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

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+

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.

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.

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.

Springtime migratory season is upon us! Birders of all levels are encouraged to join us for our "Big Week of Birding" hikes. Discover the many bird species that migrate through Butler County, Ohio. Bring binoculars if you have them, otherwise a limited supply will be provided. The forest, creek and fields at Governor Bebb MetroPark are home to many bird species, including woodpeckers, warblers, and tanagers.

Mother's Day is only a week away! A photographer will be at the farm to help you create a fun and handmade memorable gift for a special person in your life. Decorate a wooden picture frame for the photo of you with your favorite farm animal and wrap it. Enjoy the playscape and a fun scavenger hunt we have set aside to play, too.
For all ages. $10 fee is for a picture with wooden frame and includes photographer, items to hand decorate your frame, time with farm animal and program activities, too.

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.

Spring migration is one of the best times to go birding, because you can see birds who pass through Ohio, not just the ones who stay for a season. Join us for a hike through the forest of Harbin Park as we look for these brightly colored visitors. Birders of all skill level are welcome, and a limited supply of binoculars will be available for use.

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.