PROGRAMMING AT PYRAMID HILL
Find a wide variety of programming inspired by art and nature at Pyramid Hill throughout the year. From family-friendly activities to workshops for adults, there is something for everyone at the Park.
Adult Workshop: Container Gardening with Native Plants
Saturday, April 27
1PM – 2:30PM
Learn how to grow native plants, even in small spaces, in this workshop led by Brandon Reynolds, aka B the Keeper, and Casey Sumner of Sustainable Sights Landscaping. Get hands on experience with container planting as you discover common native garden plants and their benefits to bees, birds, and beyond. Participants will take home a few native plants to get their own gardens started.
Nature/Nurture: Life on the Forest Floor
Saturday, May 4
10AM – 11AM
Join local Naturalist Carol Mundy for this family-friendly spring walkabout to look for nature’s hidden treasures found on or near the forest floor. On this walk, we slow down to focus our attention on the small and amazing bits of nature. We will be on the lookout for unoccupied animal nests, insect egg cases, emerging beetles (like fireflies), tiny moss forests and more!
Nature/Nurture series was sponsored by the Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati.
Noticing Nature: Plant Prints
Monday, May 6
1PM – 3PM
Connect with nature and each other in this free program for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Offered in partnership with the Giving Voice Foundation, Noticing Nature provides an opportunity for relaxation and creativity, using nature as the guide. We’ll take a slow stroll outdoors to awaken our senses. As we go, we’ll collect natural items of interest, like leaves and flowers. Then, artist Stephanie Rae Berrie will lead us in making colorful monoprints using the objects we find.
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This program is for people living with dementia and their caregivers. All activities will be ADA accessible, and experienced staff and volunteers will be on hand to guide participants.
Family Workshop: Printed Paper Flowers
Saturday, May 11
10AM – 11:30AM
Create your own sculptural, printed paper flowers in this family-friendly workshop led by artist Stephanie Rae Berrie! Screen print colorful patterns on paper using ink and a squeegee. Then, shape your creation into a unique botanical delight!
Adult Workshop: Harness the Colors of Nature through Watercolor
Saturday, May 11
1PM – 3PM
Join artist Cynthia Kukla for this workshop highlighting the spontaneous, rich, and varied qualities of watercolor. Starting with a review of basic color mixing, we will work from still lives of fresh flowers and plants found at Pyramid Hill, focusing on interesting compositions. We’ll warm up with preliminary sketches and quick color studies. Our ultimate goal will be to gain confidence with watercolors, helping you to create watercolor works as individual and dynamic as you! Beginners, pros, and all levels in between are welcome.
Nature/Nurture: Forest Bathing
Sunday, May 19
1PM – 3PM
Calm your mind and body with a forest bathing session at Pyramid Hill! Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku (“Bathing in the Healing Elements of the Forest”) is an evidence-based practice from Japan that quiets the mind by gently re-awakening our five senses - sight, sound, taste, touch and smell. The session involves a slow guided walk, a sequence of soothing, nature-based readings, moments of stillness, and poetry that will be led by Pam Lowe Cho, ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide. You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to reap the rewards of reconnecting with the serenity of nature.
Nature/Nurture series was sponsored by the Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati.
Ink & Drink
Friday, May 31
6PM – 8PM
Unwind and let your creative side out at our happy hour ink and drink! Sip on specialty cocktails inspired by nature as you draw freely in the great outdoors. Or, just come to chat, enjoy the scenery, and learn a thing or two about art and nature! Cash bar; members receive a complimentary drink ticket.
This program is for adults 21 and up. This program takes place outdoors in ADA accessible areas. Supplies are provided.
