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Local family earns state recognition for volunteer efforts inspired by their son’s legacy and love of nature
Published November 25, 2024
It is often said that parents would “move heaven and earth for their children.” When Mike and Kate Lehner lost their son, Leo, that is quite literally what they decided to do – move earth at a local MetroPark in his honor. In 2021, high school freshman, Leo Lehner, passed away after an incident during […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for November
Updated October 28, 2024
GET OUT & EXPLORE YOUR METROPARKS For more than 60 years, Five Rivers MetroParks has been connecting people with nature by providing clean, safe outdoor spaces that support the public’s physical, emotional and mental health. You can learn more about exploring your MetroParks and get involved by: Volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks Learning more about […]
Supporting Five Rivers MetroParks is a family affair for the Josephs
Published March 20, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks has always been near and dear to the hearts of longtime Oregon District residents Katie and Russ Joseph. When their 15-year-old son, Eli, was born it became a family affair. “One of our greatest memories was our first Bike to Work Day pancake breakfast with Eli at RiverScape MetroPark. He must have […]
Support the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation
Updated December 20, 2023
Each year, Five Rivers MetroParks protects over 16,000 acres giving access to nature to over 3.5 million visitors annually, with a cost of approximately $108 per acre to maintain. The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation partners with MetroParks to ensure critical funding for special projects and programs that go beyond levy dollars. Thanks to generous donors, […]
Planting and planning for a future that supports MetroParks — and our Earth
Updated October 16, 2023
Howorth, second from left Sue Howorth worked in various areas of software her entire career, but she’s always loved to spend her free time unplugged and outdoors. Now, she wants to ensure a future where families get outside as well. Howorth and her husband, Bruce, have set up a planned gift through The Dayton Foundation, […]
