{"id":5863,"date":"2025-04-15T15:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/?p=5863"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:16:56","slug":"children-in-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/?p=5863","title":{"rendered":"Keep the Boredom at Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Summer Adventures for Kids: Nature, Fun, & Learning in Columbiana County!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids engaged this summer? Columbiana County has an incredible lineup of events filled with nature exploration, outdoor fun, and creative activities the whole family will enjoy. From owl walks and butterfly crafts to raptor encounters and firefly fun, there’s something for every young explorer. Mark your calendars and get ready for a summer of adventure!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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May Events<\/strong><\/p>

\ud83e\udd89<\/strong> May 2 \u2013 Owl Walk<\/strong><\/p>

Beaver Creek State Park family camp, 11652 Leslie Rd., Lisbon<\/em>
Step into the world of nocturnal wonders on the Owl Walk. Learn all about these mysterious night birds and maybe even hear one call back in the wild!<\/p>

\ud83e\udd85<\/strong> May 3 \u2013 Raptor Hallow Program<\/strong><\/p>

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center<\/em>
Get up close with birds of prey! The Raptor Hallow Program introduces kids to majestic hawks, owls, and falcons in a fun, educational setting.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83e\udd89<\/strong> May 4 \u2013 Owls of Ohio<\/strong><\/p>

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center<\/em>
Discover the different species of owls that call Ohio home. This is a great follow-up to the Owl Walk and is perfect for curious young minds.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd0d<\/strong> May 17 \u2013 Observing Nature Close Up: Learning to Look, Looking to See<\/strong><\/p>

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center<\/em>
Sharpen those observation skills! This program teaches children how to truly see<\/em> the world around them and appreciate the small wonders of nature.<\/p>

\ud83e\udd8b<\/strong> May 18 \u2013 Carolyn\u2019s Nature Craft: Flapping Butterflies<\/strong><\/p>

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center<\/em>
Get crafty and creative with this hands-on activity where kids can make their flapping butterflies and learn about the life cycle of these beautiful insects. Limited to the first 25 participants.<\/p>

\ud83d\udd0e<\/strong> May 18 \u2013 Scavenger Hunt on Logan\u2019s Loop Trail<\/strong><\/p>

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center<\/em><\/p>

Get ready for a family-friendly nature scavenger hunt! It\u2019s a perfect way to explore the outdoors and have fun while learning.<\/p>

\ud83c\udfad<\/strong> May 24 \u2013 Family Fun Day with Magic Max<\/strong>
Columbiana Arts Theater<\/em>
Enjoy an evening full of laughter and amazement with Magic Max! This fun-filled day of entertainment is perfect for families.<\/p>

\ud83d\udcda<\/strong> May 24 \u2013 Storybook Stroll<\/strong>
Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail, presented by Lepper Library<\/em>
Walk along the scenic trail while reading a children’s story, page by page. It\u2019s a delightful blend of literacy and outdoor adventure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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June Events<\/strong><\/p>

\ud83c\udf0a<\/strong> June 7 \u2013 Rehabilitating Wild Animals<\/strong>
Scenic Vista Park<\/em>
Meet real wildlife rehabilitators and learn how they care for injured animals. An inspiring and eye-opening experience for animal-loving kids.<\/p>

\ud83d\udc3e<\/strong> June 15 \u2013 Stream Stomp<\/strong>
Beaver Creek State Park<\/em>
Wade through the stream and discover aquatic life hiding beneath the surface! It\u2019s messy, splashy, and loads of educational fun.<\/p>

\ud83e\udd85<\/strong> June 19 \u2013 Remarkable Raptors<\/strong><\/p>

Scenic Vista Park<\/em>
Get another look at Ohio\u2019s birds of prey and their important role in the ecosystem. Kids will love meeting these winged predators in person.<\/p>

July & August Events<\/strong><\/p>

\ud83d\udc0d<\/strong> July 24 \u2013 All About Reptiles<\/strong><\/p>

Scenic Vista Park<\/em><\/strong>
From snakes to turtles, learn all about these often misunderstood creatures. Perfect for young herpetologists in the making!<\/p>

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\u2728<\/strong> August 7 \u2013 Fascinating Fireflies<\/strong><\/p>

Scenic Vista Park<\/em><\/strong>
Wrap up summer by discovering the magic of fireflies. Learn why they glow and enjoy an evening outdoors catching their sparkle in the air.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This summer is bursting with opportunities to connect with nature, learn new things, and create lasting memories. So grab your calendar and make a plan\u2014adventure awaits!<\/p>

For more information please visit our website at visitcolumbianacounty.com. New events are posted weekly.\u00a0<\/p>

Outdoor events are subject to cancellations. Please check the individual websites.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer Adventures for Kids: Nature, Fun, & Learning in Columbiana County! Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids engaged this summer? Columbiana County has an incredible lineup of events filled with nature exploration, outdoor fun, and creative activities the whole family will enjoy. From owl walks and butterfly crafts to raptor encounters and firefly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5865,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[225],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-childrens-activities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5863"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5876,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5863\/revisions\/5876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}