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Conservation of land, air, water, energy, waste and resources are critical to the mission of Five Rivers MetroParks. As we continue to evolve our own green practices, we encourage residents in the Miami Valley to also adopt more eco-friendly habits and lifestyles.
DayDateTimeProgramLocationAgePriceRegistration Availability
Sat 09/11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 		Living With Mother Earth: Tour of Woodman Fen

Discover the fall beauty of Woodman Fen as MetroParks' Mike Enright leads us on a tour of this newly developed facility. We will meet at Wegerzyn and go in vans to the site. Registration required and limited. This program is weather dependent. Please check the MetroParks website for cancellation notice. Please call 277-6545 for information or register online.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 11/06
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 		Living With Mother Earth: Eating Seasonally, Eating Local

Join us for a trip to the 2nd Street Market. We'll have a short program on local vendors and then free time for shopping and tasting! We'll meet at Wegerzyn and go in vans to the Market. Reservations are required and limited. Please call (937)277-6545 for information or register online.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 11/13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 		Living With Mother Earth: Saving the Land--MetroParks Update

Join us as MetroParks' Dave Nolin tells of this year's land acquisition and development plans for current and future sites. This is a great, informative program, one you won't want to miss! Reservations are requested and walk-ins are welcome. Please call (937)277-6545 for information or register online.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 11/20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 		Living With Mother Earth: Trip to Shiloh Woods

Join us for a fall hike at beautiful Shiloh Woods. Dress for the weather, wear hiking shoes, and enjoy a wonderful morning. We'll meet at Wegerzyn and drive in vans to the site. Reservations are required and limited. Please call (937)277-6545 for information or register online.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark All AgesFree
Past Activities
The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call (937) 275-PARK to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
Master Recycler Certification

Learn the details of reducing, reusing & recycling in this 5-week volunteer course created in partnership with the Montgomery County Solid Waste District. Candidates must complete 25 hours of volunteer time in addition to the class time to receive their certificate.
Master Organic Gardening Methods Course

This in-depth, 17-week horticulture program includes these all-organic topics: Botany for Gardeners, Plant Propagation, Herbaceous Ornamentals, Landscape Design, Native plants, Herbs, Plant Pathology, and more.
Past Living with Mother Earth Topics:
  • Fall Composting
  • Nutrition, the Earth & You
  • Evaluating Gardening & Homekeeping Techniques
  • Green Holiday Entertaining
  • How Big is your Carbon Footprint?
  • Meteorology
  • Air: A Potential Power Source
  • Regional Water Concerns
OnGoing

Living With Mother Earth
Join us for a second exciting year as we explore our environment, its changes, and what we can do to make the earth a safer, cleaner, and healthier place for ourselves and our children.

 
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2nd Street Market
Located in downtown Dayton, MetroPark's market will tantalize your senses with over 50 local farm, floral, food and gift vendors. Live music every Saturday. Open Thursday - Saturday, year-round! Buying local benefits all involved, including our environment.

 

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Reuse & Recycle
Partners
Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to work with local organizations that share a common interest and mission in the protection of our environment and sustainable living practices.
Clubs
The greater Dayton area and surrounding region has a number of environmentally oriented clubs. Contact these clubs to find more area residents interested in green living:
 
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