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Understanding MetroParks’ impact with soil science

Published April 14, 2025

In 2023, Five Rivers MetroParks conducted a comprehensive study on soil carbon sequestration across its diverse ecosystems, including prairies, forests and wetlands. Carbon sequestration – the process of capturing and storing CO2 – is integral in reducing the amount of greenhouse glass emissions and limiting climate change.   “As a conservation leader in our region, […]

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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 […]

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How to add native plants to your yard this fall

Updated September 17, 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. […]

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Keep on growing: Second season in the garden

Updated August 15, 2024

Hot weather crops, such as peppers and tomatoes, are getting ripe and popping up left and right in your garden. In case you were thinking about winding down, think again: You can keep the gardening fun going into fall with cooler-season vegetables and herbs.

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Not-to-miss meteor shower this summer

Updated August 5, 2024

The spectacular meteor shower, the Perseids, will light up the sky starting this week. According to astronomers, stargazers can expect to see up to 60 meteors an hour on a clear night. Typically the early mornings of August 11 to the 12 (when the shower peaks) are opportunities to view the most meteors, according to […]

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Firefly populations are dwindling. Here’s how you can help

Published June 24, 2024

Those who have spent many summer evenings outside may have noticed that there aren’t quite as many fireflies as there once were. Indeed, firefly species are dwindling due to many factors, including use of pesticides and habitat loss. Learn more about one of nature’s coolest glowing creatures and how you can help protect their homes.

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Love your life jacket

Updated May 20, 2024

It’s heating up outside, which means many people will be itching to get out on the water. No matter how experienced you are at paddling, you can take important actions to ensure you have a safe, fun experience on the water. Wear it One of the most important things you can do to ensure you […]

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Keeping it wild

Updated May 6, 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 […]

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Just 3 hours can make a difference this Earth Day

Published March 5, 2024

Celebrate Earth Day by protecting and cleaning the region’s parks and waterways during Five Rivers MetroParks’ 36th annual Adopt-A-Park. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20, hundreds of volunteers from across the region will come together to spruce up these green spaces to prepare the parks for the warm weather months. Registration is […]

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Be Lazy With Your Landscape

Updated October 18, 2023

This season, it’s time to chill – literally. When the weather cools and leaves start dropping, it’s good to be a little lazy with your yard. Leaving leaves, sticks, clippings and more provides homes for wildlife and helps create a healthy ecosystem in your yard and beyond. MetroParks sustainability coordinator, Tim Pritchard, suggests adopting a […]

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