Nature Is Open
How to add native plants to your yard this fall
Updated September 17th, 2024
Don’t put away your gardening tools as the weather begins to cool: Native trees and shrubs thrive when planted in the fall since they’ve adapted to our climate. Many of the trees’ natural changes, such as losing their leaves in autumn, ensure they enter dormancy before the coldest weather arrives and stay dormant until spring. […]
Service Saturdays are a new way to volunteer for your MetroParks
Published September 1, 2021
MetroParks is slowly welcoming volunteers back and creating new public opportunities that don’t require onboarding and extensive training. MetroParks’ new Service Saturdays are perfect for people who want to help MetroParks protect the region’s natural heritage but have limited time during the week. Service Saturdays began on Aug. 21, and will be held every third […]
MetroParks volunteers remove more than 10,000 pounds of litter from Miami Valley last April
Published June 4, 2021
In celebration of World Environment Day on Saturday, June 5, MetroParks wants to give a virtual high five to all our amazing Adopt-A-Park volunteers for their stellar job sprucing up their favorite MetroParks, greenspaces and back yards this year. As you may remember, Adopt-A-Park was different this year due to the pandemic. This past April, […]
Fifteen Fun Things to Do Outdoors This Spring
Updated May 1st, 2020
Warmer weather has arrived, and it’s a great time to explore the outdoors with your family. Here are some fun, easy ideas for connecting with nature and enjoying the wonderful colors, smells and sounds of the season. 1. Grow something from a seed: Get a jump on your garden and start seeds indoors to be […]
Five Rivers MetroParks Appreciates Its Volunteers!
Published April 24, 2020
April is National Volunteer Month, and MetroParks has thousands of people to thank who help the organization protect the region’s natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. “Our volunteers are a critical part of the MetroParks team,” said Jenny Hymans, MetroParks manager of volunteer services. “Families, retirees, teachers, community […]
