Winter Updates at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Published January 13, 2023
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark has a new horticulturist, Allison Bush. Allison joined Five Rivers MetroParks in 2019 as the Urban Zone Horticulturist. She holds a degree in horticulture and is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Allison has worked in both the private and public sectors of the Green Industry for over 20 years. She […]
A few weeks left to nominate your favorite OUTstanding Teacher
Updated January 5th, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its eighth annual OUTStanding Teacher Award, open to Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations are due Jan. 31, 2023. A winner will be selected from each of the following categories: Rising Star (less than 10 years of teaching experience) Leader (10 […]
Winter family fun in your Five Rivers MetroParks
Updated January 5th, 2023
Perhaps the most underrated outdoor adventure season, winter is still a great time to explore the outdoors. Beautiful land formations, habitats and wildlife are on full display since there’s less foliage on the trees. Your family can do and explore so many things, you just need to bundle up and plan ahead. Additionally, staying active […]
Fall and Holiday Arts Programs Are Abundant at Your MetroParks
Updated December 9th, 2022
As the greenery of summer leaves and gives way to the colors of autumn and winter, we can tend to pull back from our engagement with nature. But to the contrary, autumn and winter provide a plethora of opportunities to explore nature — and, at Five Rivers MetroParks, your artistic side. From photography to arts […]
Pop quiz – are you recycling right?
Updated December 2nd, 2022
It’s America Recycles Day and your Five Rivers MetroParks is celebrating with a little sustainability pop quiz. Check out the questions and then mark your calendar for some opportunities that can help you live a more sustainable lifestyle: TRUE/FALSE: You can’t recycle aerosol cans in Montgomery County. False. As long as the can is empty […]
Five Rivers MetroParks’ Chief Executive Officer Announces 2023 Retirement
Updated December 2nd, 2022
Agency hired executive search firm to conduct nationwide search for new leader Five Rivers MetroParks Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Benná announced today she plans to retire from her position in spring 2023. Benná has led the organization since March 2011 and has worked in public service for over 40 years. The Board of Park Commissioners […]
Shop local and get hands-on at the 2nd Street Market this season
Published November 8, 2022
The 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St. in downtown Dayton, is home to 50 small business vendors that offer fresh, local food, pantry staples and hand-crafted items. The Market offers a one-stop shopping experience where visitors can grab lunch and shop for groceries and gifts. The Market will be open the day before Thanksgiving, […]
In Appreciation of Goldenrod
Updated November 8th, 2022
Fields of bright yellow goldenrod blooms are common this time of year and add not only a great deal of beauty to the early fall landscape, but they are an indispensable ecosystem plant for our region. The sunny blooms of the goldenrod (around 22 species statewide) can be found in forest, prairie, meadow, and urban […]
Turn in your MetroParks Trails Challenge Logs for your chance to win!
Updated November 2nd, 2022
There are just few days left to get out and wrap up the 2022 MetroParks Trails Challenge. Whether you completed just a few trails or all 28, you should feel great about moving your body in the great outdoors – and perhaps even finding a new favorite MetroPark. Remember, you can’t be selected to win […]
Our Favorite Fall Pumpkins and Squash
Published October 20, 2022
Picking out pumpkins and decorative squash is a fun way to celebrate the beauty and variety of the vegetables that this season provides. There are so many shapes and colors and lumps and bumps! Many of the squash grown for decoration are dual purpose- they’re pretty, delicious, and depending on the variety, can be stored […]
