Finding friends, not foes, in your backyard
Published June 8, 2020
Warmer weather typically means manicured yards, bountiful gardens and visits from all things that buzz, jump, crawl and fly. Before you write something off as a pest, whether it’s an unwelcome plant or insect, learn about how flora and fauna work together to create a balanced habitat – even in your backyard. Are all weeds […]
Fifteen Fun Things to Do Outdoors This Spring
Updated May 1st, 2020
Warmer weather has arrived, and it’s a great time to explore the outdoors with your family. Here are some fun, easy ideas for connecting with nature and enjoying the wonderful colors, smells and sounds of the season. 1. Grow something from a seed: Get a jump on your garden and start seeds indoors to be […]
Five Rivers MetroParks Appreciates Its Volunteers!
Published April 24, 2020
April is National Volunteer Month, and MetroParks has thousands of people to thank who help the organization protect the region’s natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. “Our volunteers are a critical part of the MetroParks team,” said Jenny Hymans, MetroParks manager of volunteer services. “Families, retirees, teachers, community […]
Discover A New Park In The Dayton Region
Published April 23, 2020
Notice crowds in your favorite MetroPark? The wealth of natural spaces, trails, paved trails, riverways and park districts in our region ensures there’s plenty of greenspace to go around. With numerous closures due to COVID-19, families have headed to parks and trails in large numbers. In fact, Ohio has a seen a 117% increase in […]
State celebrates first Ohio Native Plant Month
Published April 13, 2020
April is the state’s inaugural Ohio Native Plant Month, and Five Rivers MetroParks invites you to celebrate by exploring these beautiful and important blooms, shrubs and trees. Native plants are adapted to the environment in which they grow, making them perfect for food and shelter for local wildlife. Many native plants also are important to […]
Find your new favorite park
Published April 6, 2020
MetroParks staff recommend some natural areas where it’s easier to enjoy the outdoors while social distancing. Spending time outdoors with people in your household is a great way to stay active and improve physical and mental health, whether at your favorite greenspace or your own back yard. If your family has access to a back […]
Social distancing guidelines from NRPA
Published March 25, 2020
Need a breath of fresh air? Your parks and trails are open, but you should still practice social distancing while out in nature.
Tree Sinking for the Win
Published February 6, 2020
The Christmas tree collection at Eastwood MetroPark has ended, and the evergreens are ready for their next life at the bottoms of various lakes. Sunk trees can create rich aquatic habitats that, among other things, provide places for fish to lay eggs that hatch into baitfish, which then become food for larger fish. These kinds of programs are […]
MetroParks Rangers Earn Statewide Award For Their Response To Oregon District Mass Shooting
Published November 19, 2019
MetroParks rangers, health and wellness, and conservation prgrams recognized by Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. DAYTON, OH (Nov. 19, 2019) — Seven Five Rivers MetroParks rangers have been recognized as the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) Professionals of the Year for their response to the Oregon District mass shooting last August. Additionally, the park […]
Autumn Gardening Checklist
Updated October 24th, 2019
Indoor plants: Bring your ornamentals — like spider plants, ferns, ficus, rubber plants, tropical hibiscus and potted herbs — inside before the first killing frost. Water them heavily about two weeks before the frost to kill insects and disease, and re-pot the ones that have outgrown their containers. Remember, these plants will likely go into shock […]
