This season is shaping up to be fun and exciting for all visitors to Pyramid Hill. The Park's lineup of programming is full of art and nature inspired workshops, fun things to do for the whole family, and once in a lifetime events happening this spring 2024. Enjoy the official release of programming below, and be sure to get registered for the events you're interested in soon.
Saturday, March 23
10AM – 11:30AM
Build and paint a backyard home for Mason Bees in this family-friendly workshop. Learn about the habitat and life-cycle of these gentle spring bees as you use basic tools, like a hammer and nails, to construct their house. Afterwards, paint your house to give these fuzzy native insects a unique place to nest. Bond with your loved ones while also helping the environment.
Monday, April 8
Full-day: 8AM – 5PM, Half-day: 12PM – 5PM
Find time together in nature alongside the region’s creative community with a day-long or half-day retreat from The Well. Artist-led activities include meditation in the native garden, a nature scavenger hunt, and a special eclipse viewing soundscape. All tickets include a boxed lunch, free admission to the park, parking, viewing glasses and a day of rest, renewal and celebration. TOTALITY packages are for 8AM to end of day, and PARTIAL packages are for 12PM to end of day.
Mounds, Moon, and Stars Curator Talk and Reception
Sunday, April 21
Curator talk: 1PM – 2PM, Exhibition opening reception: 2PM – 3PM
Hear from Mounds, Moon and Stars curators Marcus Boroughs and Belinda Gore of Great Circle Alliance about their experience creating the exhibition and learn about the magnificent architecture, art, and astronomy of the Hopewell culture. A reception will follow with light refreshments. This exhibition is organized by the Great Circle Alliance and made possible with funding from Ohio Humanities.
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.
Saturday, April 27
9AM – 5PM
Celebrate Earth Day and International Sculpture Day with Pyramid Hill and university partners! Enjoy a panel discussion on creativity in conservation and view new works from students of University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and Miami Hamilton. Event and all activities are free with Park admission!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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. Event and activities are free with Park admission.
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