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2008
Events Calendar
For help with event directions, contact the reception desk, 9:30--4:30 on weekdays and 10--4 on weekends: 937-769-1902.
| August | ||||
| Art in the Atrium: Kelley Booze | through August 30 | Glen Helen Building | View Booze's art during Glen Building open hours: M-F 9:30--4:30; Sat & Sun 10--4. |
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday, August 9 11:00 am |
Trailside Museum | An interactive program with snakes and turtles. |
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Full Moon Hike | Friday, August 15 8:30 pm |
Departs from St. Rte. 343 Parking Lot | A guided stroll under the light of the full moon. |
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Everything Edible & Useful Plant Walk | Saturday, August 16 6:00 pm |
Departs from Trailside Museum | A guided hike with Dave Jansen. |
| Glen Helen Association Board Meeting | Wednesday, August 20 7:00 pm |
Glen Helen Building | Monthly meeting of the Glen Helen friends-of organization board. | |
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Deep Summer Shade Hike | Saturday, August 23 10:00 am | Departs from St. Rte. 343 Parking Lot | Hike lasting 3 hours or five miles, whichever comes first. |
| September | ||||
| Art in the Atrium: Lynda Collins-Pauley | September 1 to October 15 | Glen Helen Building | View Pauley's art during Glen Building open hours: M-F 9:30--4:30; Sat & Sun 10--4. | |
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday, September 6 11:00 am |
Trailside Museum | An interactive program with snakes and turtles. |
| Glen Helen Association Pancake Breakfast | Sunday, September 7 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Outdoor Education Center Lodge | Fresh food with quality ingredients, live music, and more! | |
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner | Wednesday, September 10 | Glen Helen Building | All volunteers active in the past year are invited to eat catered food, mingle, relax, and be pampered at this annual appreciation event! |
| Glen Helen Association Board Meeting | Wednesday, September 17 7:00 pm |
Glen Helen Building | The monthly meeting of the Glen Helen friends-of organization board. | |
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Autumnal Equinox Hike |
Saturday, Sept. 20 9:00 am |
Departs from Trailside Museum | Enjoy a hike lasting 3 hours or five miles, whichever comes first. |
| October | ||||
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday, October 4 11:00 am |
Trailside Museum | An interactive program with snakes and turtles. |
| Glen Helen Association Birdseed Sale | Saturday, October 18 |
Glen Helen Building Nature Shop | 10-20% discounts on bird seed, feeders, and bird-related merchandise...plus special seed storage options for Association members. | |
| Glen Helen Association Board Meeting | Wednesday, October 20 7:00 pm |
Glen Helen Building | The monthly meeting of the Glen Helen friends-of organization board. | |
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Fall Colors Hike | Saturday, October 25 9:00 am | Departs from Trailside Museum | Enjoy a hike lasting 3 hours or five miles, whichever comes first. |
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Honeysuckle Daze Begins | October 25 until November 1 | TBA | Help us remove an invasive plant species from the Glen! |
| Raptor Center Open House | Sunday, October 26 2:00 to 4:00 pm |
Raptor Center | Meet the staff and resident raptors, learn about programs and see rehabilitation flight cages. Great photo opportunities to get close-up introductions to the birds. | |
| November | ||||
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday, November 1 11:00 am |
Trailside Museum | An interactive program with snakes and turtles. |
| Glen Helen Association Board Meeting | Wednesday, November 19 7:00 pm |
Glen Helen Building | The monthly meeting of the Glen Helen friends-of organization board. | |
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Family Storytelling | Thursday, November 20 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Glen Helen Building | Join the Yellow Springs Tale Spinners for storytelling aloud! $5 donation per adult, accompanying children free. |
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Glen Helen Association 27th Annual Nature Arts & Crafts Show |
Saturday, November 22 9:00 am-5:00 pm & Sunday, November 23 11:00 am-5:00 pm |
Glen Helen Building | At least 25 vendors with their original nature-themed wares will be displaying and selling their art: jewelry, pottery, paper goods, and more. Click here to see artists from 2007. |
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Nature Arts & Crafts Hike | Saturday, November 22 1:00 pm |
Departs from Glen Helen Building | Enjoy a hike lasting 3 hours or five miles, whichever comes first. |
| December | ||||
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Reptile Feeding | Saturday, December 13 11:00 am |
Trailside Museum | An interactive program with snakes and turtles. |
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Winter Solstice Hike |
Saturday, December 20 1:00 pm | Departs from St. Rte. 343 Parking Lot | Enjoy a hike lasting 3 hours or five miles, whichever comes first. |






