Grow your own with a Victory Garden this summer
Updated May 10th, 2023
Whether you have some extra time at home and are looking for a new hobby or need to supplement your pantry out of necessity, gardening is a great way to stay physically active, enjoy the outdoors and reward yourself with healthy produce. For nearly 80 years, Americans have been gardening during challenging times. During World […]
Get started composting
Updated May 9th, 2023
Cut your waste and feed your garden by creating a compost area at home. To get started, all you need is a little know-how and a space big enough for a container or bin. Why compost? Organic waste, such as food and yard waste, make 25% to 50% of what people throw away. While you may […]
7 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day outdoors this weekend
Updated May 8th, 2023
Show your mother figures in your life some love this Sunday, Mother’s Day, by sharing your time with them. Gifts are great, but time spent with loved ones is priceless and we have just the place: the great outdoors. Here are a few easy ways to surprise your favorite mom, grandma, fur mom or bonus […]
Park patrons express their creative vision in Paint-A-Park program
Published May 8, 2023
About Paint-A-Park With the help of Old Scratch Pizza – Cones For a Cause, we have developed the Paint-A-Park program to provide an outlet for improving mental health- encouraging participants to slow down, be in the moment, and take time to explore the beauty they find in nature. We encourage participants to explore new parks, […]
Sample MetroParks’ summer festivals, programs during Passport to MetroParks May 26
Published May 8, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks will host its free annual summer kick-off festival, Passport to MetroParks, on Friday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. Live music, food trucks, family activities and more will be part of the event that includes a sneak peak of some of Dayton’s largest cultural […]
Bike to work, catch pancakes and help the planet this May at RiverScape MetroPark
Published May 4, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, during its annual Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. From 7 to 9 p.m., hundreds of cycling enthusiasts will gather to enjoy a free, flying pancake breakfast, coffee, live music, cycling-related […]
Warmer weather means more vendors at the 2nd Street Market
Published April 26, 2023
The grand opening of the 2nd Street Market’s outdoor farmers market is Saturday, May 6, from 9 to 3 p.m. and will continue operation through the harvest season, which ends October 29. The outdoor farmers market will feature more than more than 20 vendors offering fresh, in-season produce, artisan wares, specialty foods and more. In […]
April Gardening: Native Plant Sales, Aullwood Garden 100th Anniversary, and more
Updated April 21st, 2023
Spring is here and what a spring it is! Plants emerging and/or blooming long before their normal time, extreme temperature fluctuation, and bright sunny days that tease us to go outside and start gardening now! The “new normal” of our changing climate also has implications for when to plant and how quickly plants will grow […]
Summer starts early this May at RiverScape MetroPark
Published April 17, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks kicks off festival season this May, along with expanded free fitness opportunities and special events at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton. Special events in May include MetroParks’ Passport to MetroParks on Friday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is an opportunity to preview […]
9 green spring cleaning tips
Updated April 17th, 2023
It’s officially spring cleaning season, and many may be itching to get their spaces cleaned, organized and purged of unnecessary items that have piled up during winter. You can create tidy, healthy living spaces and reduce your impact on the environment with just a little extra effort. Before you start pitching unwanted items, remember there […]
