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Where ever you are in Montgomery County, you’re never more than 15 minutes from a MetroPark. Natural splendor awaits you at every turn. Pay your favorite park a visit this week, or try out a new one.
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Sat 09/04
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Nature Center Discovery Hikes

Come by yourself or bring your family and join a naturalist on a hike around fields and woods near the center to see what's new in our natural world. MetroPark Volunteer Naturalists (MVNs) will lead these Discovery Hikes. No reservations required, Weather permitting: Call (937) 855-7717.

Germantown MetroPark All AgesFree
Tue 09/07
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday Morning Adult Walks

Join us every Tuesday morning for a nature walk in the park. Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing. For more information call (937) 278-2623 Monday-Friday. No reservations required.

Taylorsville MetroPark All AgesFree
Wed 09/08
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tike Hike: Discover Nature

Discover the treasures of nature with your little ones! Join us for a short walk as we explore the great outdoors. Walk will be held rain or shine. Call (937) 278-2623 Monday through Friday for more information. Registration is not required. Passport to Nature.

Huffman MetroPark All AgesFree
Wed 09/08
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stroll at Hills & Dales

Escape on this 1.5-hour relaxed-paced adventure through the park while learning about nature and discovering this park's history. Reservations are not required. Weather permitting: Call (937) 277-4178

Hills & Dales MetroPark 16Y and UpFree
Wed 09/08
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Home Schooler: Monarch Madness

Learn how scientists are studying monarch migration and help catch monarch butterflies to assist in this important research. Each student will receive a monarch tagging kit to use at home. Reservations required and limited; call (937) 855-7717 or register online.

Germantown MetroPark 3G and Up$6.00
Thu 09/09
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Adult Nature Walk

Enjoy exploring nature while meeting new friends on this slow-paced journey. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Reservations are not required. Call (937) 277-4178 for details.

Sugarcreek MetroPark All AgesFree
Thu 09/09
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Parent and Preschooler: Leaf Man

Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert will be the inspiration for the creations we make. Explore all the interesting shapes and sizes of tree leaves and seeds. Reservations required; call(937)-434-9005 or register online. Registrants may arrive between 10:00-10:30AM

Cox Arboretum MetroPark 3Y - 6YFree
Fri 09/10
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Beaver Walk

Search for beavers while learning about the life history of North America's largest rodent. Reservations not required. Call (937) 278-2623 Monday through Friday for more information. PTN

Eastwood MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 09/11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
No Stone Unturned!

Summer is coming to an end! Join a naturalist as we look for creek creatures one last time. Wear shoes that can get wet. No sandals please. Reservations are not required. Call (937) 278-2623 Monday through Friday for more details. PTN

Englewood MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 09/11
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Monarch Butterfly Day

September begins the monarch butterfly migration to Mexico. Join us in the Nature Center to learn about a citizen science project monitoring these amazing butterflies. Follow us outside with nets and clipboards to help us capture and tag monarchs. Fun for all folks able to swing a net or enjoy watching someone else try to catch a butterfly. No reservations required. Call (937) 855-7717 for more information.

Germantown MetroPark All AgesFree
Natural Area Parks
Although all 26 of your MetroParks offer beautiful natural surroundings, Natural Area Parks are designed specifically to conserve wildlife habitats and encourage native flora and fauna.

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The greater Dayton area and surrounding region has a number of conservation oriented clubs. Contact these clubs to find more area residents interested in nature:
 
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