Discover the fascinating world of wildlife! From May 31 to August 2, join Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) for their 23rd season of Wild Wednesdays! The free events begin with a pre-program at 9:30 AM, the main program at 10:00 AM, a post-program at 11:00 AM, and lunch at 11:15 AM. They are held, rain or shine, at Middleton-Mills Park in Shelter House 2.
All you need is a sense of wonder and KCP&R will take care of the rest. The programs are designed for everyone- don't miss a single adventure! There will also be free raffles for donated prizes.
2023 program dates are set:
May 31 – Barnyard Animals with Good Green Earth Farm
9:30 AM Pre-program: Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR)
11:00 AM Post-program: GSKWR
June 7 – African Skulls with Dr. Tom Sproat and Critters in the Classroom
9:30 AM Pre-program: Kenton County Public Library (KCPL)
11:00 AM Post-program: Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy (DTA)
June 14 – Science of Stingrays with WAVE Foundation from the Newport Aquarium
9:30 AM Pre-program: Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R)
11:00 AM Post-program: Kenton County Solid Waste
June 21 – Lifestyles of the Sleek and Scaly with Kentucky Reptile Zoo
9:30 AM Pre-program: KCPL
11:00 AM Post-program: GSKWR
June 28 – Barnyard Animals with Good Green Earth Farm
9:30 AM Pre-program: GSKWR
11:00 AM Post-program: DTA
July 12 – Macro Mania: Life Underwater with Foundation for Ohio River Education
9:30 AM Pre-program: KCPL
11:00 AM Post-program: Legacy Taekwondo Team
July 19 – Flower Power for Pollinators with Kenton County Conservation District
9:30 AM Pre-program: GSKWR
11:00 AM Post-program: GSKWR
July 26 – The Water Show (Wear Your Swimsuit!) with FamilyTime Entertainment
9:30 AM Pre-program: KCPL
11:00 AM Post-program: DTA
August 2 – Beaks & Talons! with Raptor Inc.
9:30 AM Pre-program: GSKWR
11:00 AM Post-program: DTA
11:30 AM – 12 PM Kona Ice will be attending with FREE cool snacks for participants.
OTHER PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Lunches will be provided through the summer food service program for children in collaboration with Kenton County Schools. Adults can purchase lunch for $4. Nondiscrimination statement: This institution is an equal opportunity employer. Lunch is served at 11:15 AM.
Wild Wednesdays! are free to attend and enjoy. Instead of money, KCP&R collects donations of non-perishable food and personal care items for Be Concerned. Your kind donations have helped way more than you know. Let’s keep giving!
This program is in collaboration with our program partners and grants from Greater Cincinnati Foundation Summertime Kids, Cincinnati Children’s and Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy.
Middleton-Mills Park is located at 3415 Mills Rd., Covington, KY 41015.
For more information, please contact Rhonda Ritzi or call the Parks & Recreation office at (859) 525-PLAY (7529).