News, Events, and Updates from Deerfield Township
Be sure to check out our website (link below) for more information and news from Deerfield Township
Monarch Pledge
On April 6, 2021 the Deerfield Township Board of Trustees approved a proclamation for Mayors' Monarch Pledge Day.

This pledge is a commitment to encourage the community to plant milkweed, encourage neighborhoods to plant monarch gardens, continue invasive species removal, and encourage all residents to participate in community activities that support and celebrate monarch conservation.

This is an annual commitment. 2021 Pledge action items include the following:

  • Issue a Proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat.
  • Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar producing plants in community gardens
  • Continue an invasive species removal program that will support the re-establishment of native habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators
  • Engage with parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs
  • Engage with gardening leaders and partners (e.g., Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, Nature Centers, Native Plant Society Chapters , other long-standing and influential community leaders) to support monarch butterfly conservation

For more information and to read the Proclamation approved by the Board of Trustees click here.
Kingswood Invasive Species Removal
Starting this Spring Deerfield Township will continue to target the removal of invasive Callery Pear trees and Honeysuckle on northern portion of Kingswood Park.

The project includes maintenance of areas cleared in 2020 as well as new removal in additional sections.

For individuals interested in assisting the Ohio River Foundation with these efforts, there are volunteer opportunities through the rest of April and into May.

To find more information or register for the volunteer opportunities, please click here.
Butterfly Walk Experience
Join in for the 2021 CancerFree Kid's Butterfly Walk Experience, presented by Anthem.

This year families and supporters have the opportunity to do their walk at Cottell Park through our two-day Butterfly Walking Storyboard.

The Butterfly Walking Storyboard is a safe, socially distant one-mile walking experience throughout Cottell Park with interactive activities and sections to honor kids who have battled childhood cancer. You have the option to walk through the Butterfly Walking Storyboard on Friday, May 7, or Saturday, May 8.

More information can be found by clicking here.
Register Now for Deerfield Summer Camps!
Attention! There are still open spots in a few of our Summer Camps, particularly our 6th through 8th grade camps including our Game Time Camp which will see campers work to build a mini golf course, play giant games, and create interesting crafts.

Be sure to registrar now to secure your spot.

More information about the available camps and about the safety measures we have put in place can be found by visiting click here.
Registration Now for iDaP Summer Camps
Registration is OPEN for the iDaP Academy camps.

The iDaP academy offers technology education programs built on a framework that weaves the principles of Marketing, Design, and Development with the latest technology. Their mission is to deliver a different kind of STEM education to teach 21st century skills in a fun and engaging way.

This years offerings include GAME ON! Here, campers will use the latest 3D printing design and printing technology to create their very own board game.

For more information about all the IDaP Academy Camps or to register click here.
Summer Arts Camps with the Arts Alliance
We have partnered once again with The Arts Alliance to offer Summer Arts Camps. Registration is now open!

The camps are designed for youth entering Kindergarten through 8th grade and are designed around a weekly theme that explores various arts mediums, including visual and performing arts.

Find out more by clicking here.
Star Glazers Pottery Opportunities
Deerfield Township is proud to partner with Star Glazers to offer unique pottery classes for the community.

Star Glazers has an outdoor Paint Your Own Pottery event on May 23rd for families looking to engage in creative and fun activities. The event will take place at the Kingswood Pavilion where participants can enjoy creating art in the park, be outdoors, and bond with the entire family.

Registration is now open and spots are limited. For more information or to register please Click Here.
Community Garden Plots
Join your neighbors to cultivate fresh vegetables in the Community Garden.

There are still a couple of plots available at Carter Park, but they are going fast, so secure yours today!

Plots are 4x4 raised beds and each gardener is responsible for:

  • Cultivating, weeding, and watering their own plots
  • Determining the best growing season for the crops they are cultivating
  • Ensuring their plot is in cultivated status by June 1st
  • Giving consideration to others by planting tall crops where they will have the least impact on neighboring gardeners. (Crops and structures over 6ft tall are not allowed)
  • "Putting their garden to bed" and leaving plots as they found them in the spring by October 31st

For more information please click here.
Art Supply Donations Needed
The Arts Alliance is seeking donations of new art supplies such as:

  • Pencils
  • Scissors
  • Magic Markers
  • Crayons
  • Colored Pencils
  • Packs of construction paper

Please, no used supplies. Donations can be dropped off to the Deerfield Township administrative offices by May 31st.
Calendar Check
Make a note of these important meetings and upcoming events:
Upcoming Events (Click for more detail)



Deerfield Township Meetings

  • Deerfield Township Regular Meeting - May 4th, 2021 at 6:00 PM
  • Deerfield Township Zoning Commission Meeting - May 10th, 2021 at 6:30 PM
  • Deerfield Regional Storm Water Board Meeting - May 11th, 2021 at 6:00 PM
  • Deerfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - May 13th, 2021 at 6:30 PM
  • Board of Trustees Work Session - May 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM