November 09, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am
Let's talk about how animals prepare for and survive winter. Meet some of MetroParks' program animals while we discuss who sleeps, who leaves town, and who adapts to frosty winter conditions. All ages FREE
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November 09, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Did you know that Butler County was once home to a thriving 19th-century Amish community? Jeff Lehman, President of Friends of Chrisholm and a descendant of four of the community's families will talk about the origins of the Amish Mennonites in Butler County and their connection to the Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead. Learn about the community's growth, internal conflict and the eventual loss of its Amish affiliation. The historic Augspurger House will be open for tours following the talk. Adults FREE
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November 15, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join MetroParks for a unique opportunity to visit a park at night during a full moon. Experience the nocturnal sights and sounds of Salamander Run MetroParks' prairies and forest. The hike will take place on uneven ground and primitive trails with limited light. FREE. For all ages.
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November 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an agriculture educational program designed to give you a farming foundation you can build upon. During this hands-on program, we'll discuss turkey's different breeds, life cycle, husbandry practices, nutrition and their agricultural significance. Children 8 years and up. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required by November 15.
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November 23, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Have you ever wanted to make your own dry soup mix but weren't sure about the ingredients and how to safely store it until time to cook? This fun, stress-free class is for you. Join us to learn about basic soup recipes and make a dry soup in a jar to take home. Ages 13 and up--Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by adult. Registration required by November 21. $10/person fee covers class instruction, all ingredients to make soup in a jar to take home and recipes.
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