Category: Park Tips
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Tick Talk: Answering Your FAQ’s
The weather is cooling down (we think…), which means us humans can return to the beautiful outdoors without the sweat factor! Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy MetroParks’ trails, campgrounds, playgrounds, and so much more. The parks will see an influx of visitors over the next few weeks, which also means…
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No-Cost & Low-Cost Spring Adventures
Butler County certainly had a long, hard winter. Snow and bitter cold sent many of us inside for the season, and if you’re anything like me you’re probably suffering from a bit of cabin fever. Well, spring is finally here! For many people, warmer weather and school breaks mean it’s time to put the pedal…
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Winter Hiking at the Parks
We’re quickly approaching National Heart Month, and unfortunately, our recent winter weather has been daunting for those of us eager to get outside and stay heart-healthy. Between the heavy snow, bitterly cold temperatures and the recent freeze/thaw/ice cycle that’s made its way to the tristate, it can be intimidating to try and get those steps…
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Inspiring Awe
At MetroParks of Butler County, we encourage everyone to enjoy the outdoors to improve their mental and physical health. But have you ever been awestruck when visiting the parks? Have you felt that switch flip in your brain while being awestruck? The sudden understanding that the world is bigger than just you, or the pause you…
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MetroParks at Home: Native Plants
May is here and we are in the heart of spring. With Mother’s Day around the corner and the warmth upon us, you may find yourself bringing new flower friends into your yard. But beyond their beauty, plants serve a greater role in their surrounding ecosystems. But not all plants are created equal. So which…
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Spring into Birding
Each spring, our forests and fields come alive with the color and sound of migrating birds. Thousands of warblers, waders and waterfowl come to Butler County on their northward journey, joining the year-round avian residents of our area. Some of these new arrivals are just passing through to lands northward. Others will stick around through…
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Unveiling Winter’s Wildlife Wonders: Pt. 2
When you look out onto a frozen landscape in winter, it is easy to think there’s not much going on there. Animals are hibernating, frogs and turtles have dug down into their winter homes beneath a pond, trees are dormant. And that’s all true, but there is also a lot happening behind the scenes that you might…
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Unveiling Winter’s Wildlife Wonders
Has the winter weather sent you hibernating in your own home recently? While many creatures similarly hunker down during the colder months, there is still plenty of animal activity outdoors. In fact, winter unveils a unique landscape for wildlife watching with its snow-covered landscapes and barren trees. It’s also a chance for us to witness…
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Nature Nurtures
When it comes to nature, I’ve been thinking a lot about movement. Though sedentary themselves, for me, the trees represent the ongoing movement in my life. Their changing identity through the seasons represents the passage of time and our growth each year. Like trees, we change with the seasons, too. We defrost our bodies each…
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Prepping for Parks in Winter
Getting outside is often associated with warm sunny days, blooming flowers, and active wildlife. However, here in Butler County, we know that cold weather remains the reality for several months of our year. Snow on the ground and grey skies might not be as enticing as the summertime, but getting outside in the winter can…