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The Story of the Park’s Old-Growth Trees
At Caesar Creek State Park, the forest tells a story that reaches far beyond the years since the lake, trails, and recreational facilities were established.…
How volunteers help with monarch butterfly tagging
Each autumn, monarch butterflies pass through southwest Ohio on one of the most remarkable migrations in North America. Some have traveled hundreds of miles…
The Best Trails for Trail Running at Caesar Creek
Caesar Creek State Park offers a varied setting for runners who want more than a flat paved route. Wooded singletrack, open meadows, lake views, creek…
How to Build a Bat Box for Your Backyard
A bat house can provide valuable summer shelter for insect-eating bats while giving you a closer look at one of Ohio’s most misunderstood groups of wildlife.…
A Closer Look at Caesar Creek’s Salamander Population
Salamanders are among Caesar Creek State Park’s most secretive residents. They spend much of their lives beneath leaf litter, under logs, along shaded…
What Makes The Oak-Hickory Forest Unique To Southwest Ohio
Across the rolling hills and wooded valleys of Caesar Creek State Park, an oak-hickory forest tells a story written in soil, stone, weather, and wildlife. Tall…
How To Get Involved In Caesar Creek Park Cleanup Day
Annual park cleanup days give local residents, families, students, and outdoor enthusiasts a practical way to care for Caesar Creek State Park. A few hours…
The history of the Pioneer Village at Caesar Creek State Park
Caesar Creek State Park is known for its lake, wooded trails, wildlife, and wide range of outdoor activities. Alongside those natural features, the park also…
Photographing Wildflowers With Care at Caesar Creek
Wildflowers bring color, texture, and seasonal character to the meadows, woods, and shoreline habitats around Caesar Creek State Park. A patch of spring…
How The Association Supports Caesar Creek’s Animal Care Facility
At Caesar Creek State Park, animal care is part of a larger conservation mission. The park’s animal care facility helps visitors learn about native wildlife…