Do you have a little wrangler that is too young for horse camp but can't wait to ride? Join the MetroParks Riding Center Staff on Saturdays and Sundays starting April 3rd through October 31st for a hand led pony ride for youngsters 7 and under. Staff members will lead youth around the MetroParks Riding Center Arena for a memorable riding experience. Bring your camera to capture this unforgettable moment. Reservations are not required. For more information call 937-274-3120.

Five Rivers MetroParks' quarterly publication aimed at keeping you and your family informed of all the great activities and programs at each of the MetroParks. It also includes news, park features and articles on different topics in conservation, wellness and the quality of life in the Miami Valley. It is your one-stop resource for new experiences, new adventures and new ways to connect with our community ¬ all waiting right outside your front door! Issues include Spring (arrives mid-February), Summer (arrives mid-May), Fall (arrives mid-August), and Winter (arrives mid-November) *NOTE: ParkWays is free to Montgomery County residents and is delivered quarterly to Dayton Daily News subscribers or to non-subscribers by mail. Residents may subscribe to ParkWays if they wish to receive additional copies. Persons living outside the county may subscribe to ParkWays, pick up a copy of ParkWays at any Five Rivers MetroParks, or download a copy at www.metroparks.org.

These 1/2 day camps run for 5 days June through August and are for youth with an interest in horsemanship through equestrian education of stable management, equine nutrition, and of course, riding. The benefits are to improve their lives by encouraging exercise, establishing partnerships with horses, building teamwork, art projects and other activities that connect them to nature. Morning camp is 8 to noon and afternoon camp is 1 to 5. For specific dates, availability and reservations call the Riding Center at (937) 274-3120.

Have you ever tried backpacking? Are you even slightly curious? Then come to this evening, hands-on program, try on a backpack, talk with local experts, and experiment with some of the gear. Backpacks are available on a first-come, first-served, basis. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.

Walk through the garden, take a tram tour, practice Tai Chi and indulge in light refreshments. Do as much or as little as you like in a program for folks 55 and older. The Water Garden Terrace is the starting point for all activities. Program is 1st & 3rd Fridays, May through September. Organized groups are asked to register in advance; individual walk-ins welcome. To register or for more details, call (937) 434-9005.