7pm, at the Pattison Lodge. This cozy holiday market will celebrate the season with unique handmade goods, arts, and crafts.

We're looking for local artists, crafts people, bakers, and more to join us in making this event a cheerful holiday tradition!
🎄 Vendor spaces are just $50
🎄 Indoor & outdoor spaces available
🎄 Application deadline: October 19
Vendors can register HERE: https://www.clermontparks.org/registration-forms/handmakers-holly-and-hearth-vendor-application/
🎄

10/08/2026

Did you know that persimmon seeds can predict the winter?

According to Appalachian folklore, the silverware you see inside a persimmon seed tells what kind of winter we’ll have!

A spoon means a cold, snowy winter
A fork means a mild winter
A knife means a cold, icy winter

Every seed we’ve cracked this year has had a spoon….get your snow shovels ready!

This Great Blue Heron was gracefully walking along the edge of the pond. Master ambush predators, they can appear motion...
10/07/2026

This Great Blue Heron was gracefully walking along the edge of the pond. Master ambush predators, they can appear motionless before they strike like lightning to grab their prey (sometimes spearing it with their long, sharp beak). Great Blue Herons usually eat fish, frogs, and even gophers and other small mammals!
These large herons were once in decline, but they've made a remarkable recovery with the return of beavers and the habitat they create.
Have you seen a Great Blue Heron recently?

Clermont Parks is at UC Clermont until 1pm as part of their Mental Health Fair, come see us, relax and make a bead snake...
10/06/2026

Clermont Parks is at UC Clermont until 1pm as part of their Mental Health Fair, come see us, relax and make a bead snake, learn about native wildlife and get some freebies!

Did you know that lightening bugs start life as larvae living in leaf litter on the ground?!?!Firefly larvae, cutely cal...
10/05/2026

Did you know that lightening bugs start life as larvae living in leaf litter on the ground?!?!

Firefly larvae, cutely called glow worms, spend months hiding under fallen leaves where they hunt invertebrates like slugs and snails, helping keep gardens healthy. By raking up and removing leaves in the fall, you are also removing important habitat for next year's fireflies, as well as many other insects and amphibians!

October is a great time to watch these insects put on a show! Glow worms have abdominal segments that produce a bioluminescent glow and can be seen lighting up the ground in the fall.

Want more lightening bugs next summer? Leave some leaves! A natural layer of leaf litter provides shelter for firefly larvae through the winter and supports a healthier backyard ecosystem.

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2156 US Highway 50
Batavia, OH
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