Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday!

Celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday! Discover local wildlife programs and preregister for our Beanstack challenge. 

Reading Challenge for Kids

Fun for ages 11 and under, September's reading challenge encourages young readers to join Smokey in learning about wildfires and the environment. Read books, take action, have fun, and earn prizes! And remember: only you can prevent wildfires. Register on Beanstack today!

Local Wildlife Programs

A Wander in the Wetlands

Experience our vibrant local wetland reserves through a guided tour from the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association

Siebenthaler Fen - Tuesday, August 20 9:30 - 11:30 am

Pearl's Fen - Friday, September 6 9:30 - 11:30 am

Dave Nolin Wetland Reserve - Monday, September 9 • 6 - 8 pm

Monarch Tagging for Kids and Families at Your Library

Learn about monarch butterflies and their international migration as we tag and release these amazing creatures back into the wild. 

FAIRBORN

Monday, August 26 4:30 - 5:30 pm

BEAVERCREEK

Tuesday, September 24 12 - 1 pm

XENIA @ REACH

Wednesday, September 25 4 - 5 pm