Built to Survive! (Mambourg Park)

Schedule

Fri Sep 12 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Mambourg Park, 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130 | Lancaster, OH

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Image: Shed Cicada Exoskeleton | photo used with permission
BUILT TO SURVIVE!
Over millions of years, animals have adapted to survive their ever-changing environments. Camouflage and armored shells are just a couple examples. Get up close with our animal ambassadors and learn about their own special adaptations.
This program does not include an outdoor activity.
Suggested Audience
Children Up to Age 10
Where to Meet
Meet in the nature center about five minutes before the program start time.
No Pets
Please do not bring pets to this program. See more about pets, below.
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Before You Go…
If severe weather is forecast or before traveling a long distance to attend, it is recommended you check to be sure the program has not been canceled, postponed, or rescheduled. It is best to check the program in the Events section of our Facebook page, our website’s Calendar of Events, or call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103.
What to Bring
Bring your own drinking water. Potable water is not available at this location. Depending on the season, you may wish to bring insect repellent and sunscreen or sunhat.
Pets
Pets are not allowed in the nature center nor on Oak Trail. Pets are welcome outside and on Hickory Trail. They must be under control at all times and on a leash no longer than 6’. For the health and safety of all, pick up and properly dispose of pets’ waste. | Sometimes we ask that pets are not brought to a program. That is usually determined by the nature of the activity, presentation, hike, and/or safety issues.
Photo Disclaimer & Social Media
Registration for or attendance at any of our public programs and other activities constitutes an agreement allowing Fairfield County Park District to use and distribute, now and in the future, any image of the registrant/attendee in photographs, videos, and other electronic or print reproduction of images taken at events and activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of images in which an attendee may appear, call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103 or speak to a staff member at any program or event.
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Mambourg Park, 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States

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