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Get started composting
Updated May 14th, 2024
Cut your waste and feed your garden by creating a compost area at home. To get started, all you need is a little know-how and a space big enough for a container or bin. Why compost? Organic waste, such as food and yard waste, make 25% to 50% of what people throw away. While you may […]
Keeping it wild
Updated May 6th, 2024
Chances are, if you’ve been in your MetroParks this season you’ve spotted wildlife, perhaps even an adorable baby animal. Spring is when many animals mate and give birth to little ones. While spotting any animal in the wild can be exciting, there a few things to remember when you come across a furry, scaly, feathered […]
Outdoor exploration for all abilities
Published March 20, 2024
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 […]
Be a mud skipper during this weird weather season
Updated March 7th, 2024
For the third year in a row, winter’s flip-flopping temps and wet weather have probably resulted in many of your favorite natural surface trails being muddy. When this happens, regional park manager Mike Osborne encourages parkgoers to avoid these trails or take your adventures to the region’s many paved trails. “When there are muddy patches […]
Mark your calendar: Astronomical events in 2024
Updated January 31st, 2024
There are so many incredible ways to experience nature on our Earth that people might not remember to look up and experience the wonders of the sky. This year, we have some major astronomical events happening and Dayton gets a front row seat. TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE Daytonians are in for a celestial spectacle on […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for February
Published January 17, 2024
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong 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 […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for January
Published December 18, 2023
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong 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 […]
Top gift picks that will send your loved ones on an adventure
Published December 8, 2023
The countdown to the holidays has started, and the race is on to cross everyone off your shopping list. From stocking stuffers to special family gifts, Five Rivers MetroParks has a variety of gifting suggestions for the holiday season that also promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Check out MetroParks’ staff picks for holiday gifts below: […]
Public invited to nominate educators for MetroParks’ OUTstanding Teacher Awards
Published November 27, 2023
Starting Dec. 1, Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its eighth annual OUTStanding Teacher Award. Nominations are open to greater Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations are due Jan 31, 2024. A winner will be selected from each of the following categories: Rising Star (less than 10 […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for December
Published November 20, 2023
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong 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 […]
