Meet near the soccer fields this morning for a birding hike that will take you along the Great Miami River and Canal.

Big Week of Birding goes to Riverside Natural Area this evening.

It's one of the best birding locations around! Last year orioles and scarlet tanagers greeted us. Pre-registration and carpooling suggested as parking is limited. Look for the green PROGRAM HERE signs on the south side of Layhigh Rd.

A walk along the creek should produce some wonderful bird sightings. Join us this evening.

It's one of your last chances to take in a Big Week of Birding in Butler County hike. Last year's hike through the trails here gave us 73 species of birds!

Yes, part of Fernald is in Butler County. Meet this evening at the Nature Center and trek into the meadows for possible dickcissel and blue grosbeak sightings.

Big Week of Birding in Butler County is coming to an end. Explore Voice of America and Gilmore today. There be a summary of the birds seen this week and fun activities. Please join us first at Voice of America MetroPark in the Community Room where we will determine the logistics of the day for the group. We will either tour together as one large group or we will split into two groups to maximize your park experience birding.

MetroParks is partnering with the Butler County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council to improve trail conditions at Sebald MetroPark. Volunteers will primarily be removing invasive species along the trails and removing trash and debris.

Experience the Annual Salute to the Pioneers, a celebration of the lives of the men and women who settled Reily Twp. in the early 1800s and founded Indian Creek Church.There will be old-time music in a scenic setting, and refreshments following the program. Admission to the program is free and everyone is welcome.Pioneer Church Area 3000 Indian Creek Road Oxford (Reily Twp), OH 45056

Fun for the whole family! the YMCA Frog Jog and Tadpole Trot 5K Run & Walk will utilize Rentschler Forest again this year. Awards will be given for top division winners. Register now at www.registrationspot.com