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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 […]
Prepare for closures ahead of NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May
Updated March 13, 2025
Dayton will host the Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May, with a portion of downtown Dayton being transformed into “NATO Village.” The NATO Village footprint will include sections of the downtown Great Miami River Trail and all of RiverScape MetroPark, which means access to these amenities and facilities will be restricted to […]
Outdoor exploration for all abilities
Updated March 13, 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 […]
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 redcedar 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 left […]
More than 300 volunteers needed for this year’s Adopt-A-Park Earth Day celebration
Published March 10, 2025
Five Rivers MetroParks will host its largest annual day of service, Adopt-A-Park, on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at multiple sites across Montgomery County. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help MetroParks staff spruce up green spaces and work on special projects that protect the region’s parks and waterways. Registration is required […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for March
Updated March 3, 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 […]
MetroParks’ first Birding Challenge is here and so is your chance to win prizes
Published March 3, 2025
Five Rivers MetroParks has launched its newest public challenge, which invites participants to connect with the outdoors by engaging in one of the country’s most popular outdoor pastimes—birding. The MetroParks Birding Challenge also allows the public to contribute to important citizen science and local conservation activities. The MetroParks Birding Challenge features 30 tasks that invite […]
Be aware of red flags when sourcing seeds this spring
Published February 26, 2025
MetroParks’ gardening pros are raising a red flag when it comes to AI-generated and retouched photos of plants that online stores and marketplaces may be promoting – such as purple watermelon and tie-dyed sunflowers. While many plants are catchy and colorful, shoppers can be easily tricked into buying seeds that don’t yield promised results. For […]
9 green spring cleaning tips
Updated February 20, 2025
It’s officially spring cleaning season, and many may be itching to get their spaces cleaned, organized and purged of unnecessary items that have piled up during winter. You can create tidy, healthy living spaces and reduce your impact on the environment with just a little extra effort. Before you start pitching unwanted items, remember there […]
Be a mud skipper during this weird weather season
Updated February 20, 2025
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 […]
