This is to purchase a Daily Fishing Pass only. The lake at Voice of America is stocked annually and ready for fishing. MetroParks Fishing Passes are only needed at the Voice of America lake. A State of Ohio fishing license is required to fish at all other locations. If you are interested in purchasing an annual Fishing Pass, please visit the Voice of America Welcome Center during business hours. Children 5 years and younger can fish for free.

Little Learners December 3-week Series
Tuesdays, December 3, 10, and 17, 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am

December 3 - Wreaths
How are wreaths used during different holidays? Everyone will find their artistic ability to decorate a wreath to take home. Enjoy making one to share with the farm animals, too.
December 10 - Soap
Do you know how soap was made in the 1800's? Let's make our own fun, safe soap bars to take home and share with friends and family.
December 17 - Tea Party
Do you know how to prepare, serve and drink tea? We are going to make our own tea bags and celebrate with a tea party inside the beautiful Augspurger House.

Little learners and their caregivers will discover nature and science topics together through hands-on experiences and outdoor time. You and your little learner are sure to have a wonderful time.

Ages 2-5 years old (with a free accompanying adult)
Registration required.
$15/child for the 3-week long series.

How did the pioneer Augspurger Family that settled Chrisholm celebrate the holidays over 200 years ago? Learn about holidays both new and old on the farm through fun activities and a craft.

Registration required
$5/child ages 3-10 years old (two and under free)

How do you identify trees without their leaves? Use clues such as bark, branching, and buds to learn how to identify common trees during winter. Please dress for the weather.
All ages
Free

Adventure with a map! Participants get a detailed map to locate a series of control points shown on the map. Suitable for all ages, you may complete for the fastest time, or enjoy a leisurely hike using a map to explore the park. Each event offers six different courses of varying difficulty and length-there is one suitable for every adventurer. Free map and compass for beginners. Registration is required at ocin.org/events.php
$10/Orienteering Cincinnati members, $15/non-members for groups of 1-5 doing a course together, $5/children under 18

How did early Ohioans stay occupied when it was much too cold to go outside? Walk through the Pioneer Village at Governor Bebb to experience a wintry evening from over 200 years ago. In this self-guided exploration, fires will be roaring in the cabins to help keep away the cold, and educators in historical dress will be on-site demonstrating traditional seasonal pastimes. Hot cider will be provided.

All ages
Registration required
$3/person (ages 2 and under free)

Join us for a hike to participate in Audubon's 126th Christmas Bird Count. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birder, you can help collect December bird species numbers for the longest-running community science survey in North America. Dress for the weather and prepare to walk on uneven trails and across fields.

All ages
FREE

How do the farm animals prepare for the upcoming festive season? Help us make a holiday feast to share with them and enjoy other winter-themed activities.

Registration required
$5/child ages 3-10 years old (two and under free)

Join us for the 2nd annual MetroParks of Butler County Winter Hike Series! This weekly hiking event will highlight the beauty of Butler County in winter by exploring a different park each week. This week's hike will take place at Voice of America MetroPark. These guided hikes will average about 3 miles and end with a hot beverage and a bowl of soup. Vegetarian option available. $10/person/hike, children under 5 free

Let's hike by the light of the moon! See your park in a different light as we talk about moon lore and animal communication. Please dress for the weather.

All ages
FREE