Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike trail. No experience necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and more. Bring water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.

Is not having a mountain bike keeping you from getting out to ride MoMBA? Come out to MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Bike Area, and use one of our program bikes to take a lap on some sweet single track. Bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Helmets are mandatory and provided with bike. Call (937) 277-4374 for more information or register online.

Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike trail. No experience necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and more. Bring water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.

One of the many exciting competitions of GearFest, is the MoMBA XC Classic, the only race event held at this amazing, sustainable single track, mountain bike specific facility. Race will be operated in a professionally timed, mass start fashion with numerous classes racing from 1 to 3 laps around the nearly nine mile course. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome. No Rain-Out Date will be scheduled. For up to date trail conditions and closures call the MoMBA Hotline (937) 277-4374. Camping is available at no cost at GearFest, register to camp online. For more information regarding the MoMBA XC Classic, visit, www.metroparks.org/GearFest/Competitions.aspx Classes/Divisions: Expert Men, Sport Men, Beginner Men, Expert Women & Beginner Women, Youth (all subject to change) **Youth and Beginner Women Classes course apprx. 6 mi. utilizing all trails exept Hawk's Lair. **Expert Class runs 3 laps of the full course, Sport 2 Laps, Beginner 1 Lap.

Fall is the perfect season for your little one to get out and explore. Look for leaves of all shapes and sizes to add to your collection. Many tiny creatures call these newly fallen leaves home. What will we discover under them? Reservations not required. Call (937) 278-2623 Monday through Friday for more details. Passport to Nature