Upcoming Programs & Events

  • Rooted Living: Backyard Chickens

    April 16, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm

    Discover the joy of backyard chickens! From chick to chicken, you will learn the ins and outs of managing your own flock. This course will teach you everything you need to know to have happy and healthy chickens. Bring fresh eggs and sustainable living to your own backyard! Registration required.

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  • Friends of Chrisholm Open House

    April 18, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Join the Friends of Chrisholm to explore the historic Augspurger House at Chrisholm MetroPark and learn about the family who once called it home.

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  • City Nature Challenge 2026

    Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

    Join us in the 2026 City Nature Challenge in Butler County, Ohio! You can be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere, whether in your own backyard or at any of your MetroParks. All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, included in the larger global challenge. Learn more at https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/ Not sure how iNaturalist works? Come see MetroParks educators at Rentschler Forest or Voice of America MetroPark on Friday evening from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a hands-on demonstration. All you need is a smartphone that can take photos and download the iNaturalist app! If you'd like to see what we find, check out the project link here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-butler-county-oh/

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  • City Nature Challenge Kickoff - Voice of America

    April 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm

    Ever wondered what wildlife you can find in your own city? Help us kick off the 2026 City Nature Challenge! We will help you get started recording your best observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi. You can also be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere! All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, part of the larger global challenge.

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