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2024 Clean Sweep
On September 21st, MetroParks of Butler County and the Butler Soil and Water Conservation District will host the annual Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River in Butler County. At this annual event volunteers of all ages and backgrounds help clean the full length of the Great Miami River stretching from Indian Lake to the…
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World Nature Conservation Day
This summer we’ve experienced significant heat and humidity, and everyone looks for ways to cool off. Swimming pools, splash pads, and sprinklers get a lot of use this time of year. Perhaps you’ve joined us for one of the Creeking in the Parks programs. Creeking is one of my favorite things to do. I love…
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A History of Governor Bebb MetroPark: Part 2
Thanks for joining us for the History of Governor Bebb MetroPark: Part 1! If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, click the link to get caught up before you read Part 2. Dry Fork Campground In 1962 E. W. McCarty sold the remaining acreage of his farm to the Butler County Park District forming the…
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Meet MetroParks’ Project Manager
Have you met Joe? If you haven’t been introduced to Joe Bruns, it’s very possible you’ve seen him out and about in the parks, or at a minimum have enjoyed his work. Joe is MetroParks’ Project Manager, and he has had a hand in all of our recent capital projects. They include the Great Miami…
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Salute to Pioneers 2024
Every year since 1963 a group has gathered on the Sunday after Mother’s Day to remember the people who formed and preserved the Indian Creek Regular Baptist Church and Burial Ground at the annual Salute to Pioneers. Now known as Pioneer Church, the building and cemetery are part of MetroParks of Butler County’s Indian Creek…
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A History of Governor Bebb MetroPark: Part 1
Follow me to one of the first MetroParks in the southwest corner of Butler County. This trek will take you back in time to the beginnings of our state, a campground with a history, and on the newest trail in the park system. For Part One, we’ll concentrate on the uplands section of the park.…
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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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A Simple Act
On April 21st – 27th here at MetroParks and across the country we celebrate National Volunteer Week. Volunteer Week’s a time to reflect on, highlight, and thank our volunteers for their achievements – so much of what we do wouldn’t be possible without their acts of service. That simple word “act” to me is at…
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Meet MetroParks’ Arborist
The tree care profession in the arboricultural industry has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, and there is a significant amount of knowledge required to perform tree care at the highest level. Earning an ISA Certified Arborist credential confirms you are an educated, experienced tree care professional committed to properly caring for and maintaining…
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