Upcoming Programs & Events

• ID70: Fossils

  August 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  Celebrate MetroParks' 70th Anniversary as we reveal our 70 favorite elements of the park experience. From the fossil-filled creeks to the tops of the towering trees and constellations beyond, get an inside view of what makes the history and nature of your MetroParks so unique. Every ID70 program in 2025 spotlights seven interesting subjects in each category; attend all ten to add 70 new pieces of park and nature knowledge to your collection. Butler County may be a hotbed of fossil activity, but do you commonly find yourself questioning whether you've spotted a dinosaur tooth or a horn coral? The creeks are calling and MetroParks' outdoor educators have the answers when they teach you how to identify seven of our favorite local fossils. Registration required. Free for all participants.

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• ID70: Reptiles

  September 05, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  Celebrate MetroParks' 70th Anniversary as we reveal our 70 favorite elements of the park experience. From the fossil-filled creeks to the tops of the towering trees and constellations beyond, get an inside view of what makes the history and nature of your MetroParks so unique. Every ID70 program in 2025 spotlights seven interesting subjects in each category; attend all ten to add 70 new pieces of park and nature knowledge to your collection. Can't tell a turtle from a tortoise? How about a skink from a snake? Head out with MetroParks educators to identify 7 of our scaled residents. Registration required. Free for all participants.

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• Daisy Girl Scouts: Animal Observer/Trail Adventure

  September 13, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am

  Animals are all around us if you know what to look for. Adventure out on the trails as we track the clues they leave behind and even play some of our favorite animal-themed games along the way. From tracks, to sounds, and even scat, everything will get recorded in our handmade field notes. This program is for Daisy Girl Scouts. Scouts must be accompanied by a paid, participating adult. Registration required.

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• Moving Off the Farm and Trying to Stay Amish

  September 13, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Have you ever wondered how the Amish have kept their unique culture, which dates back to the 1600s, largely intact? Are they influenced by modern American culture? Join presenter Susan Trollinger, author of "Selling the Amish: The Tourism of Nostalgia" to examine the pressures of the "Amish Industrial Revolution" and how their lifestyle is undergoing substantial changes. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.

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• ID70: Tracks and Scat

  September 19, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  Celebrate MetroParks' 70th Anniversary as we reveal our 70 favorite elements of the park experience. From the fossil-filled creeks to the tops of the towering trees and constellations beyond, get an inside view of what makes the history and nature of your MetroParks so unique. Every ID70 program in 2025 spotlights seven interesting subjects in each category; attend all ten to add 70 new pieces of park and nature knowledge to your collection. What's that scat? Whose print is that? If you've ever asked yourself, we've got the program for you! MetroParks educators will help you identify 7 different tracks and scat made by local animals. Registration required. Free for all participants.

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