Glen Helen Calendar of Events

03.27.2011   1:00 - 3:00 p.m.   WILDFLOWER ID HIKE
What’s blooming in the Glen? Join Daniel Pearson and his band of wildflower spotters to find out—tracking the buds and blooms that constitute Glen Helen’s incredible biodiversity. Moderate intensity, departs from Trailside Museum, 1-3pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

01.08.2012   2:00 - 4:00 p.m.   JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 28: ART IN THE ATRIUM
Glen Helen Association Members' Show. Opening Reception January 8, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Glen Helen Building
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

02.18.2012   1:00 p.m.   INTRO TO THE GLEN HIKE
Glen Helen Ranger Susan Smith will be your tour guide for a whirlwind introduction to the history, programs, and people of Glen Helen. This two-hour hike visits the Nature Shop, the Auditorium, the Raptor Center, Trailside Museum— and all the natural landmarks in between. Departs from the Corry Street Parking lot, 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Corry Street Parking Lot
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

02.23.2012   3:45 - 4:45 p.m.   THURSDAY AFTER-SCHOOL NATURALIST PROGRAM
Out of school, and don’t know what to do? Come over for a free one-hour afterschool program with the Glen Helen Extension Naturalist! Topics vary each week. No registration required, donations happily accepted. Trailside Museum, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center, 937-767-7648

02.25.2012   8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WITH VINCE NOBEL
Award–winning photographer Vince Nobel will lead an interactive discussion exploring the intimate side of nature with a skill-building workshop on macro and close-up photography. Advanced registration required; $89, or $69 for Glen Helen Association members. More information at www.glenhelen.org. Glen Helen Building Auditorium, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Glen Helen Building Auditorium
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

02.26.2012   9:00 - 11:00 a.m.   WINTER BIRDING
Search for ducks on the Little Miami and woodpeckers everywhere. Departs from Grinnell Mill, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Grinnell Mill
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

03.01.2012   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.   THURSDAY AFTER-SCHOOL NATURALIST PROGRAM: NEW TIME!!
Out of school, and don’t know what to do? Come over for a free one-hour afterschool program with the Glen Helen Extension Naturalist! Topics vary each week. No registration required, donations happily accepted. Trailside Museum, 3:30-4:30pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center, 937-767-7648

03.03.2012   11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   PUBLIC REPTILE FEEDING
Join us for an interactive program with our resident reptiles as we prepare their delicious feast. Drop in to meet our new Eastern Corn Snake as we announce the new name and watch our Eastern Box Turtle devour a plate of food not much different than your own. Trailside Museum, 11am-12pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-767-7648

03.04.2012   Opening Reception: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.    ART IN THE ATRIUM: "BIRDSONG HILL"
March 2- April 29: Art in the Atrium: "Birdsong Hill." Russ Shaw’s relief images made of oak, walnut, maple and more. Opening reception Sunday, March 4, 2-4pm.

LOCATION: Glen Helen Building
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

03.04.2012   1:00 - 3:00 p.m.   WILDFLOWER ID HIKE
What’s blooming in the Glen? Join Daniel Pearson and his band of wildflower spotters to find out—tracking the buds and blooms that constitute Glen Helen’s incredible biodiversity. Moderate intensity, departs from Trailside Museum, 1-3pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

03.06.2012   7:30 - 9:30 p.m.   ACOUSTIC ECOLOGY LISTENING SERIES
Do you know your anthrophony from your biophony? Learn about the elements of your soundscape as we dim the lights and listen to sounds local and distant. Glen Helen Auditorium, 7:30-9:30pm.

LOCATION: Glen Helen Auditorium
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

03.07.2012   3:15 - 5:00 p.m.   FARM VOLUNTEER SESSION
Spring is a busy time on the Antioch Farm. Join Kat Christen and Antioch interns to plant annuals, perennials, and prepare new beds. Tools and training provided, bring your water bottle. Near Antioch Amphitheater, 3:15-5pm.

LOCATION: Antioch College Farm (Near Antioch Ampitheater)
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

03.08.2012   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.   THURSDAY AFTER-SCHOOL NATURALIST PROGRAM
Out of school, and don’t know what to do? Come over for a free one-hour afterschool program with the Glen Helen Extension Naturalist! Topics vary each week. No registration required, donations happily accepted. Trailside Museum, 3:30-4:30pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

03.08.2012   7:00 p.m.   FULL MOON HIKE
Experience the Glen during our only nighttime excursion! Led by Glen Helen ranger Susan Smith. Departs from the Corry Street parking lot, 7pm.

LOCATION: Corry Street Parking Lot
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902

03.09.2012   8:00 p.m.   STARGAZING
Aided by your naked eye and a telescope, join Pat Craig, the Outreach Astronomer, for an evening of stars, planets, constellations, and stories. Stargazing is weather dependent so cross your fingers for clear skies. Antioch College Amphitheater lawn, 8pm.

LOCATION: Antioch College Ampitheater Lawn
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building, 937-769-1902