SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Summer may be coming to an end, but that isn't slowing the pace of nature programs in the Hamilton County Parks in early September.

Here is a list:

EAST SIDE

Monday, September 5 • 10 am - 12 pm
LABOR DAY KIDS’ TOURNAMENT  -  Lake Isabella
It’s the final Holiday Kids’ Tournament of the season! Children 12 and under are eligible to compete and must be supervised by an adult. All children who compete will receive a trophy. Registration is one hour before the tournament and the event is free! 

Monday, September 5 • 2 pm
NATURALISTS NEEDED  -  Woodland Mound
Those who always wondered what it is that a naturalist does can try it out for themselves at Seasongood Nature Center! Those interested can bring in a special nature item or borrow one and will have a few minutes to educate the audience about their artifact.

GLENDALE, OH (FOX19) - Dog Day Afternoon will happen August 20 at the Harry Whiting Brown Community Center at Sharon and Willow.

Dog Day afternoon is Glendale’s sixth annual afternoon of fun-filled activities for dogs of all shapes and sizes and their owners. This day of canine camaraderie begins with a thirty minute dog walk through the historic village of Glendale. Next, sit and stay for a variety of events. Finally, enter or enjoy contests to determine the doggone best in several areas: best costume, most unusual looking pup, and the waggiest tail.

The cost is $5 per pup, and more information can be had at 771-0333. 

Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20.

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CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is hosting Reds Day at the Zoo Wednesday, July 27.

Zoo Guests will be able to enjoy a question and answer session with Cincinnati Reds players as well as a Meet & Greet with Reds mascots Mr. Redlegs, Rosie Red and Gapper.

Schedule:

•     11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Reds Rover
•     11 a.m. – Noon – Meet & Greet with Mr. Redlegs (Characters roaming the park)
•     Noon - 1 p.m. - Enjoy a Question & Answer session with Reds players in the Great American Wings of Wonder Theater
      Players include: Logan Ondrusek, Homer Bailey and Bill Bray
•     Noon – 1 p.m. – Meet & Greet with Rosie Red (Characters roaming the park)
•     1 p.m. – 2 p.m.