Upcoming Programs & Events

• City Nature Challenge 2026

  Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

  Join us in the 2026 City Nature Challenge in Butler County, Ohio! You can be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere, whether in your own backyard or at any of your MetroParks. All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, included in the larger global challenge. Learn more at https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/ Not sure how iNaturalist works? Come see MetroParks educators at Rentschler Forest or Voice of America MetroPark on Friday evening from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a hands-on demonstration. All you need is a smartphone that can take photos and download the iNaturalist app! If you'd like to see what we find, check out the project link here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-butler-county-oh/

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• City Nature Challenge Kickoff - Voice of America

  April 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  Ever wondered what wildlife you can find in your own city? Help us kick off the 2026 City Nature Challenge! We will help you get started recording your best observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi. You can also be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere! All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, part of the larger global challenge.

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• City Nature Challenge Kickoff - Rentschler Forest

  April 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  Ever wondered what wildlife you can find in your own city? Help us kick off the 2026 City Nature Challenge! We will help you get started recording your best observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi. You can also be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere! All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, part of the larger global challenge.

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• Wildflower Walk with MetroParks

  April 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am

  Wildflowers, trees, and shrubs are all vying to attract pollinators right now. Join us to hike to look for plants in bloom. Let's see what we can find!

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• Seeds, Bees, and Me

  May 02, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm

  Explore Chrisholm's gardens and see what pollinators we can find! Become a pollinator helper by creating watering stations and native seed balls to support the pollinators that live around your home. Ages 6+

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