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Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Micro-Adventures in Your MetroParks

Published April 7, 2025

We are just wrapping up another amazing Adventure Speaker Series with tales of rock climbing and traveling to all of the National Park sites and all over the world. Hopefully you are inspired to get out and scratch that itch for adventure. Lucky enough, your local MetroPark, is brimming with opportunities for thrilling micro-adventures! Perfect […]

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Flood updates in your MetroParks – updated Apr. 7

Published April 7, 2025

Park users may be familiar with closures during inclement weather, such as snow or tornadoes; however, closures can also occur due to heavy or prolonged rainfall. Many of the parks, conservation areas and recreational amenities maintained by Five Rivers MetroParks are located near river corridors or associated with dams that provide flood protection, such as […]

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Trash in rivers is an increasing problem – we can all pitch in to help

Published April 7, 2025

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 […]

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Plant it for the planet

Updated April 2, 2025

April is Ohio Native Plant Month, the perfect occasion to learn more about the importance of these beautiful, important flowers, shrubs and trees. Adapted to the environment in which they grow, native plants provide the perfect food and shelter for wildlife. Many native plants are also critical to pollinators — animals and insects that cause […]

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MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for April

Updated March 27, 2025

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 […]

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EcoTalk: Status of Emerald Ash Borer – April 2025

Published March 25, 2025

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 […]

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Outdoor exploration for all abilities

Updated March 17, 2025

Each individual experiences the outside world differently and brings a unique perspective on how to enjoy the natural world – a sentiment local mom and MetroParks human resources and volunteer manager Jenny Hymans often reminds those around her. What started with a tiny speck of light on an ultrasound turned into a long journey for […]

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Grow your own with a victory garden this summer

Updated March 14, 2025

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 […]

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Meet Juniper, MetroParks’ newest Animal Ambassador

Updated March 13, 2025

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 […]

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Gift of Down Syndrome Event, New Market Vendors and Spring Programming

Updated March 12, 2025

Gift of Down Syndrome Celebration at the Market Join the Market during our weekend-long celebration, “The Gift of Down Syndrome.” Friday, March 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. World Down Syndrome Day, which coincides with our celebration, has focused […]

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