Upcoming Programs & Events

• The Howl presented by VEG ER for Pets

  October 20, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm

  Bark your calendars for the Howl, a costumed-canine celebration! Explore Wiggly Field with your dog, visit treat stations sponsored by friends from the local pet community, and compete in the cutest costume contest Butler County has ever seen. Create canine cuisine, test out enriching toys, and spark your dog's creativity to become the next Pup-casso. The costume contest will start at 6:15. Please be lined up with your dog in the contest area with your name tag clearly visible while our judging team walks around to make their decisions. All winners will be announced by 6:30.

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• Operation Fresh Air

  October 29, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm

  Enjoy a peaceful hike while connecting with others and exploring the prairie at Salamander Run MetroPark. The majority of this trail is flat, but may be muddy after rain. This experience, in partnership with MHARS and Butler County Veterans Services Commission, is an opportunity to unwind, recharge, and find peace in nature.

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• Women Who Wander Hike

  November 04, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm

  Join us each month for a casual one-hour walk for women to find community. This event is open to women ages 18 and up. Be sure to dress comfortably for the weather and varied terrain. We look forward to making new connections!

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• Animals in Winter

  November 06, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  Meet live animals as we talk about how nature prepares for and survives winter. Who sleeps, who leaves town, and who adapts to the conditions?

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• Oh My Gourd!

  November 07, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Want to compost your pumpkins instead of tossing them in the trash? Watch them sail through the sky from a catapult! Bring your carved jack-o'-lantern or pumpkin to dispose of it in a fun way as you learn about engineering and composting through pumpkin-slinging machines. This year's machines will be constructed and operated by local students from both the Lakota and Talawanda Robotics Clubs. Don't have your own pumpkin? You can still come to cheer them on! For safety, the machine builders will do the launching, and safe viewing areas will be roped off. Pumpkins can be either carved or intact, but must be free of paint, embellishments, or other potentially toxic decorations. We can accommodate a maximum of 30 pounds.

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