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Where ever you are in Montgomery County, you’re never more than 15 minutes from a MetroPark. Natural splendor awaits you at every turn. Pay your favorite park a visit this week, or try out a new one.

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Tue	05/06 - 05/27 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Tuesday Morning Adult Walk at Englewood Warblers and other neo-tropical migrants are moving north to claim their nesting territories. Bring binoculars to view these colorful birds. Program begins at 9:00 AM. Meet in Patty Shelter parking lot. Reservations are not necessary.	Englewood MetroPark	All ages	Free
Sat	05/17 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Cleaning Green Have you ever walked down the detergent aisle, and wondered which one is more environmentally friendly? Have you ever thought about making your own cleaners? Join green cleaning experts William Cox and Donna Walls for a discussion on cleaning products on the market today, and demonstrations on how to make your own sustainable cleaners. Program begins at 9 AM. Meet at farm education building. Reservations required and limited, visit metroparks.org or call 937-277-4178.	Possum Creek MetroPark	All ages	Free
Sat	05/17 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	The Pooch and Pal Promenade Come and learn some facts and folklore of the spring woods, while enjoying the fresh air with your dog. Friendly dogs only on 6 foot leashes. Program begins at 11:00 AM. Use entrance at 100 E. National Road. Reservations are not necessary.	Englewood MetroPark	All ages	Free
Sat	05/17 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Eureka Lab! Viva Vermiculture Do you realize that worms make "black gold" for you? Join us and discover what "black gold" can do for your plants around your house and garden, while keeping kitchen scraps out of the landfill. Participants will build simple worm bins and learn what it takes to keep them healthy. Children must be accompanied by an adult and can drop in between Noon and 2:30pm. Call 275-5059 with questions.	Cox Arboretum MetroPark	6Y-12Y	Free
Tue	05/20 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Wings Of Wonder: Gardening for Butterflies Explore the relationship between native butterflies and your garden. Learn about butterfly habitats, how to identify some of our native Ohio butterflies, and how to create an environment for your favorite butterflies. We will also discuss choosing and growing the plants, simple garden designs, and how to incorporate ways to encourage butterflies in your yard. Reservations required & limited.	Cox Arboretum MetroPark	All ages	Free

Past Activities

The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call (937) 275-PARK to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.

Master Naturalist
Learn about the wonders of nature in this 13-week volunteer course created in partnership with the Ohio State Extension Office.

Habitat Healer Training
Come join us for classes covering why and how you can help us heal the habitats within MetroParks.

Parks where activity is available

Although all 26 of your MetroParks offer beautiful natural surroundings, Natural Area Parks are designed specifically to conserve wildlife habitats and encourage native flora and fauna.

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Passport to Nature
Travel Through Your MetroParks and Discover Nature and Fun!

How it Works

Visit MetroParks facilities, participate in designated passport programs and get your passport stamped. When eight of the boxes are stamped, fill in the requested information and mail your passport to MetroParks.

What to Look For

Look for Passport to Nature symbol or the text Passport to Nature in Metro ParkWays or in the Calendar of Events on the website.

What You Get

Every child who completes a passport with eight stamps will become an official MetroParks Nature Traveler and will receive a nature traveler backpack, along with recognition in Parkways. Nature Travelers who complete additional passports will get gear to put in their backpack for nature exploration.

Featured Park/Amenity

Hills & Dales Rebirth

Featured Participant

Master Naturalist Jack Schoenberger

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Partners

Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to work with local organizations that share a common interest and mission in the protection of our natural environment.

Clubs

The greater Dayton area and surrounding region has a number of conservation oriented clubs. Contact these clubs to find more area residents interested in nature:

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