Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center at Columbus State University

09/04/2026

Join us Saturday, September 5 for a full day of programs for curious kids and families.

Come for one program or make a day of it!

Program details and tickets are available on our website.

https://oxbow.columbusstate.edu/

09/01/2026

Curious about wetland mitigation and how it works? Join us at Oxbow for an evening with the Sierra Club Middle Chattahoochee Group.

Dr. Michael Dentzau, PWS, Executive Director of Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, will present Understanding Wetland Mitigation Banking and help explain the role mitigation banking plays in wetland conservation and development.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:30 PM – Refreshments and social time
7:00–8:00 PM – Program

Free and open to the public

Attend in person at Oxbow Meadows or RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
https://oxbow.columbusstate.edu/calendar-of-events/

08/28/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come spend some time with us at Oxbow!

We have a full day of nature, discovery, and hands-on fun for all ages:

Nature Babies
9:30–10:15 AM | $5 per child
Nature exploration for ages 0–23 months and their caregivers.

Nature Play
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Drop in for lightly guided outdoor play and exploration.

Magical Mushroom Makers
11:00–11:45 AM | $3 per child
Decorate a mushroom, then head outside for a fungi hunt!

Scaley and Slimey Presentation
1:30–2:30 PM | $5 per person
Meet some of Oxbow’s Animal Ambassadors up close!

Discovery Time
2:00–4:00 PM
Explore our exhibits, discover wildlife, and enjoy Oxbow at your own pace.

Visit our website for full program details and registration.
https://oxbow.columbusstate.edu/calendar-of-events/

08/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census!

We are so grateful to our community members who took time to slow down, observe, count, and learn more about the pollinators all around us.

Citizen science is about more than collecting data — it gives people of all ages a chance to practice real science, build observation skills, discover the incredible diversity in our own backyards, and become more connected to the natural world.

Every bee watched, butterfly spotted, flower explored, and conversation shared helps build a community that notices and cares about the small creatures that play such an important role in our environment.

A special shoutout to Columbus State University’s Day of Service volunteers for spending part of the day with us and supporting work on an exciting new exhibit coming soon to Oxbow! We are incredibly appreciative of the time, energy, and helping hands they contributed.

08/18/2026

It’s Bee-nanza time!

Join us August 22 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM for the Great Southeast Pollinator Count!

Help us count pollinators, learn why they matter, and stick around for crafts and games.

Pollinator Census: 9 AM–12 PM
Crafts & Games: 10 AM–12 PM
FREE — no registration required!

08/13/2026

You may not always see them, but you can definitely hear them!

Swamp cicadas are one of the many voices that make up the soundtrack of summer. Their loud, rattling sound can be heard around wooded and swampy habitats.

Next time you are visiting Oxbow, take a moment to listen, although we don't think you can visit without hearing them. They are quite vocal :)

To learn more about swamp cicadas, including their song and the sounds of insects, check out this website:
https://songsofinsects.com/cicadas/swamp-cicada

08/06/2026

August at Oxbow is full of opportunities to learn, explore and connect with nature! Check out our events calendar and make plans to visit soon.

08/04/2026

Enjoy viewing tiny treasures at Oxbow this week. The Hairy Cluster-vine (Jacquemontia tamnifolia) is a wildflower, found climbing in fields providing a lovely pop of blue to our summers. If you take a walk on the Walt & Frank Chambers Birding Trail you can find this and other late summer pollinators.

07/31/2026

🌿 Join us in making a difference! 🌿

Help protect the Chattahoochee River by participating in the 32nd Annual Help the H***h Cleanup on October 2–3. Whether you're volunteering with your family, school, business, or on your own, every helping hand makes an impact.

After the cleanup, celebrate at the FREE Thank You Watershed Festival with food, music, family fun, and more!

📍 Visit https://www.keepcolumbusbeautifulga.org/help-the-hooch to register and be part of this community tradition. Together, we can help keep our waterways clean for generations to come!

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VIST OUR WEBSITE:
https://www.keepcolumbusbeautifulga.org

07/08/2026

The sweet wait is almost over!

Honey Harvest is just around the corner, and we're absolutely buzzing with excitement!

Join us on July 11 as we uncap honeycomb, extract fresh honey, and learn about the incredible work of honey bees. You also get the chance to bee crafty and create your own pollinator and participate in other activities.

It's going to bee a hive of activity, so don't miss this bee-utiful opportunity to celebrate one of nature's hardest workers.

Tickets available on our website
https://oxbow.columbusstate.edu/