This is to purchase a Daily Fishing Pass only. The lake at Voice of America is stocked annually and ready for fishing. MetroParks Fishing Passes are only needed at the Voice of America lake. A State of Ohio fishing license is required to fish at all other locations. If you are interested in purchasing an annual Fishing Pass, please visit the Voice of America Welcome Center during business hours. Children 5 years and younger can fish for free.

What better way to enjoy mid-summer than with fun programs in YOUR MetroParks Parks! Join us on Friday mornings and explore a different park each week. This week's topic is PLANTS - it's summer which means plants, trees and flowers are blooming and growing all around us! Investigate some interesting local flora, explore what the plants are made of and what it takes for them to grow.

Due to the structure of Nature Explorers, large groups (day camps, scouts, etc.) can't be accommodated. If your group is interested in booking a private program, visit YourMetroParks.net.
All ages. FREE.

Uncover the secret world of Letterboxing at Rentschler Forest MetroPark. Learn how Letterboxers around the world follow clues to find publicly accessible hidden boxes containing unique stamps and logbooks. Each participant will create their own stamp and logbook before heading out on their self-guided hunt.

Join the Friends of Chrisholm (FOC) and explore the historic Augspurger House at Chrisholm MetroPark. FOC docents will share about the history of the Augspurger family who once called this farm home. After you've explored the house, meet the Historic Farmstead's animal ambassadors during a behind-the-scenes look at farm life with MetroParks' staff.

Summertime is here and what better way to enjoy it than with fun programs in your Parks?! Join us for the Nature Explorers series on Friday mornings at different park sites.

This week's topic is all about the Arts at Forest Run MetroPark Timberman Ridge. Make it, wear it, play it, eat it.

Due to the popularity and structure of these programs, large groups, such as day camps, cannot be accommodated.

MetroParks offers a full array of programs for private groups of all sizes. Please contact Programs@YourMetroParks.net for more information.

In this class you will explore the adventure of plein air painting!

Participants in this class will meet at Forest Run MetroPark. Middletown Arts Center Instructor Nate Flanagan will go over best practices and his favorite supplies for painting in the landscape.

Nate will offer insights based on his own experience plein air painting. What makes a good scene to capture? Are there specific items that spark interest in the work? How do you capture the scene and translate that onto your work?

Our instructor will provide a short demo, and then invite students to dive into their own creative projects. As they are painting, Nate will offer individual guidance and feedback on each student's work.

All Supplies Included with Cost: 11x14 canvas, table top easel, acrylic paints, brushes, pallet/water, etc.)

Nature journaling is a fantastic way to observe and deepen your connection with nature, it's a lens to help focus your attention, enrich your outdoor experiences and expand your thinking. Join Pamela Knudson and learn a simple approach to capture the wonders of natural world in your nature journal.
Ages 16 and up unless accompanied by an adult. Registration required by July 25.
$20/kit-includes journal, pencils, and bag

Join us for a tail-wagging, paw pattering hound hike. Bring your canine friend for a fun, stress-free walk at different parks throughout the summer. All dogs must be kept on a 6' leash and be animal and people friendly. All ages. FREE.

What better way to enjoy the end of summer than with fun programs in YOUR MetroParks! Join us on Friday mornings and explore a different park each week. This week's topic is ANIMALS-get up close and personal with live animal guests and learn about the web of life, animal tracking and habitats.

Due to the structure of Nature Explorers, large groups (day camps, scouts, etc.) can't be accommodated. If your group is interested in booking a private program, visit YourMetroParks.net.

All ages
FREE

Join us for a tail-wagging, paw pattering hound hike. Bring your canine friend for a fun, stress-free walk at different parks throughout the summer. All dogs must be kept on a 6' leash and be animal and people friendly. All Ages. FREE.