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Earth Day is the theme for Thursday’s Discovery Kids program for preschool children at Voice of America Park in West Chester Township.

The nature program for preschoolers, formerly known as Lollipop, is run by MetroParks of Butler County each month.

The hour-long program is targeted to children ages 3-5 and their adult companion. Children explore nature through stories, crafts and activities.

• Photos Discovery Kids November program at VOA
• Photos Discovery Kids September program at VOA

Sessions will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday at the Ronald Reagan Lodge area at the Voice of America Park, 7850 VOA Park Dr.

There is a $3 craft fee for children. Registration is required and can be made by calling 513-867-5835 or online at www.yourmetroparks.net.

A motor vehicle permit is needed to enter either park. Hangtags are free to Butler County residents with proof of residency. Non-residents can purchase a $10 annual hangtag or $5 single day permit.

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Spring is the theme for Thursday’s Discovery Kids program for preschool children at Voice of America Park in West Chester Township. Children can bring along their teddy bear to the program and then wake them up from hibernation.

The nature program for preschoolers, formerly known as Lollipop, is run by MetroParks of Butler County each month.

The hour-long program is targeted to children ages 3-5 and their adult companion. Children explore nature through stories, crafts and activities.

• Photos Discovery Kids November program at VOA
• Photos Discovery Kids September program at VOA

Sessions will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday at the Ronald Reagan Lodge area at the Voice of America Park, 7850 VOA Park Dr.

There is a $3 craft fee for children. Registration is required and can be made by calling 513-867-5835 or online at www.yourmetroparks.net.

A motor vehicle permit is needed to enter either park. Hangtags are free to Butler County residents with proof of residency. Non-residents can purchase a $10 annual hangtag or $5 single day permit.

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Tags: Tags: Discovery Kids, Discovery Kids program, MetroParks, MetroParks of Butler County, photo gallery, photos, VOA Park, Voice of America Park, West Chester photos

Sue Kiesewetter reports

Reptiles and amphibians is the theme for the April 18 Discovery Kids program for preschool children at the Rentschler Forest Preserve in Fairfield Township. It is also the topic of same program held at the Voice of America Park in West Chester Township April 19.

The nature program for preschoolers, formerly known as Lollipop, is run by MetroParks of Butler County each month.

The hour-long program is targeted to children ages 3-5 and their adult companion. Children explore nature through stories, crafts and activities.

• Photos Discovery Kids November program at VOA
• Photos Discovery Kids September program at VOA

Sessions will be offered at 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Meet at the Timberhill Activity Area, off Ohio 4 just north of Butler Tech.

The program repeats at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 19, at the Ronald Reagan Lodge area at the Voice of America Park, 7850 VOA Park Dr.

There is a $2 craft fee for children. Registration is required and can be made by calling 513-867-5835 or online at www.yourmetroparks.net.

A motor vehicle permit is needed to enter either park. Annual hangtags are free to Butler County residents who bring proof of residency. Non-residents can purchase a $10 annual hangtag or $5 single day permit.

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Tags: Tags: Discovery Kids, Discovery Kids program, MetroParks, MetroParks of Butler County, photo gallery, photos, VOA Park, Voice of America Park, West Chester photos

Each month, MetroParks of Butler County offers Discovery Kids programs for children ages 3-to-5 and their adult companions. On Thursday, the program was called “Holiday Happenings.”

Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Tony Jones attended the winter holiday themed event.

• Photos Discovery Kids November program at VOA
• Photos Discovery Kids September program at VOA

Last month, the program “Pilgrims and Turkeys” allowed children to make pilgrim hats out of paper and listen to stories of pilgrims and of the first Thanksgiving.

In September, the program “Pioneer Living” allowed children to explore the natural world through stories, crafts and activities.

For more information about the program, visit www.YourMetroParks.com or call 513-867-5835.

There are also many other great moments captured on our Flickr photostream. And more West Chester and Liberty Township related photo galleries on our Photos page.

Also, remember to share your photos through the Photos page.

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Wyandot Early Childhood School students reenacted the First Thanksgiving during a special lunch assembly Tuesday. Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Tony Jones was there to capture the event.

For the event, first grade teacher Julie Engelbert had her students learn about Native American culture, while students in Susan Snyer’s first grade class studied Pilgrim culture.

The two classes came together Tuesday to share what each had learned and to have their own First Thanksgiving with food brought in by parents and teachers.

• Photos: Discovery Kids program at Voice of America Park

Last week, MetroParks of Butler County offered a Thanksgiving-themed Discovery Kids program for children ages 3-to-5 at Voice of America Park in West Chester. During the program, “Pilgrims and Turkeys,” children made pilgrim hats out of paper and listened to stories about pilgrims and about the First Thanksgiving.

MetroParks offers a different Discovery Kids program each month.

For more information about the program, visit www.YourMetroParks.com or call 513-867-5835.

There are also many other great moments captured on our Flickr photostream. And more West Chester and Liberty Township related photo galleries on our Photos page.

Also, remember to share your photos through the Photos page.

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Tags: Tags: Discovery Kids, Discovery Kids program, MetroParks, MetroParks of Butler County, photo gallery, photos, Thanksgiving West Chester, VOA Park, Voice of America Park, West Chester photos, Wyandot Early Childhood School, Wyandot Early Childhood School Lakota, Wyandot Early Childhood School Liberty Township

Each month, MetroParks of Butler County offers Discovery Kids programs for children ages 3-to-5 and their adult companions. On Thursday, the program “Pilgrims and Turkeys” allowed children to make pilgrim hats out of paper and listen to stories of pilgrims and of the first Thanksgiving.

Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Tony Jones attended the Thanksgiving-themed event on Thursday afternoon.

>>>PHOTOS OF EARLIER DISCOVERY PROGRAM AT VOA<<<

For more information about the program, visit www.YourMetroParks.com or call 513-867-5835.

There are also many other great moments captured on our Flickr photostream. And more West Chester and Liberty Township related photo galleries on our Photos page.

Also, remember to share your photos through the Photos page.

Posted in: Events, Recreational events |

Tags: Tags: Discovery Kids, Discovery Kids program, MetroParks, MetroParks of Butler County, photo gallery, photos, Thanksgiving West Chester, VOA Park, Voice of America Park, West Chester photos

Each month, MetroParks of Butler County offers Discovery Kids programs for children ages 3-to-5 and their adult companions. On Thursday, the program “Pioneer Living” allowed children to explore the natural world through stories, crafts and activities.

Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Tony Jones was at Voice of America Park to capture the event.

>>>PHOTOS OF DISCOVERY KIDS PROGRAM AT VOA<<<

For more information about the program, visit www.YourMetroParks.com or call 513-867-5835

There are also many other great moments captured on our Flickr photostream. And more West Chester and Liberty Township related photo galleries on our Photos page.

Also, remember to share your photos through the Photos page.

Posted in: Events, Recreational events |

Tags: Tags: Discovery Kids, Discovery Kids program, MetroParks, MetroParks of Butler County, photo gallery, photos, VOA Park, Voice of America Park, West Chester photos