Join us as we remove harmful invasive Honeysuckle and Callery Pear! Volunteers will hand saw/trim plants and trees and help drag them to the chipper area. Everyone is welcome! Please visit our website to learn more and register. https://ohioriverfdn.org/support-us/volunteer/ Why remove invasive Callery Pear and Honeysuckle? Pear and Honeysuckle are quickly taking over in our watershed. If not controlled, these invasive plants will cause environmental and economic harm to an ecosystem. Invasive species spread rapidly and quickly shade-out the healthy variety of wildflowers, grasses, and trees. Eventually, an ecosystem is dominated with invasive species. Left with nowhere to live, the bees, butterflies, birds, and other critters move away. By removing these two species, the Kingswood Park ecosystem will begin to function as it once did, naturally. There will be room once again for local wildflowers, grasses, and trees to spread and thrive.

Attention Attention! Are you feeling overwhelmed with life’s daily issues? Need some extra motivation to help keep you going? Are you struggling with  family issues or finances? Are you suffering from depression or health issues? Are you starting to lose hope in life? Do you have a desire to live a more meaningful life? We invite you to join us for a FREE and exciting community event called “Summer Splash”, where you will be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to live a better and more fulfilled life, and find hope for a better future.   Special Event Features Include: • Free Community Dinners served daily from 6:00 – 6:30PM• Free health and wellness checks from 6:00-6:30PM• An exciting Kids’ VBS will also be going on for K-6th grade.• Free giveaways such as Kings Island tickets, Gift Cards, Free Groceries, Free back to school supplies, and much more.• Special Community Appreciation Day to celebrate first responders and community leaders on June 22 at 11:00 AM. So don’t miss out on this amazing and inspirational event for the whole family! Summer “SPLASH”, is our way of “Showing People Love and Sharing Hope” to our community.  We hope to see you there! Register TODAYand receive a FREE Gift.  https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdpliEMEXeioB.../viewform See less

Learn more at popluther.org/vbs DATE: Monday, June 17 - Thursday, June 20 TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM AGES: Pre-school (4-year-olds)- 6th Grade Preview Night: Pre-school (3-year-olds): Wednesday, June 19- 6:00-7:30 PM COST: All are welcome! Suggested donation: $15 per child. The cost covers program materials and snacks. No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay. Please contact Ginger Tomes at Prince of Peace to learn more (gtomes@popluther.org or (513)683-4244). Pay online or mail /drop off checks made payable to Prince of Peace with your child’s name and VBS in the memo line. There is a $50 max per family. ---- It’s Time to Celebrate! So, paint some signs, decorate the walls, hang the lights, turn up the music, invite some friends, and throw open the doors.We don’t think it’s just ok to have fun, we think it should be a priority.Why? Because people who follow Jesus have a lot to celebrate.Jesus gives us some pretty good reasons to party. Friendship, belonging, forgiveness, abundant life, and purpose. That’s why we believe the Gospel of Jesus is the good news. Since there seems to be a lot of bad news going around today, we have an incredible opportunity to remind this generation why Jesus is good news. We can create an environment where faith can be exciting, adventurous, fun, interesting, challenging, and engaging. So…let’s Start the Party.

Come learn about coral with our friends at the Cincinnati Museum Center! Biodiversity is the name of the game when it comes to the coral reef, “rainforest of the sea!” Learn all about the organisms that build the reef. Touch real coral skeletons and learn how coral polyps feed and protect themselves. Explore the interconnectedness of the many organisms who make up the coral reef community, and more! 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 program on Warren County Park District website: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/warren-county-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMwOTUyNzU=

What instrument do you carry with you everywhere? Your voice of course! Come join the PB&J singers and learn about how we can use our voice to make music everywhere we go! Peanut Butter and Jam brings families together for musical fun and an exciting introduction to classical music. Designed for children ages two to six, these interactive programs will touch, teach, and enrich your child’s life. And don’t worry — we don’t expect anyone to sit still! All of our concerts are free!

Prepare to get wet! Grab your towels and slap on the sunscreen! Come out for water play in the park! Greene Grasshoppers Geared towards our kiddos 6-9 years old, Greene Grasshoppers is a monthly program where they get have nothing but FUN in our parks. With these station-based programs, kids will experience a different topic each month. Greene Grasshoppers is FREE to attend and no registration is necessary, they typically run from 6-8 pm until the fall.  You can come anytime during the two hours as long as you leave time to complete everything. No Registration Required

This month your kiddos will express their creative side with this station-based art session. We will have self-guided art stations with easy-to-follow instructions for each child to create their masterpieces. Wiggle Worms Our unique Wiggle Worms program is designed to introduce children, ages 2-5, to the natural world through play and fun! Each month our Wiggle Worms will enjoy programs of different topics.  All Wiggle Worms are held from 10 am – Noon and attendees can come anytime during those hours, allowing time to complete the stations/activities.  Adults are required to stay with the child/children during the program. These programs are free and open to the public.  No Registration Required

Toad-ally Together is a new program partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD to bring kids and families of all abilities together to have fun in our backyard! Geared towards children ages 2 & up and of all abilities. These are drop in programs, you do not have to stay for the full 2 hours.  An adult or guardian is required to stay during the program. This is a FREE event, registration requested but not required, walk-ins welcome.