Events & Festivals
6 Ways to Celebrate the Earth
Posted on Apr 22
Happy Earth Day!
This is the day to demonstrate support and appreciation for our beautiful planet. Below, find 6 ways you can celebrate Earth Day in Butler County, Ohio.
1. Art & Earth Day at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
1763 Hamilton Cleves Road | Hamilton, Ohio
Explore over 400 acres of gorgeous valleys, ponds, and hills, embellished with 70 monumental sculptures throughout Pyramid Hill Park. In honor of Earth Day, the park hosts their annual Art & Earth Day event to celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day, and International Sculpture Day all in one. The event will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9am – 5pm and includes workshops, kids activities, and more!
2. EarthFest
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Oxford Memorial Park, East High Street | Oxford, Ohio
This Earth Day celebration brings together organizations from Miami University's campus, and local businesses in Oxford to collaborate and promote sustainability. The event will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11am – 2pm and it will be an engaging event for the whole family with live performances, activities for all ages, and more.
3. Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
3909 Rosedale Road | Middletown, Ohio
A peaceful oasis in the city, Bull’s Run is home to one of the last free-flowing sections of Bull’s Run Creek and features native wildflower gardens, a restored prairie, and a beautiful woodland trail. It's a great way to explore, learn, appreciate the outdoors and our planet.
4. Delhi Flower & Garden Center
6282 Cincinnati Dayton Road | Liberty Township, Ohio
This huge garden center is a great place to explore and browse for some new plants, including a variety of unique flowers, trees, and shrubs. Their friendly staff is also super knowledgeable to help beginners or experienced gardeners! Customers can also find signs throughout the garden center labeling all the plants with unique care instructions. Be sure to keep an eye out for the friendly garden cats roaming around too— Lilly and Porter are both friendly and love pets!
5. Explore Local Parks
Throughout Butler County, Ohio
Step outside and explore the natural beauty that surrounds us! From scenic trails and wildflower-filled meadows to peaceful rivers and wooded escapes, Butler County's local parks are the perfect places to reconnect with nature. Pictured is Rentschler Forest, featuring 400 acres to explore; including nature trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and Great Miami River views. During your adventure, you could see remnants of the old Miami-Erie Canal, a prehistoric Indian earthwork, a reconstructed wetland, and find ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
6. Discover Sustainable Adventures
Throughout Butler County, Ohio
Enrich your travels by exploring outdoors, dining locally, and supporting local businesses that prioritize sustainable practices. This can help generate a positive impact on people and local communities. Pictured above is the u-pick berry farm, Indian Springs Berry Farm, open seasonally. You can also find other sustainable adventures and tips in these blogs: Sustainable Travel + Responsible Roaming + Shop Sustainable Products at Earth + Metals.