Marching into gardening season
Published March 9, 2022
While you may be itching to get in the garden, there’s still a ways to go before planting many flowers and produce varieties for the year. MetroParks education coordinator Betty Hoevel suggests gardeners focus their time on the following to set yourself up for gardening success during the growing season. “April will come quickly and […]
Meet some of the employees at your Five Rivers MetroParks
Published February 16, 2022
Rich history is part of Five Rivers MetroParks’ story, and many employees have been with the agency for years to experience it unfold firsthand. In honor of Black History Month, we profile just a few of MetroParks’ employees who keep your parks and other locations clean, safe and open year-round. Interested in joining them? Your […]
Celebrate Black History Month with 2nd Street Market vendors
Published February 9, 2022
Starting this Sunday, the 2nd Street Market is offering three workshops led by the proprietors of some of the Black-owned businesses located at the Market. These all-ages workshops are being held in honor of Black History Month. Akola African Beading Class with Ninjtaro Jewelry: Sunday, Feb. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Akola” means […]
Some slick info about ice fishing
Published January 21, 2022
The thought of standing on top of freezing cold water sends a shiver up outdoor recreation specialist and fishing expert Kelly Kingery’s spine. “I am not an avid ice angler,” she said. “I do know there are a lot of folks who love ice fishing and have done it for many years in a very […]
Nurtured by nature
Published January 14, 2022
Using the outdoors as a source of creativity and inspiration Cydnie King has trained her son, 2, to bring her leaves. “Sometimes, we press them so I can draw them later on,” said the Fairborn-based artist and curatorial assistant at The Contemporary Dayton. It’s an appropriate task for her “little outdoorsman:” King began incorporating nature […]
Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation creates new endowment fund
Published January 11, 2022
The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation has established the new Land Conservation Endowment Fund to support Five Rivers MetroParks’ conservation mission to protect the region’s natural heritage. Donations to the new endowment fund also will help MetroParks maintain the nearly 16,000 acres the agency protects and strategically acquire properties that protect and connect parks and other […]
Mental health resolutions can improve 2022
Published December 28, 2021
Contributed by Carolyn Rice, Montgomery County Commissioner Have you decided on your 2022 New Year’s Resolution? Many people choose to focus on their physical health and make a resolution to lose weight, eat healthier or exercise more. But have you considered resolving to improve your mental health? We know that our Montgomery County community has […]
Supporting Parks for Future Generations
Updated December 28th, 2021
It’s easy to help protect our local environment by donating to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation. Dayton Hikers founder and local trail advocate Andy Niekamp spends much of his time on the trails and in the region’s 18 clean, safe MetroParks. Because he’s such an avid park user, Niekamp understands the importance of preserving these […]
A New Way to Support Your Parks
Updated December 28th, 2021
Five Rivers MetroParks has launched its own philanthropic foundation, ensuring an even healthier future for the region’s parks, forests and waterways. The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation creates a more strategic, structured way for donors to support the organization. Charitable contributions now can be designated for all parks or a specific park; directed to educational and […]
Recycle your trees at Eastwood MetroPark after the holidays
Updated December 13th, 2021
Five Rivers MetroParks hopes to collect 800 used holiday trees for an important conservation project that will bolster aquatic habitat and improve angling opportunities at Eastwood Lake. The public can recycle their trees by dropping them off at Eastwood MetroPark (lake side), 1401 Harshman Road, from Dec. 26 to Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 to […]
