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7 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day outdoors this weekend

Updated May 6, 2025

Show your mother figures in your life some love this Sunday, Mother’s Day, by sharing your time with them in the great outdoors. Gifts are great, but time spent with loved ones is priceless. Here are a few easy ways to surprise your favorite mom, grandma, fur mom or bonus mom this Sunday: Yoga in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for February

Updated February 3, 2025

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 […]

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MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for January

Updated December 20, 2024

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 us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. […]

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Your 2025 MetroParks Wellness Guide

Published December 20, 2024

New Year, New You? That is an expression to leave in 2024 along with discouragement of unachieved resolutions. In reality, focusing on a happy and healthy version of yourself is a great goal for the New Year – and that looks and feels different for everyone. According to Drive Research, only 9% of people will […]

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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 […]

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