Upcoming Programs & Events

• Birding for Beginners Hike

  April 28, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Curious about birds but don't know where to start looking for them? Join us for a great opportunity to gain sleuthing skills needed to identify our common and not-so common bird species. Learn the basics of how to sight a bird in a scope or binoculars, use a bird guide or bird ID app, and listen to their sounds to help identify our fine feathered friends. After a quick introduction, we will take a hike and see what spring migratory discoveries we can find. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us. For all ages FREE

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• Big Week of Birding Hike

  May 01, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  Springtime migratory season is upon us! Birders of all levels are encouraged to join us for our "Big Week of Birding" hikes. Gilmore MetroPark is a great place for birds, and whether you don't even own a pair of binoculars or have been birding for years, you're sure to see some cool birds on this hike. A Limited supply of binoculars will be available for use. Ages 8+

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• Saturday Morning Boot Camp in the Park

  May 04, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am

  Looking forward to getting active outside again after hibernating all winter? MetroParks welcomes Fit Body Bootcamp to Voice of America MetroPark, where they will lead some FREE 30-minute bootcamp-style workouts. Meet in the grassy area in front of The Lodge.

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• Run The Parks 5k Spring Series: May

  May 04, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am

  Walk, hike, or run with us this spring in our Run the Parks 5k Spring Series and visit some of the out-of-the-way treasures our trails have to offer. This family-friendly, non-competitive series will take place on the first Saturday of the month from March-May. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration covers all 5k's from March-May. Registration is required. $10 per participant for the entire spring series.

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• Saturday Morning Boot Camp in the Park

  May 04, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am

  Looking forward to getting active outside again after hibernating all winter? MetroParks welcomes Fit Body Bootcamp to Voice of America MetroPark, where they will lead some FREE 30-minute bootcamp-style workouts. Meet in the grassy area in front of The Lodge.

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