Let's learn about the birds that call our parks, and your backyard, home! We will search for birds in the park, explore what they eat, learn about different ways our backyard birds live, and how we can make our backyards even better for birds! This program is free and open to the public. All children must have a responsible grown-up with them at all times at the program. Link to view this program on the Warren County Park District website: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/warren-county-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMwOTU0ODM=

Members will walk in the parade and then those available will stay and support Hamilton Township as game attendants at the carnival.

Come experience a magical night all about Fireflies. Will include a Firefly Craft or Glow Face Paint, Goat Cuddles, and a Firefly Video. Kid and Family Friendly event! Sunshine Acres Lavender Farm will be hosting a Firefly & Goat Cuddle Night on July 6 from 7-10 PM. In the event of a Rain Out, the backup date will be July 7 from 7-10 PM. No refunds will be given unless the event is cancelled on both dates. You can arrive any time between 7-10 to experience this event. Goat Cuddles will only be available 7-9pm.Tickets: $17.50 per personChildren 2 & Under = FreeFor the young and young at heart. Bring your kids and experience a playful summer night at the farm learning about one of our favorite insects and cuddling with baby goats! Pack a picnic and brink a blanket. During the event kids and adults can enjoy making a Firefly Themed Solar Powered LED Light Jar or a Glow Face Painting Session, educational video about fireflies (Movie in the field!!!), and everyone will enjoy taking in the beauty of the farm as we enjoy sunset and await the fireflies' arrival. GoatCountryLLC will have their adorable baby goats available for cuddling and frolicking, guaranteed to make you smile! Lavender lemonade will be available for you to enjoy. Our farm store will be open and available for shopping.Ticket Includes:1 - Firefly Solar Mason Jar Craft Kit or 1- Glow Face Painting SessionUnlimited Goat Cuddles (7-9pm)Unlimited Lavender LemonadeVideo about fireflies - bring a blanket and stretch out in front of the movie screen in the field. Wear your pajamas if you want!Parking in front lawnPublic Restroom AvailableNo Pets Allowed

Join Laura Stanton, OSU Extension Educator, and other community guests, for a series of relaxing strolls around parks in Warren County. These will be slow and peaceful walks, perfect for Monday mornings. These walks are a wonderful way to meet new friends and soak up Vitamin N (Nature). It’s a great way to start your week and boost your health and wellbeing. ​ We will meet in the park’s parking lot, do brief introductions, and start walking by 9:05 AM. You can leave when you want but we plan to finish each walk around 11:00 AM. Please join us for a healthy dose of exercise, fresh air, nature, and friends! These walks will be held rain, sleet, or snow (you know Ohio weather is unpredictable) but will be cancelled if any severe weather is predicted.​ ​We highly recommend that you wear comfortable shoes, use sun protection, apply insect repellent, and bring water.​ Questions? Please contact Laura Stanton, FCS Extension Educator, at 513-695-1311 or email: stanton.60@osu.edu.

Join us as we use our eyes and ears to search for birds in the park, and explore how they find food, water, and shelter. We will learn about their songs, search for nests, and some binoculars will be available for kids to try out. Register for this program here: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/warren-county-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMxMDY5MDU= Toddler Treks are meant for children ages 2-6 and their responsible grown ups to explore the natural world and develop a sense of wonder about the nature all around them.

Travel with us on this creative journey and change the way you see the world! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by world cultures. Learn about Chinese ceramics, Croatian “licitar” hearts, Maori design carvings from New Zealand, “nicho” boxes from Mexico and much more. Create art using a variety of materials, play games and understand that through art we can connect with people from all over the world. Materials included. Non-members of Mason Community Center are welcome. This camp is for Preschoolers (3 to 5 yrs old). This camp runs Monday - Friday from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Join us at Tender Years from 10am - 12pm, and enjoy some playtime and popsicles! Families will have a relaxing opportunity to explore our school, meet their child's teachers, all while the kids play on our playground and get a chance to meet each other. This event is open to newly interested families, returning students and our Tender Years Alumni Families!

Independence Artist will be helping us create a cute summer painting. The painting class will start at 6:30pm but come early for ice cream at 6pm.This is an all-ages event. This is not a drop off event, a guardian must be present.Cost is $25 per participant. That includes all materials needed for the painting and ice cream. Deadline to reserve your spot is July 5th (unless we sell out before then).