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Creeking with MetroParks

Get your feet in the water and see what critters you can find! MetroParks educators will provide their expertise and everything you need for creeking. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Saturday. July 19, 10:00-11:30 AM
Behind the Fairfield Family YMCA

Friends of Chrisholm Open House

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

Saturday. July 19, 1:00-3:00 PM
Chrisholm MetroPark: CHF Augspurger House

Active in the Outdoors: Flow Yoga

Move your body with a gentle, yet invigorating flow led by The Muscle Center. This class is perfect for all experience levels. Bring a mat if you have one.

Sunday. July 20, 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
grassy area in front of The Lodge

Nature Explorers - STEM in Nature

Find the fun side of nature when you become a Nature Explorer. This summer-long series shows you unique ways to get hands-on experience with nature and explore your favorite MetroParks.

We aren't talking about plant stems, but we are using our engineering thinking to explore STEM in Nature. Blast off and sail away by designing rockets and ships using natural and upcycled materials to harness the powerful force of water.

Registration required.
Free for school-aged participants and their adults.

Thursday. July 24, 10:00-11:00 AM
Rentschler Forest MetroPark: RFM-Cummins Shelter - 5701 Reigart Rd

ID70: Amphibians

Celebrate MetroParks' 70th Anniversary as we reveal our 70 favorite elements of the park experience. From the fossil-filled creeks to the tops of the towering trees and constellations beyond, get an inside view of what makes the history and nature of your MetroParks so unique. Every ID70 program in 2025 spotlights seven interesting subjects in each category; attend all ten to add 70 new pieces of park and nature knowledge to your collection.

Butler County's creeks and ponds are home to some awesome amphibians. Are you fascinated by frogs? Desperately seeking salamanders? Team toad? Learn to identify seven of our favorite amphibians with the help of MetroParks' outdoor educators.

Registration required.
Free for all participants.

Friday. July 25, 7:00-8:00 PM
Governor Bebb MetroPark: Howe Shelter

Nature Explorers - STEM in Nature

Find the fun side of nature when you become a Nature Explorer. This summer-long series shows you unique ways to get hands-on experience with nature and explore your favorite MetroParks.

We aren't talking about plant stems, but we are using our engineering thinking to explore STEM in Nature. Blast off and sail away by designing rockets and ships using natural and upcycled materials to harness the powerful force of water.

Registration required.
Free for school-aged participants and their adults.

Saturday. July 26, 10:00-11:00 AM
Rentschler Forest MetroPark: RFM-Cummins Shelter - 5701 Reigart Rd

Nature Explorers - Tracks and Traces

Find the fun side of nature when you become a Nature Explorer. This summer-long series shows you unique ways to get hands-on experience with nature and explore your favorite MetroParks.

Ever wondered what animals were hiding at MetroParks or your own backyard? Solve that mystery when you learn to decode the Tracks and Traces in Nature. Test your skills of observation on the Unnatural Trail, create your own guide to animal tracks, and then practice using your guide on the trail.

Registration required.
Free for school-aged participants and their adults.

Thursday. July 31, 10:00-11:00 AM
Timberman Ridge MetroPark: Timberman Ridge Kestrel Shelter

Family Yoga

Join MetroParks and MidPointe Library at the beautiful historic farmstead for some fun simple yoga poses, stories, and breathing exercises for the whole family. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

Friday. August 1, 10:00-11:00 AM
Chrisholm MetroPark: Rosemont Barn & Chrisholm Shelter

Nature Explorers - Tracks and Traces

Find the fun side of nature when you become a Nature Explorer. This summer-long series shows you unique ways to get hands-on experience with nature and explore your favorite MetroParks.

Ever wondered what animals were hiding at MetroParks or your own backyard? Solve that mystery when you learn to decode the Tracks and Traces in Nature. Test your skills of observation on the Unnatural Trail, create your own guide to animal tracks, and then practice using your guide on the trail.

Registration required.
Free for school-aged participants and their adults.

Saturday. August 2, 10:00-11:00 AM
Timberman Ridge MetroPark: Timberman Ridge Kestrel Shelter

Make and Take Crafting

Summer flies by too fast. Come join us on the farm for some crafting as we anticipate the new school year. We will make bookmarks, pencil cups, pencil toppers, and Back-To-School Time Capsules. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages 3-9

Saturday. August 2, 1:00-3:00 PM
Chrisholm MetroPark: Chrisholm Picnic Shelter
Chrisholm MetroPark: CHF Augspurger House