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 […]
Season Extension for the Vegetable Gardener
Published October 20, 2022
You can grow cold-season vegetables and herbs outdoors well into the winter if you use the proper tools and growing methods. Many gardeners use floating row cover, old sheets, boxes, cold frames, and cloches to protect their crops from the elements. One of our favorite methods is the cold frame, which helps protect cold hardy […]
Autumn Gardening at Home
Published October 20, 2022
With fall just beginning there are lots of gardening tasks to be done to put your plants to bed and get ready for next spring. Below are some ways to enjoy your garden and keep things looking good for the season: Watching and Listening September is the time to watch our pollinators (butterflies, bees, hummingbirds) […]
Autumn in Your MetroParks’ Gardens
Updated October 20th, 2022
Winding down, cleaning up, getting ready. Gardening season isn’t over yet! Fall is the time to begin preparing for winter and spring in the garden, but there’s still so much beauty to enjoy. Some annual blossoms are fading, while others like geranium, marigolds and begonias still look fantastic. Don’t forget to save some marigold seed […]
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month at the 2nd Street Market
Published September 29, 2022
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month at the 2nd Street Market The 2nd Street Market will host four days of events Oct. 13-16 featuring Hispanic food, arts and crafts, music, and more. Hispanic Heritage Month stretches from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Americans with Hispanic heritage who have roots in Spain, South America, Central America […]
Try outdoor activities at a free family festival next weekend
Published September 21, 2022
Outdoor play is essential for adults and kids — especially during the school year. Enjoy the outdoors with your family at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastwood MetroPark, 1385 Harshman Rd. in Dayton. With […]
Searching for fall color? Check out these MetroParks this season
Updated September 20th, 2022
Warm displays of beautiful color, the distinct earthy autumn smell and the crunch of fallen leaves under your feet – fall is perhaps one of the best seasons to explore trees in your MetroParks and neighborhood. Crucial to the environment, trees – especially those native to Ohio – play a critical role in creating habitats […]
Join us for Apple Day at the 2nd Street Market
Updated September 16th, 2022
Celebrate the beginning of fall by enjoying Apple Day at the 2nd Street Market. The apple, one of the most fall-centric crops, is responsible for such autumnal staples as cider, apple pie, crepes and caramel apples. Downtown Dayton’s 2nd Street Market is dedicating an entire day to the apple. A full schedule of the day’s […]
Summer winds down with cultural festivals, live music and more
Updated September 15th, 2022
Five Rivers MetroParks will host of Dayton’s favorite cultural festivals this August and September. The Dayton African American Cultural Festival will kick off on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St., Dayton. From noon to 8 p.m. visitors can enjoy family-friendly activities, vendors, food, entertainment and live music, all of which celebrates […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at RiverScape Sept. 18
Published September 14, 2022
A day-long celebration of Hispanic culture at RiverScape MetroPark in the heart of Downtown Dayton! Starting 11 AM on Saturday, Sept. 18, this event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be a parade, live music, dancing, entertainment, authentic Latin food and much more! More details, such as hours and music schedule are available on […]
