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.

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, such as 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.

The Chrisholm farm team will be available for you to ask questions and meet the animals who call Chrisholm MetroPark home.

Join the Friends of Chrisholm to explore the historic Augspurger House at Chrisholm MetroPark and learn about the family who once called it home.

Join us in the 2026 City Nature Challenge in Butler County, Ohio! You can be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere, whether in your own backyard or at any of your MetroParks. All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, included in the larger global challenge. Learn more at https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/

Not sure how iNaturalist works? Come see MetroParks educators at Rentschler Forest or Voice of America MetroPark on Friday evening from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a hands-on demonstration. All you need is a smartphone that can take photos and download the iNaturalist app! If you'd like to see what we find, check out the project link here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-butler-county-oh/

Ever wondered what wildlife you can find in your own city? Help us kick off the 2026 City Nature Challenge! We will help you get started recording your best observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi. You can also be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere! All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, part of the larger global challenge.

Ever wondered what wildlife you can find in your own city? Help us kick off the 2026 City Nature Challenge! We will help you get started recording your best observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi. You can also be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere! All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 24 - April 27 are automatically added to our local project, part of the larger global challenge.

Wildflowers, trees, and shrubs are all vying to attract pollinators right now. Join us to hike to look for plants in bloom. Let's see what we can find!

Explore Chrisholm's gardens and see what pollinators we can find! Become a pollinator helper by creating watering stations and native seed balls to support the pollinators that live around your home.

Ages 6+

Spring is in full swing, and it's a fantastic time for birding in Butler County, with many migrating species you may not see any other time of year! Novices and experts alike hike with us to see who's passing through your parks. Binoculars are available for use during this hike.