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MetroParks' Big Backyard Nature Bash Offers Family Fun and Outdoor Skills

Jun 17, 2025, 15:01 PM by Katie Ely-Wood

 

MetroParks of Butler County invites families to launch their summer with outdoor adventure and discovery at the Big Backyard Nature Bash on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Rentschler Forest MetroPark.

Held in conjunction with the nationwide Great American Campout initiative, this event is designed to help families connect with nature and one another through hands-on activities, outdoor skills, and campfire fun.

“This program was created to become a cherished family tradition—a way to kick off summer while learning how to enjoy the outdoors together,” said PJ Arnold, Program & Events Outdoor Educator at MetroParks. “We want families to leave with the confidence to bring these experiences into their own backyards.”

Event Highlights Include:

  • Sun and moon-gazing with the Cincinnati Astronomical Society
  • Fun around the campfire with walking s’mores, stories and songs
  • Maker stations – create boomerangs and pop bottle rockets with recycled materials
  • Guided night hike – experience the park like never before, after dark

Families can also meet MetroParks’ program animals, while discovering more about creatures they may find in their own backyards.

Event Details:

  • Location: Rentschler Forest MetroPark, GE Condo Shelter
  • Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Cost: $5 per person; no cost for children under age 2

To learn more and register, click here.

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