Upcoming Events & Information

Butler SWCD Board of Supervisors Election

The Butler SWCD Board of Supervisors Election will be held from July 30, 2026 until August 28, 2026. For election information and candidate bios, please go to our Elections page.

Summer Programs for Kids and Families

Creeking every Thursday. Programs start at 10 am and change location each week.

Location Change: Creeking on July 23 has changed to Indian Creek Metropark due to construction next to Ruder Preserve. The new address is 1899 Oxford Reily Road (SR 732), Oxford OH 45056

We also provide summer programs in libraries and parks.

Find out dates and details on our kids page.

Electrofishing Demonstration and Fish ID Class

August 6, 6 pm at Sebald MetroPark

For adults and youth aged 12 and up.

Registration required: Sign up online. We also ask attendees to sign this waiver. Copies will be available at the class.

What to Bring: It is advised that all attendees wear rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. Those with waders may get to assist with the electrofishing

If you wear reading glasses, please bring the,

Butler SWCD Annual Meeting

Seeking Vendors for Pollinator Fest

Butler SWCD is seeking vendors for our Pollinator Fest coming up in August. If you have nature-inspired or pollinator related items that you sell, then consider becoming one of our event vendors. If you would like to be a vendor, please fill out this form.

2026 Wildlife Garden Series

At Butler SWCD, 1802 Princeton Road, Hamilton

Programs begin at 6 pm.

September 9, at West Chester Historical Society. Bug hike with Joe Boggs.
November 18, at Butler SWCD. Invasive insects of SW Ohio with Ryan Larrick.

Free to attend, but please register. Those that register can be notified if the program is canceled due to weather.

BEST Volunteer Events

Be one of the BEST and join Butler SWCD's Butler Environmental Stewardship Team at one of our volunteer events throughout the year.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, July 15 at 6 pm. Kayak Cleanup at Gilmore Ponds Metropark.
Bring your own canoe/kayak and safety gear.
We will have grabbers, mesh bags, etc.
Register at www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4EABAB29A3FD0-61326948-2026#/

For a full list of this years projects, please visit our volunteer page.

Registration is requested to help with supplies and to send info if an event is canceled due to weather. Events are also posted about a month prior on Miami and UC community service website if you are a student needing to document hours.

BEST Email List

To receive the monthly volunteer email, please sign up and check the volunteer box.

Butler SWCD YouTube Channel

Want to learn about Composting? Questions about pond management? Do you want to build a rain garden? Or are you interested in the wildlife that calls your backyard home? Butler SWCD's YouTube channel is a great resource for learning all about these topics, watching past workshops, and so much more!

Please check out our YouTube channel for many helpful and interesting videos.

Upcoming

2026 Board Meetings

2026 Butler SWCD Board of Supervisors meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. Unless otherwise noted below.

Meetings are held at Butler SWCD, 1802 Princeton Rd, Hamilton OH 45011.

Board Meetings via Zoom

2026 Butler SWCD Board of Supervisors meetings will also be accessible via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please contact our office for the zoom meeting link and passcode.

Special Board Meeting

The August 11, 2026 Butler SWCD Board of Supervisors meetings has been rescheduled to for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Izaak Walton League of America - Hamilton Chapter located at 450 Beissinger Road, Hamilton 45013. The board meeting will immediately follow the conclusion of the Butler SWCD Annual Meeting.