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MetroParks Daily Fishing Permits- 2024

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.

Sun, Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. Jan. 2-Dec. 31, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Administrative Fees: Fishing Permit

Orienteering Trail of Treats

Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may complete for the fastest time, or enjoy a leisurely hike using a map to explore the park. Each event offers five different courses of varying difficulty and length-there is one suitable for every adventurer.
Trail of Treats is designed for young children. Upon finishing the course, children may select a prize to take home. Costumes are encouraged, but conditions may be muddy. Registration is required at ocin.org/events.php
$4/child for Trail of Treats ($10/family maximum, accompanying adults FREE)
$10/older children & adults for challenging courses. Multiple courses at no additional charge.

Saturday. October 26, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Rentschler Forest MetroPark: RFM-GE Condo Shelter - 5701 Reigart Rd

Nature Prepares for Winter

Let's talk about how animals prepare for and survive winter. Meet some of MetroParks' program animals while we discuss who sleeps, who leaves town, and who adapts to frosty winter conditions.

All ages
FREE

Saturday. November 9, 10:00-11:00 AM
Fairfield Community Arts Center

Butler County's Amish Mennonite Roots

Did you know that Butler County was once home to a thriving 19th-century Amish community? Jeff Lehman, President of Friends of Chrisholm and a descendant of four of the community's families will talk about the origins of the Amish Mennonites in Butler County and their connection to the Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead. Learn about the community's growth, internal conflict and the eventual loss of its Amish affiliation. The historic Augspurger House will be open for tours following the talk.

Adults
FREE

Saturday. November 9, 1:00-3:00 PM
Chrisholm MetroPark: CHF Augspurger House
Chrisholm MetroPark: Rosemont Barn & Chrisholm Shelter

Full Moon Night Hike

Join MetroParks for a unique opportunity to visit a park at night during a full moon. Experience the nocturnal sights and sounds of Salamander Run MetroParks' prairies and forest. The hike will take place on uneven ground and primitive trails with limited light.

FREE.
For all ages.

Friday. November 15, 6:30-8:00 PM
Salamander Run MetroPark

Farm Foundations - Terrific Turkeys

Join us for an agriculture educational program designed to give you a farming foundation you can build upon. During this hands-on program, we'll discuss turkey's different breeds, life cycle, husbandry practices, nutrition and their agricultural significance.

Children 8 years and up. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required by November 15.

Sunday. November 17, 3:00-4:30 PM
Chrisholm MetroPark: CHF Augspurger House

Let's Make Soup

Have you ever wanted to make your own dry soup mix but weren't sure about the ingredients and how to safely store it until time to cook? This fun, stress-free class is for you. Join us to learn about basic soup recipes and make a dry soup in a jar to take home.

Ages 13 and up--Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by adult.
Registration required by November 21.
$10/person fee covers class instruction, all ingredients to make soup in a jar to take home and recipes.

Saturday. November 23, 2:00-3:00 PM
Augspurger House

Orienteering at Meadow Ridge

Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may complete for the fastest time, or enjoy a leisurely hike using a map to explore the park. Each event offers six different courses of varying difficulty and length-there is one suitable for every adventurer. Free map and compass for beginners. Registration is required at ocin.org/events.php
$10/Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15/non-members for groups of 1-5 doing a course together, $5/children under 18

Saturday. December 7, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Meadow Ridge MetroPark: Meadow Ridge Shelter