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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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Wed 01/07
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 		Backpacking Babies: Winter Mysteries

Enjoy a guided nature walk exploring winter life while treating your baby to fresh air. A baby backpack is required for this program, as trails are not stroller friendly. Meet at parking lot. Weather Permitting: Call 937-277-4178.

Sugarcreek MetroPark  Free
Wed 01/07
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 		Home School Nature Club: Predator and Prey Relationships

Enjoy an hour of fun as we play games to discover the predator and prey relationships of animals common to Dayton. We will also explore the concept of carrying capacity, and how it effects animal populations. Meet at parking lot. Reservations required and limited: Call 937-277-4178 or register online.

Sugarcreek MetroPark 5G-9GFree
Thu 01/08
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 		Adult Nature Walk

Enjoy exploring nature while meeting new friends on this slow-paced journey. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Meet at parking lot.

Sugarcreek MetroPark All agesFree
Thu 01/08
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 		Parent and Preschooler:The Seedy Side

Seeds are the start of many things. Plants grow from seeds, animals eat seeds and seeds can even travel. Hands on activities at each station will help us discover how this all works. Reservations required. Call 937- 434-9005

Cox Arboretum MetroPark 3Y-6YFree
Sat 01/10
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 		Winter Bird Walk

While many of our summer birds flew south for the winter, Canada birds came to Ohio to spend their winter! Find out which birds call Ohio their warm refuge while searching for them in the park. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Meet at Argonne Forest parking lot. Passport to Nature.

Possum Creek MetroPark All agesFree
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.
Natural Area Parks
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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Travel through your MetroParks and discover nature and fun!
   
Featured Park/Amenity
Hills & Dales Rebirth

Hills & Dales has seen a number of changes since it was originally designed in the early 1900's. Read more about how Hills & Dales MetroPark is now being restored.

Featured Participant
Master Naturalist Jack Schoenberger

Jack's enthusiasm and love of nature is most apparent when he is showing someone the beauty of a snow trillium or sharing the Germantown Nature Center with a visitor. Learn more about Jack.

 
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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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