Eco Service Projects

Horizon, in partnership with Cincinnati Nature Center, is working on a project to restore native plants and biodiversity on our grounds. Horizon is seeking those passionate about improving our environment. Eco Service Projects are planned throughout the year to remove invasive plants on the Horizon grounds and plant native flowers and trees. 

An Eco Service Project is planned for Saturday, May 9th at 9:30 a.m.   Please meet in the Atrium when you arrive.  Join us to enjoy the first blooms of spring, spot early butterflies, and take part in our ongoing effort to improve and care for the campus.  Activities will include:

• Continuing the work in the Playscape by putting final touches on some new features.
• Embankment Slide installation
• Labeling and learning about the plants in our native garden beds 
• Brush cutting and invasive removal 

Everyone is welcome to join in these service dates, so bring the whole family! Children under 12 who would like to participate in a service project should be accompanied by a parent. 

Questions? Email stewards@horizoncc.com.

To register for an Eco Service project, click the green registration button.

The Grove Playscape & Prairie Trail Celebration

On Sunday, June 14th, you are invited to join us on our beautiful campus after each of our three services for the Grove Playscape & Prairie Trail Celebration. Bring your family and enjoy a walk through our natural areas, where you’ll find interactive educational stations, friendly volunteers, and hands-on crafts and activities for kids. Experience an up-close encounter with a real Red-tailed Hawk, and explore the latest additions to the Grove Playscape, including the stage, obstacle course, swings, new signage, and pebble harp. This is a welcoming opportunity for people of all ages to connect, learn, and enjoy the outdoors together.

** Should we experience inclement weather on June 14th, this event will be rescheduled to the following Sunday, June 21st.

Nature Walking Tours

Horizon invites you to take a stroll along our paved lake path to view the property God has entrusted to us.  

A walking tour is scheduled on Sunday, July 12th after each service.  Meet your knowledgeable guide 5 minutes after each service ends in the Courtyard (located in the front of the building through the gates near the fountain). From the paved path you’ll view and learn about the native plantings and habitats our Eco Team Members have preserved and created to protect the land and wildlife within our boundaries. Join us to increase your knowledge about plants and animals on the property and gain inspiration to use at your own home.

Everyone is invited! This is a great educational and fun opportunity for the whole family! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Walking tours will take place rain or shine!

To register for a walking tour, visit www.horizoncc.com/tours.

Walking Trails
To view a larger version of the trail map, click here.

While the weather is still nice, check out the prairie walking trails on Horizon's property. Trails feature shorter and longer options of mowed grass through the prairie and/or a third of a mile paved around Fountain Lake. Designed as a place to connect with others and God; please invite your friends to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation at Horizon. 

The Grove Playscape

While walking the trails, come explore and enjoy the exciting new features that have been added to The Grove Playscape over the past several months. This is a wonderful opportunity to preview the latest enhancements and experience the fun firsthand.