MetroParks Now Hiring Goats at Miami Woods!

Why goats? Four-legged landscapers like goats and sheep are a great resource for managing invasive plant species. Putting goats to work helps eliminate the need for chemicals and herbicides. In addition, goats reduce the need for manual labor and can reach areas that are traditionally harder for humans to access. Plus, they are so much fun to watch!

You can see goats in action at Miami Woods, a City of Hamilton park co-managed by the Hamilton Parks Conservancy and MetroParks of Butler County. Thanks to TreeYo Permaculture for providing the goats for the next six weeks! 

MetroParks and the Hamilton Parks Conservancy will host a "Meet the Goats" night at Miami Woods on Wednesday, May 21st, from 6-8pm. Can't make it? No problem! Drop by and say hello to our new friends anytime. Just a friendly reminder not to feed them, as they are already getting so much food naturally. Also, make sure you are mindful of the electric fence marked on the property.