This is to purchase a Daily Fishing Permit only. The Voice of America Lake is stocked annually in the spring. MetroParks fishing permits are only required to fish at VOA Lake. A State of Ohio fishing license is required to fish at all other MetroParks of Butler County locations. If you are interested in purchasing an annual fishing permit, please visit the Voice of America Welcome Center during business hours. Children 10 years and younger are permitted to fish for free but only as catch and release unless they are fishing with an adult who has paid for a Single Daily Fishing Permit or has an Annual Fishing Permit. In which case, the child's catch will count towards the paid adult's daily limit.

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence by honoring two Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest at Indian Creek Pioneer Church. The church and its adjacent cemetery, Butler County's first public burial ground, were founded in the early 1800's.
Historian Brad Spurlock of the Smith Library of Regional History will explore the connection between national and local history through the lives and military service of Heman Adams and Thomas Boone, a cousin of Daniel Boone.
The program will include the planting of an Ohio Heritage Tree, followed by light refreshments.

Get your feet in the water and see what critters you can find! Butler Soil & Water Conservation District and MetroParks educators will provide their expertise and everything you need for creeking. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Join MetroParks and MidPointe Library in a beautiful grassy meadow for fun simple yoga poses, stories, and breathing exercises for the whole family. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us each month for a casual one-hour walk for women to find community. This event is open to women aged 18 and up. Be sure to dress comfortably for the weather and varied terrain. We look forward to making new connections!

Get your feet in the water and see what critters you can find! Butler Soil & Water Conservation District and MetroParks educators will provide their expertise and everything you need for creeking. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

In this interactive class, Ms. Nancy Clark introduces the science behind dyeing white fiber into red and blue hues, inspired by the American flag and the nation's 250th anniversary. Participants will apply these concepts and take home samples of their dyed yarn. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Registration required.

Come along on a toddler sensory hike with MetroParks and MidPointe Library! We will learn to explore nature using our senses with fun hands-on activities along the paved trail. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages 1-3

Join us for a family-friendly color fun run challenge, packed with bright colors and joy! Participants of all ages can run or walk through fun stations, getting splashed with vibrant color powder at each stop. Challenge yourself with activities like showing off your dance moves, answering nature trivia, completing teamwork tasks, and even pledging acts of kindness along a course less than 1/2 mile. Wear white or light clothing to fully enjoy the experience. Color is non-staining and brushes off. Arrive anytime between 10:00 & 11:00 to complete the course. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Interested in learning more about the most versatile livestock? This class will cover the basics of caring for goats. You'll learn about feeding, housing, health, and handling, along with tips for understanding goat behavior. Perfect for beginners, this course builds confidence and practical skills for raising happy, healthy goats. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Registration required.