PROGRAMMING AT PYRAMID HILL
Find a wide variety of programming inspired by art and nature hosted throughout the year. From family-friendly activities to workshops for adults, there is something for everyone at Pyramid Hill.
The Spring Sky with Dean Regas Updated Date!
Friday, April 11
7:30PM – 9:30PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience! The weather will be even better on the new date and we hope to see everyone there.
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Learn how to identify the stars, constellations, and planets of the spring sky with astronomer Dean Regas. Weather permitting, you’ll be able to view the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter through telescopes. Stargazing was a huge hit for attendees last summer, and at the advice of the astronomers, spring will allow for even more stargazing opportunities. Don’t miss it!
Adult Workshop: Ancient Printmaking Techniques and Creation with Kim Radochia
Two workshop opportunities:
Wednesday April 23 from 5PM – 6:30PM
or
Thursday, April 24 from 6PM – 7:30PM
Using ancient techniques, help craft a collaborative printmaking piece of art to be displayed in our Gallery Museum alongside Kim Radochia's exhibit, Botanical Fantastical. Leave with the knowledge of what exactly a palimpsest is and having created alongside a nationally renowned artist.
Art & Earth Day annual signature event!
Saturday, April 26
9AM – 5PM
Generously sponsored by Karen and Glen Kindness!
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Self-Guided Tour of Student Sculptural Works
9AM – 5PM
View University of Cincinnati’s DAAP students’ site specific sculptures throughout the Park. Foundry students will display works in the event wing of the Gallery Museum, alongside peers from Miami University Regionals. Pyramid Hill is proud to support the creators of the future as they find inspiration and opportunity at the Park.
Miami Hamilton's Conservatory on Invasive Plants and Insects: Challenges and Solutions for Native Ecosystem
10AM – 10:30AM
Lead by: Deidra J. Jacobsen, Assistant Professor and Director of The Conservatory and Savannah L. Ballweg, Instructor and Manager of The Conservatory
In this presentation, we will explore how invasive species can harm native plant and insect communities, plus, highlight local examples, including periwinkle, wintercreeper, Callery pear, and honeysuckle. Discuss potential strategies for identifying and managing these invasive species and suggest native alternatives for sustainable landscaping.
Artist in Residency, Kim Radochia
Artist Talk: 11AM – 11:15AM
Art-making Session: 11:15AM – 2PM
Collaborate on a printmaking piece to be displayed in our Gallery Museum alongside Kim Radochia's new exhibition, Botanical Fantastical. Learn about ancient techniques, like palimpsest and printmaking, and contribute to Radochia’s mesmerizing exhibition on ‘li’, an ancient Chinese practice of noticing the extraordinary patterns found in nature on every scale.
Ink & Drink
Friday, May 2
6PM – 8PM
Unwind and let your creative side out at our happy hour ink and drink! Sip on specialty drinks inspired by nature as you draw freely in the great outdoors. Or just come to chat, enjoy the scenery, and learn a thing or two about art and nature!
Event registration includes Park admission for the entire day. Cash bar, members recieve one free drink.
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Nature/Nurture: Forest Bathing - SOLD OUT!
Sunday, May 4
1PM – 2:30PM
Calm your mind and body with a forest bathing session at Pyramid Hill! Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku (“Bathing in the Healing Elements of the Forest”) is an evidence-based practice from Japan that quiets the mind by gently re-awakening our five senses - sight, sound, taste, touch and smell. The session involves a slow guided walk, a sequence of soothing, nature-based readings, moments of stillness, and poetry that will be led by Pam Lowe Cho, ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide. You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to reap the rewards of reconnecting with the serenity of nature.
This session is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please reach out to Stephen Smith at ssmith@pyramidhill.org. Additional sessions will be hosted over the summer!
Adult Workshop: Tea Blending with Native Plants
Saturday, May 10
1PM – 2:30PM
Experiment with dried herbs, fruits, and flowers to create a custom tea blend with Cass Ruhlman, owner of Antiquity Teahouse. Cass will teach participants about the health benefits of each tea element and explore the benefits of ingredients native and local to Ohio. Leave the workshop with your own customized tea blend to enjoy at home! This program is best suited for adults and teens.
