Experience Nature in a Blink, a year-long series where you become eyewitness to the elusive wonders of nature at your favorite MetroParks.

Why do leaves change color? What determines the colors we see? Come walk through your MetroParks to explore these answers and more. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Registration required.

Bark your calendars for the Howl, Voice of America MetroPark's costumed-canine celebration! Explore Wiggly Field with your dog, visit treat stations sponsored by friends from the local pet community, and compete in the cutest costume contest Butler County has ever seen. Create canine cuisine, test out enriching toys, and spark your dog's creativity to become the next Pup-casso. The costume contest awards ceremony will begin at 6:15 PM.

Open to all ages. Cost is $7 per dog (human family and friends FREE).

Discover the joy of backyard chickens! From chick to chicken, you will learn the ins and outs of managing your own flock. This course will teach you everything you need to know to have happy and healthy chickens. Bring fresh eggs and sustainable living to your own backyard!

Registration required.

Come out to Chrisholm MetroPark to learn the basics of exploring the unknown. Get hands-on practice with investigative tools both new and old as you explore this farmstead steeped in history. With the help of local experts Spiritual Realm Paranormal Investigators, you'll even get a brief glimpse of a typical paranormal investigation.

Registration required. Ages 18 and up.

For the very first time at the historic 1800s Augspurger House, be part of an actual paranormal investigation! Led by local guides at Spiritual Realm Paranormal Investigators, this program merges age-old human intuitions and sensitivities with modern technology. When looking for answers, patience is key; this thorough investigation requires several hours watching and waiting for any activity from the other side.

Registration required. Ages 18 and up.

Become a guest in nature's home as we hike the trails and explore how our animal friends find shelter and protection in the forest. Along the way, we'll practice some of our own wilderness skills, like building safe campfires, all while being an eco-friend to the environment.

This program is for Brownie Girl Scouts. Scouts must be accompanied by a paid, participating adult. Registration required.

Have you ever wondered how to make mouthwatering cornbread from scratch? It's quick, easy, and definitely worth your effort! Friends of Chrisholm's own Carmon Hacker will demonstrate step by step how to make the batter of her "Blue Ribbon Cornbread", which won First Place at the Butler County Fair. Following the demonstration, you will assemble the dry ingredients. Take the mix home to add the liquid ingredients and bake your own batch!

Registration required. 13 years and up. Under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet live animals as we talk about how nature prepares for and survives winter. Who sleeps, who leaves town, and who adapts to the conditions?

Experience Nature in a Blink, a year-long series where you become eyewitness to the elusive wonders of nature at your favorite MetroParks.

While we may not associate Ohio with the coast, many waterfowl and shorebirds fly their way across the state heading south for the winter. The wetlands at Gilmore Ponds make for a perfect stopover, depending on water level - come join us to see what we can find!

Registration required.