About
Educational Programs include Outreach Programs that can be brought to a school, club, or event, and On Site Programs for individuals and groups of all sizes and ages. The program also offers Nature Camps for ages 3 to 15 years old, a Home School Program with hiking, animal encounters, life science activities, and crafts, and a Preschool Program that includes a story, an animal encounter, and an activity.
Programs
- Outreach Programs — all ages and abilities · Programs can be brought to your school, club, or event.
- On Site Programs — individuals and groups of all sizes and ages · On-site programs for individuals and groups of all sizes and ages.
- Nature Camps — 3 to 15 years old · Summer, Fall, Winter, & Spring · Day camps for youth 3 to 15 years old.
- Home School Program — once/month from September-May · Activities include hiking, animal encounters, life science activities, and crafts.
- Preschool Program — preschool families · Each class includes a story, animal encounter, and an activity.
- Family Nature Workshops — all ages · Fun for all ages; build a project and meet some of the birds up close.
- Junior Naturalist Program — 13-18 years old · For students ages 13-18 interested in learning about wildlife and the environment, serving as ambassadors of the Sanctuary, and enjoying fun and fellowship in the outdoors.
- Youth Volunteer Program
- Virtual Program Options
- Field Trips — groups of all sizes and ages
- Tours — groups of all sizes and ages
- Raptor Up-Close Program — groups of all sizes and ages
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- General schedule: Educational programs are offered year-round; Nature Camps are held in Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring; Home School Program meets once/month from September-May.
- Facility hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12-4pm
About the provider
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary aims to create an environment of learning and interaction with nature that generates within people a desire to be compassionate and good citizens of our natural world. Educational programs are offered year-round; Nature Camps are held in Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring; and the Home School Program meets once a month from September to May.
What families say
“Walking trails are so nice. My 8 year old told me she loved it!” — Sarah Stanley Frost
“Took my eight-year-old son to the "bird encounter" on Saturday. Afterward, we visited the other birds. I don't know if it's possible for him to have more fun.” — Paul Zollinger
“I bring my kids here once a year and we spend hours here. It is so much fun and a great learning experience.” — Erin Elaine
Last updated October 17, 2026.
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