Make your own fairy mud garden
Published May 8, 2021
Enjoy nature play in your back yard with MetroParks education coordinator, Doug, as he shows you how to build your own fairy garden with natural materials.
Make your own bird feeder
Published May 8, 2021
Mary Beth shows you how to make your own back yard bird feeder using recycled materials.
Intro to using rain barrels
Published May 7, 2021
MetroParks’ sustainability coordinator, Tim Pitchard, shows you how rain barrels work. If you are handy you can craft one yourself of purchase a pre-made one at many garden centers so you can save water and keep your yard looking great during the long summer days. Learn how to make your own rain barrel with help […]
Meet MetroParks Animal Ambassadors
Published May 7, 2021
Meet MetroParks Animal Ambassadors Before the pandemic, you may have seen MetroParks staff and volunteers with animals in classrooms and at events and festivals. These Animal Ambassadors are part of the MetroParks team and help teach the public about the natural world. These animals live at Germantown MetroPark and are cared for by MetroParks’ wonderful […]
Get in the garden to celebrate Minority Health Month
Updated May 7th, 2021
On the heels of National Gardening Day, which was April 14, MetroParks celebrated all things growing with Leah Bahan-Harris, the general manager of the soon-to-open Gem City Market. April is also National Minority Health Month, a great reason to take a deeper look at access to community assets that support equitable health, from public programs […]
Earth Day every day
Updated May 6th, 2021
Today, April 22, is Earth Day, a day where we celebrate all the natural world provides us, from the air we breathe to the food grown from its soil. At MetroParks, every day is Earth Day — and we hope you will join us in adopting some fun Earth-friendly habits to maintain your commitment to […]
Brood X buzz: What to expect from this year’s cicadas
Updated May 6th, 2021
Emerging only once every 17 years, Brood X cicadas have many wondering what to expect in their yards and in MetroParks as the weather warms. Perhaps the most important thing to understand is that cicadas are harmless to humans and pets, they do not bite, and they are not poisonous. What are cicadas? While there […]
2020 Bike Tips Wrap-up
Updated April 22nd, 2021
Update: While we’re planning your 2021 Virtual Bike Month, you can prepare to celebrate with us. Check out these videos we’ve made to help you Get Ready to Ride! Planning to buy a new (or new to you) bike? Jordan can help you choose the right bike! Make sure your bike is ready to ride. […]
2020 Ride of the Week Wrap-up
Updated April 22nd, 2021
Update: While we continue to plan your Virtual Bike Month, you can check out these rides we highlighted in the 2020 Virtual Bike Month Ride of the Week segment. Week One: Wegerzyn MetroPark to Deeds Point MetroPark Start: Park at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. This ride to Deeds Point Metropark and back […]
Let’s get growing – it’s National Gardening Day!
Published April 14, 2021
April 14 is National Gardening Day, and there are so many reasons to get outside and admire the blooming gardens in your MetroParks – and perhaps even plant a garden yourself! Gardening is the perfect pastime for those who want low-impact movement and to grow their own healthy produce, while also giving back to the […]
