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2nd Street Market opens outdoor farmers market, adds evening events on select Thursdays this spring
Published April 14, 2025
The grand opening of the 2nd Street Market’s outdoor farmers market is Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will continue operation through the harvest season, which ends in late October. The outdoor farmers market will feature more than 30 vendors offering fresh, in-season produce, artisan wares, specialty foods and more. In […]
Epic angler adventures began with MetroParks progression programs
Published April 12, 2025
People often take very different journeys to arrive at the same destination. For Tim Ryan and Frank Campanell, the destination was the Bitterroot National Forest. The journey: learning to fly fish so they could maximize their adventures on the Bitterroot River, which is known for its trout populations and world-class fishing opportunities. Ryan and Campanell […]
Calling on the next generation of volunteers
Published April 11, 2025
Fostering an appreciation of green spaces, conservation and sustainable practices among today’s youth is integral to the stewardship of our natural world in the future. While it’s understood that young people in high school and college care deeply about social and environmental issues, the time they spend volunteering has greatly decreased, according to The University […]
Celebrate Earth DayTON this April through May, starting at the 2nd Street Market
Updated April 10, 2025
Earth DayTON is a celebration of all the forward-thinking individuals and organizations in the Miami Valley doing good work to help further sustainability, conservation, and environmental justice efforts. The City of Dayton Office of Sustainability and Five Rivers MetroParks began leading this initiative in 2023 to illustrate how to get involved in events, programs, and […]
Flood updates in your MetroParks – updated Apr. 7
Published April 7, 2025
Park users may be familiar with closures during inclement weather, such as snow or tornadoes; however, closures can also occur due to heavy or prolonged rainfall. Many of the parks, conservation areas and recreational amenities maintained by Five Rivers MetroParks are located near river corridors or associated with dams that provide flood protection, such as […]
Plant it for the planet
Updated April 2, 2025
April is Ohio Native Plant Month, the perfect occasion to learn more about the importance of these beautiful, important flowers, shrubs and trees. Adapted to the environment in which they grow, native plants provide the perfect food and shelter for wildlife. Many native plants are also critical to pollinators — animals and insects that cause […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for April
Updated March 27, 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 […]
Outdoor exploration for all abilities
Updated March 17, 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 […]
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 […]
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 red cedar 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 […]
