Nature Restoration
Published May 11, 2017
When Five Rivers MetroParks purchased the former Larch Tree Golf Course in 2015, the 180-acre site had been unused for several years and was home to buildings that had fallen into disrepair. Now, those buildings have been removed, with materials salvaged when possible and the property, adjacent to the 360-acre Wetland Mitigation Bank owned by […]
Local transformers
Updated April 21st, 2017
Five Rivers MetroParks works with community gardens in the Dayton region as part of the Grow With Your Neighbors program, which began in 1986. In 2007, 18 gardens were part of the program—today, it’s grown to include 97 gardens that serve more than 3,460 people. And when it comes to people, the key predictor of […]
Land Bank pumping millions into restoring local distressed properties
Updated April 21st, 2017
When quiet but important real estate deals need to happen, the Montgomery County Land Bank is often there. Fueled by $18 million in federal funds, the bank is best known as being a vehicle for arranging the transfer of vacant, distressed homes, making demolition of “zombie properties” possible. “Distressed real estate is kind of the […]
5 Ohio Playgrounds Worth-the-Drive
Updated April 21st, 2017
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark | Dayton, OH This Dayton MetroPark has a Children’s Garden unrivaled by any other, featuring lots of sensory play areas, different animal habitats and even a learning garden where kids can get hands-on experience. We especially love the musical garden (which features large, outdoor musical instruments) and the sandbox (because what kid doesn’t […]
Where to paddle in Dayton, and what to know before you go
Updated April 21st, 2017
What is paddling? It’s a generic classification for vessels (and related activities) that are powered by paddles — canoes, kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) and rafts. This does not include rowing with oars or motor boats, said Erik Dahlstrom, outdoor recreation coordinator for Five Rivers MetroParks. … Read the full story on Dayton.com.
Local Educators Honored With Outstanding Teacher Award
Updated April 7th, 2017
DAYTON, OH (March 30, 2017) — Five Rivers MetroParks has named the winners of its third annual OUTstanding Teacher Award, created to honor Dayton-area teachers who engage students with the outdoors: Rising Star (less than 10 years): John Huston, Nicholas Residential Treatment Center School Huston used his extensive educational background and experience with the sciences, […]
Amusement parks that fell by the wayside: 7 nostalgic sites in southwest Ohio
Updated February 23rd, 2017
One of the most nostalgic places in Butler County received new attention this week when the public learned the site of Monroe’s old LeSourdsville Lake / Americana Amusement Park had been sold. Butler Tech purchased 36 acres for expansion, and the city plans to develop part of the land which later included Fantasy Farm as park space […]
Old-school cooking
Updated February 23rd, 2017
This is your great-grandma’s cooking class. Using authentic recipes from the 1880s—with instructions like “stir until ready,” measurements such as “a walnut-sized piece of butter,” ingredients such as “saleratus” (baking powder), and tools that include a wood-fired stove—the food being produced at the Carriage Hill MetroPark isn’t exactly modern fare. But it can help you […]
Head outdoors to get heart healthy during American Heart Month
Updated February 23rd, 2017
According to the American Heart Association, the best way to battle heart disease is by maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy diet. Whether you hike, bike, run or paddle, there are myriad outdoor activities that can help you achieve your heart health goals. 1. Hit the trails: The American Heart Association reports three to four […]
Former MetroParks CEO Inducted In National 4-H Hall Of Fame
Published January 20, 2017
Former Five Rivers MetroParks chief executive officer Marvin Olinsky will be celebrated for his recent induction into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Jan. 30. A private reception will be hosted at Adventure Central, 2222 James H. McGee Blvd. at 5:15 p.m. Members of the media are invited to attend. Olinsky’s lifelong commitment to […]
