Wingfoot Lake State Park

10/14/2026

Join us for a Pokémon adventure at Wingfoot Lake State Park!

Bring your friends, meet new trainers, and enjoy an hour of Pokémon fun together! Pick up your Trainer Card at the Wingfoot Nature Center, then follow the designed route to six different Pokémon Gyms around the park.

At each gym, staff and volunteers will be waiting to challenge your Pokémon knowledge. Identify the mystery Pokémon based on facts about real world animals. Answer correctly to earn a raffle ticket for the prize drawing at the end!

The event will take place during Raid Hour, so there will be plenty of trainers available to team up with and take down raids together! Bring your friends or join a new group of trainers for an exciting evening at the park.

📍 Wingfoot Lake State Park
📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

Grab your Trainer Card, follow the route, solve the mystery Pokémon clues, and get ready to catch ’em all! 🌟

10/10/2026

🍁 Ever wonder why leaves change color in the fall? As days get shorter, trees stop making chlorophyll—the green stuff. When it fades, the yellows, oranges, and reds that were hiding underneath finally get their moment to shine. Nature’s way of getting ready for winter! 🌙✨

09/30/2026

Octobers Naturalist Programs hot off the press!!!
This month we’re diving into animal adaptations, exploring the world of bats, and practicing skills with archery—perfect for curious learners who love getting outside and discovering the wonders of the natural world. 🦉🎯🦇
Homeschool and archery registration required — space is limited. tinyurl.com/3tfvbhsc

09/25/2026

Happy Dolly Parton Day! Today we celebrate Dolly Parton’s incredible life and legacy — and the joy, imagination, and love of reading she’s inspired in families across Ohio.
Thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the Storybook Trail at Wingfoot Lake State Park brings children’s stories to life along the path, giving families a chance to read, explore, and spend time together in the great outdoors. Our Storybook Trail winds among towering old oaks and follows the lakeshore, with beautiful views across the water toward the historic blimp hangar — making every visit feel like stepping into a storybook.
Thank you, Dolly, for turning reading into an adventure and for leaving a legacy that continues to brighten Ohio’s trails and ignite imaginations.

09/23/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience but todays fishing class at 3pm has been canceled, see you next week!

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09/18/2026

Migration isn't only just for the birds. Dragonflies also migrate south for the winter.

09/16/2026

Todays naturalist journal entry talks about Green Lacewing. Have you seen their eggs?

09/03/2026

Why are fish slimy? And what do those perfect circles on the lake bottom really mean? Dive deeper with our next journal entry to uncover the secrets behind fish slime and their unique nests.

09/01/2026

Welcome to our Naturalist Journal Series! Each entry highlights a new and exciting aspect of the natural world. We hope you enjoy this fun and engaging way of exploring the nature around us.

08/31/2026

September is full of fun nature programs at the center! From wildlife talks and archery to hands-on homeschool sessions, our Naturalists have something for everyone this month. Stop in, explore the outdoors, and learn something new with us—there’s no better way to kick off the fall season! tinyurl.com/3n2p3fmw