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PROGRAMMING AT PYRAMID HILL
Find a wide variety of programming inspired by art and nature hosted throughout the year. From family-friendly activities to workshops for adults, there is something for everyone at Pyramid Hill.
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Educational programming at Pyramid Hill is generously sponsored by Penelope Brooks
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Thank you to our media partner
Member Appreciation Week
August 16 – August 22
Nature/Nurture: Forest Bathing
Saturday, August 16
9AM – 10:30AM
Calm your mind and body with a Forest Bathing practice that quiets the mind and re-awakens the senses through a slow guided walk, soothing, nature-based readings, moments of stillness, and poetry led by Pam Lowe Cho, ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
$15/member; Limited spots available.
Bright Wall Collective Mural Dedication
Friday, August 22
6PM – 8PM
Join us for an extra special Ink & Drink to dedicate our new mural created by Bright Wall Collective. The founders of Bright Wall, will celebrate their newest work and give a short talk about murals and their recent and upcoming projects. Enjoy a unique color changing cocktail while you dabble with a collaborative mini mural.
Included with Park admission, or membership; registration required.
Summer Series of Art: Recycled Masterpieces
Join us on the last Friday of June and July to create wonderful art projects made from upcycled and recycled materials while school is out for the summer. Explore creativity through sustainability with a drop-in art series where children and adults can craft art using upcycled materials. Each session is led by a different local artist to create unique experiences during each visit.
Mobiles in Motion
Friday, July 25
10AM – 2PM
Learn about movement, weight, and gravity as little artists carefully balance found and uncycled materials to construct a mobile. Artists Stephen and Emily will show various methods to attach, connect, and tinker to create the perfect piece suited to your liking.
Generously sponsored by
Family Fun on the Hill
Immersive experiences for families to explore the natural world through our five senses. Join us on the second Saturday in June, July, and August. Included in general park admission!
Water in Motion with Kinetic Kristen & Watercolor Play
Saturday, August 9
10AM – 2PM
Visitors will be dazzled by bubble performances throughout the day as we invite everyone to encounter and be amazed by Kinetic Kristen. She will be doing several short bubble performances throughout the day and working with children on their own exploration of water in motion. Explore bubbles in all shapes and sizes floating through the air. Stephen and Emily will also be hosting a watercolor activity to explore the fluidity of mixing colors.
Dogs & Donuts
Bring your furry-family for an adventure in art and nature, and enjoy a special treat too! The first Saturday of the month this summer is dedicated to Dogs & Donuts at Pyramid Hill. Each month we will have a special activity or presentation for dog lovers, plus enjoy a donut on us.
Generously sponsored by Susan Domonkos
Natural Nibbles & Holistic Health with Dr. JoAnne Goodman, DVM
Saturday, August 2
10:30AM – 12PM
We're talking all things natural dog care, such as organic foods and treats. We will be joined by holistic care veterinarian, Dr. JoAnne Goodman, as she speaks to the benefits and accessibility of natural care for pets. She will take questions and be available to address any curiosities and concerns you may have. Learn about the benefits of natural care for your animals to see if it is something your furry friend could benefit from. Enjoy tasty donuts for humans and organic treats for dogs.
Pressed Paw Prints
Saturday, September 6
10:30AM – 12PM
Immortalize your pup’s precious pads in air dried clay! Our art staff will assist with air dry clay to create a special keepsake you'll treasure fur-ever.
Ink & Drink
Enjoy a relaxing summer night at Pyramid Hill with specialty drinks, art demonstrations, music, and mingling. These evenings are no pressure experiences to dabble with art materials with guest artists. Each night will feature a specialty cocktail, mocktail, and/or other refreshments. Bring your friends to relax on our Gallery Museum patio and explore your creative side in our beautiful landscapes.
Taste of the Tropics with Flora and Steel Drums
Friday, July 18
6PM – 8PM
Transport your senses to an island paradise with the sounds of steel drums and a juicy cocktail or mocktail. Dr. Deidra Jacobsen from Miami University Hamilton’s Conservatory will join us with selections from their tropical room to provide fun facts about their botanical significance. We will have optional art activities as you enjoy a balmy night at the Park.
Bright Wall Collective Mural Dedication
Friday, August 22
6PM – 8PM
Join us at The Lodge in Pyramid Hill for an extra special Ink & Drink to dedicate our new mural created by Bright Wall Collective. Jenn Acus-Smith and Nicole Trimble, the founders of Bright Wall, will celebrate their newest work and give a short talk about murals and their recent and upcoming projects. Enjoy a unique color changing cocktail for the evening, or a beverage of your choice. Dabble with a collaborative art project, or sit back, relax, and observe as we create a mini mural.
Bees & Bourbon visitor favorite!
Friday, September 5
6PM – 8PM
Have you heard the buzz about our bees at Pyramid Hill? Our local honey collectors will be featured on this evening as you learn about hives, combs, and production. Sample honey collected from Pyramid Hill and treat yourself to a sweet bourbon cocktail. Other drinks are offered, and we will have an art activity for the evening in honor of our busy bees.
Workshops and Special Events
Pick up a new hobby or deepen an existing skill with a range of art and nature inspired experiences.
Watercolor Journaling with Cynthia Kukla
Saturday, July 26
1PM – 3:30PM
Adult Workshop
Whether you're exploring your own backyard or another country, learn to document your travels with beautiful watercolor paintings by practicing with Pyramid Hill's picturesque landscape. Artist, Cynthia Kukla provides a hands-on tutorial and painting demonstration to teach you how to craft a travel watercolor kit, and shares tips for working comfortably on location and in nature.
Fly me to the Moon with Dean Regas
Friday, August 29
7:30PM – 9:30PM
Look back at the Apollo 11 mission which sent Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the Moon in 1969. Your tour guide is astronomer Dean Regas who will share some amazing pictures, footage, and anecdotes about the first people to walk on the Moon. Then we will look ahead to the Artemis missions that will return people to the Moon this decade. Telescope viewing of the Moon and stars will follow (weather permitting) Great for all ages.
Nature/Nurture: Wellness Experiences
Recenter and recharge in nature through gentle movement and mindful practices lead by the experts.
Full Moon Yoga with Anya Spinazzola
Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, September 7
6:45PM – 7:45PM
Align with art and the elements as we engage in a gentle yoga practice as the full moon rises over Pyramid Hill. Cultivating balance and harmony through breath and movement, we will rejuvenate and reflect the beauty within and around us. This is a non-strenuous practice that focuses on breath, stretching, and movement.
Forest Bathing
Saturday, August 16
9AM – 10:30AM
Calm your mind and body with a forest bathing session at Pyramid Hill! Forest Bathing, or ShinrinYoku (“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 through a slow guided walk, a sequence of soothing, nature-based readings, moments of stillness, and poetry 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.
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