Guest blogger: Perry V. Richter The arrival of spring after a long, freezing winter is bringing warmer temperatures, brave flowers, budding trees, and, of course, a whole lot of activity. Walkers and cyclists get out onto trails around the Miami Valley. However, one thing that isn’t so exciting will also show itself as snow and […]
March 25, 2025
Celebrate Earth DayTON this April through May, starting at the 2nd Street Market
Read MoreEarth DayTON is a celebration of all the forward-thinking individuals and organizations in the Miami Valley doing good work to help further sustainability, conservation, and environmental justice efforts. The City of Dayton Office of Sustainability and Five Rivers MetroParks began leading this initiative in 2023 to illustrate how to get involved in events, programs, and […]
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Five Rivers MetroParks invites 2 environmental researchers to present about local science. These EcoTalk presentations are an effort to further connect us to nature by learning about conservation topics and ways to implement positive change at home. Tuesday, April 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cox Arboretum MetroPark Mead Westvaco Theatre […]
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers MetroParks […]
Dayton will host the Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May, with a portion of downtown Dayton being transformed into “NATO Village.” The NATO Village footprint will include sections of the downtown Great Miami River Trail and all of RiverScape MetroPark, which means access to these amenities and facilities will be restricted to […]
March 10, 2025
More than 300 volunteers needed for this year’s Adopt-A-Park Earth Day celebration
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks will host its largest annual day of service, Adopt-A-Park, on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at multiple sites across Montgomery County. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help MetroParks staff spruce up green spaces and work on special projects that protect the region’s parks and waterways. Registration is required […]
March 3, 2025
MetroParks’ first Birding Challenge is here and so is your chance to win prizes
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks has launched its newest public challenge, which invites participants to connect with the outdoors by engaging in one of the country’s most popular outdoor pastimes—birding. The MetroParks Birding Challenge also allows the public to contribute to important citizen science and local conservation activities. The MetroParks Birding Challenge features 30 tasks that invite […]
MetroParks’ gardening pros are raising a red flag when it comes to AI-generated and retouched photos of plants that online stores and marketplaces may be promoting – such as purple watermelon and tie-dyed sunflowers. While many plants are catchy and colorful, shoppers can be easily tricked into buying seeds that don’t yield promised results. For […]
The results are in! After tallying the public’s nearly 300 votes, MetroParks’ newest Animal Ambassador’s name is Juniper. Named for a native tree, also commonly known as eastern red cedar or eastern juniper, Juniper is a screech owl that was rescued by Animal Care Alliance in Richmond, Indiana. Because she had incurable injuries to her […]
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers MetroParks […]
