MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for August
Published July 28, 2023
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers MetroParks […]
Keep on growing: Second season in the garden
Updated July 27th, 2023
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.
Summer’s last call: Free festivals, music and fitness at MetroParks
Published July 26, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks will host two of Dayton’s favorite cultural festivals this August and September. The Dayton African American Cultural Festival will begin on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St., Dayton. From noon to 8 p.m., visitors can enjoy family-friendly activities, vendors, food, entertainment and live music, all of which celebrates […]
The rewards of a local, diverse, climate-conscious diet
Published July 26, 2023
Guest blogger: MetroParks Sustainability Manager, Tim Pritchard Better food choices can help curb climate change and embracing this notion can lead to rewarding lifestyle changes and personal wellness. Climate change is a heavy, urgent and overwhelming topic, but it is important that we share knowledge and empowerment focused on the betterment of our collective environment […]
Don’t miss free fitness in the park at RiverScape
Updated July 24th, 2023
New this year, RiverScape MetroPark has nearly doubled its free fitness offerings featuring high impact group workouts, mindfully-focused programs and dance fitness. Free fitness classes include Fitness in the Park’s yoga and Zumba classes, which presented by Kettering Health Network with additional support from McGohan Brabender. August’s fitness full fitness schedule is listed below: ZUMBA […]
Spend time in nature during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Published July 20, 2023
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to check-in with yourself and loved ones, as well as learn about all the ways you can support your mental wellbeing outdoors. One in five American adults live with mental illness, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those who […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: RiverScape MetroPark, July 2023
Published July 14, 2023
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at RiverScape MetroPark in July 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our […]
National Farmers Market Week, Dot Survey, Carriage Hill Steam Engine at the Market
Published July 14, 2023
America’s Farmers Market Celebration The 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration, presented by American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition, runs through September 18th. The Celebration is the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the United States as voted on by the public. Cast your vote today to help the 2nd Street […]
Free family fun at MetroParks’ Small Farm & Food Fest
Published July 13, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks will host its Small Farm & Food Fest on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carriage Hill MetroPark, 7800 E. Shull Rd. This free, all-ages festival offers hands-on activities, demonstrations, local speakers, and a pop-up farmers market that focuses on healthy eating and sustainable living. Festivalgoers will experience […]
Celebrating Pride with MetroParks horticulturalist Josie Rowley
Published June 29, 2023
Before MetroParks can put a wrap on another fun year of celebrating Pride Month, we checked in with MetroParks’ own Josie Rowley. Now a horticulturalist (and college student), Rowley began as a seasonal employee with MetroParks in 2020 and identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Her love of the outdoors was seeded in childhood […]
