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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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Wed 03/10 - 03/10
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. Weather permitting: Call (937) 277-4178

Hills & Dales MetroPark 16Y and UpFree
Thu 03/11
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Adult Nature Walk

Explore nature while meeting new friends on this slow-paced journey. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available. Call (937) 277-4178 for details.

Sugarcreek MetroPark All AgesFree
Thu 03/11
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Parent and Preschooler: One Potato, Two Potato

Let's discover how spring time and potatoes go together. We'll dig into to some fun potato experiments and unearth some little know potato facts. Are there really blue potatoes? Reservations required. Call 937-454-9005 or register online.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark 3Y - 6YFree
Fri 03/12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tike Hike: Hibernating Insects

Enjoy an expedition with your preschooler in search of hibernating insects. Once they are found, your child will warm them up with body heat, and watch them wake up! Call (937) 277-4178 for details. Passport to Nature.

Hills & Dales MetroPark 2Y - 5YFree
Fri 03/12
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Project Feeder Watch

Enjoy our Window on Wildlife from the warmth of indoors. Help count the visitors to our bird feeders for a citizen's science report to be sent to Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Bird watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Meet at the Window on Wildlife in the Nature Center. Weather permitting. Call (937) 855-7717.

Germantown MetroPark All AgesFree
Fri 03/12
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Woodcock Dance

Join us at dusk in our quest to witness the "dance" of the American woodcock, an aerial courtship flight of the "timber doodle". Meet at 9688 Eby Rd. Call (937) 855-7717 for more information. Passport to Nature

Twin Creek MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 03/13
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Project Feeder Watch

Enjoy our Window on Wildlife from the warmth of indoors. Help count the visitors to our bird feeders for a citizen's science report to be sent to Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Bird watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Meet at the Window on Wildlife in the Nature Center. Weather permitting. Call (937) 855-7717.

Germantown MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 03/13
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dancing Woodcocks

Watch for this odd little bird as he performs his courtship dance at dusk. Bring binoculars if you have them. No reservations required. Call 278-2623 M-F for more information. Passport To Nature.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
Sun 03/14
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
America's Wonderlands: Washington, beaches to the volcanoes

Explore Olympic National Park's coastal area, and later inland to the rainforest and into the Olympic mountains. Travel south to Mount St. Helens' stark beauty and the spectacular beauty of Mount Rainier National Park. Enjoy shade-grown coffee or other beverages and discussion at the end of the program. Call (937) 855-7717 for more information.

Germantown MetroPark All AgesFree
Mon 03/15
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Children's Tour Guide Series: Into Conservation Corner

We'll take a field trip of our own into Conservation Corner with Mary Klunk, Conservation Manager and Michael Enright, Wildlife biologist discovering more fascinating facts and animal insights to share with our young visitors. Sturdy shoes suggested. Meet in Mead Theatre. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 434-9005 or register online.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark 16Y and UpFree
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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Featured Park/Amenity
Hills & Dales Rebirth

Hills & Dales has seen a number of changes since it was originally designed in the early 1900's. Read more about how Hills & Dales MetroPark is now being restored.

Featured Participant
Master Naturalist Jack Schoenberger

Jack's enthusiasm and love of nature is most apparent when he is showing someone the beauty of a snow trillium or sharing the Germantown Nature Center with a visitor. Learn more about Jack.

 
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Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to work with local organizations that share a common interest and mission in the protection of our natural environment.
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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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