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Events Calendar
For help with event directions, contact the reception desk,
9:30 am --4:30 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am -- 4:00 pm on weekends: 937-769-1902.
| May 2009 | ||||
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Art in the Atrium: Sarah Strong | May 1 - June 30 | Glen Helen Building Atrium |
Human Nature: A interactive print & paper show on human response to nature. Open during Glen Building open hours: M-F 9:30--4:30; Sat & Sun 10--4. |
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Spring Wildflower Walk | Saturday, May 2 at 10am | Departs from Trailside Museum | Join our Glen Guide as we search for wildflowers |
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday, May 2 at 11am | Trailside Museum | An Interactive program with our resident reptiles |
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Spring Birding | Sunday May 3 at 8 am | Departs from Trailside Museum | Join Glen Helen director Nick Boutis as we search for burds during peak migration season |
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Glen Helen Association Annual Meeting | Wednesday May 6 at 7pm | Glen Helen Building | Join us & Antiochian Historian Scott Sanders for a presentation on Hugh Taylor Birch on the 80th anniversary of his gift, the Glen! Dessert provided |
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Make it Count for the Birds | Saturday May 9th , hikes all day long! | All areas of Glen Helen | Our 3rd annual 24-hour bird count fundraiser! See the Make it Count page for complete details. |
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Full Moon Hike | Thursday May 7 at 8pm | Departs from Trailside Museum | Experience the Glen during our only nighttime excursion |
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Glen Helen Association Great Stuff Garage Sale | Saturday May 16th from 9am to 4pm | Glen Helen main parking lot | Support the Glen by donating items to sell or by finding gifts to take home with you! See the Garage Sale page for complete details. |
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Spring Wildflower Walk | Saturday May 23 at 10am | Departs from Trailside | Join our Glen Guide as we search for spring flowers |
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Everything Edible & Useful Plant Walk | Saturday May 23 at 2pm | Departs from Trailside Museum | Join Glen expert Dave Jansen for an informative botanical stroll |
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday May 30 at 11am | Trailside Museum | An interactive program with our resident reptiles |
| June 2009 | ||||
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Art in the Atrium: Sarah Strong | May 1 - June 30 | Glen Helen Building Atrium |
Human Nature: A interactive print & paper show on human response to nature. Open during Glen Building open hours: M-F 9:30--4:30; Sat & Sun 10--4. |
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Full Moon Hike | Friday June 5 at 9pm | Departs from Trailside Museum | Experience the Glen during our only nighttime excursion |
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Plants that attract wildlife | Saturday June 6 at 6pm | Departs from Trailside | Join Glen expert Dave Jansen for a fun and educational walk |
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Yellow Springs Stret Fair | Saturday June 13 9am-5pm | Downtown Yellow Springs | Glen Helen always has a spot at Street Fair, in fact we have 2! Come visit us! |
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Raptor Camper Event | Thursday June 18 at 1:30 pm | Glen Helen Raptor Center, 1075 State Route 343 |
Tour the Raptor Center with summer Raptor Campers serving as your guides. Bring a blanket or lawn chair – we may be able to release rehabilitated kestrels. |
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Everything Edible & Useful Plant Walk | Saturday June 20 at 6pm | Departs from Trailside Museum | Join Glen expert Dave Jansen for an informative botanical stroll |
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday June 27 at 11am | Trailside Museum | An interactive program with our resident reptiles |
| July 2009 | ||||
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Art in the Atrium: John Pyles | June 1 - August 31 | Glen Helen Building Atrium |
Are photographs of natural & rural landscapes. Open during Glen Building open hours: M-F 9:30--4:30; Sat & Sun 10--4. |
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Full Moon Hike | Sunday July 5 at 9pm | Departs from Springs Parking lot, SR 343 | Experience the Glen during our only nighttime excursion |
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Owl Program and Release | Wednesday July 8 at 8 pm | C.J. Brown Reservoir Visitor Center in Springfield |
A program on area owls, featuring the release of young screech-owls. (937-325- 2411 for directions) |
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Owl Program and Release | Thursday July 9 at 8 pm | Glen Helen School Forest on Bryan Park Road (near John Bryan State Park) |
A program on area owls, featuring the release of young screech-owls. Parking available in the meadow across the road. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. |
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Everything Edible & Useful Plant Walk | Saturday July 18 at6pm | Departs from Trailside Museum | Join Glen expert Dave Jansen for an informative botanical stroll |
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday July 25 at 11am | Trailside Museum | An interactive program with our resident reptiles |
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Friends Music Camp Performance | Saturday July 25 | Mills Lawn Elementary School, Yellow Springs, Ohio | Come join us for a wonderful benefit concert put on by Friends Music Camp musicians! |
| August 2009 | ||||
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Art in the Atrium: John Pyles | June 1 - August 31 | Glen Helen Building Atrium |
Are photographs of natural & rural landscapes. Open during Glen Building open hours: M-F 9:30--4:30; Sat & Sun 10--4. |
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Full Moon Hike | Tuesday August 4 at 9pm | Departs from Trailside Museum | Experience the Glen during our only nighttime excursion |
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday August 22 at 11am | Trailside Museum | An interactive program with our resident reptiles |
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Everything Edible & Useful Plant Walk | Saturday August 22 at 6pm | Departs from Trailside Museum | Join Glen expert Dave Jansen for an informative botanical stroll |
| September 2009 | ||||
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Pancake Breakfast | Sunday Sept 6th, 9am-1pm | Outdoor Education Center Lodge | Join us for our traditional pancake breakfast at the OEC. Delicious food for a great cause! |
| October 2009 | ||||
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Yellow Springs Stret Fair | Saturday Ocotber 10, 9am-5pm | Downtown Yellow Springs | Glen Helen always has a spot at Street Fair, in fact we have 2! Come visit us! |
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Birdseed Sale | Saturday Oct 17, 9am -4pm | Glen Helen Building | Come to our annual Birdseed Sale & stock up for the year! We offer free seed storage! |
| November 2009 | ||||
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Glen Helen Nature Arts & Crafts Show | Sat. Nov 21st, 9am -5pm Sun. Nov 22nd, 11am -5pm |
Glen Helen Building | Over 25 talented local artists displaying & selling their nature themed art. |
| December 2009 | ||||
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Yellow Springs High School School Forest Christmas Tree Sale | Dec 5th & 6th, times TBA | The Pine Forest lot off Bryan Park Rd. | YSHS School Forest students will camp out all weekend selling "cut your own" pines. Great fun Great cause! |
















