Curious about beekeeping? This introductory class, taught by Bruce Benskin, a beekeeper with decades of experience, is for beginners who want to learn the basics of honeybees, hive management, equipment, and seasonal care. Whether you're considering starting your own hive or simply want to better understand these remarkable pollinators, this class provides a practical and engaging introduction to the world of beekeeping.

Registration required.

Why do leaves change color and what determines the predominant colors we see in them? Join us to enjoy nature's last bold display before the winter quiet.

Take your beekeeping knowledge to the next level in this more advanced class. Explore more complex topics such as colony health management, queen rearing, swarm prevention, honey production, seasonal decision-making, and strategies for maintaining strong, productive hives. This course provides practical techniques to help you confidently manage thriving colonies.

Registration required.

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? Walk through your MetroParks to explore these answers and more. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Enjoy a peaceful hike while connecting with others and exploring the prairie at Salamander Run MetroPark. The majority of this trail is flat, but may be muddy after rain.

This experience, in partnership with MHARS and Butler County Veterans Services Commission, is an opportunity to unwind, recharge, and find peace in nature.

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

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?

Enjoy a peaceful hike while connecting with others and exploring the newly opened forested paths of Davidson Woods MetroPark. This trail is flat and ADA accessible.

This experience, in partnership with MHARS and Butler County Veterans Services Commission, is an opportunity to unwind, recharge, and find peace in nature.

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!