summer 2011 FREE parkways
invasive maneuvers Conservation methods protect native habitats See full story on pages 20–23. fighting invasive species nationwide the “natural” side of outdoor recreation See pages 12–14 See pages 16–19 2 save the date Remember to Save the Date Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming Five Rivers MetroParks Events!
June 4 June 11 paddle in the park contemporary Eastwood MetroPark (Lake) christian concert Island MetroPark
June 18 July 1-3 Bike rodeo cityfolk festival for kids RiverScape MetroPark Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
July 16 July 29-31 prairie serenade dayton Carriage Hill MetroPark celtic festival RiverScape MetroPark
July 30 August 13 Kids day an evening of r&b at the market Island MetroPark PNC 2nd Street Market
August 26 August 27 women’s wellness dayton african night american cultural Cox Arboretum MetroPark festival RiverScape MetroPark
For more information about these upcoming events or any of the programs and events offered by MetroParks each month, check the back section of this issue of ParkWays or visit www.metroparks.org metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. in this issue of parkways 3 IN THIS ISSUE Summer 2011 summer is sunnier in a metropark! Feature Profile EDUCATION the next level a healthy cycle State and national officials Conservation practices help also participate in the fight maintain and protect Ohio’s against invasive species. habitats. See pages 12–14 See pages 20–23 natural playgrounds special features Invasive plant removal is a volunteerism boon to special Nature Play Meet the defenders of wild- areas for children. flowers and rescuer of native See page 15 plants. See pages 6–7 RECREATION director’s letter recreational Meet Becky Benná, the new habitats executive director for Five Find out why conservation Rivers MetroParks. principles and recreational See page 5 opportunities are a complementary duo. See pages 16–19 CONSERVATION fighting invaders Get the lowdown on activities going on in your Read about Five Rivers MetroParks! Connect with us on Facebook at MetroParks’ conservation www.facebook.com/fiveriversmetroparks. team’s plan to win the fight You can also get updates by following us on for native habitats. Twitter:www.twitter.com/metroparkstweet . See pages 8–9
best local bets Discover the best spots to Online extra see native plants thrive after Looking for all the details on Five invasive removal. ParkWays is your guide See pages 10–11 Rivers MetroParks conservation to all the great activities and strategy? Log on to metroparks.org/ programs MetroParks offers conservation and find out how your every month. Check out the MetroParks maintain healthy, native Activity Guide beginning on page habitats and manage local wildlife. 26 and get outside!
MetroParks Commissioners Five Rivers MetroParks is dedicated to the protection and stewardship of Greater Dayton’s natural heritage and to inspiring appreciation and understanding of these treasures through nature-based outdoor recreational and educational opportunities and experiences. This is all made possible through your levy support. Thank you!
Alan F. Pippenger Karen L. Davis Irvin G. Bieser, Jr. Commissioner photos ©Easterling Studios 4 there is always something to do at five rivers metroparks
#2 Explore the Nature Play facilities at Englewood, Hills & Dales and Sugarcreek MetroParks. 3
1 #1 Rent a bike, kiddie trailer or tandem from #3 Paddle along the Mad River and hit the play Ride the River Rentals at RiverScape MetroPark. 2 areas near Eastwood MetroPark. Top Ten Things to enjoy in your five rivers MetroParks THIS summer #5 Check out the new sustainable hiking trails at Taylorsville MetroPark.
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4 Make a splash at the interactive fountains7 Explore the variety of local produce offered #7 #4 at Island, RiverScape or Wegerzyn Gardens at the PNC 2nd Street Market. MetroParks. #8 Spend a night under the stars backpacking along the Twin Valley Trail. 6 Photo by Elzora.com Photography #6 Learn how plants and animals depend on one another at the Butterfly House at Cox Arboretum MetroPark.
#9 Introduce your kids to the joy of gardening at the Children’s Discovery Garden at Wegerzyn 10 Gardens #10 Take in some tunes Thursday evenings MetroPark. for Big Band Nights or Saturday nights for the Free Summer Concert Series at RiverScape 8 9 MetroPark. metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. thoughts from becky 5 3 Dear MetroParks Friends, I’d like to take this opportunity to The opportunity to work with a introduce myself. My name is Becky variety of community partners Benná and I’m very happy to be and leaders to provide excellent returning to the Miami Valley as the conservation, recreation and new executive director of Five Rivers educational experiences to our MetroParks. Most recently, I served residents and visitors. as the City of Glendale (Arizona) As I continue to familiarize myself Parks and Recreation Director. with this organization and its Becky Benná However, as a native Ohioan, former fantastic staff and volunteers, I Executive Director director of the Miamisburg Parks understand the important roles and Recreation Department, and parks and conservation play in user of the Five Rivers MetroParks helping make the Miami Valley a system, I am very familiar with the healthy and viable place to live, organization’s outstanding legacy. work and play. I plan to continue the When the opportunity to serve momentum established by Charlie as the executive director became Shoemaker, the park commissioners, available, I jumped on it. My decision staff, volunteers and community was based on the following factors: partners. I look forward to working The organization’s major areas of with other local agencies to continue focus, which include conserving to enrich the lives of Montgomery natural heritage that will forever County residents, all the while strengthen the protection of critical honoring the respect and trust the forests, grasslands, rivers, streams community has placed in our park and native wildlife; discovering and district. growing new ways to personally I envision that every visit to a connect with nature and create MetroPark is just as special—if not enduring active lifestyles; recognition more so—than the visit before. Most as a community partner in importantly, I want families to return strengthening economic and social to the parks for generations to enjoy vitality as well as recruiting and the beauty of nature. Thank you retaining business and young talent; for the warm welcome back to the and serving as a model of public Miami Valley and to the MetroParks fiscal responsibility, integrity and family. I am honored to serve as your return on tax dollar investment. executive director and I look forward Five Rivers MetroParks is a very to getting to know you, because Five well-respected organization, as Rivers MetroParks not only fosters demonstrated by the community’s an appreciation of nature but creates outstanding support of the levy lifelong memories and connects us passed in November 2009. to each other. The Greater Downtown Dayton Plan that identifies the Five Rivers MetroParks organization as one of the catalysts to help revitalize the region.
it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 6 five rivers metroparks volunteer cameo superheroes save the world one wildflower at a time Can a gardener be a superhero? OK, a task to be performed. We are maybe gardeners can’t fly, bend steel independent and not too concerned with the power of their minds or get about social pressures,” Kathy says. away with wearing their underpants “In other words, we are fairly ‘wild on the outside of their clothes, but ones’ ourselves!” if you ask the right person, or the Kathy and her crew like to spread right thing, you might get a different the word about why native plants response. rock. “I have lectured and given slide Miami Township resident and shows to encourage the use of native avid gardener Kathy Dulaney is plants in the home garden,” she a superhero; just ask any of the says. “I make contacts through the wildflowers she rescues. Kathy arboretum and other people want to volunteers with the Cox Arboretum know more about what we do.” Woodland Wildflower Group. (Think There’s no Fortress of Solitude or of them like the Justice League for with Cox Arboretum MetroPark and swanky Batmobile waiting for these native plants!) This dedicated group its myriad gardens captivated her volunteers, but the knowledge of of volunteers rescues plants from interest. “When I learned that the a job well done lies before these woodland sites where the native Arb had a wildflower group, that individuals as reward for their plants will be destroyed. “We use piqued my interest,” Kathy says. “I tireless efforts in protecting wildlife. these plants on the grounds at the had been a gardener all of my life, “I guess the most rewarding part arboretum or as ‘mother’ plants but these woodland wildflowers of volunteering is seeing the green to propagate new plants for the were new to me, and I wanted to sprouts each spring and the many grounds and the annual sale held learn more about them.” Kathy has colors of the plants we have tended the last Saturday of April each year,” been with the wildflower group for as they return again to enchant Kathy says. “We also have written a 20 years, 17 of those as chairwoman everyone with their beauty,” manual of woodland wildflower use and once as a co-chair. Kathy says. and propagation specifically for the In addition to saving innocent She may not be your typical Miami Valley gardener, which is sold wildflowers from the wrath of superhero, but if you ask a at our sale and in the Cox Garden development, Kathy says another wildflower, this super steward really Store.” rewarding aspect of volunteering is a Wonder Woman! Kathy says she had always loved is the company of her fellow gardening, a hobby she shared with superheroes. “The wildflower group her father growing up. Once she and tends to share many character her husband moved to the Dayton quirks. We are undaunted by area in 1990, she became acquainted weather or terrain when there is
To learn more about the Woodland Wildflower Group, contact Volunteer Coordinator Janet Metter at (937) 434-9005. You can visit metroparks.org/volunteer to find all available MetroParks volunteer opportunities. metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. birdathon 7 summer birdathon Montgomery County is home to many different types of birds! Learn more about them by taking part in the summer Birdathon. Grab a brochure from our main offices located at 1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave. or download the brochure from metroparks.org/birdathon. Find 15 different birds and draw a picture or write a description of each bird. Be sure to include the date and the location you spotted them. Try to give the species name of the birds if you are able. Once you have collected all 15 drawings, fill out the form and send your drawing and descriptions to Five Rivers MetroParks by September 15. Children who complete Birdathon will receive a Five Rivers MetroParks Birdathon patch and be added into a drawing to win a birding kit! For more information, call (937) 855-7717 weekdays. Programs to Get You Started Feathered Friends Saturday, June 4, 1:00pm–4:00pm, at Germantown MetroPark. Meet at the Nature Center. All About Owls Saturday July 2, 8pm–10pm, at Englewood MetroPark. Photo by Roger Garber Meet at Patty Shelter. volunteer opportunities Five Rivers MetroParks is always EDIBLE LANDSCAPE butterfly and moth identification, looking for volunteers to pitch in GARDENERS life cycle information and ecological to share the joy of nature with This hands-on learning experience gardening. Gardeners learn and others. Learn about these and teaches volunteers to propagate, use best horticultural practices more opportunities waiting for grow, maintain and harvest assorted to maintain the host and nectar edible plants in an ornamental gardens. Gardening sessions are you at metroparks.org/volunteer. kitchen-style garden at Cox Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. For more RIVERSCAPE METROPARK Arboretum MetroPark. Hours are information or to apply, contact GARDENERS from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Janet Metter at (937) 277-4133 or Get expert instruction on how to Contact Janet Metter at (937) email [email protected]. plant, prune and care for a wide 277-4133 or email janet.metter@ NATURE CENTER HOST variety of plants—and make friends, metroparks.org. too! We are looking for volunteers Do you like nature and want to to assist with gardening tasks at BUTTERFLY HOUSE DOCENTS help educate the public about all of Cox Arboretum MetroPark is looking RiverScape MetroPark on Mondays, the great resources in the Nature for volunteers to staff the Butterfly Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Center? Come to an informational House from June 25 through from 9-11 a.m. We provide free session at the Germantown September 5. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 parking downtown for all volunteers. MetroPark Nature Center (6910 p.m. Mondays through Saturday and For more information, contact Bob Boomershine Rd.) Sunday, June 5, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Volunteers Butts at (937) 276-7055 or email starting at noon, and we will show receive specialized training for work [email protected]. you what is involved in being a as guides or gardeners. Guides work Nature Center host. Call (937) 855- two-hour shifts during open hours, 7717 for more information. sharing their knowledge about it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 8 the plan to win METROPARKS CONSERVATION TEAM HAS A PLAN TO FIGHT INVASIVES AND RESTORE NATURAL HABITAT Sometimes, plants and animals wind up someplace they don’t belong. Invasive species are exotic wildlife that pose a threat Japanese Honeysuckle overtaking a path. to native plants and animals. Invasives out-compete their native neighbors and The “Plan to Win” take over a particular habitat. When that Amur and Japanese honeysuckle are two happens, it’s the job of the conservation common invasive species. “These plants department to protect our natural habitats really take off because this environment from these “space invaders.” is perfect for them to thrive,” explains Land stewardship is both a science and Conservation Director Dave Nolin. “The an art. It involves understanding the land problem is, the honeysuckle hogs all the and the life on it. Its goal is to maintain resources—which means native species or increase “biodiversity”—the variety are crowded out and can’t survive—and of plant and animal life that live in the threatens biodiversity.” Combating natural areas. On much of the land, little honeysuckle has been an ongoing battle for or no management takes place. The the conservation team, but Nolin says he natural process of succession is allowed has a plan to win. Five Rivers MetroParks to happen, which will in time convert what conservation team mapped the plant was once farmland into forests. In other communities at all MetroPark facilities, areas, MetroParks promotes other habitats including invasive honeysuckle. “After years for animals and plants that are native to of perfecting our control methods of the the area but do not live in a forest. On invasive plant, we felt this ‘plan to win’ these areas, you can encounter prairies, could reduce the honeysuckle population wetlands, meadows and brush lands and the in the Twin Valley to manageable levels on wonderful variety of life that inhabit park land by combining efforts of staff and these areas. contractors,” Nolin says. Individual land stewardship plans are based Starting in 2008, the team tackled on a thorough inventory of the soils, plants, honeysuckle, autumn olive and other animals and topography of the land. The invasives by spraying targeted areas with plans employ a combination of science and a diluted herbicide, hand-pulling and using aesthetics to ensure that the results are a machine called a Fecon. “This machine pleasing to plants and animals as well eats at thick growth, which has allowed us as people. to access parks, such as Possum Creek, in areas where invasive plants like bush honeysuckle, autumn olive and buckthorn have become the dominant vegetation,” Nolin says. “By using the Fecon, we have reclaimed the habitat. We have also akley purchased a bucket for the Fecon, and it has been used on a number of projects,
M RA by P hoto including the installation of a rock bridge to provide fisherman access to a fishing lake island at Possum Creek MetroPark.”
conservation The team also has won the battle against invasives on other fronts. The team has metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. conservation 9 been spraying patches of lesser celandine, and has been conducting Online extra research plots to study the Visit metroparks.org/conservation to find out more about the effectiveness of different treatments. conservation team’s stewardship efforts, habitat restoration, wildlife They also introduced beetles to management and air, energy and water conservation efforts. help control purple loosestrife on the Mad River near RiverScape Area to restore farmland to natural MetroPark. Another use of chemical space, and at Eastwood MetroPark treatment has been applied to a to replace stands of ash trees variety of ash tree species to protect destroyed by the invasive emerald them against the invasive emerald ash borer. “The Great Miami ash borer, which has been destroying Wetland Mitigation Bank is one all sizes and species of ash in its of our most outstanding success wake since it was first discovered in stories of restoring habitat,” Nolin the Detroit area in 2003. says. “We turned an area slated for a Promoting Native Habitat dump site into a viable wetland. The Removing invasives is important, unique twist here is this wetland is a but protecting and maintaining mitigation bank, meaning developers Ohio’s natural habitats are equally can purchase necessary wetland important tasks. The conservation credits to build shopping center team tackles prairie plantings and or residential complexes, so this annual burns. “Fire—whether the is actually a way habitat is directly result of lightning strikes or other spurring business growth.” accidental means—is actually a Land acquisition is another natural occurrence on a prairie,” says important aspect of Five Rivers Conservation Manager Mary Klunk. MetroParks’ conservation strategy. “Prairies can hold a lot of dead In 2010, MetroParks became one of plant matter, which can affect future very few conservation agencies to growth. They also can hide lots of impose a 90-10 ratio. “This means 90 invasives that blew in over the years. percent of our protected acreage Native prairie plants have special is undisturbed habitat, and just 10 adaptations to withstand fire, since percent is available for public use,” it was a typical occurrence before Nolin explains. “This is important European settlement, so after a burn, because wildlife needs this kind prairie plants grow back quickly and of undisturbed habitat to thrive, with a greater biodiversity.” Help us Win the Fight which will increase the odds you’ll for Native Habitat Reforestation is another way the encounter deer or birds or other conservation team maintains our creatures while you hike, bike Applications are being natural areas. Trees have been or paddle.” accepted for volunteers planted in Medlar Conservation interested in contributing to conservation efforts. Visit metroparks.org/ volunteer for a list of available opportunities, or call (937) 275-PARK (7275) weekdays to speak with the conservation volunteer coordinator. it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 10 conservation habitat hikes
CHECK OUT THESE BEST BETS species allows native wildlife to Sugarcreek Woodlands Fo r s c o p i n g o u t thrive. You can find examples of this Park at the main entrance off everywhere, but here are our staff’s Conference Road and hit the OHIO’S HABITATS best bets for exploring Ohio’s native main trailhead at Sugarcreek Five Rivers MetroParks has been plant life: MetroPark. Stick to the green aggressive with invasive plant Five Rivers trail where wildflowers of all kinds removal. Conservation staff MetroParks Favorite can be seen growing under dead members work hard year round to Native Habitat Hikes honeysuckle. You can also enjoy maintain and nurture native habitats Possum Creek Prairie the views into the steep ravines and manage wildlife. “You might see Head to Possum Creek because the honeysuckle is gone. us out running the Fecon machine to MetroPark and follow the “The honeysuckle was killed by remove honeysuckle or conducting a entrance road off Frytown Road. applying a very diluted solution controlled burn on the prairies,” says As you travel toward the shelters, of an herbicide in November,” Conservation Director Dave Nolin. lake and sustainable farm, you’ll Nolin says. “We’ve got skilled, knowledgeable notice large expanses of native Hills & Dales Wetland staff members who specialize in prairie grasses and flowers. “This Once the playground for important conservation principles high-quality prairie sits on what NCR employees at the turn that keep our natural areas wild used to be land that was stripped of the century, this park has and healthy. One thing we are of soil, dumped on, and allowed been restored in all its original going to do is recruit, train, and to grow into invasive shrubs Adirondack-style glory. Check utilize volunteers to help with this and vegetation,” Nolin says. out the restored wetland by rewarding conservation work.” “Now we’ve got this large prairie accessing the park entrance and Controlling the spread of invasive habitat. Mid to late summer is a parking lot off Park Road, or enter good time to see the blooms.” To at Deep Hollow Road and hike walk through this prairie, enter the trail toward Dogwood Pond. the reserveable picnic area off “Previous owners had partially of Frytown Road. Park near the drained this wetland with drain Prairie Dock Shelter and walk to tiles, creating an opportunity for the trailhead. The red loop (0.5 invasive honeysuckle and privet mile) or yellow loop (1.3 miles) will to move in,” Nolin says. Over the go through the prairie and return last several years the drain tiles you to the starting point. have been removed, invasive metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. conservation 11
shrubs removed, and some native plants restored.“Now it’s a great place to spot rare plant species that only grow in wetland habitats, such as skunk cabbage and marsh marigolds.” Woodman Fen If you’ve never been to this Cox Arboretum fun and learning awaits! The Ohio recently opened conservation Conservation Corner Habitats area features woods, area, you’re missing out on a Access this special place from prairie and wetland gardens as well gem of a habitat exhibit. This the trailhead near the Butterfly as a limestone grotto complete 37-acre natural area is located House (which opens June 25 with fossils found at Germantown west of Woodman Drive adjacent through Labor Day) and walk MetroPark. As visitors stroll through in the Belmont neighborhood. the red trail. “Fifteen years ago, the collection of native plants, they Unfortunately, this spring-fed this was a 12-acre honeysuckle- will be sure to notice the limestone wetland was used for agriculture infested field!” Nolin says. “Now grotto waterfall, leaf and animal and dumping for many years. it has been converted to an prints in the sidewalks, a giant tree “The site was mostly drained interpretive hiking area where that is home to insects, and a pond with drain tiles, and then invasive visitors can view many of the full of native fish, such as bass honeysuckle and Buckthorn native habitats of the region: and bluegill. moved in and covered the place. prairie, wetland, pond, thicket Thanks to grants from the State and woodland. It’s a great of Ohio and Walmart, the tiles example of how people can have been plugged, invasive restore the land to the benefit of shrubs removed and native plants native plants and wildlife.” reestablished. Look for cattails, reeds, buttercups and more Children’s Discovery Garden native plants. A boardwalk allows This one’s just for the kids! access for walkers, wheelchairs Visit this special children’s and strollers to complete your exhibit at Wegerzyn Gardens up-close look. MetroPark where interactive Photo by Tim Gaffney it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 12 fighting invasion across the state and nation
Fighting invasive species is not a problem faced by Montgomery County alone. There are initiatives under way at the state and national levels to increase awareness of the importance of native habitat and discourage transporting non-native plants and animals that may damage the environment. “Invasive plants are usually characterized by fast growth rates, high fruit production, rapid vegetative spread and efficient seed dispersal and germination,” says Ohio Department of Natural Resources Urban Forester Wendi Van Buren. “Since these plants are not native Autumn Olive to Ohio, they lack the natural predators and Photo by Ohio Department of Natural Resources diseases that would naturally control them in channels. Many non-native species have their native habitats.” been deliberately introduced for erosion Not all non-native plants are considered control (kudzu), food animals and fish (brown invasive. “Tulips, for instance, are not native trout), agricultural crops (Johnson grass), and to this region, but when you plant tulips, they ornamental trees and landscape plants (purple don’t spread out of control or out-compete loosestrife). Some insects and diseases have other native plants for space or sunlight,” she been introduced in ignorance, like the gypsy says. “When we say ‘invasive,’ we’re talking moth, or as the unintentional result of a global plants (or animals) that just consume all the economy, as with the West Nile virus, zebra resources in their new environment, whether mussels and emerald ash borer. that’s sunlight and soil nutrients in plants, or Ornamentals, such as purple loosestrife, food sources for animals.” introduced in the early 19th century, often Invasives are undesirable because they can present a different challenge because they cause millions of dollars worth of damage are sold commercially, and the public may to natural habitats that need to be restored not perceive or understand the potential or protected. According to USDA Forest environmental hazard these plants pose. Service, thousands of invasive exotic plants, “Loosestrife has made its way to riverbanks insects, fish, mollusks, crustaceans, diseases, throughout the continental United States, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians have and control costs are an estimated $45 million infested hundreds of millions of acres of lands per year, according to the US Forest Service. and waters across the nation, causing massive Riverbanks, or riparian areas, are extremely disruption in ecosystem function, reducing valuable to native plants and animals, and biodiversity, and degrading ecosystem health. the wholesale invasion by loosestrife poses argeron, B ugwood.com huck B argeron, About 50,000 non-native species have been a serious threat of eventual extinction to introduced in the United States. “In Ohio, numerous riparian-dependent species. hoto by C by P hoto fewer than 100 of the 700 known invasives Invasive species cost the public approximately truly ‘invade’ their natural settings,” Van $137 billion per year in damage, loss, and
education Buren says. control. The economic losses are significant Invasives arrived through a number of but the ecological and cultural losses of native metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. education 13 ohio’s most
Common Reed Photo by John M. Randall, Bugwood.com
Common reed, Phragmites australis WanteD Common reed, or Phragmites, is a grass that reaches up to 15 feet in height. The leaves are smooth, stiff and wide with coarse hollow invasive species stems. The big, plume-like flower head is grayish-purple when in fruit. Common reed Autumn olive, Elaeagnus umbellate spreads, forming huge colonies by sprout- ing new shoots through underground stems Autumn-olive is a fast-growing shrub or small (rhizomes). tree reaching up to 20 feet tall. Its leaves are small and oval, dark green on the upper Garlic mustard, surface and silvery below. Small coppery dots Alliaria petiolata occur on stems and leaves. This shrub has light Amur Honeysuckle Garlic mustard is yellow, aromatic flowers and produces large Photo by Chuck Bargeron, Bugwood.com quantities of small, round red fruits that are a biennial herb. It readily eaten and spread by birds. Amur honeysuckle, Lonicera maackii, Lonicera begins as a rosette tatarica, Lonicera morrowii, Tatarian, or of leaves in the first Morrow’s honeysuckle year, overwinters as a green rosette These upright shrubs can grow 6-15 feet in of leaves, flowers height with dark green, egg-shaped leaves. The and fruits in the second year, and then dies. tubular flowers are white on the Amur and the First-year rosettes consist of kidney-shaped, Morrow’s (changing to yellow with age), and garlic-smelling leaves. The second-year plant pink on the Tatarian. Berries range from red to
grows a stem up to 4 feet tall with triangular, B ugwood.com vans, orange, occasionally yellow, and are eaten and Buckthorn sharply-toothed leaves. The small, four-petal G arlic M ustard Photo by Leslie J. Mehrhoff, Bugwood.com dispersed by birds. hris E flowers are white and grow in clusters at the Buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula, Rhamnus top of the stem. Garlic mustard produces
cathartica. Known in some parts as Glossy (or large quantities of seeds which can remain C by P hoto Shining), Common (or European) viable for seven years or more. Buckthorns are tall shrubs or small trees that Purple Loosestrife grow up to 20 feet tall. The smooth, gray-to- Photo by Linda Wilson, Bugwood.com brown bark is distinctively spotted. Glossy Purple loosestrife, Lythrum buckthorn has shiny leaves with smooth edges. salicaria It has solitary red-to-purple, berry-like fruits. Japanese Knotweed Commonly found in garden store Common buckthorn has black fruits and Photo by James H. Miller, Bugwood.com stock, this plant grows 3-7 feet tall dull green, smooth leaves. Both species are Japanese knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum and has a dense bushy growth of abundant seed producers. This shrub-like herb grows up to 10 feet tall. 1-50 stems. Long spikes of flowers Stems are smooth and the pointed leaves vary are purple to magenta; linear- from broadly oval to almost triangular. Flowers shaped leaves grow opposite along the square are greenish-white and very small. The seeds stems. Purple loosestrife spreads aggressively are dispersed by wind. Once established, the by underground stems (rhizomes) and can plants spread by a system of underground produce as many as a million seeds per plant. stems reaching 60 feet. Multifloral Rose Photo by Leslie J. Mehrhoff, Bugwood.com Reed canarygrass, Phalaris arundinacea Multiflora rose, Rosa multiflora This large, coarse Multiflora rose is a dense, spreading shrub with grass reaches 2-5 feet Japanese Honeysuckle widely arching canes and stiff, curved thorns. Photo by Chris Evans, Bugwood.com tall. The hairless stems gradually taper
This shrub grows up to 15 feet tall with alter- vans, to flat and rough leaf blades 3-10 inches Japanese honeysuckle, Lonicera japonica nate, compound leaves of seven to nine oval long. The flowers occur in dense clusters hris E leaflets. Multiflora rose has numerous white Japanese honeysuckle is a woody, semi- and are green to purple, changing to B ugwood.com flowers that produce clusters of small, red evergreen vine with opposite, oval leaves. The beige and becoming more open over flowers grow in pairs, are white to yellow, and
fruits. The fruits (called hips) are eaten by birds C by P hoto time. The plant spreads aggressively both and mammals, which help disperse the seeds. very fragrant. Fruits, also in pairs, are purple to by seed and by forming a thick system of eed C anary G rass An individual plant can produce up to 500,000 R black berries. This vine climbs and drapes over underground stems (rhizomes). seeds per year! native vegetation, forming dense patches. it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 14 education as endangered species have been Online extra negatively impacted by invasive Visit metroparks.org/ species, according to data provided by conservation for resources and the US Forest Service. links to the US Forest Service Eradication and control of these as well as ODNR brochures invasive pests is under way across that will help you fight invasives the state and country. While the and suggestions for creating a fight to protect native habitats and beautiful, local landscape for fragile ecosystems continues in your home. state parks, national preserves and Multiflora Rose Flower Photo by Ohio Department of Natural Resources other protected lands, homeowners flora and fauna are equally important. often hurt the cause by accidentally what you can One example the US Forest Service introducing aggressive non-natives. do to help provides demonstrating how invasives Many plants considered non- negatively impact a native ecosystem native, alien, or exotic are popular, Spread the word about the is European cheatgrass, which has aesthetically pleasing species. threats of invasive plants in Ohio almost entirely displaced sagebrush- The Ohio Department of Natural and the benefits provided by Resources admonishes citizens to look native plant communities. grassland plants and associated animals. Those native plants and beyond these traits and consider how Familiarize yourself with the animals adapted to depend on these plants “act” in the landscape. invasive plants in your area sagebrush-grassland plants for food or “Sometimes we plant invasive non- and report infestations to the shelter. Cheatgrass has also seriously native plants for landscaping or nearest land-managing agency or wildlife habitat without realizing the extension service. altered the pattern, frequency and intensity of the bushfires and problems they may cause when they Be careful not to gather and wildfires from an average once escape into natural areas,” Van transport unidentified seeds every 60-110 years to 0-3 years. In Buren says. which may spread invasive plants. California, the non-native bullfrog Without natural controls, invasive Avoid disturbance to natural has almost completely replaced the non-native plants are able to spread areas, including clearing of native native California red-legged frog—the quickly. In some Ohio wetlands, plants and dumping of yard famed “jumping frog of Calaveras large plots of a single invasive plant wastes. County.” Another introduced plant, species have crowded out areas that Start early! Early detection and the giant reed, eliminates native were once filled with a wide variety control makes eradication efforts streamside vegetation and dries up of important native plants. In Ohio’s much easier! creeks that provide habitat for four woods, native spring wildflowers are Volunteer with your local land- endangered species: least bell’s quickly replaced by garlic mustard and managing agency (parks, nature vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, invasive bush honeysuckle species. preserves, hiking trails) to help California red-legged frog, and “A diverse, healthy ecosystem is control invasive plants. unarmored three-spine stickleback. important for clean air and water, soil Plant native or non-invasive Approximately 46 percent of the stability, buffer, and food and shelter plants in your yard and garden; plants and animals federally listed for wildlife,” Van Buren says. eradicate invasive plants on your property. Encourage nurseries to avoid invasive non-native plants and stock alternative native or non- invasive plant species. ~ Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves Garlic Mustard Rosettes Photo by Ohio Department of Natural Resources metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. education 15 make way for play INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL FREES SPACE FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN’S PLAY AREAS Clearing out invasive species typically is performed to create space for native plants to thrive, but sometimes, the additional space creates further opportunities for making personal connections with nature. The latter is the case in several of Five Rivers MetroParks’ latest additions to park amenities—nature play areas. “Many kids today are lacking in the skills needed for unstructured play,” says Education Supervisor Josh York. “Fortunately, the solution is easy, and Massive growths of invasive plants, says. “Over the past few decades, we created these special places for such as honeysuckle, were removed to however, research has shown that children to climb, crawl, dig, build, make way for these play areas. Some children are spending less time swing, roll, slide—any way to play!” of the plants got a second life as part engaging in unstructured outdoor play Nature play areas can be of the fun! “We used honeysuckle than they have in the past.” found at: limbs to make frames available at Unstructured nature play is supervised Englewood MetroPark the Hills & Dales MetroPark nature but is not an adult-led activity. Time Patty’s Shelter area play site,” York says. “Kids use them is spent outdoors in which the child Hills & Dales MetroPark to build forts, houses or other make- is leading his or her own discoveries. White Oak Camp believe structures.” Examples of nature play include Sugarcreek MetroPark Each park’s nature play site is creek walking, playing in mud or dirt, near the main entrance trailhead different, but all offer opportunities fort building, hide and seek, lifting up for children to interact with the rocks, making leaf piles, rock skipping, world around them. “Recent studies or catching insects. “It’s as simple as show that children are smarter, sharing your reactions to the sliminess more cooperative, happier and of a salamander, the perfection of healthier when they have frequent a tiny blossom or the unexpected and varied opportunities for free and rainbow in a mud puddle,” York unstructured play outdoors,” York explains.
it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 16 naturally recreational CONSERVATION IS IN ACTION “Trails look very different today,” Nolin says. “Because native plants don’t dominate the EVERYWHERE—INCLUDING landscape like honeysuckle, you can see a RECREATIONAL FACILITIES wide variety of native wildflowers and shrubs as you walk, hike, paddle or bike.” When you’re hiking along the TVT, ripping through Hawk’s Lair at MoMBA, or splashing With the return of native plants also comes around a fast current on the Mad River, you native wildlife. Insects, reptiles, amphibians might not consider the effects of Five Rivers and mammals that depend on native plants MetroParks conservation strategies on your for food or shelter were forced out with recreational experience, but the truth is, the presence of honeysuckle and other conservation and recreation are very much invasives, but when these native habitats are intertwined. encouraged to thrive, those native creatures REMOVING BARRIERS also re-emerge. One of the benefits of outdoor recreation is Honeysuckle’s not the only plant pest the the ability to enjoy activities surrounded by conservation team has to deal with. (Flip to nature. But the presence of invasive species page 13 for Ohio’s Top Ten “most wanted” can hinder that experience. “When you’ve got invasive species!) Some invasives are sold plants encroaching on the trails or just choking commercially, facilitating their quick spread. out native plants, it’s a completely different Purple loosestrife is one such plant that loves experience,” says Conservation Director Dave growing in moist areas. “This plant was taking Nolin. “Over the past 30 years, we’ve been over some of our waterways, preventing trying to eradicate invasive honeysuckle, which native species from thriving, which affects the is a beast of an invasive because it spreads health of the river because now those animals quickly and easily in this environment.” Through dependent on native riverbed habitats don’t combined attacks involving chemical pesticides, have their preferred food or shelter,” Nolin mechanical removal and good old-fashioned says. “You can see the difference in landscape hand pulling, much of this invasive plant cover as you paddle along the Mad River. There has been removed from heavily infested areas, are growing populations of native plants, such as Eastwood and Taylorsville MetroParks. and because of their return, paddle sport enthusiasts might have a better chance at spotting some of these creatures on their next visit.” Another good spot to view improved riverbed habitat is along the Twin Creek. ENJOY THE VIEW Invasive plants have a tendency to grow in thick and dense. So when they’re removed, beautiful vistas open up. “You can get a great view of the Sugar Creek when you hike the green trail at Sugarcreek MetroPark, and there are amazing sights of woods and wetlands at Hills & Dales MetroPark when you hike the Adirondack boardwalk. Visit North Park along the Mad River at Huffman MetroPark to experience the river habitat better than you ever have before,” Nolin suggests. Safety is an additional feature of native plant
recreation revival. “Honeysuckle would grow in so thick, it can be intimidating to use certain trails,” metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. recreation 17
Nolin points out. “Native plants make it steep grade is one way to do this. a little easier to maintain the trails since “Steep trails create erosion, and while they are less aggressive. This gives that does make a trail slick and muddy, us a little more time between cutting the worse effect happens in the rivers.” back branches, roots and other trail Most aquatic life in native Ohio rivers maintenance issues.” and streams needs gravel or sand— SUSTAINABLE TRAIL larger soil particles—to thrive. Trail runoff is typically composed mostly BUILDING “In nature, we find large sections of of silt, a smaller soil particle. “These Last year, the first park hiking trails forest bordered by grasslands or additional silt deposits from trail received sustainable upgrades. meadows or riverbeds. Those are runoff can literally choke off wildlife,” Taylorsville MetroPark’s East Park naturally occurring border,” Nolin says. Nolin explains. “Macroinvertebrates location (near the CCC Shelter) “But when we carve a trail or a road are extremely sensitive to silt-laden was the site of extensive, cross- through a forest, we create ‘edges’ water and they can’t survive, which departmental training. Staff learned and add more borders, reducing the means the fish that feed on those the importance of sustainable trails amount of undisturbed habitat.” Many macroinvertebrates can’t live there, and for decreased environmental impact, different species of wildlife typically the larger fish and reptiles that feed studied proper trail building techniques require large swaths of forest land as on those fish are affected, and so on.” and trained on equipment operation. part of its “territory.” Building trails, Creating sustainable trails to decrease So far, the southernmost half of this roads or anything else that might cut erosion and runoff is a great way to MetroPark has been revamped to through that habitat decreases the protect healthy streams or increase the incorporate this state-of-the-art design. size and makes that section of forest viability of unstable waterways. Among the many benefits of unappealing or uninhabitable to certain sustainable trail design, the most Another important conservational creatures. “How we designed these important—from a conservation benefit from utilizing sustainable new sustainable trails at Taylorsville agency’s perspective—is the lessened trail design: decreasing “edge effect.” MetroPark, we were able to create two environmental impact. “What people large, undisturbed chunks of habitat, might not realize is that when you’re which will, once again, decrease the hiking, you’re making an impact, impact of park users while increasing whether it’s introducing new soil and opportunities to encounter wildlife. It’s non-native seeds via your clothes or a win-win for animals and park users,” shoes or something more harmful, Nolin says. like littering, you are impacting the Other features of sustainable trail environment in some way. Sustainable design include reduced conflict trail design gives us the opportunity to between user groups, lessened decrease the likelihood of potentially frequency of required trail harmful activity,” Nolin says. Cutting maintenance, and an increase in trails so they are longer with a less the overall user experience. “I don’t it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 18 recreation
such as paw paw, wildflowers like white trillium, and May apples, for example. New interpretive panels have recently been installed along the trail, orienting users to the regional trail network and educating trail users about the North Country National Scenic Trail. Details about the trail include information about local public lands, including the multiple sites of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. These panels were funded by the National Park Service through their Connect Trails to Parks effort. For more information on Dayton’s National Park, visit nps.gov/daav. If you haven’t taken advantage of the North Country National Scenic Trail, this summer presents the best opportunity to get acquainted with think it’s apparent unless you hike Connections Program Operations this recreational amenity. “Dayton is these new trails yourself,” Nolin says. Manager Brent Anslinger. One of 11 hosting the North Country Trail Annual “Before, those steep trails can be national scenic trails in the U.S., the Conference in August,” Anslinger tricky to navigate, which means you North Country National Scenic Trail explains. “We’ll have active hiking, have to watch your feet and plan your passes through the largest town on the biking and paddling outings, education next step. When the trails are built trail, Dayton, near the southernmost sessions on a variety of topics, and correctly and work with nature rather point of its route. exciting guest speakers.” than against it, it results in a more The trail passes through Eastwood This year’s conference speakers will natural flow and a path that is easy to and Taylorsville MetroParks, where anticipate. It’s funny to watch someone be Andrew Skurka (last seen in Dayton conservation staff members have been at The Adventure Summit the week who remembers the old trail as they diligently removing nearly all traces of hike the new one. I hear comments he left on his Alaska Expedition) and honeysuckle. “The result is amazing, Bart Smith, both of whom have hiked all the time about how those folks are the view shed has really been opened amazed at how much more they see the entire length of the North Country up and it is exciting to see the native National Scenic Trail. This conference on the trail. They think we must have wildflowers again!” Anslinger exclaims. cleared out trees or something to is a must-see for local outdoor Without the invasive honeysuckle enthusiasts, and it’s a great occasion create these amazing views, but nope, monopolizing sunlight and soil we just cut the trail so hikers can look to host and mingle with out-of-state nutrients, other native plants now guests in the Adventure Capital of around instead of watching their feet. thrive. Visitors can find large shrubs That was the whole point of hiking in the Midwest! nature, wasn’t it?” Nolin laughs. NORTH COUNTRY SCENIC TRAIL If you’re looking for a challenging hike and an exhibition of invasive eradication, consider a stroll down the North Country National Scenic Trail. This 4,600-mile-long trail stretches across seven states. “This is the Great Lakes, the Northwoods, the path of westward expansion — a footpath linking communities from New York to North Dakota,” says Outdoor metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. recreation 19 ABOUT THE SPEAKERS ANDREW SKURKA Andrew Skurka is a distinguished
Photo by Bart Smith adventure athlete, speaker, guide and writer. Skurka’s recognitions North Country Trail include “Adventurer of the Annual Conference Year” by National Geographic Dayton, OH and “Person of the Year” by Backpacker magazine. Skurka August 11-14 is most well-known for his solo Pre-register for programs at long-distance trips, the most www.northcountrytrail.org recent being his 4,700-mile, six- Andrew Skurka Presentations month Alaska-to-Yukon expedition 4,700 miles Around Alaska and featured in the March 2011 Yukon National Geographic. In total, Thursday, Aug. 11, 7-8:30pm Skurka has backpacked, skied Memorial Hall, 125 E. First St., and packrafted 30,000-plus miles Dayton through many of the world’s most Open to the public, walk-ins prized backcountry and wilderness welcome, pre-registration available areas—the equivalent of traveling $5 donation to North Country Trail 1.2 times around Earth’s equator! Association For more on Andrew, check out Hiking Across America on the www.andrewskurka.com. 7,775-mile Sea-to-Sea Route Friday, Aug. 12, 10:30am-11:20pm Lightweight Backpacking Gear & BART SMITH Skills Clinic Bart Smith “That Trail Guy” has Friday, Aug. 12, 12:45-3pm been “Walking Down a Dream” Wright State University Student to hike and photograph all of Union the nation’s National Scenic $25 Pre-registration required for Trails. Smith has accomplished Friday day pass (includes both his dream—the first to hike and programs) photograph all 11 of the National Scenic Trails for over 18,000 Bart Smith Presentations miles, with the added challenge Walking Down a Dream: A Photographic Journey along of three new National Scenic America’s National Scenic Trails Trails being designated as he was Saturday, Aug. 13, 8:30-9:30pm coming to the end of the first Wright State University Student eight. Smith has completed the Union largest photographic endeavor $35 pre-registration required ever undertaken by an individual (includes dinner 6:30-8:30pm) and will be sharing it in Dayton. Outdoor Photography Workshop For more on Smith, visit www. Saturday, Aug. 13, 8-11:30am walkingdownadream.com. Meet at WSU Student Union $25 pre-registration required for Saturday day pass
it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 20 space invaders EXOTIC PLANTS AND ANIMALS animal for it to be considered “invasive”: CAN THREATEN NATIVE WILDLIFE 1. Is it originally from Ohio? and 2. Is it You are part of a delicate balancing act. hurting anything? Some non-native plants, You might not realize it, but from the such as tulips or daffodils, are no on the moment you wake up, to the minute you first test, but not the second. These plants send the kids off to school and head to will not spread into natural areas and work, until the second your head hits prevent native plants from growing. Other the pillow, you are making an impact on plants, like Japanese honeysuckle, are a the environment. What kind of impact no on both tests; thus, they are you make and whether those effects are considered invasive. helpful or harmful to the environment Invasives arrive through myriad portals— rely on the kinds of choices you make. At on ships, planes or other means of Five Rivers MetroParks, one of the ways cross-continental shipping; via seeds we strive to protect the environment and stuck in between the grooves on your promote good stewardship is through sneakers or affixed to your flannel shirt; habitat management, and one of the or introduced commercially and sold in biggest challenges the conservation staff stores. Fortunately, the conservation staff faces is the constant damage incurred by members have some helpful information invasive species. to share on what you can do to be a good WHAT IS INVASIVE? steward of the environment. HOW DID THEY GET HERE? KNOW THE ENEMY The National Invasive Species Council Invasive species, especially plants, can defines an invasive species as one that actually be attractive. The bright yellow is “both non-native (or alien) to the blooms of Lesser Celandine that cover ecosystem under consideration and whose many of our streambanks might make introduction causes or is likely to cause you question whether it’s really all that economic or environmental harm, or harm harmful. “What’s important to realize is to human health.” In other words, there that while it may look pretty it has choked are two conditions applied to a plant or out native plants as well as the many
get out & live! Lesser Celadine Photo by Jouko Lehmuskallio metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. summer 21 creatures, from tiny insects to large mammals and birds that rely on those native plants as a food source or home.” Homeowners can help in the choices they make for landscaping. “Choosing native plants over exotic, invasive species not only prevents the spread of invasives to nearby natural areas, it allows residents to learn about and appreciate the beauty of our native plants,” Nolin says. INVASIVE ANIMALS It’s not just plants that can wreak havoc on native habitat; exotic animals introduced to the area can make a big impact on the environment. “We’ve heard Asian Carp stories throughout history about Photo by Jason Lindsey what happens when animals are transported—either accidentally or rat, zebra mussels, English sparrow, team also is attempting something purposefully as a pet that escaped sea lamprey, Asian longhorn beetle, new to help preserve native ash or was released—and take over round goby, European gypsy moth trees. Six hundred forest ash trees an environment,” Nolin says. One and emerald ash borer. “Emerald are going to be treated to prevent historic example is the introduction ash borer has presented some or kill the Emerald Ash Borer. “If of rabbits to the continent of devastating effects lately. These you catch the infestation early Australia. British transplants little metallic, wood-boring beetles enough, it is possible to treat a tree brought rabbits to the continent in are small but they have been with an insecticide that will destroy the 1840s for sport hunting, but the destroying all species of ash trees those little larvae eating the living animals quickly reproduced and from the possible site of their tissue,” Nolin says. “Lots of other have been decimating crops and introduction at Detroit in 2003 Ohio cities and municipalities other plant life ever since. In Ohio, and have spread as far as have used chemical treatments for animal species that threaten native Tennessee, Minnesota and New boulevards and other ash tree- wildlife include Asian carp, Norway York,” Nolin says. lined streets, but to my knowledge, Five Rivers MetroParks has taken we’re the first to treat forest trees a proactive stance when it comes for conservation purposes.” to battling the beetle. The bugs The gamble is the swarms of eat the tree from the top down, emerald ash borer will sweep larvae munching away at the living through the region like a prairie tissue under the bark. Once you fire, consuming all untreated ash start to see the top of the tree trees in its path. With severely die, or spot the D-shaped exit diminished food supplies, it is the holes from which the adult beetle hoped that the borer population emerges, it’s already too late for will drop to manageable levels. the ash tree. Once an ash is fully “Right now, the buffet is open, dead, it becomes brittle and can and there are more bugs than topple easily. “We are removing predators can handle,” Nolin says. what could be hazardous trees “What we hope is that this huge if we wait for them to die,” Nolin population will peak, then crash as explains. “We’re taking them out of they eat themselves out of food. picnic areas, near parking lots, on Of course, there is no guarantee our borders and any other public- this will happen; we just have to European Gypsy Moth Photo by GardenSafari.net facing areas.” The conservation wait and see.” it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org 22 summer
our list of suggestions for “going local” and helping to keep our world native: Forest Foster Family Reforestation efforts to replace trees destroyed by the emerald ash borer have begun. Local residents are needed to care for a flat of tree seedlings. Forest Foster Families will care for the trees for up to a year, then return seedlings to the designated location for planting in the MetroParks. Slots fill quickly; if no immediate openings are available, you may request to be placed on our wait list for future distribution. Visit metroparks.org/ ash for a volunteer form. BECOME A GOOD STEWARD Master Silviculturist Invasives are out there and This service learning program trains they’re threatening our native volunteers the art of creating and maintaining a forest. Participants efforts in land stewardship and habitats, but the future has a wildlife management are ongoing. bright spot—you! As much damage will acquire horticultural and leadership skills, with a required Visit metroparks.org/volunteer as humans can potentially inflict for information about available on the environment, they are the 25-hour minimum of service hours to fulfill. Master Silviculturists opportunities, or call (937) 275- only animals capable of doing PARK (7275) weekdays to speak something to protect it. Being a will be called upon to lead teams of volunteers to plant cultivated with the conservation volunteer good environmental steward can coordinator. be simple. Taking the time to find seedlings during the reforestation native plants for your landscape efforts. Turn to page 34 for details. Garden for Wildlife is one way to make a positive Classes start August 2. Discover how creating a wildlife impact. You can take it a step Conservation volunteers garden can open a whole new further and volunteer to help Five Additional opportunities to world of beauty in your own Rivers MetroParks continue its help Five Rivers MetroParks backyard. The National Wildlife conservation mission. Check out conservation team further their Federation has created a Garden for Wildife program for landowners to get certified as having a backyard “wildlife habitat.” Visit nwf.org/backyard for details. Some local governments also are becoming proactive about this important issue. The City of Miamisburg has established an application procedure for homeowners’ native landscaping plans so they can avoid lawn maintenance violations. Five Rivers MetroParks is looking for city residents to apply. Contact Doug Horvath at (937) 277-4178 for a copy of the handbook or for more information. metroparks.org (937) 275 PARK (7275) it’s our nature. summer 23
Online extra Visit these sites for more information about conservation. You can also sign up at metroparks.org/conservation to receive the MetroParks Conservation e-mail newsletter. metroparks.org/conservation nwf.org/backyard meec.udayton.edu beavercreekwetlands.org oipc.info
LITTLE BEETLE, BIG PROBLEM Emerald ash borer, an invasive insect from Asia, is wreaking havoc on North American ash tree populations— including the canopy in your MetroParks! Five Rivers MetroParks is launching an aggressive strategy to combat this insect. Learn more about this beetle, including information about how it got here, what MetroParks is doing, what homeowners can do if they have ash trees, and how area residents can help with reforestation efforts when you visit: metroparks.org/ash Read the rest of this issue of ParkWays to learn more about invasive species and how you can protect Ohio’s natural habitats. it’s our nature. (937) 275 PARK (7275) metroparks.org GQuideUICK toRE FEERENCEvent Activity DIRECTIONS TO YOUR METROPARKS
ADMINISTRATIVE office hours GERMANTOWN METROPARK RIVERSCAPE METROPARK 8 am–5 pm, Mon.–Fri. 7101 Conservancy Rd., Germantown. Follow St. Rt. 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton. Take I-75 to First 1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton. Take I-75 725 west through Germantown. Turn right onto St. and head east. Turn left on Patterson Blvd. to Wagner Ford Rd./Siebenthaler Ave. Turn left Creek Rd. Take right on Conservancy Rd.; entrance and left on Monument Ave. (937) 274-0126 onto Siebenthaler Ave. off N. Dixie. The entrance is will be on left. To Nature Center (6910 Boomershine on the right past Ridge Ave. (937) 275-PARK (7275) Rd.): Pass Creek & Conservancy roads; turn right SUGARCREEK METROPARK onto Boomershine Rd., park entrance will be on 4178 Conference Rd., Bellbrook. From I-675 take ADVENTURE CENTRAL AT right. (937) 855-7717 Wilmington Pike south. Street name changes to Wilmington-Dayton Rd. Continue until it makes WESLEYAN METROPARK Nature Center 2222 James H. McGee Blvd., Dayton. Take St. Rt. sharp turn to the right. Go straight; road turns Hours: Saturdays 1:00pm–4:00pm into Conference Rd. (937) 275-PARK (7275) 35 to the James H. McGee Blvd exit. Travel north Sundays 1:00pm–4:00pm. over 2 miles. Adventure Central is a barn-red The center will also be open for scheduled SUNRISE METROPARK brick building with a small parking lot in front. Call public programs and tours by appointment. to ask about overflow parking. (937) 278-2601 50 Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton. Take Salem Ave. to Riverview Ave. and turn right. AULLWOOD GARDEN METROPARK Twin Valley Backpacking Trail Continue onto Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Sunrise is on 955 Aullwood Rd., Englewood. From I-70 take St. Rt. Overnight parking available by the east side of the road where the Great Miami 48 (Englewood) north to east on permit (937) 277-4374 at River and Wolf Creek meet. (937) 275-PARK (7275) National Rd. (U.S. 40). Cross Englewood Dam; just Boomershine trail head, 6206 Boomershine Rd. TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK after it, turn south onto Aullwood Rd. Drive past the HILLS & DALES METROPARK Aullwood Audubon Center and 2000 St. Rt. 40, Vandalia. From I-75 take U.S. 40 Exit 2655 Patterson Blvd., Kettering. From 741, turn left on (National Rd.) and head east. continue to the sign which says “Garden Parking” Dorothy Lane. Go through S. Dixie Hwy. entrance on the right. (937) 275-PARK (7275) Continue on 40 where it heads south onto intersection. A few streets east of there is Hilton Dr. Brown School Rd. Then go on Brown School Rd. CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK Turn left. Go 5 blocks north through past U.S. 40 to entrances, or follow U.S. 40 east 7800 E. Shull Rd. From I-70 take St. Rt. residential area. Turn right onto Stockton Ave. then to other entrances. (937) 275-PARK (7275) 201 Exit (Brandt Pike). Turn north on 201 right onto S. Patterson Blvd. Twin Oak Shelter: 1/4 and drive one mile to East Shull Rd. Turn mile past Stockton on Patterson Blvd.; north of TWIN CREEK METROPARK right at park entrance. (937) 278-2609 Patterson Monument. (937) 275-PARK (7275) 9688 Eby Rd., Germantown. Follow St. Rt. 725 west through Miamisburg. Take St. Rt. 4 south through Carriage Hill Riding Center HUFFMAN METROPARK Germantown; turn left on Eby Rd. Park entrance is The Riding Center is on Shull Rd. 4439 Lower Valley Pike, Fairborn. From St. Rt. 4 Exit on the left. (937) 275-PARK (7275) past the farm. (937) 274-3120 at Huffman Dam Rd. Continue onto Lower Valley Twin Valley Backpacking Trail Pike. Entrances are on the right. Overnight parking available by COX ARBORETUM METROPARK (937) 275-PARK (7275) 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton. From I-75 take St. permit (937) 277-4374 at the High Rt. 725 (Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.) east to St. Rt. MoMBA-MetroPark Mountain Bike Area View trail head, 9688 Eby Rd. 741 (Springboro Pike). Turn north on St. Rt. 741. Cox 4485 Union Road, Fairborn. On Lower Arboretum is on the left approx. 2 miles. Valley Pike pass the main Huffman WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK (937) 434-9005 parking lot. Come to very sharp left-hand 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton. Take I-75 to Wagner Ford Rd./Siebenthaler Ave. Turn left onto Butterfly House turn, pass under St. Rt. 4. Come straight through Union and Baker Rd. intersection. Siebenthaler Ave. off N. Dixie. Pass Ridge Ave. and Open late June through Labor Day, the First left is MoMBA parking lot. (Union Rd. the administrative offices. Turn right into drive at Butterfly House is located on the west side becomes Union Schoolhouse Rd. in bottom of the hill before bridge. Wegerzyn Center is of the park behind the Crab Apple Allée. Montgomery County west of the located in the center of the Cultural Arts Complex; DEEDS POINT METROPARK MoMBA parking lot.) gardens are to the right of the parking lot. 510 Webster St., Dayton. From I-75 take Stanley Ave. (937) 277-6545 ISLAND METROPARK Children’s Discovery Garden west until it dead ends at Helena St. and turn right. 101 E. Helena St., Dayton. From I-75 take the Stanley Directly to the right of the parking At North Bend Blvd. turn left; pass the Kettering Ave. west until it dead ends at Helena St. Turn right lot behind the walled area. Field diamonds until road forks to the right. Area and continue to Island MetroPark, which is on right to the right is Deeds Point. (937) 275-PARK (7275) side of the street near Riverside Dr. Use overflow WESLEYAN METROPARK EASTWOOD METROPARK parking lot east of park. (937) 275-PARK (7275) 1441 Wesleyan Rd., Dayton. From St. Rt. 35 to 1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton. Take Route 4 to the Gettysburg Exit; turn right. Go 3 miles, turn right on PNC 2nd STREET MARKET Cornell Dr. Go 2 blocks to Wesleyan Rd., turn right. Harshman Rd. Exit and head south on Harshman. 600 E. 2nd St., Dayton. Take Keowee St. to Park is on the right side of the street. (937) 278-2601 The first entrance to the right is to the lake; the Third St. and turn left. Turn right at Webster second right is to the park. (937) 275-PARK (7275) St., then right at 2nd St. (937) 228-2088 ENGLEWOOD METROPARK POSSUM CREEK METROPARK 4361 National Rd., Butler Twp. From I-70 take St. Rt. 4790 Frytown Road, Dayton. From 48 (Englewood) north to east on National Rd. (U.S. Gettysburg Ave.: Turn west onto Germantown 40). Cross Englewood Dam; the main entrance is St. Route 4. Go about 1.5 miles to Frytown just after it, east of the dam. (937) 275-PARK (7275) Rd. and turn left. Head to main entrance or Englewood MetroPark Disc Golf Course to reservable shelter area. (937) 276-7062 Located at the south end of East Park next to the lake.
24 metroparks.org Guide to Event Activity Detours& Closings get up-to-date alerts at metroparks.org /detours
Trail Conditions SUBFACILITY SUSTAINABLE For up-to-date conditions and closures at the following trails, call HOURS TRAIL PROJECT the number listed: CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY Some of your favorite MetroPark hiking trails are about to get even MetroParks Mountain Biking Area GARDEN summer HOURS 10am to 8pm June, July and August better! Five Rivers MetroParks is (MoMBA) Trail Conditions: undertaking a huge effort to make (937) 277-4374 Visit metroparks.org/ childrensgarden for a link to the park hiking trails sustainable. This Twin Valley Backpacking Trail summer activities calendar. will improve hiking conditions, (TVT) Conditions: (937) 274-3163 reduce harmful water runoff and butterfly house HOURS accommodate more trail users. As 10am to 4pm Mondays through bikeway of last fall, the southern trails at Saturdays. Noon to 4pm Sundays. construction Taylorsville MetroPark have received Opens June 25, 2011, through great miami bikeway upgrades, and work on the northern Labor Day. Visit metroparks.org/ Montgomery County Engineer’s half is under way. Take a hike and butterflyhouse or call (937) 434-9005 Office will be working on a project try out the new trails! Visit for more information. on the Third Street Bridge this metroparks.org/detours and click spring. The Great Miami River WATER on the link for the sustainable trail Bikeway goes below the bridge on Potable water taps, fountains project to learn more about this both sides of the river, and officials and interactive spraygrounds initiative. will be making repairs to the bridge will be turned back on after the decking through July. Workers will last frost, approximately early to hang netting below the bridge to mid May. Hours for interactive catch any debris from the project, spraygrounds at Island, RiverScape and it is their goal to keep the and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks bikeway open during construction. will vary depending on sunset time and interference from other programming taking place at the facility. Call (937) 275-PARK (7275) for details or if this will somehow affect your next visit.
Other detours may be in effect or the schedule of a project may have changed by the time ParkWays has been published. For more information, visit the Alerts, Closures and Construction page at www.metroparks.org.
metroparks.org 25 Five rivers MetroParks is pleased to present Your guide to summer activities Finding your interests is quick and easy. You can find them in this ParkWays by ACTIVITY or by DATE. Follow the simple instructions below and start filling up your calendar with fun, educational and physical activities for all ages. By Activity Interested in art, cooking, gardening or hiking? Looking to volunteer or maybe just want to find all the seasonal happening in the MetroParks? Check out the activity section. Each program lists the date, name, time, place and description. For more details on programs, check www.metroparks.org. You can register online or by phone.
By DATE You can also search events and programs by date. This is a chronological listing of every activity at every park. Pick a date, find an activity that interests you and go to the page listed to find out more information. For more details on programs, check www.metroparks.org. You can register online or by phone.
ONLINE You can also search for events online at www.metroparks.org. Activities by park, interest group or topic can be found under the Get Outside tab. To search by Course Code, click on Things to See and Do under the Get Outside tab, then click on the Course Code Search button on the right side of the page. Metroparks.org helps you get connected to park information, program guides, videos, nature play games and online registration. If you’re a “go on your own” park user, the website is a great place to find maps, park features, trail information and more.
NOTE: Some programs require a minimum number of participants and are subject to cancellation. Those with reservations will be contacted if this occurs. Some outdoor events are weather permitting. The website contains up-to-date information on cancellations. FEES: Fees are required at the time of registration and are non-refundable.
passport to nature! PTN Your child can become an official MetroParks Nature Traveler by participating in eight Passport to Nature programs. Nature Travelers will receive a special backpack. Look for the symbol showing designated passport programs.
How to contact a Ranger in a MetroPark: Emergency contact: 9-1-1 Non-emergency contact: (937) 535-2580 Inform the Montgomery County Sheriff Office dispatcher you are in a MetroParks facility. A MetroParks Law Enforcement Ranger will be notified and respond to the situation as soon as possible. the fountains riverscape at metropark
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(see page 45) MetroPark (see page 48) EVENTS BY DATE, TIME 8:00 AM Horse Camps for Youth, Carriage Hill MetroPark 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill Wed, Jun 1, 2011 (see page 45) MetroPark (see page 44) 9:00 AM Compost Kitchen: Soil & Soil Health, Cox Arbo- 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 31) Mon, Jun 13, 2011 retum MetroPark (see page 31) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Tike Hike: The Beech Forest, Sugarcreek Me- 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 31) troPark (see page 37) page 36) 4:00 PM Try Fly Fishing! Germantown MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Family Arboretum Adventure: Ash CSI, Cox Tue, Jun 7, 2011 page 43) Arboretum MetroPark (see page 36) 9:00 AM Construct A Rain Garden, Cox Arboretum 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 32) Tue, Jun 14, 2011 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Englewood MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 31) 10:00 AM Tuesday Tales: Story Time with Mother Earth, page 38) RiverScape MetroPark (see page 40) Thu, Jun 2, 2011 1:00 PM Parent and Preschooler: Little Red Hen, Possum 4:00 PM Try Mountain Biking! Huffman MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens Creek MetroPark (see page 31) page 45) MetroPark (see page 31) 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark 10:00 AM Backpacking Babies: Magnificent Trees, Sugar- (see page 32) (see page 32) creek MetroPark (see page 37) 6:00 PM Kayak Basics, Eastwood MetroPark (see page 46) 9:00 AM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- Wed, Jun 8, 2011 Wed, Jun 15, 2011 troPark (see page 32) 7:30 AM Bus Tour: Cedar Bog, Westcott House, Wegerzyn 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 9:00 AM Volunteer: RiverScape Gardeners, RiverScape Gardens MetroPark (see page 32) MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 32) 9:00 AM Compost Kitchen: Backyard Compost, Cox 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Germantown MetroPark (see Arboretum MetroPark (see page 31) Fri, Jun 3, 2011 page 38) 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 9:00 AM Compost Kitchen: All About the Worms, Cox page 36) troPark (see page 32) Arboretum MetroPark (see page 31) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Nature Play, Englewood MetroPark 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 31) (see page 37) page 36) 6:30 PM Sugarcreek 5 Miler, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see 5:00 PM Spungewurthy, RiverScape MetroPark (see page 3:30 PM Who Will Take Care of the Park? Wesleyan page 48) 47) MetroPark (see page 38) Thu, Jun 9, 2011 Sat, Jun 4, 2011 THU, Jun 16, 2011 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see 8:00 AM 10th Annual African American Wellness Walk, 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens page 38) RiverScape MetroPark (see page 48) MetroPark (see page 31) 8:00 AM Another Dam 50K, Englewood MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Parent and Preschooler: Green Submarines, page 48) Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 38) Fri, Jun 17, 2011 8:30 AM Family Farm Chores, Possum Creek MetroPark 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Survivor, Taylorsville MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- (see page 31) page 37) troPark (see page 32) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Great Miami River 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 8:00 PM An Evening in the Garden: Practical Plants, Bikeway (N), Recreational Trails (see page 42) MetroPark (see page 31) Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 33) 6:00 PM Kayak Basics, Eastwood MetroPark (see page 46) 9:00 AM Possum Creek Walkfest, Possum Creek Me- Sat, Jun 18, 2011 troPark (see page 48) Fri, Jun 10, 2011 8:00 AM Friends of Aiden 5K Walk Run, Taylorsville 9:00 AM Breeding Bird Walk, Taylorsville MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- MetroPark (see page 48) page 37) troPark (see page 32) 8:30 AM Morning Chores on the Farm, Carriage Hill 10:00 AM Paddle in the Park, Eastwood MetroPark (see 11:30 AM Cookout For Scouting, RiverScape MetroPark MetroPark (see page 31) page 46) (see page 47) 9:00 AM Wegerzyn Bike Rodeo - For Kids, Wegerzyn 10:00 AM Picturing Puddles and Ponds, Wegerzyn Gar- 11:30 AM Grill Cooking, PNC 2nd Street Market (see page Gardens MetroPark (see page 43) dens MetroPark (see page 41) 35) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Stillwater River Bike- 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 11:30 AM Lunch and Learn: Pest, Plant, and Problem Solv- way, Englewood MetroPark (see page 42) MetroPark (see page 44) ing, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 33) 10:00 AM Dougherty Through the Lens, Wegerzyn Gar- 10:00 AM Summer in the Garden: Best Tomatoes, Pep- 9:00 PM Fireflies Light up the Night, Englewood Me- dens MetroPark (see page 41) pers, and Beans, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page troPark (see page 38) 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 32) MetroPark (see page 44) Sat, Jun 11, 2011 11:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Germantown MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Healthy Picnic Foods, PNC 2nd Street Market 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Great Miami Bikway page 36) (see page 35) (S), Recreational Trails (see page 42) 12:00 PM Leaves Through the Seasons, Wegerzyn Gar- 10:00 AM Appreciating Great Gardens Series: Wander 9:00 AM Volunteer: Backpacking Trail Work Days, Ger- dens MetroPark (see page 32) Wegerzyn, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 33) mantown MetroPark (see page 42) 1:00 PM Feathered Friends, Germantown MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Summer in the Garden Series: Looking Down: 9:00 AM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- page 38) Mulch and Compost, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see troPark (see page 32) 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Sugarcreek MetroPark page 32) 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill (see page 44) 1:00 PM Jellies, Jams and Preserves, Possum Creek MetroPark (see page 44) 8:00 PM Bats at Night, Huffman MetroPark (see page 37) MetroPark (see page 35) 10:00 AM Summer in the Garden Series: Growing Up, 8:00 PM Hoe Down Square Dance, Carriage Hill Me- 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Germantown Me- Saving Space, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 32) troPark (see page 34) troPark (see page 44) 10:00 AM Zumba in the Park, RiverScape MetroPark (see 7:00 PM North Country National Scenic Trail Sunset Sun, Jun 5, 2011 page 44) Hike, Taylorsville MetroPark (see page 42) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 11:00 AM Insect Investigation, Eastwood MetroPark (see 7:30 PM Bonneville (indie rock), RiverScape MetroPark MetroPark (see page 48) page 38) (see page 47) 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 12:00 PM Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days, Huffman MetroPark (see page 44) MetroPark (see page 45) Sun, Jun 19, 2011 12:00 PM While the Sun Shines: Haymaking, Carriage Hill 1:00 PM Alternative Horse Power Demo, Possum Creek 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see page 34) MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 48) 1:30 PM Possum Creek Hike with the Metro Dayton Hik- 1:00 PM Nature Fun Kick-Off!Wesleyan MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill ers, Possum Creek MetroPark (see page 44) page 38) MetroPark (see page 44) 7:00 PM Evenings of Inspiration at Aullwood, Aullwood 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Taylorsville MetroPark 1:30 PM Learning from the Landscape: Plants for Ohio, Garden MetroPark (see page 34) (see page 44) Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 33) 6:00 PM Contemporary Christian Concert, Island Me- 7:00 PM Summer Sundays at Aullwood: Drawing the Mon, Jun 6, 2011 troPark (see page 47) Garden, Aullwood Garden MetroPark (see page 34) 10:00 AM Butterfly Basics, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 38) Sun, Jun 12, 2011 Mon, Jun 20, 2011 8:00 AM Horse Camps for Teens, Carriage Hill MetroPark 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens
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MetroPark (see page 31) page 36) MetroPark (see page 46) 5:30 PM Youth MTB Race Series, Huffman MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens page 46) MetroPark (see page 31) Sat, Jul 9, 2011 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Creekside Bikeway, 3:30 PM Exploring Nature, Wesleyan MetroPark (see page Eastwood MetroPark (see page 43) Tue, Jun 21, 2011 39) 10:00 AM Tuesday Tales: Animals Alive! RiverScape 9:00 AM Volunteer: Backpacking Trail Work Days, Ger- MetroPark (see page 41) Thu, Jun 30, 2011 mantown MetroPark (see page 42) 4:00 PM Try Kayaking! Eastwood MetroPark (see page 46) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 44) (see page 32) 5:30 PM Fundamentals of Moving Water, Eastwood 10:00 AM An Herbal Picnic, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 46) page 35) Wed, Jun 22, 2011 10:00 AM The Importance of Grains, Possum Creek 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see Fri, Jul 1, 2011 MetroPark (see page 31) page 36) 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 12:00 PM Make Your Own Salsa, PNC 2nd Street Market 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Live Like a Bee, Germantown Me- troPark (see page 32) (see page 35) troPark (see page 37) 10:00 AM Family Arboretum Adventure: ELG Journal, 12:00 PM Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days, Huffman 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 36) MetroPark (see page 45) MetroPark (see page 31) 5:30 PM Cityfolk Festival, RiverScape MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Englewood MetroPark 3:30 PM Talk with YOUR Ranger, Wesleyan MetroPark page 49) (see page 44) (see page 38) 6:00 PM MoMBA Freedom Ride, Huffman MetroPark (see 7:30 PM The Fries Band (oldies), RiverScape MetroPark 6:00 PM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- page 46) (see page 47) troPark (see page 32) Sat, Jul 2, 2011 Sun, Jul 10, 2011 Thu, Jun 23, 2011 8:30 AM Family Farm Chores, Possum Creek MetroPark 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 10:00 AM Butterfly Basics, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 48) (see page 38) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Great Miami River 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens Bikeway (S), Recreational Trails (see page 42) MetroPark (see page 44) MetroPark (see page 31) 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 12:00 PM Grain Threshing, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see 6:00 PM Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days, Huffman MetroPark (see page 44) page 35) MetroPark (see page 45) 11:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Germantown MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Butterfly Safari,Possum Creek MetroPark (see 7:00 PM Cafe Sci: Stewardship: Motivations and Effec- page 36) page 39) tive Approaches, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 38) 1:00 PM Family Creek Fun, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see page 39) Mon, Jul 11, 2011 Fri, Jun 24, 2011 1:30 PM Cityfolk Festival, RiverScape MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Nature Play, Hills & Dales MetroPark 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- page 49) (see page 37) troPark (see page 32) 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Possum Creek Me- 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 5:00 PM 5 For The Kids 5K, Recreational Trails (see pg 48) troPark (see page 44) MetroPark (see page 31) Sat, Jun 25, 2011 8:00 PM All About Owls, Englewood MetroPark (see pg 39) Tue, Jul 12, 2011 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill Sun, Jul 3, 2011 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Englewood MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 44) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek page 38) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Mad River Bikeway, MetroPark (see page 48) 9:00 AM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- Eastwood MetroPark (see page 42) 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill troPark (see page 32) 8:00 AM Dayton Dash for Cash 1 Miler, Eastwood Me- MetroPark (see page 44) 11:30 AM Lunch and Learn: Flower Power, Cox Arboretum troPark (see page 49) 12:00 PM A Grand Old Independence Day, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see page 33) 11:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Twin Creek MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 34) 1:00 PM Parent & Preschooler: Ernest the Donkey, Pos- page 36) 1:00 PM Cityfolk Festival, RiverScape MetroPark (see sum Creek MetroPark (see page 31) 9:00 PM Fireflies Light up the Night, Sugarcreek Me- page 49) 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark troPark (see page 38) (see page 32) 7:30 PM Kick-n-Flava (R&B), RiverScape MetroPark (see Tue, Jul 5, 2011 page 47) 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark Wed, Jul 13, 2011 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Wegerzyn Gardens (see page 32) 7:00 AM Bus Tour: Adena and Franklin Conservatory, MetroPark (see page 44) 10:00 AM Tuesday Tales: ABC Animals of American Sign Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 33) 10:00 AM Summer in the Garden Series: More Produce Language, RiverScape MetroPark (see page 41) 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see Through the Season, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 36) page 32) Wed, Jul 6, 2011 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Teen Adventure Mountain Bike Camp, Huffman Sun, Jun 26, 2011 page 36) MetroPark (see page 46) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 48) MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 31) 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 3:30 PM Camping in YOUR MetroParks, Wesleyan Me- 3:30 PM Safe Bike Riding at YOUR MetroParks, Wesleyan MetroPark (see page 44) troPark (see page 42) MetroPark (see page 43) 1:00 PM Herpetology, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see pg 39) 7:00 PM Environmental Film Series: The Suzuki Diaries, 4:00 PM Try Mountain Biking! Huffman MetroPark (see Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 34) page 45) Mon, Jun 27, 2011 7:00 PM Carriage Hill 5K, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Try Kayaking (WPAFB), Off Site (see page 46) Thu, Jul 7, 2011 page 49) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Backpacking Babies: Mini Creatures, Sugar- MetroPark (see page 31) creek MetroPark (see page 37) Thu, Jul 14, 2011 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see Tue, Jun 28, 2011 MetroPark (see page 31) page 38) 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Eastwood MetroPark (see 4:00 PM Try Fly Fishing! Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens page 38) page 43) MetroPark (see page 31) 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM Stroller Strut: Bugaboo Bug, Cox 6:00 PM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- 6:00 PM In the Garden: Pest ID & Control, Off Site (see Arboretum MetroPark (see page 39) troPark (see page 32) page 34) 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Woodpecker Watch, Hills & Dales 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Pam Noah and Her Big Band, 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Eddie Brookshire Orchestra, MetroPark (see page 37) RiverScape MetroPark (see page 47) RiverScape MetroPark (see page 47) 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 32) Fri, Jul 8, 2011 Fri, Jul 15, 2011 6:00 PM Gardening for Wildlife, Off Site (see page 34) 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 10:00 AM Teen Adventure Kayaking Camp, Eastwood troPark (see page 32) MetroPark (see page 46) Wed, Jun 29, 2011 10:00 AM Teen Adventure Wilderness Camp, Twin Creek 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Butterflies and Moths, Taylorsville 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 37)
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10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- Sat, Jul 23, 2011 (West), Recreational Trails (see page 43) troPark (see pagee 32) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Great Miami River 9:00 AM In the Garden: Community Garden Bike/Walk- 11:30 AM Pasta Making for Kids, PNC 2nd Street Market Bikeway (S), Recreational Trails (see page 42) Tour, Off Site (see page 34) (see page 35) 9:00 AM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- 9:00 AM Kids Day at the Market, PNC 2nd Street Market troPark (see page 32) (see page 48) Sat, Jul 16, 2011 10:00 AM Appreciating Great Gardens Series: Small, 10:00 AM Appreciating Great Gardens Series: Possum 8:30 AM Morning Chores on the Farm, Carriage Hill Great Getaways, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page Creek Prairie, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 33) MetroPark (see page 31) 33) 12:00 PM Dayton Celtic Festival, RiverScape MetroPark 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Stillwater River Bike- 10:00 AM Creative Use of Flash, Wegerzyn Gardens (see page 49) way (C), Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 43) MetroPark (see page 41) 4:00 PM Dayton Celtic Festival 5K Run/Walk, RiverScape 10:00 AM Dougherty Up Close, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see page 49) troPark (see page 41) MetroPark (see page 44) 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Carriage Hill MetroPark 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 11:00 AM Nature Play, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see pg 39) (see page 44) MetroPark (see page 44) 11:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Twin Creek MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Zumba in the Park, RiverScape MetroPark (see page 36) Sun, Jul 31, 2011 page 44) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 1:00 PM Freezing Your Harvest, Possum Creek MetroPark 12:00 PM Trees as an Art Medium, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 48) (see page 35) MetroPark (see page 35) 9:00 AM Dayton Celtic Festival, RiverScape MetroPark 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Taylorsville MetroPark 1:00 PM Ordivician Beach Party, Germantown MetroPark (see page 49) (see page 44) (see page 39) 10:30 AM Dayton Celtic Festival Bike Ride, RiverScape 2:00 PM Microscope Madness, Taylorsville MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Twin Creek MetroPark MetroPark (see page 43) page 39) (see page 44) 9:00 AM Dayton Celtic Festival Breakfast, RiverScape 7:30 PM The Ark Band (reggae), RiverScape MetroPark 5:00 PM Prairie Serenade: Old Time Country Music, Car- MetroPark (see page 48) (see page 47) riage Hill MetroPark (see page 49) 1:00 PM Free Shakespeare, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark 7:30 PM Son del Caribe (salsa/latin), RiverScape Me- Sun, Jul 24, 2011 (see page 47) troPark (see page 47) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 2:00 PM Butterfly Safari,Germantown MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 48) page 39) Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see page 44) Mon, Aug 1, 2011 MetroPark (see page 48) 10:00 AM Family Arboretum Adventure: Sundial Science, 7:00 PM Evening of Inspiration, Aullwood Garden Me- 10:00 AM Weekend Horseback/Pony Riding, Carriage Hill Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 36) troPark (see page 34) MetroPark (see page 44) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 2:00 PM Butterfly Safari,Carriage Hill MetroPark (see 1:30 PM Learning from the Landscape: Great Garden MetroPark (see page 31) page 39) Practices, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 33) 6:30 PM Intro to Fly Fishing, Aullwood Garden MetroPark 1:30 PM Taylorsville Hike with Metro Dayton Hikers, Mon, Jul 25, 2011 (see page 43) Taylorsville MetroPark (see page 44) 10:00 AM Try Kayaking (WPAFB), Off Site (see page 46) 3:00 PM Drawing in the Garden, Aullwood Garden Me- 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens Tue, Aug 2, 2011 troPark (see page 35) MetroPark (see page 31) 10:00 AM Tuesday Tales: Animals Alive! RiverScape MetroPark (see page 41) Mon, Jul 18, 2011 Tue, Jul 26, 2011 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Eastwood MetroPark (see (see page 32) MetroPark (see page 31) page 38) 6:00 PM Volunteer: Master Silviculturist Course, Cox 5:30 PM Youth MTB Race Series, Huffman MetroPark (see 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM Stroller Strut: Everything Grows, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 34) page 46) Arboretum MetroPark (see page 39) 7:00 PM Possum Creek 5K Trail Run, Possum Creek 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Tree Houses, Englewood MetroPark MetroPark (see page 49) Tue, Jul 19, 2011 (see page 37) 10:00 AM Tuesday Tales: Tales of Flight with the Brothers 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark Wed, Aug 3, 2011 Wright, RiverScape MetroPark (see page 41) (see page 32) 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark page 36) Wed, Jul 27, 2011 (see page 32) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see 6:00 PM Intro to Kayaking, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark MetroPark (see page 31) page 36) (see page 46) 7:00 PM Environmental Film Series: Wild Parrots of Tele- 10:00 AM Teen Adventure Kayaking Camp, Eastwood graph Hill, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 34) Wed, Jul 20, 2011 MetroPark (see page 46) 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Germantown MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens Thu, Aug 4, 2011 page 38) MetroPark (see page 31) 10:00 AM Backpacking Babies: Babbling Brook, Sugar- 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see 3:30 PM Knee Deep in Wolf Creek, Wesleyan MetroPark creek MetroPark (see page 37) page 36) (see page 40) 10:00 AM Try Kayaking (WPAFB), Off Site (see page 46) 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Streamology, Sugarcreek MetroPark 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens (see page 37) Thu, Jul 28, 2011 MetroPark (see page 31) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 1:00 PM Eureka Lab! Moth Detectives, Cox Arboretum 6:00 PM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 39) troPark (see page 32) 7:00 PM Cafe Sci: Working toward a Greater Ohio, Cox 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Swing Era Big Band, RiverScape Arboretum MetroPark (see page 38) MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 47) 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Dayton Jazz Orchestra, River- 3:30 PM Giant Kickball Game, Wesleyan MetroPark (see Scape MetroPark (see page 47) page 41) Fri, Aug 5, 2011 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 3:00 PM Taylorsville Walkfest, Taylorsville MetroPark (see Fri, Jul 29, 2011 troPark (see page 32) page 49) 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 5:00 PM Blind Karma, RiverScape MetroPark (see page 47) 4:00 PM Englewood 5K, Englewood MetroPark (see pg 49) troPark (see page 32) 8:00 PM An Evening in the Garden: Plan Bee, Wegerzyn 6:00 PM Dayton Celtic Festival, RiverScape MetroPark Thu, Jul 21, 2011 Gardens MetroPark (see page 33) (see page 49) 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Fascinating Feathers, Germantown 8:00 PM Stars and Meteors, Twin Creek MetroPark (see 7:00 PM Free Shakespeare! Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark MetroPark (see page 37) page 40) (see page 47) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 8:30 PM Discover Bats and Moths, Eastwood MetroPark MetroPark (see page 31) Sat, Aug 6, 2011 (see page 40) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Stillwater River Bike- 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Tom Daugherty Orchestra, way (C), Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (see page 43) RiverScape MetroPark (see page 47) Sat, Jul 30, 2011 9:00 AM British Car Day 2010, Eastwood MetroPark (see 8:00 AM Cowan Lake KayakTouring Trip, Cox Arboretum Fri, Jul 22, 2011 page 48) MetroPark (see page 47) 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 11:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Germantown MetroPark (see 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Wolf Creek Bikeway troPark (see page 32) page 36)
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8:30 AM Family Farm Chores, Possum Creek MetroPark Sun, Aug 14, 2011 7:00 PM Evening of Inspiration, Aullwood Garden Me- (see page 31) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek troPark (see page 34) 10:00 AM Harvesting and Storing Herbs, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see page 48) Mon, Aug 22, 2011 MetroPark (see page 35) 3:00 PM Drawing in the Garden: August, Aullwood Gar- 9:30 AM Children’s Tour Guide Workshop Series: Tree 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Cox Arboretum Me- den MetroPark (see page 35) Trek to Englewood, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see pg 40) troPark (see page 44) 12:00 PM Grain Threshing, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 1:00 PM Pickling, Possum Creek MetroPark (see page 35) page 35) MetroPark (see page 31) 1:00 PM Family Birding Fun, Taylorsville MetroPark (see 6:00 PM Kayak Basics, Eastwood MetroPark (see page 46) page 40) Mon, Aug 15, 2011 9:30 AM Children’s Tour Guide Workshop Series: Fall is 10:00 AM Twig Furniture Building Demo, Wegerzyn Gar- Tue, Aug 23, 2011 Fabulous! Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 40) dens MetroPark (see page 35) 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Eastwood MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens page 38) Sun, Aug 7, 2011 MetroPark (see page 31) 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 5:30 PM Youth MTB Race Series, Huffman MetroPark (see (see page 32) MetroPark (see page 48) page 46) 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM Stroller Strut: Great and Glorious 1:30 PM Carriage Hill Hike with the Metro Dayton Hikers, Grasses, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 39) Carriage Hill MetroPark (see page 44) Tue, Aug 16, 2011 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark 2:00 PM Butterfly Safari, Possum Creek MetroPark (see (see page 32) Wed, Aug 24, 2011 page 39) 9:00 AM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- 1:00 PM Parent and Preschooler: Walk Like a Duck, Pos- troPark (see page 32) Mon, Aug 8, 2011 sum Creek MetroPark (see page 31) 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Tuesday Tales: The Goods on the Woods, River- page 36) MetroPark (see page 31) Scape MetroPark (see page 41) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 4:00 PM Try Mountain Biking! Huffman MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 31) page 45) Wed, Aug 17, 2011 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Germantown MetroPark (see Thu, Aug 25, 2011 Tue, Aug 9, 2011 page 38) 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Super Cedars, Germantown Me- 8:30 AM Market Farm Visits, PNC 2nd Street Market (see 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see troPark (see page 37) page 31) page 36) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Englewood MetroPark (see 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Salamander Search, Englewood MetroPark (see page 31) page 36) MetroPark (see page 37) 6:00 PM Intro to Smart Cycling, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Pondology, Taylorsville MetroPark 11:30 AM Lunch and Learn: Fresh From the Garden, Cox MetroPark (see page 43) (see page 37) Arboretum MetroPark (see page 33) 7:00 PM Cafe Sci, Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see pg 38) 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Kim Kelly Orchestra, River- MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 31) Scape MetroPark (see page 47) 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark Thu, Aug 18, 2011 (see page 32) Fri, Aug 26, 2011 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- Wed, Aug 10, 2011 MetroPark (see page 31) troPark (see page 32) 8:00 AM Wilderness First Aid, Possum Creek MetroPark 6:00 PM Volunteer: Street Team Training, Hills & Dales 6:00 PM Women’s Wellness Night, Cox Arboretum Me- (see page 46) MetroPark (see page 42) troPark (see page 49) 9:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Bob Gray Orchestra, River- page 38) Scape MetroPark (see page 47) Sat, Aug 27, 2011 4:00 PM Try Kayaking! Eastwood MetroPark (see page 46) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Great Miami River Fri, Aug 19, 2011 Bikeway (N), Recreational Trails (see page 42) Thu, Aug 11, 2011 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 9:00 AM Smart Cycling Basics, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- 8:00 AM Wilderness First Aid, Possum Creek MetroPark troPark (see page 32) troPark (see page 43) (see page 46) 6:00 PM Teen Music Slam, RiverScape MetroPark (see 11:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Twin Creek MetroPark (see 9:00 AM Adult Nature Walk, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see page 48) page 36) page 38) Sat, Aug 20, 2011 12:00 PM Dayton African American Cultural Festival, 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens 8:30 AM Morning Chores on the Farm, Carriage Hill RiverScape MetroPark (see page 49) MetroPark (see page 31) MetroPark (see page 31) 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Eastwood MetroPark 5:00 PM North Country Trail Conference, Off Site (see 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Great Miami River (see page 44) page 42) Bikeway (S), Recreational Trails (see page 42) 2:00 PM Habitrekking, Carriage Hill MetroPark (see pg 40) 7:00 PM 4,700 miles around Alaska and Yukon, Off Site 9:00 AM Green Garden Q&A, Wegerzyn Gardens Me- 8:00 PM Beaver Search, Eastwood MetroPark (see pg 40) (see page 42) troPark (see page 32) 7:30 PM Big Band Nights: Hal Harris Orchestra, River- Sun, Aug 28, 2011 9:00 AM Fly Fishing Basics, Germantown MetroPark (see Scape MetroPark (see page 47) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek page 44) MetroPark (see page 48) Fri, Aug 12, 2011 10:00 AM Giddy Up, Possum Creek MetroPark (see pg 31) 12:00 PM 7th Annual Antioch Shrine Custom Car & Bike 10:00 AM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum Me- 10:00 AM Shooting Outdoor Portraits, Wegerzyn Gardens Show, RiverScape MetroPark (see page 48) troPark (see page 32) MetroPark (see page 41) 2:00 PM Fossil Hunt, Germantown MetroPark (see pg 40) 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Silent Fliers, Hills & Dales MetroPark 10:00 AM Zumba in the Park, RiverScape MetroPark (see (see page 37) page 44) Mon, Aug 29, 2011 1:00 PM Eureka Lab! Herbalicious, Cox Arboretum Me- 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens Sat, Aug 13, 2011 troPark (see page 39) MetroPark (see page 31) 9:00 AM Bike for the Health of It: Stillwater River Bike- 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Sugarcreek MetroPark 10:00 AM Tike Hike: Prairie Safari, Sugarcreek MetroPark way, Recreational Trails (see page 42) (see page 44) (see page 37) 9:00 AM Volunteer: Backpacking Trail Work Days, Ger- 8:00 PM Night Hike, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see page 40) mantown MetroPark (see page 42) 8:00 PM Hoe Down Square Dance, Carriage Hill Me- Tue, Aug 30, 2011 10:00 AM In the Garden: Simple Season Extension Tech- troPark (see page 34) 5:00 PM Blossom Buggy Tours, Cox Arboretum MetroPark niques, Off Site (see page 34) (see page 32) 12:00 PM Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days, Huffman Sun, Aug 21, 2011 6:00 PM Kay Roll Lessons, Eastwood MetroPark (see pg 47) MetroPark (see page 45) 8:00 AM Sugarcreek Weekly Trails Runs, Sugarcreek 1:00 PM Nature Play, Englewood MetroPark (see page 39) MetroPark (see page 48) Wed, Aug 31, 2011 2:00 PM Hike for the Health of It! Huffman MetroPark 1:30 PM Eastwood Hike with the Metro Dayton Hikers, 10:00 AM Discovery Stroll, Hills & Dales MetroPark (see (see page 44) Eastwood MetroPark (see page 44) page 36) 6:00 PM An Evening of R&B at the Island, Island Me- 1:30 PM Learning from the Landscape: Habitat Gardens, 2:00 PM Ongoing: What’s New at 2, Wegerzyn Gardens troPark (see page 48) Cox Arboretum MetroPark (see page 33) MetroPark (see page 31) 8:00 PM Dougherty Under the Moon, Wegerzyn Gardens 2:00 PM Woodpecker Safari, Sugarcreek MetroPark (see MetroPark (see page 41) page 40)
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Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. sustainable farm. Reservations required EDUCATION Enjoy learning about the ducks on the farm. and limited, beginning August 1; call (937) We will read a book, do a cool duck craft, 276-7062. Want to learn more? Visit Carriage FARMING and then visit Possum Creek MetroPark’s Hill MetroPark August 27-28 for Draft Horse (FREE) FAMILY FARM CHORES ducks at the pond. Reservations required Days to see these big horses in action! Age: Sat, Jun 4, 8:30 am-10:30 am 6886 and limited, beginning August 1; call (937) 7Y - 16Y. 6879 Sat, Jul 2, 8:30 am-10:30 am 6887 276-7062. Age: 3Y - 6Y. 6864 Sat, Aug 6, 8:30 am-10:30 am 6888 POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Farm, 4790 (FREE) MORNING CHORES ON GARDENING & Frytown Rd. Join a farm staff person to feed and brush THE FARM LANDSCAPING animals, gather eggs, and clean stalls. Get to Sat, Jun 18, 8:30 am-10:00 am 6983 Sat, Jul 16, 8:30 am-10:00 am 6984 (FREE) ONGOING: WHAT’S NEW know some of the farm animals up close and AT 2 personal. Meet at farmhouse. Reservations Sat, Aug 20, 8:30 am-10:00 am 6985 CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Farm, 7891 E. MonDAYS, Jun 6 - Aug 29 6682 required and limited starting three weeks Shull Rd. WedNESDAYS, Jun 1 - Aug 31 6684 prior. Call (937) 276-7062. Age: 6Y and up. Families can help the farm hand with daily ThuRSDAYS, Jun 9 - Aug 25 6685 chores. Clean stalls, collect eggs or feed the 2:00 pm- 2:45 pm (FREE) ALTERNATIVE HORSE animals. Dress for the weather and barnyard WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, POWER DEMO work. Meet at the big red barn. Reservations Childrens Discovery Garden, 1301 East Sat, Jun 11, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm required and limited, call (937) 278-2609 or Siebenthaler Ave. POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Farm, 4790 register online. Age: 6Y - 18Y. 8 Explore the Children’s Discovery Garden Frytown Rd. with our staff and volunteers to learn about Rediscover real horsepower and learn (FREE) THE IMPORTANCE OF plants and nature through games, stories why animal power still has a place on GRAINS and hands-on experiences. This program modern sustainable farms. Try your hand is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and at cultivating with a draft horse and the Sat, Jul 9, 10:00 am-12:00 pm POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education Thursdays June 1 through Aug. 31. The garden farmers as we cultivate our pumpkin field. Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. changes throughout the summer and so do Ongoing hands-on demonstration. Weather Learn about “cereal grains” and how they the fun-filled activities. Visit the website dependent. Meet at demonstration fields. play an important part in the world-wide metroparks.org/ChildrensGarden and click Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. relief of hunger. Try your hand at making the link to the Summer Activity Schedule for Call (937) 276-7062. Age: 6Y and up. 6880 homemade pasta. Enjoy samples of the the daily listings. No reservations required. Activities are weather dependent. (FREE) PARENT & PRESCHOOLER: different grains. If you enjoyed this program, SUSTAINABLE FARM PROGRAMS make your way to Carriage Hill MetroPark, Sunday, July 10, for “Grain Threshing” from (FREE) COMPOST KITCHEN SERIES: LITTLE RED HEN noon to 5:00 PM. Reservations required and Compost can be the winning ingredient for Tue, Jun 14, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm limited, beginning July 1; call (937) 276-7062. a successful garden. Classes can be taken POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education Age: 6Y - 16Y. 6878 individually or as a series. Those completing Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. all three classes will receive a certificate for Have fun learning about the chickens at (FREE) MARKET FARM VISITS a free composter from Montgomery County Possum Creek MetroPark. We will read “The Tue, Aug 9, 8:30 am-12:00 pm Solid Waste District. Reservations required Little Red Hen,” do a craft, have a tasty treat PNC 2ND STREET MARKET, 600 E. 2nd St. and limited; call (937) 434-9005. made from our very own chickens’ eggs, Visit two organic farms where Market products SOIL & SOIL HEALTH and we will visit our chickens at the coop. are grown. Registrants will meet at the Market Wed, Jun 1, 9:00 am-11:00 am Reservations required and limited, beginning and caravan to Centerville to visit Michael COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, June 1; call (937) 276-7062. Age: 3Y - 6Y. 6862 Malone at Hungry Toad Farm. Then it is on to Mile Creek Farm in New Lebanon to visit Ben MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. ERNEST THE DONKEY and Emily Jackle. A great opportunity to visit Learn about soil health, and what nutrients Tue, Jul 12, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm the farm where your food is grown and meet the are essential for growing plants. Age: 18Y POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education farmers. Registration required; call (937) 228- and up. 6799 Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. 2088 or register online. 6925 8 We will learn about what donkeys do for BACKYARD COMPOST Wed, Jun 8, 9:00 am-11:00 am farmers. There will be a book about Ernest (FREE) GIDDY UP COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, the donkey, a craft and a trip to the barn to Sat, Aug 20, 10:00 am-12:00 pm MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education meet Possum Creek MetroPark’s little donkey! Learn how to monitor your compost pile Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. Reservations required and limited, beginning with Marvin Duren, owner of Marvin’s Learn about the different kinds of horses, July 1; call (937) 276-7062. Age: 3Y - 6Y. 6863 Organic Gardens, Age: 18Y and up. what kinds of jobs they do and what it takes 6800 WALK LIKE A DUCK to own your own horse. Meet Rosie, Possum ALL ABOUT THE WORMS Tue, Aug 16, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm Creek MetroPark’s draft horse, and learn Wed, Jun 15, 9:00 am-11:00 am POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education about some of the chores she does on the COX ARBORETUM METROPARK,
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MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. Fri, Jul 29, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6828 WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Adult Learn about worm composting and how to Tue, Aug 2, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6813 Classroom, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. set up a system for your home. Age: 18Y and Fri, Aug 5, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6829 Want to garden but don’t have lots of up. 6801 Tue, Aug 9, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6814 space? This class is for you! Learn to grow Fri, Aug 12, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6832 crops vertically to maximize time and space. (FREE) GREEN GARDEN Q&A Tue, Aug 16, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6815 We’ll also talk about interplanting and other Thu, Jun 2, 9:00 am-10:00 am 7011 Fri, Aug 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6830 innovative ways to grow vegetables. 6792 8 Sat, Jun 11, 9:00 am-10:00 am 7014 Tue, Aug 23, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6816 LOOKING DOWN: MULCH AND Wed, Jun 22, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm 7013 6833 Fri, Aug 26, 10:00 am-12:00 pm COMPOST Thu, Jul 7, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm 7017 Tue, Aug 30, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6798 Tue, Jul 12, 9:00 am-10:00 am 7016 COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Huffman Sat, Jun 18, 10:00 am-12:00 pm WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, 7015 Gallery, 6733 Springboro Pk. Sat, Jul 23, 9:00 am-10:00 am Wegerzyn Park, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. Join us for guided tram tours of the Thu, Aug 4, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm 7018 Plants love good soil, good food and the Arboretum on Friday mornings starting at Sat, Aug 20, 9:00 am-10:00 am 7019 right amount of water. Learn about mulches, 10 am or Tuesday evenings starting at 5 p.m. Wed, Aug 24, 9:00 am-10:00 am 7020 compost and the best way to keep your 7020 WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, These tours will last approximately half an plants healthy through the season. 6809 8 Community Garden, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. hour. Organized groups are asked to register Green gardening is about growing your in advance; individual walk-ins welcome. Call MORE PRODUCE THROUGH THE own food—fresh, flavorful and pesticide- (937) 434-9005 for more information or to SEASON free. Green Gardener volunteers at the register your group. Sat, Jun 25, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Sustainable Garden Classroom share WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Adult their knowledge and experience with you (FREE) LEAVES THROUGH THE Classroom, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. and answer your gardening questions. SEASONS Learn how to make your garden work for Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. Sat, Jun 4, 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm you from spring through fall! Succession For details, call (937) 277-6545. 8 WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, and seasonal planting will combine maturing Wegerzyn Parking Lot, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. plants with new ones to keep your garden (FREE) VOLUNTEER: RIVERSCAPE As Dougherty has built his sculpture from going and growing. 6812 8 GARDENERS willow saplings, we will examine how leaves Thu, Jun 2 - Tue, Jul 26, 9:00 am- grow on trees, their functions, and they CONSTRUCT A RAIN GARDEN look in the early summer. A fun, new way 11:00 am Tue, Jun 7, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm to see the wonderful leaves of Wegerzyn. RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Tue, Jun 14, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm We are looking for volunteers to assist with We’ll meet in the parking lot. Registration is COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Fifth Third gardening tasks at RiverScape MetroParks’ requested and walk-ins welcome. Please call Conference Room, 6733 Springboro Pk. spectacular gardens on Mondays, Tuesdays (937) 277-6545 or register online. 6837 8 Eric Sauer of CYP Studios will lead this two-day Thursdays and Fridays from 9-11 am. Learn workshop. The first session examines various how to plant, prune and care for a wide (FREE) SUMMER IN THE GARDEN techniques of low impact design including variety of plants from experts and make SERIES: green roofs, rain gardens and permeable friends too! For more information contact This series is designed to make your time in pavements. It will include developing a final Bob Butts at (937) 276-7055 or email bbutts@ the garden more productive, your harvest design for the proposed rain garden and metroparks.org. Age: 18Y and up. 6991 bigger, and your garden experience the permeable paver area. Minimum 10 participants best ever! Attend one or all four classes. required. Fee: $25/Foundation member; $35/ (FREE) BLOSSOM BUGGY TOURS Reservations are requested, walk-ins non-member; required with registration. Make Fri, Jun 3, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6819 welcome; call (937) 277-6545 or register online. checks payable to Five Rivers MetroParks. Tue, Jun 7, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6793 BEST TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND Lunch is included. Reservations required Fri, Jun 10, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6820 and limited; call (937) 434-9005 or register Tue, Jun 14, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6794 BEANS online. Age: 18Y and up. Fees: $35 6857 8 Fri, Jun 17, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6821 Sat, Jun 4, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Tue, Jun 21, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6795 WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Adult Classroom, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. WEGERZYN BUS TOURS: Fri, Jun 24, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6822 Learn to make the best choices of these Join your friends from Wegerzyn Garden Tue, Jun 28, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6796 backbone plants of every vegetable garden. MetroPark for a tour of flora throughout Fri, Jul 1, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6824 We’ll talk about old and new varieties, the region. Reservations are required for Tue, Jul 5, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6797 how to choose plants for your garden, and all trips. Make checks payable to Wegerzyn Fri, Jul 8, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6825 ones that will keep producing successfully Gardens Foundation. For more information Tue, Jul 12, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6817 throughout the seasons. 6791 8 or to register, please call (937) 277-6545. Fri, Jul 15, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6826 Tue, Jul 19, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6810 GROWING UP, SAVING SPACE CEDAR BOG, WESTCOTT HOUSE Fri, Jul 22, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6827 Sat, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 12, 10:00 am- Wed, Jun 8, 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Tue, Jul 26, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6811 12:00 pm WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East
metroparks.org 32 metroparks.org Guide to Event Activity Siebenthaler Ave. FLOWER POWER WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Adult Today, we’ll take a walking tour of Cedar Tue, Jul 12, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm Classroom, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. Bog Nature Preserve, a unique geological COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Edible Summer is always beautiful at Wegerzyn, so fen created 10,000-15,000 years ago. We’ll Landscape Pavilion, 6733 Springboro Pk. join us for a tour of the formal and children’s have lunch at Catfish Jones in Urbana, then Selecting, creating continued interest, gardens, as well as a look at the new Sustain- continue to Springfield for a guided tour of when & how to prune, and a more organic able Garden Classroom in the community the Frank Lloyd Wright/Westcott House. way to gardening will be discussed. Dress gardens. Get great ideas and inspiration for Reservations are required and due by May comfortably and bring your pruners, your own landscape. 6818 8 6. Fees: $56 6850 because part of this class will be hands on. SMALL, GREAT GETAWAYS Age: 18Y and up. 8 ADENA AND FRANKLIN 6806 Sat, Jul 23, 10:00 am-12:00 pm CONSERVATORY FRESH FROM THE GARDEN WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Adult Classroom, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. Wed, Jul 13, 7:00 am- 6:00 pm Wed, Aug 17, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm Finding a perfect place to relax can be as WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. close as your own back yard. Dick Amann, Siebenthaler Ave. Learn how to make things from the garden, Siebenthaler landscape designer, will talk Join us as we travel to Chillicothe for a tour of including garden-fresh foods, and take home about creating a beautiful, easy to maintain the Adena Mansion and Gardens, home of the some of the ingredients harvested from our spot, season to season, year to year. 6823 8 sixth governor of Ohio. We’ll stop at the Hirsch Edible Landscape Garden. Program is free, POSSUM CREEK PRAIRIE but please bring a dish to share. Age: 18Y Fruit Farm Market to shop for local produce, Sat, Jul 30, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and then lunch in Columbus at the Black Creek and up. 6807 8 WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Weger- Bistro, which uses locally grown produce. zyn Parking Lot, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. Next we’ll tour the Community Garden (FREE) AN EVENING IN THE Join us for a wonderful summer’s morning Campus at the Franklin Conservatory. GARDEN SERIES: as MetroParks’ Conservation Director Dave Reservations are due by June 10. Fees: $58 Bring the whole family for this opportunity to Nolin leads us on an information-filled tour 6854 see the gardens after hours. Volunteers will be of the Possum Creek Prairie. We’ll meet at TOLEDO stationed throughout the garden with activities. Wegerzyn and go in vans to the site. 6831 Snacks and beverages will be provided. Fri, Sep 9, 6:30 am- 6:30 pm WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Reservations requested, drop-ins welcome. (FREE) LEARNING FROM THE Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East Weather permitting; call (937) 277-6545 ext. 1611. LANDSCAPE SERIES: Siebenthaler Ave. PRACTICAL PLANTS This is a “walk and talk” program on the third Docents will lead us through several of the Fri, Jun 17, 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm Sunday through September. Seasonal topics gardens at the Toledo Botanical Garden, WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, will be discussed within the Arboretum’s including one of the best hosta collections Childrens Discovery Garden, 1301 East landscape. Dress appropriately for the in the US. Next we’ll go to Providence Siebenthaler Ave. weather as these will be outdoor walking Metropark where we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch Learn about local flora at this special event. tours. Reservations requested; call (937) on the grounds followed by a ride on a mule- Volunteers will have stations to teach you all 434-9005 or register online. drawn canal boat down the Miami & Erie about plants and their uses. PTN 6671 8 Canal. Reservations are required and due PLANTS FOR OHIO by August 9. Fees: $79 6855 PLAN BEE Sun, Jun 19, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm Fri, AUG 5, 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Huffman (FREE) LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES: WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Gallery, 6733 Springboro Pk. Enjoy speakers who will give new meaning Childrens Discovery Garden, 1301 East Learn about plants that adapt well to our Ohio Siebenthaler Ave. to the term “power gardening” during soils and seasons. Reservations requested; Did you know bees play an important role in this popular brown bag lunch series. walk-ins welcome. Age: 18Y & up. 6802 8 helping flowers, fruits and vegetables grow? Reservations required and limited; call Learn about these pollinators at various GREAT GARDEN PRACTICES (937) 434-9005 or register online. activity stations. PTN 6672 8 Sun, Jul 17, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Huffman PEST, PLANT, AND PROBLEM Gallery, 6733 Springboro Pk. SOLVING (FREE) APPRECIATING GREAT Novice and veteran gardeners will learn Fri, Jun 10, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm GARDENS SERIES: how to use design, seasonal maintenance COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Whether looking at formal gardens, natural practices and proven plants for maximum MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. settings, or creating your own back yard impact. Reservations requested; walk-ins “Friend, foe or nuisance” is sometimes a getaway, this series will provide fun and welcome. Age: 18Y and up. 6803 8 fuzzy line gardeners must draw to help inspiration! Reservations are requested and manage their garden tasks. This class will walk-ins welcome. Please call (937) 277-6545 HABITAT GARDENS take an organic approach to pest, weed, and for information or register online. Sun, Aug 21, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm disease problems sometimes found in your COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Huffman garden. Age: 18Y and up. 6805 8 WANDER WEGERZYN Gallery, 6733 Springboro Pk. Sat, Jun 18, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Learn basic concepts in attracting wildlife to
metroparks.org 33 Guide to Event Activity your garden. Reservations requested; walk- VOLUNTEER: MASTER musician in San Francisco, falls in with the ins welcome. Age: 18Y and up. 6804 8 SILVICULTURIST COURSE flock as he searches for meaning in his life, Tue, Aug 2 - Tue, Sep 13, 6:00 pm- unaware that the wild parrots will bring (FREE) GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE 8:00 pm him everything he needs. Film length: 83 Tue, Jun 28, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, minutes. Age: 14Y and up. 6882 8 OFF SITE, CountyCorp Model Home, 5870 Beth MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. Road, Huber Heights Learn about the forest types of the Miami How can you support wildlife through Valley, invasive species impacting our forests, HERITAGE & HISTORY landscaping? Experienced gardeners propagation of native trees and shrubs and (FREE) HOE DOWN SQUARE and MetroParkers walk you through the techniques for successful reforestation. basics. Also explore the rain garden—which DANCE Students will gain hands-on experience Sat, Jun 4, 8:00 pm-10:30 pm 6976 incorporates native plants in order to through volunteer service projects, including attract and sustain wildlife—at CountyCorp’s Sat, Aug 20, 8:00 pm-10:30 pm 6977 propagating seedlings to restore damaged CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Farm, 7891 E. green rebuilt model home. Reservations woods, planting native trees and shrubs Shull Rd. requested, walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 277- and leading other volunteers propagation Join us for a square dance in our historic 8 6545 for details or register online. 6856 and planting projects. Requires 25 hours barn. Listen to the sounds of The of volunteer service. Contact Kevin Kepler Corndrinkers as they walk you through (FREE) IN THE GARDEN SERIES: at (937) 275-PARK (7275) Ext. 1212 for more the steps. Admission is free. For more Get hands-on experience and gardening tips information. Fees: $25 7060 information, call (937) 278-2609. with seasoned gardeners and MetroParks staff at one of the Grow With Your (FREE) WHILE THE SUN SHINES: Neighbors community gardens. Reservations GREEN LIVING requested, walk-ins welcome. For more HAYMAKING (FREE) information or to register, call (937) 277-6545 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM Sun, Jun 5, 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Farm, 7891 E. or register online. SERIES: Join us for our fifth season of film and Shull Rd. PEST ID & CONTROL discussion: the 2011 Environmental Film Series. The farmer makes hay 19th Century style Thu, Jul 14, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Films are shown on the first Wednesday when loose hay is loaded on the wagon and OFF SITE, Trotwood Community Gardens, Con- of the month. Enjoy free popcorn and taken to the barn. The hay fork slides along tact Us for Map refreshments during the film. Stay afterward its track, drops to the wagon and carries Learn to identify common vegetable garden to share your insight and observations with great loads to the loft. Demonstrations will pests, how to fight them off organically, and others during open discussion. Reservations be ongoing throughout the day. For more basics of attracting the good bugs. Trotwood requested; walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 434- information, call (937) 278-2609. 6978 CG located just south of 118 S. Broadway, 9005 or register online. 45426. Age: 18Y and up. 6773 8 (FREE) EVENINGS OF INSPIRATION THE SUZUKI DIARIES COMMUNITY GARDEN BIKE/ AT AULLWOOD Wed, Jul 6, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Sun, Jun 5, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm 6967 WALK TOUR COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Sun, Jul 24, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm 6968 Sat, Jul 30, 9:00 am-12:00 pm MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. 6969 OFF SITE, Community Gardens, Contact Us for Geneticist and science broadcaster, David Sun, Aug 21, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm AULLWOOD GARDEN METROPARK, Garden Map Suzuki, host of CBC’s The Nature of Things, Tour guides will lead you to Dayton-area Parking lot, 955 Aullwood Road has been warning television audiences Join us for a series of evening house community gardens on foot or bike. around the world about the dangers of Concurrent tours will run through Dayton. and garden tours at Aullwood Garden taking nature for granted. This film takes MetroPark. Learn about the house and its Join a tour or drive the circuit yourself. a different path following Suzuki and his Reservations requested, walk (and bike)-ins history, as well as the Aull family, but also youngest daughter, Sarika, as they travel to learn the environmental significance of the welcome. For details, starting locations, or a Europe to explore what a sustainable future route map, call (937) 277-6545. Age: 18Y and property and its continuing contribution might look like, and to see if two different to the environmental stability of the area. up. 6779 8 generations can find reason for hope. Film Registrations are requested and walk-ins are SIMPLE SEASON EXTENSION length: 45 minutes. Age: 14Y and up. 6881 8 welcome. We’ll meet at the parking lot. Call TECHNIQUES WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH (937) 277-6545 or register online. 8 Sat, Aug 13, 10:00 am-11:00 am HILL OFF SITE, Manhattan Community Gardens, Wed, Aug 3, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm (FREE) A GRAND OLD Contact Us for Map COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, INDEPENDENCE DAY Learn some simple (and cheap) methods you MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. Sun, Jul 3, 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm can use to grow fresh vegetables past the This remarkable movie is the true story of CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Farm, 7891 E. frost date. Manhattan CG, 900 Manhattan a Bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable Shull Rd. Ave, 45406. Reservations requested, walk- relationship with a flock of wild red-and- Visit Carriage Hill Farm for a community ins welcome. Age: 18Y and up. 6774 8 green parrots. Mark Bittner, a former street celebration of our country’s independence.
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Enjoy some period games and contests at their proper and safe temperature. Happy CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Visitor Center and step back in time as we celebrate picnicking the rest of the summer. Registration Meeting Room, 7800 E. Shull Rd. the holiday. Cool off by partaking in requested, walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 228-2088, Join us for a sampling of herbal fare that can our ice cream social. Come celebrate or register online. 6921 8 be included in your picnic basket. 6987 Independence Day with us. For more HARVESTING AND STORING information, call (937) 278-2609. 6979 (FREE) HOME FOOD PRESERVATION SERIES: HERBS Sat, Aug 6, 10:00 am-12:00 pm (FREE) GRAIN THRESHING Learn about a variety of ways of preserving or “putting up” your garden harvest or CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Visitor Center Sun, Jul 10, 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm 6980 Meeting Room, 7800 E. Shull Rd. produce bought from local growers. Get the Sun, Aug 14, 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm 6981 Hear some basic information on how to satisfaction of knowing where your food was CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Farm, 7891 E. harvest and then preserve your herbs Shull Rd. grown, how it was grown, and how to keep it afterwards.6988 Absorb the sights, sounds and aromas as the without the addition of unwanted chemical whistle blows and the steam engine powers preservatives. Meet at Education Building. (FREE) PASTA MAKING FOR KIDS the separator, while the crew feeds in the Reservations required and limited beginning Fri, Jul 15, 11:30 am-12:30 pm yellow bundles of grain. Watch the straw pile June 1; call (937) 276-7062. PNC 2ND STREET MARKET, 600 E. 2nd St. grow higher as the box bed wagon fills with Kids will have their chance at a cooking class grain. Also, watch as the homemakers bake JELLIES, JAMS AND PRESERVES Sat, Jun 18, 1:00 pm- 3:30 pm presented by Chef Gardner from the Sinclair and cook to provide the farmhands with a POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education Community College Culinary Arts Department. sumptuous threshermen’s dinner. For more Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. He will teach them to roll their own pasta, make information, call (937) 278-2609. This session will focus on the processes to a sauce and suggest other dishes to go with the meal. Parents are welcome to join in. Registration make your own jellies, jams, and preserves. required, call (937) 228-2088 or register online. HOME & HOBBIES Age: 18Y and up. 6883 Age: 6Y and up. 6923 8 (FREE) GRILL COOKING FREEZING YOUR HARVEST Fri, Jun 10, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Sat, Jul 23, 1:00 pm- 3:30 pm (FREE) TREES AS AN ART MEDIUM PNC 2ND STREET MARKET, 600 E. 2nd St. POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education Sat, Jul 16, 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Chef Gabe Gardner with the Culinary Arts Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Adult Department at Sinclair Community College is This session focuses on freezing the first Classroom, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. back to demonstrate how to cook a whole meal items that can be harvested from the Trees have long been the subject of art, on the grill. Learn helpful hints for outdoor garden. Age: 18Y and up. 6884 but this class will illustrate the many and cooking and of course sample some of Chef fantastic ways people have used trees and Garner’s fine grilling. Registration requested, PICKLING tree parts in art, as Dougherty has done with walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 228-2088 or register Sat, Aug 6, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm his sculpture. We’ll explore decorative as online. 6922 8 POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education well as structural uses of trees. A fascinating Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. class you won’t want to miss! Registration is Learn all about the pickling process. Age: (FREE) SUMMER SUNDAYS AT requested and walk-ins welcome. Please call 18Y and up. 6885 AULLWOOD: DRAWING THE (937) 277-6545 or register online. 6838 8 GARDEN (FREE) MAKE YOUR OWN SALSA Sun, Jun 19, 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm 6964 (FREE) TWIG FURNITURE Sat, Jul 9, 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Sun, Jul 17, 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm 6965 PNC 2ND STREET MARKET, 600 E. 2nd St. BUILDING DEMO Sun, Aug 14, 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm 6966 Try your hand at making salsa under the direction Sat, Aug 6, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm AULLWOOD GARDEN METROPARK, Gardens, of Betty Hovel and Tim Pritchard from Wegerzyn WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Memory 930 Aullwood Rd. Gardens MetroParks. Pick your favorite Garden, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. Join us on Sunday afternoons for an artist- ingredients, fresh from the Market, to make your Twig furniture has been a favorite led plein air drawing session in the gardens own salsa creation. You will definitely want to try on American porches and patios for at Aullwood Garden MetroPark. These will this at home. Registration required and limited. generations. Join us today as local be informal, and you can come for part of Call (937) 228-2088 or register online. 6924 8 artists present a three hour, on-going or all of the time. Registration is requested demonstration of how to build twig and walk-ins are welcome. Please call (937) (FREE) CARRIAGE HILL HERB furniture. Learn to select the right materials 277-6545 for further information, or register GARDENING GROUP: and how you can start on your own works online. We will meet at the house. 8 Join the Carriage Hill Herb Group on the at home. We’ll meet on the Meditation first Saturday of each month, from 10:00 Lawn. Registration is requested and walk-ins (FREE) HEALTHY PICNIC FOODS AM to noon for a free program discussing are welcome. Please call (937) 277-6545 or Sat, Jun 18, 10:00 am-10:45 am the merits and uses for herbs. Refreshments register online. 6839 8 PNC 2ND STREET MARKET, 600 E. 2nd St. provided. For more information, call (937) Get hints from Chris Olinsky with the OSU 278-2609. Extension on how to prepare a healthy picnic meal. She will point out Market products that are AN HERBAL PICNIC suited for picnics and go over how to keep items Sat, Jul 9, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
metroparks.org 35 Guide to Event Activity PASSPORT TO NATURE Wed, Aug 24, 10:00 am-11:30 am 7005 NATURE HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, (FREE) DISCOVERY STROLL 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. This program gives incentives for families Escape on this relaxed-paced adventure Sat, Aug 27, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6749 to complete eight visits to our designated through the park while learning about TWIN CREEK METROPARK, High View Shelter, passport programs. Here’s how it works: nature and discovering this park’s history. 9688 Eby Rd Visit MetroParks facilities, participate in Reservations are not required. Weather Wed, Aug 31, 10:00 am-11:30 am 7006 designated passport programs, and get your permitting: Call (937) 277-4178 for details. HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, passport stamped. When eight of the Wed, Jun 1, 10:00 am-11:30 am 6993 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. boxes are stamped, fill in the information HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, and mail your passport to Five Rivers 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. (FREE) FAMILY ARBORETUM MetroParks. Every child who completes a Sat, Jun 4, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6744 ADVENTURES: passport will become an official Nature GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, Families can explore Cox Arboretum Traveler and will receive a special traveler 6910 Boomershine Rd. MetroPark together as they complete our gift along with recognition in this publication. Wed, Jun 8, 10:00 am-11:30 am 6994 bi-monthly Arboretum Adventure. Complete HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, the challenge and leave at the front desk Look for PTN in the program listing to see if 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. with your name and phone number to be it qualifies as a Passport to Nature program! Wed, Jun 15, 10:00 am-11:30 am 6995 entered for a chance to win a $25 Cox For more information or directions to HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, Arboretum Garden Store gift certificate. program sites, call (937) 275-PARK or visit 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. Visit metroparks.org/challenge for details. us at metroparks.org/passport. Wed, Jun 22, 10:00 am-11:30 am 6996 ASH CSI Congratulations to HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. Wed, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 28, 10:00 am- these Nature Travelers! Sat, Jun 25, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6745 4:00 pm COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education TWIN CREEK METROPARK, High View Shelter, First Passport Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. 9688 Eby Rd Zane Roberts Little beetle; big problem. Explore the Wed, Jun 29, 10:00 am-11:30 am 6997 Cade Roberts arboretum for clues on how to identify ash HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, Sharon and Kenny Hey 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. trees, look for beetle suspects and see if you can solve some of these STEM challenges. Gabriella Fitch Sat, Jul 2, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6746 For more information, visit metroparks.org/ GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, THIRD Passport 6910 Boomershine Rd. challenge or call (937) 434-9005. 6874 Theodore Horvath Wed, Jul 6, 10:00 am-11:30 am 6998 ELG JOURNAL FOURTH Passport HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, Fri, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 28, 10:00 am- 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. Noah Tinney 4:00 pm Wed, Jul 13, 10:00 am-11:30 am 6999 COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education Logan Tinney HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. Summer is a great time to see what’s growing Wed, Jul 20, 10:00 am-11:30 am 7000 in the garden. Come out and explore the HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, Edible Landscape Garden and discover 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. some of the ways to use measurements in Sat, Jul 23, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6747 gardening. Lots of fun STEM activities to TWIN CREEK METROPARK, High View Shelter, enjoy. For details, visit metroparks.org/ 9688 Eby Rd challenge or call (937) 434-9005. 6876 Wed, Jul 27, 10:00 am-11:30 am 7001 HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, SUNDIAL SCIENCE 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. Mon, Aug 1 - Sun, Sep 25, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Wed, Aug 3, 10:00 am-11:30 am 7002 COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. Spend some time in our sunny Maimon Sat, Aug 6, 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6748 Memorial Garden and discover more about GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, an ancient way of marking time...sundials. 6910 Boomershine Rd. Don’t miss the fun STEM activities that you Wed, Aug 10, 10:00 am-11:30 am 7003 can try at home! For details, visit metroparks. HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, 2740 S. Patterson Blvd. org/challenge or call (937) 434-9005. 6875 Wed, Aug 17, 10:00 am-11:30 am 7004 HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Dogwood Shelter, 2740 S. Patterson Blvd.
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(FREE) BACKPACKING BABIES: SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 and as hangouts! PTN 6894 Backpacking Babies programs are just for Conference Rd. Breathe the fresh air and listen to the leaves PONDOLOGY parents and their babies, where they can Tue, Aug 9, 10:00 am-11:00 am share stories, enjoy fresh air, and learn crunching beneath your feet as you journey to the tall beech forest and explore the TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Hilltop Shelter, about nature. Babies are exposed to new 1200 Brown School Rd. animals that live there. PTN 6897 sights, sounds, textures, and smells on Get wet and muddy as we explore the pond each journey. A baby backpack or snugli is SURVIVOR and what lives in and around it. PTN 6866 required as trails are not stroller-friendly. Thu, Jun 9, 10:00 am-11:00 am SILENT FLIERS MAGNIFICENT TREES TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, CCC Shelter, 2101 U.S. 40 Fri, Aug 12, 10:00 am-11:00 am Thu, Jun 2, 10:00 am-11:00 am Explore the many ways creatures survive HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Paw Paw Shelter, SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 100 Deep Hollow Rd. and escape predators in nature! PTN 6895 Conference Rd. Learn about Ohio’s owls by listening to their Enjoy a healthy walk and allow your baby LIVE LIKE A BEE sounds, exploring study skins, and taking a to explore the beautiful sights, puzzling Wed, Jun 22, 10:00 am-11:00 am hike to explore their home. PTN 6868 sounds, and fresh air of the forest. Weather GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center permitting: Call (937) 277-4178 for details. Outside Amphitheater, 6910 Boomershine Rd. SALAMANDER SEARCH Age: 1M - 2Y. 6752 Learn what it would be like to be a bee and Wed, Aug 17, 10:00 am-11:00 am explore the flowers they pollinate! PTN 6896 ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter/East MINI CREATURES Park, 4361 National Road Thu, Jul 7, 10:00 am-11:00 pm WOODPECKER WATCH Bring your little tike out to get dirty as we SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 Tue, Jun 28, 10:00 am-11:00 am explore the park for salamanders! PTN 6872 Conference Rd. HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Paw Paw Shelter, Babies love insects! Bring your baby out to 100 Deep Hollow Rd. SUPER CEDARS a prairie for sun and fresh air as naturalists Go on a hike in search of these insect Thu, Aug 25, 10:00 am-11:00 am catch harmless insects for your baby to eaters, and watch them forage on the trees. GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center Outside Amphitheater, 6910 Boomershine Rd. observe. Weather permitting: Call (937) 277- A naturalist will also try to lure one in close Come explore the cedar glade at 4178 Age: 1M - 2Y. 6754 for the children to see. PTN 6871 Germantown MetroPark, a unique forest BABBLING BROOK BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS habitat! PTN 6867 Thu, Aug 4, 10:00 am-11:00 pm Fri, Jul 15, 10:00 am-11:00 am SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Hilltop Shelter, PRAIRIE SAFARI Conference Rd. 1200 Brown School Rd. Mon, Aug 29, 10:00 am-11:00 am Get your baby’s feet wet in the stream, Discover the world of these colorful insects SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 Conference Rd. while naturalists search for water creatures by transforming your child into a butterfly Explore enormous wildflowers and towering to share with you and your baby. Weather or moth. From caterpillar to adult, your child grasses while searching for butterflies and permitting: Call (937) 277-4178 for details. will experience the joys and hardships of other insects in the prairie. Insect nets and Age: 1M - 2Y. 6753 these tiny creatures. PTN 6899 containers will be provided. PTN 6865 STREAMOLOGY (FREE) TIKE HIKE PROGRAMS: Wed, Jul 20, 10:00 am-11:00 am (FREE) BREEDING BIRD WALK Take your little one outside for a fun, one- SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 Sat, Jun 4, 9:00 am-11:00 am of-a-kind experience with nature. Enjoy Conference Rd. TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, CCC Shelter, bonding with your child as you explore the Come explore the creek and find creatures 2101 U.S. 40 outdoors and gain the confidence to return like crawdads, salamanders, and rainbow This is a great time to catch male birds to your favorite parks for an independent darters! Kids and parents should wear clothes singing their love songs. Come join us on a excursion! No registration required for these that can get wet and muddy. PTN 6869 hike and listen to these pretty sounds. No drop-in programs. For details, call (937) 277- FASCINATING FEATHERS reservations required. Contact (937) 277- 4178. Thu, Jul 21, 10:00 am-11:00 am 4178 for more information 6716 NATURE PLAY GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center Fri, Jun 3, 10:00 am-11:00 am 6873 Outside Amphitheater, 6910 Boomershine Rd. (FREE) BATS AT NIGHT ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter/East Feathers distinguish birds from all other Sat, Jun 4, 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm Park, 4361 National Road animals. Join us for a closeup look at HUFFMAN METROPARK, Redtail Shelter/ Mon, Jul 11, 10:00 am-11:00 am 6870 feathers, hear a story, and take a short walk Parking Lot, 4439 Lower Valley Pk. HILLS & DALES METROPARK, White Oak to look for our feathered friends. PTN 6898 Learn the fun facts about this awesome Shelter/Parking, 2606 Hilton Dr. night flier! Join a naturalist as we search for Treat your preschooler to dirty hands & TREE HOUSES bats in the park. Reservations requested, fresh air as we build forts, play in water, turn Tue, Jul 26, 10:00 am-11:00 am walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 277-4178 for over logs, and explore! PTN ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter/East more information. PTN 6725 8 Park, 4361 National Road THE BEECH FOREST Come discover all the ways wildlife use Mon, Jun 6, 10:00 am-11:30 am trees: as homes, as kitchens, as highways,
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(FREE) FEATHERED FRIENDS Wed, Aug 17, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6736 (FREE) WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF Sat, Jun 4, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, THE PARK? 6910 Boomershine Rd. GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, Wed, Jun 15, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm 6910 Boomershine Rd. Tue, Aug 23, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6743 WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 Join us for an afternoon of feathered fun as EASTWOOD METROPARK, First Parking Lot, Wesleyan Rd. we welcome Betty Ross from Glen Helen 1385 Harshman Rd. Meet the Wesleyan MetroPark staff who Raptor Center for an hour-long program (FREE) PARENT & PRESCHOOLER: take care of the park and see the cool entitled Hunters of the Sky. Following the GREEN SUBMARINES tools they use. Join the park staff for a fun presentation, join Nature Center staff introduction to working at MetroParks. You Thu, Jun 9, 10:00 am-11:30 am for a bird hike to begin your Birdathon may find you want to work with us taking Adventure! Call (937) 277-4178 for more COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. care of the park starting today. For more information. PTN 6727 8 Water is one of the many places where information, call (937) 277-4178. 6942 8 (FREE) BUTTERFLY BASICS plants grow. We’ll look at the special (FREE) TALK WITH YOUR RANGER Mon, Jun 6, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6606 features plants need to grow under water, Wed, Jun 22, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm Thu, Jun 23, 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6607 on the water’s edge or on top of the water. Also take a walk to the ponds to see what WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Wesleyan Rd. MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. water plants are growing. Reservations Come and speak with YOUR Rangers Butterfly natural history, life cycle and basic required, call (937) 434-9005 or register on about their job and how they keep YOUR identification are the topics of discussion. This is line. Age: 3Y - 6Y. 6608 8 Five Rivers MetroParks safe. For more a great introduction to the world of butterflies. information, call (937) 277-4178. 6780 8 Reservations required. Call (937) 434-9005 or (FREE) FIREFLIES LIGHT UP THE register online. Age: 18Y & up. 8 NIGHT (FREE) CAFE SCI: Fri, Jun 10, 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 6723 Join us for this month’s cafe and discover (FREE) ADULT NATURE WALK ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter/East science in a relaxed atmosphere with Explore nature while meeting new friends Park, 4361 National Rd. friends and neighbors from the Miami Valley. on this slow-paced journey. Bring binoculars Sat, Jun 25, 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 6750 Increase your science savvy and share your if you have them; a limited supply will be SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Trailside Shelter, opinion in our open discussion following 4178 Conference Rd. available. Call (937) 277-4178 for details. the topic introduction. Light refreshments Join naturalists for a chat about different kinds Thu, Jun 9, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6732 provided. Reservations requested; walk-ins of fireflies and then hunt for these amazing SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 welcome. Call (937) 275-5059 for details on insects. All fireflies will be released at the Conference Rd. the final program listing. Tue, Jun 14, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6733 end of the program. Bring nets and jars if you ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter have them; a limited supply will be available. STEWARDSHIP: MOTIVATIONS Parking Lot, 4361 National Rd. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. AND EFFECTIVE APPROACHES Wed, Jun 15, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6734 Call (937) 277-4178 for details. PTN 8 Thu, Jun 23, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Fifth Third 6910 Boomershine Rd. (FREE) INSECT INVESTIGATION Conference Room, 6733 Springboro Pk. Tue, Jun 28, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6741 Sat, Jun 11, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Dr. John Silvius from Cedarville University will EASTWOOD METROPARK, First Parking Lot, EASTWOOD METROPARK, Last Parking Lot, lead tonight’s discussion to explore reasons 1385 Harshman Rd. 1385 Harshman Rd. why we should care for the environment and Come search for insects all around Eastwood! Tue, Jul 12, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6739 to learn new approaches toward implementing ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter Some nets will be provided, and all insects care. Age: 14Y and up. 6788 8 Parking Lot, 4361 National Rd. will be released after we all get a good look. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. WORKING TOWARD A GREATER Thu, Jul 14, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6737 SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 Call (937) 277-4178 for more. PTN 6700 8 OHIO Conference Rd. Thu, Jul 28, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Fifth Third Wed, Jul 20, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6735 (FREE) NATURE FUN KICK-OFF! Sat, Jun 11, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Conference Room, 6733 Springboro Pk. GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, Greater Ohio works to advance policies and 6910 Boomershine Rd. WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 Wesleyan Rd. programs that revitalize Ohio’s urban cores, 6742 Tue, Jul 26, 9:00 am-11:00 am Play games, explore a stream, catch fish, strengthen regional cooperation and protect EASTWOOD METROPARK, First Parking Lot, Ohio’s open space, natural resources and 1385 Harshman Rd. build a fort, and study nature and more as we celebrate outdoor fun and summer farmland. Gene Krebs, senior director of Tue, Aug 9, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6740 adventures at Wesleyan MetroPark! 6902 8 government affairs and policy, will share ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter more about the organization and the work Parking Lot, 4361 National Rd. that is happening here in the Dayton region. Thu, Aug 11, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6738 Age: 14Y and up. 6789 8 SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 Conference Rd.
38 metroparks.org Guide to Event Activity Guide to Event Activity CAFE SCI (FREE) EXPLORING NATURE encouraged to wear brightly colored beach Thu, Aug 25, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Wed, Jun 29, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm clothes. For more information, call (937) 277- COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Fifth Third WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 4178. PTN 6729 8 Conference Room, 6733 Springboro Pk. Wesleyan Rd. Join us for this month’s cafe and discover Experience the essence of nature as we feel (FREE) EUREKA LAB! PROGRAMS science in a relaxed atmosphere. Call (937) animal pelts, make track molds, view bird Discover science and nature together during 275-5059 or see detailed web listing for final study skins, play nature games and hike! Call our award-winning Eureka Lab! program. topic details. Age: 14Y and up. 7046 8 (937) 277-4178 for more information. 6903 8 This program is designed for families with hands-on experiments and activities based (FREE) HERPETOLOGY (FREE) FAMILY CREEK FUN on the Ohio Academic Content Standards Sun, Jun 26, 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm Sat, Jul 2, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm for Life Science. Participants can drop-in CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Redwing SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 anytime between 1 and 2:30 PM and must Shelter/Parking Lot, 7821 E. Shull Rd. Conference Rd. be accompanied by an adult. Study reptiles and amphibians and learn Search for all kinds of critters and fossils while about their biology and behavior. We will exploring Sugar Creek! We will also be discussing MOTH DETECTIVES search for these creatures in various areas water quality and what you can do to keep water Wed, Jul 20, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm in the park, including aquatic habitats. clean. Bring shoes that can be worn in the creek; COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Kettering Wear clothes that can get wet and muddy. no sandals please. Fossil collectors must follow Learning Lab, 6733 Springboro Pk. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome. collection guidelines. Reservations requested, Do you know there are moths that fly during walk-ins welcome. For more information, call (937) Call (937) 277-4178 for details. PTN 6712 the day, or how to attract moths at night? 277-4178. PTN 6728 8 Join us for a special weekday session of the lab and find out the answers to these (FREE) STROLLER STRUT SERIES: (FREE) ALL ABOUT OWLS Stroller Strut is a casual stroll on the questions along with activities and tools to Sat, Jul 2, 8:00 pm-10:00 pm help you be a “moth detective” at home. arboretum grounds for caregivers and ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter/East children ages 0-3 years old. Each strut has Park, 4361 National Road Children must be accompanied by an adult a nature theme and encourages interaction Come out to Englewood MetroPark to and can drop in between 1 and 2:30 PM. between the caregiver and child as they find out how these nocturnal birds of prey Reservations requested;walk-ins welcome. discover new plants and their surroundings. survive! We will dissect owl pellets and then Call (937) 434-9005 or register online. Age: Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. search for owls on a hike through the park. 6Y - 12Y. 7041 Call (937) 434-9005 or register online. Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. HERBALICIOUS BUGABOO BUG Call (937) 277-4178 for more information. Sat, Aug 20, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm Tue, Jun 28, 9:00 am-10:00 am 6612 PTN 6726 8 COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Kettering Tue, Jun 28, 11:30 am-12:30 pm 6613 Learning Lab, 6733 Springboro Pk. COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education (FREE) BUTTERFLY SAFARI Discover more about these fabulous plants Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. Sun, Jul 10, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm 6945 that have hundreds of uses in today’s lab. Enjoy a walk on the grounds as we find out POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Fishing Ponds Create your own small herb garden to take more about insects. Lift a log or rock to see Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd. home and enjoy fresh herbs into the winter. what’s underneath. Age: 1M - 3Y. 8 Sun, Jul 24, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm 6943 Please bring a container 6 inches deep with CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Redwing drainage holes suitable for plants. Children EVERYTHING GROWS Shelter/Parking Lot, 7821 E. Shull Rd. must be accompanied by an adult and can Tue, Jul 26, 9:00 am-10:00 am 6614 Sun, Jul 31, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm 6946 drop in between 1 and 2:30 pm. Reservations GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, Tue, Jul 26, 11:30 am-12:30 pm 6615 requested; walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 434- COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education 6910 Boomershine Rd. 9005 or register online. Age: 6Y - 12Y. 6889 Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. Sun, Aug 7, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm 6944 Join us as we take a look at how plants grow. POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Fishing Ponds (FREE) NATURE PLAY They may start out as tiny seed but we’ll find Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd. Grab a net and test your catching skills Sat, Jul 23, 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6715 out how big they can grow. We’ll even measure HILLS & DALES METROPARK, White Oak with large butterflies like Swallowtails and some plants and trees. Age: 1M - 3Y. 8 Shelter/Parking, 2606 Hilton Dr. Monarchs, while enjoying the beginning Sat, Aug 13, 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm 6714 GREAT AND GLORIOUS GRASSES of the prairie flower season. Nets and Tue, Aug 23, 9:00 am-10:00 am 6616 ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter/East containers will be provided. Call (937) 277- Park, 4361 National Rd Tue, Aug 23, 11:30 am-12:30 pm 6617 4178 for details. PTN COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education Come out and play in our Nature Play area Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. with a naturalist! We’ll play games, build (FREE) ORDIVICIAN BEACH PARTY Grass isn’t always just under our feet. Some structures and discovery the nearby creek. Sat, Jul 16, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm can grow very tall. Join us as we walk among Call (937) 277- 4178 for details. Reservations GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, requested, walk-ins welcome. PTN 8 the tall grass in the prairie. We’ll also take 6910 Boomershine Rd. a look at the different ornamental grasses Celebrate Ohio’s ancient oceans at our growing at the arboretum. Age: 1M - 3Y. 8 beach party! The party includes hourly fossil hunts, and other fun activities. Families are
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(FREE) MICROSCOPE MADNESS (FREE) CHILDREN’S TOUR GUIDE look for screech owls and other nighttime Sat, Jul 23, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm WORKSHOP SERIES: critters. Reservations requested, walk- TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Hilltop Shelter, Do you like to share nature with children? ins welcome. Call (937) 277-4178 for more 1200 Brown School Rd. Join us at Cox Arboretum MetroPark and information. PTN 6731 8 Come look at nature on a smaller scale, discover the joy of sharing nature with while we find items on a hike we want to children as a volunteer children’s tour guide. (FREE) WOODPECKER SAFARI see up close! Microscopes and magnifying No experience is necessary. Potential guides Sun, Aug 21, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm glasses will be provided. Reservations should be at least 16 years old and able to SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 requested, walk-ins welcome. Call (937) 277- walk/hike the grounds comfortably. Find out Conference Rd. Come discover more about Ohio’s six 4178 for details. PTN 6703 more by attending our training workshops. woodpeckers as we search for them in the park! Bring binoculars if you have them. Call (937) 277- (FREE) KNEE DEEP IN WOLF FALL IS FABULOUS! 4178 for details. PTN 6948 8 CREEK Mon, Aug 15, 9:30 am-11:30 am COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Wed, Jul 27, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. (FREE) BEAVER SEARCH WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 All Children’s tour guides from Cox Sat, Aug 27, 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm Wesleyan Rd. Arboretum MetroPark, whether new, EASTWOOD METROPARK, Last Parking Lot, There are fish in Wolf Creek that can put seasoned, or alumni, are invited to our 1385 Harshman Rd. tropical fish to shame! Come catch rainbow first workshop for fellowship and to learn Search for beavers while learning about and greenside darters, rosefin shiners, and more about our fall tour offerings. Bring the life history of North America’s largest much more! Wear clothes that can get wet your calendar to sign up for scheduled rodent. Reservations requested, walk-ins and muddy! Weather permitting; call (937) tours. Refreshments provided. Reservations welcome. Call (937) 277-4178 for more 277-4178. PTN 6905 8 requested. Call (937) 434-9005 or register information. PTN 6699 8 online. Age: 16Y and up. 6834 8 (FREE) DISCOVER BATS & MOTHS (FREE) HABITREKKING Fri, Jul 29, 8:30 pm-10:00 pm TREE TREK TO ENGLEWOOD Sat, Aug 27, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm EASTWOOD METROPARK, Last Parking Lot, Mon, Aug 22, 9:30 am-11:30 am CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Redwing 1385 Harshman Rd. COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Shelter/Parking Lot, 7821 E. Shull Rd. Explore the world of very different noctur- MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. Spend the afternoon trekking through nal creatures as we try to locate bats and Take a trip to Englewood MetroPark with various habitats and look for similarities and moths at night. Reservations requested, other tour guides to uncover more about differences in the land, trees, and wildlife. walk-ins welcome. Weather permitting: Call the different species of native Ash trees Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. (937) 277-4178 with any questions. 6989 and discover the park. Today’s activities Call (937) 277-4178 for details. PTN 6702 are entirely outside; please dress for the (FREE) STARS AND METEORS weather. Meet in the Cox Arboretum (FREE) FOSSIL HUNT Fri, Aug 5, 8:00 pm-10:00 pm front parking lot at 8:45 AM. Reservations Sun, Aug 28, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm TWIN CREEK METROPARK, High View Shelter, required by 5 PM on Friday, August 19. Call GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Parking Lot & 9688 Eby Rd (937) 434-9005 or register online. Age: 16Y Put-in Below The Dam, 7481 Creek Road Bring a lawn chair and/or blankets and and up. 6835 8 Journey 500 million years into the past and join us at sundown for a view of the night TOUR GUIDE TOP TEN examine life on earth through your very sky. The evening will begin with fun stories own hands-on fossil record! You’ll also Mon, Aug 29, 9:30 am-11:30 am and discussions on meteors and common get to find salamanders and other creek COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, constellations. Campfire program ends at dwelling creatures. Fossil collectors must 10 PM but the parking lot will remain open MeadWestvaco Theatre, 6733 Springboro Pk. We’ll do our own version of The Tonight follow collecting guidelines. Wear shoes and for self-guided stargazing until morning. Show countdown and share knowledge clothes that can get wet and muddy. Call Participants who have portable telescopes about the best tour stops and activities for (937) 277-4178 for details. PTN 6947 8 are encouraged to bring them and let others fall tours from our resident experts...YOU! peek through. Weather permitting, call (937) New or returning guides will also have the 277-4178. Reservations requested; walk-ins opportunity to create a great resource for OUTDOOR PLAY welcome. PTN 6992 8 your tours. Reservations requested. Call (FREE) TUESDAY TALES: (937) 434-9005 or register online. Age: 16Y Join us for this series of free cultural and (FREE) FAMILY BIRDING FUN and up. 6836 8 educational entertainment programs Sat, Aug 6, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm designed for preschoolers. Sessions held TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, CCC Shelter, twice per month in June, July and August. 2101 U.S. 40 (FREE) NIGHT HIKE All programs held outdoors under the Come out and learn the basics to birding Sat, Aug 20, 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm RiverScape MetroPark pavilion, weather then head out on a hike to put your new HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Paw Paw Shelter, permitting. Bring blanket or towel for skills to work. Bring your binoculars if you 100 Deep Hollow Rd. Let’s find out what is up and about after seating. Call (937) 274-0126 weekdays for have them; a limited supply will be available. the sun goes down! Join a naturalist as we more information. For more information, call (937) 277-4178. 6717
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STORY TIME WITH MOTHER THE GOODS ON THE WOODS (FREE) DOUGHERTY UP CLOSE EARTH Tue, Aug 16, 10:00 am-11:00 am Sat, Jul 16, 10:00 am-11:30 am Tue, Jun 7, 10:00 am-11:00 am RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Discover the habitats found in the woods Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East Story time with the spirit of nature, the around us in this fun-filled program! Through Siebenthaler Ave. protector of the environment—Mother Earth! songs and puppets, Chris Rowlands will Explore photography using Patrick Join her as she tells funny and interactive teach you and your preschooler about Dougherty’s stickwork sculpture as a stories, encourages children to “reduce, producers, consumers and decomposers. All subject. Following a presentation indoors, reuse, recycle” and helps them learn about programs held outdoors under the pavilion the class will go outside (weather permitting) to examine details of the structure. The putting trash in its proper place.6597 are weather permitting. Bring blanket or towel for seating. 6602 techniques learned can also be applied to ANIMALS ALIVE! taking pictures of flowers, insects and other Tue, Jun 21, 10:00 am-11:00 am (FREE) GIANT KICKBALL GAME small objects. Registrations are requested RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Wed, Jul 20, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm and walk-ins welcome; call (937) 277-6545 or Get us close and personal with cute, cuddly, WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 register online. 6841 8 creepy, and crawly cold-blooded friends Wesleyan Rd. from the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s What’s more fun than a game of kickball with (FREE) CREATIVE USE OF FLASH Live Animals Department. Learn about your neighborhood friends? A giant game Sat, Jul 23, 10:00 am-11:30 am their habits and behaviors during both of of kickball in the open field at your local WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, these fascinating presentations. Learn, see MetroPark. Bring your friends and your good Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East and touch some amphibians and reptiles sportsmanship and join us for this afternoon Siebenthaler Ave. from Ohio as well as other countries! Bring of high-energy fun. 6906 8 Taking photos outdoors is often a case of blanket or towel for seating. 6598 “man vs. nature,” as sunny or shady lighting conditions can make it difficult to capture ABC ANIMALS OF AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY good images. This session will demonstrate SIGN LANGUAGE (FREE) PICTURING PUDDLES AND how to use flash (both on and off the Tue, Jul 5, 10:00 am-11:00 am PONDS camera) to improve the appearance of RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. photos. Bring your camera and a detachable Sat, Jun 4, 10:00 am-11:30 am Animals will dance through the air on the flash if you have one. Registrations are WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, fingers of your preschooler as Tina Gonzalez requested and walk-ins welcome; call (937) leads them in a program designed to teach Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. 277-6545 or register online. 6844 8 the ABC’s of American Sign Language. Bring Discover methods for photographing bodies blanket or towel for seating. All programs of water, such as controlling reflections and (FREE) DOUGHERTY UNDER THE held outdoors under the pavilion are how to capture (or avoid) a sense of motion MOON weather permitting.6599 in flowing water. Following a presentation Sat, Aug 13, 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm TALES OF FLIGHT WITH THE indoors, the class will go outside (weather WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Auditori- BROTHERS WRIGHT permitting) to take photos in the park and um Front (joint facility), 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. Discover techniques for taking outdoor Tue, Jul 19, 10:00 am-11:00 am alongside the Stillwater River. Reservations RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. are requested and walk-ins welcome; call photos at night using Patrick Dougherty’s Let your imagination soar with the amazing (937) 277-6545 or register online. 6843 8 stickwork sculpture as a subject. Follow- Wright Brothers! Orville and Wilbur may ing a presentation indoors, the class will go have been the first to fly, but Madcap’s giant (FREE) DOUGHERTY THROUGH outside (weather permitting) to take photos puppets will take you to new heights filled THE LENS using the full moon, as well as artificial light sources. Bring a tripod, a camera capable of with wings, dreams, and flying machines! Sat, Jun 18, 10:00 am-11:30 am Bring blanket or towel for seating. 6600 WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, very long exposures, and a detachable flash Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East or flashlight. Registrations are requested ANIMALS ALIVE! Siebenthaler Ave. and walk-ins welcome; call (937) 277-6545 or Tue, Aug 2, 10:00 am-11:00 am Examine Patrick Dougherty’s stickwork register online. 6842 8 RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. sculpture as a subject for your own Get up close and personal with cute, photographic creativity. Following an indoor (FREE) SHOOTING OUTDOOR cuddly, furry and feathered warm-blooded presentation, the class will go outside PORTRAITS friends from the Boonshoft Museum’s Live (weather permitting) to explore the structure Sat, Aug 20, 10:00 am-11:30 am Animals Department. Learn about their from interesting perspectives. Registrations WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, habits and behaviors during this fascinating are requested and walk-ins welcome; call Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East presentation. Learn, see and touch some (937) 277-6545 or register online. 6840 8 Siebenthaler Ave. mammals and birds from Ohio as well as Taking impressive outdoor portraits requires other countries! All programs held outdoors more than just a picturesque location and under the pavilion are weather permitting. a person to pose. This session explains the Bring blanket or towel for seating. 6601 importance of background and foreground
metroparks.org 41 Guide to Event Activity elements, depth of field, and sunlight and point, he went 24 days without seeing shadow. Following a presentation indoors, the another human. This program is a fundraiser CYCLING class will go outside (weather permitting) to for the North Country Trail. For details, call (FREE) BIKE FOR THE HEALTH OF take pictures of a model in the garden. 6845 8 (937) 277-4374. Fees: $5 6697 IT SERIES: Join us on a guided group bike ride taking (FREE) VOLUNTEER: STREET TEAM place Saturdays April through October. ReCREATION TRAINING Participants will learn basic bicycle Thu, Aug 18, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm maintenance tips. Earn a T-shirt by reaching ALL OUTDOOR HILLS & DALES METROPARK, Paw Paw Shelter a goal of 125 miles. Participants completing Area, 2800 S. Patterson Blvd. 250 miles or more will receive an additional ADVENTURE Just like bands have Street Teams to award. Parents/guardians must remain with (FREE) NORTH COUNTRY promote their music, Five Rivers MetroParks their children. Wearing a helmet is strongly NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL started a fun, energetic Street Team to recommended for all participants. Children SUNSET HIKE promote their outdoor recreation events. under 13 must wear a helmet. For more Sat, Jun 18, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Roles include Social Networking Guru, information, call Officer Zimmerman at (937) TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Tadmor Parking Flyer Hanging Maniac, Staffing Outreach 275-PARK ext. 1416. Get the full schedule Lot, 2005 US Route 40 Booths, Spirit Crew, and Active Outreach. online at metroparks.org/bikehealth. Celebrate National Trails Day with a casual Reservations requested; walk-ins welcome. GREAT MIAMI RIVER BIKEWAY (N) 3.2 mile hike on the North Country National Hamburgers/hotdogs will be served. For Sat, Jun 4, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6908 Scenic Trail and Buckeye Trail. Learn about more information, please contact Rachel Sat, Aug 27, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6914 the upcoming NCT Conference in Dayton, the Brand at [email protected] or RECREATIONAL TRAILS, Great Miami River possibility of a Buckeye/NCT Local Chapter, (937) 564-5431, or register online. Age: 18Y Bikeway, Ohio Bike Route 25 and more with the Buckeye Trail executive and up. 6639 8 Join us for a bike ride rain or shine on the director and NCTA regional trail coordinator. Great Miami River Bikeway. Meet at Rip Reservation requested, walk-ins welcome; call Rap Park at the intersection of Rip Rap, (937) 277-4374 or register online. 6692 8 BACKPACKING Taylorsville and Little York roads. Meet at (FREE) VOLUNTEER: the parking lot near the soccer fields. We’ll (FREE) NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL BACKPACKING TRAIL WORK DAYS ride through historic Tadmor (9 miles). CONFERENCE Sat, Jun 11, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6631 GREAT MIAMI RIVER BIKEWAY (S) Thu, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 14, 5:00 pm- Sat, Jul 9, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6632 Sat, Jun 11, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6909 9:00 pm Sat, Aug 13, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6630 6911 OFF SITE, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Germantown Sat, Jul 23, 9:00 am-12:00 pm Glenn Hwy., Dayton Maintenance Bays, 6675 Conservancy Rd. Sat, Aug 20, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6920 The North Country Trail Annual Conference Help maintain the Twin Valley Trail—a RECREATIONAL TRAILS, Great Miami River Bikeway, Ohio Bike Route 25 is coming to Dayton: the largest town on this backpacking trail connecting Germantown Join us for a bike ride, rain or shine, on the 4,500 mile trail! Join the hiking community and Twin Creek MetroParks. No experience Great Miami River Bikeway. Take North Alex who will be coming from everywhere, from necessary. Bring water and work gloves; Road (beside Wendy’s) to Hydraulic Road; New York to North Dakota and throughout tools and instruction provided. Individuals the entrance is on the right. We’ll ride to the seven states of this National Scenic and groups invited. Groups (7-15 people) Crains Run Nature Park (20 miles). Trail to gather in Dayton. You’re invited to should contact Rachel.Brand@metroparks. participate in this program. From exciting org or (937) 564-5431. Reservations STILLWATER RIVER BIKEWAY speakers, to hikes and kids’ programs, the requested; walk-ins welcome. Youth 14 - 17 Sat, Jun 18, 9:00 am-11:00 am lineup has something for everyone. For must be accompanied by an adult. For more ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Morgan Shelter/ details, visit www.northcountrytrail.org or information and to register, call (937) 277- West Park, 100 E. National Road (937) 277-4374. 6694 4374 or register online. Age: 14Y and up. 8 Join us for a bike ride rain or shine on the Stillwater River Bikeway. Meet at 100 E. 4,700 MILES AROUND ALASKA National Rd. at the intersection of U.S. 40 AND YUKON CAMPING and State Route 48 in Englewood, north Thu, Aug 11, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm (FREE) CAMPING IN YOUR of the dam. Meet in the park parking lot. OFF SITE, Memorial Hall, 125 East First Street, METROPARKS We’ll ride to Jake Grossnickle Park and past Dayton Patty’s Shelter (9 miles).6915 Wed, Jul 6, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm The Alaska-Yukon Expedition was Andrew WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 MAD RIVER BIKEWAY Skurka’s most recent and audacious Wesleyan Rd. Sat, Jun 25, 9:00 am-11:00 am adventure yet. For six months, Skurka Come join Five Rivers MetroParks to EASTWOOD METROPARK, Last Parking Lot, skied, trekked and packrafted 4,700 miles learn about where and how you can enjoy 1385 Harshman Rd. in a giant loop around Alaska and Canada’s camping in YOUR MetroParks. Call (937) Join us for a bike ride, rain or shine, on Yukon. He passed beneath Mt. McKinley, 277-4178 for more information. 6766 8 the Mad River Bikeway. Meet in the last descended the Copper and Yukon Rivers, parking lot at Eastwood MetroPark. Use the and traversed the Brooks Range. At one
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entrance at 1385 Harshman Rd. We will ride by Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and competent and comfortable riding on the to Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (13 miles). Safe Kids of Greater Dayton. Reservations streets and trails of the Miami Valley. Intro This is a pride ride! Wear your Bike for the requested; walk-ins welcome. For details, to Smart Cycling is a pre-requisite. Helmets Health of It award T-shirt. 6916 call (937) 277-4823 or e-mail lzimmerman@ and bicycles required. For more information 8 GREAT MIAMI RIVER BIKEWAY (S) metroparks.org. Age: 3Y - 15Y. 6786 and to register, call (937) 277-4374. Age: 12Y and up. Fees: $20 6680 Sat, Jul 2, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6910 (FREE) SAFE BIKE RIDING AT YOUR * Patriot Day! Wear your red, white and blue. Sat, Aug 13, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6913 METROPARKS RECREATIONAL TRAILS, Great Miami River Wed, Jul 13, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm FISHING Bikeway, Ohio Bike Route 25 WESLEYAN METROPARK, Pavilion Shelter, 1441 (FREE) NIGHT FISHING AT Join us for a bike ride, rain or shine, on Wesleyan Rd. EASTWOOD LAKE Come out to Wesleyan MetroPark and the Great Miami River Bikeway. Meet at Fri, Jun 3 - Sat, Aug 27, 10:00 pm- speak with YOUR Ranger about bike safety the West Carrollton low dam: Take North 2:00 am Alex Road to Hydraulic Road and use the at YOUR Five Rivers MetroParks. Call (937) EASTWOOD METROPARK, Eastwood Lake, 1401 entrance on right. We’ll ride to RiverScape 277-4178 for more information. 6781 8 Harshman Rd. MetroPark (18 miles). Enjoy fishing at night every Friday and (FREE) DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL Saturday through September 30. Fishing CREEKSIDE BIKEWAY BIKE RIDE only. Please note: occasional boat races at Sat, Jul 9, 9:00 am-11:00 am Sun, Jul 31, 10:30 am- 1:00 pm Eastwood MetroPark Lake may affect night EASTWOOD METROPARK, Eastwood Park, 1385 RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. fishing schedule. Bring a flashlight or lantern. Harshman Rd. Enthusiasts of all ages should meet at Join us on a bike ride, rain or shine, on the Use lake entrance. No reservations required. 10:15 AM in the Dayton Career Academy Creekside Bikeway. Meet in last parking lot Contact Officer Zimmerman at (937) 277- parking lot, 441 River Corridor Drive, just off at Eastwood MetroPark. Use the entrance 4823 with any questions. 6782 Webster Street. The course will be 20 miles at 1385 Harshman Road. We’ll ride to the long. The Celtic Bike Ride is part of the 2011 (FREE) NIGHT FISHING AT Greene County Line (12 miles). 6917 Dayton Celtic Festival, presented by United POSSUM CREEK METROPARK STILLWATER RIVER BIKEWAY (C) Irish of Dayton. It is made possible in part Fri, Jun 3 - Sat, Aug 27, 10:00 pm- Sat, Jul 16, 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6918 thanks to Five Rivers MetroParks. To learn 2:00 am Sat, Aug 6, 9:00 am-11:00 am 6919 more, visit www.unitedirishofdayton.org or POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Fishing Ponds WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, call (937) 372-9788. 6962 Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd. Wegerzyn Parking Lot, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. Enjoy fishing at night every Friday and Join us for a bike ride rain or shine on the INTRO TO SMART CYCLING Saturday through September 30. For Stillwater River Bikeway (central). We’ll meet Thu, Aug 25, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm fishing only Bring a flashlight or lantern. at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark parking lot WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, No reservations required. Contact Officer and ride to Eastwood MetroPark (13 miles). Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East Zimmerman at (937) 277-4823 with any Pride Ride! Wear your BFTHOI T-shirt. Siebenthaler Ave. questions. 6783 Step one in the Smart Cycling Series is a WOLF CREEK BIKEWAY (WEST) classroom session, taught by League-certified (FREE) TRY FLY FISHING! Sat, Jul 30, 9:00 am-11:00 am instructors, provides cyclists of all levels better 6719 RECREATIONAL TRAILS, Wolf Creek Bikeway, Mon, Jun 13, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm knowledge and understanding of how to safely GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Sunfish Shelter/ Ohio Bike Route 38 Parking Lot, 7101 Conservancy Rd. Join us for a bike ride rain or shine on the and effectively operate your bicycle in various Thu, Jul 7, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6721 Wolf Creek Bikeway. Meet in the parking lot situations. Topics will include ride preparation, traffic laws, equipment and clothing, and COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Outdoor behind Rob’s Restaurant, 705 Arlington Rd. Venues, 6733 Springboro Pk. in Brookville. We’ll ride toward Verona (11 much more. Intro is a pre-requisite for Smart For more information and to Have you ever wanted to learn how to cast miles). 6912 Cycling Basics. register, call (937) 277-4374 or register online. a fly rod? Join us to see if you can entice a Age: 12Y and up. Fees: $10 8 fish to bite and catch a fish on fly. No fishing (FREE) WEGERZYN BIKE RODEO - 6679 license required. Instructor is available for FOR KIDS SMART CYCLING BASICS questions and will teach basic techniques Sat, Jun 18, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm in a controlled and safe environment. Sat, Aug 27, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Weger- Equipment is available on a first-come first- WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, zyn Center, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. served basis. Reservations requested, walk- Join MetroParks Rangers along with MVPs Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. ins welcome or register online. For more for a day of bicycle safety. Bring your bicycle Smart Cycling Basics, part two of the cycling information or to register, please call (937) to Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Free bike series, takes the knowledge gained in Intro 277-4374. Age: 14Y and up. 8 helmet properly fitted (while quantities last) and puts it to use on the bike. This hands- (no beads in hair, please). Course is designed on class will teach riders maneuvering, for students and parents to learn the rules of signaling and riding skills to make them more the road in a safe environment. Supported
metroparks.org 43 Guide to Event Activity INTRO TO FLY FISHING Sat, Jul 2, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6644 energy, confidence and creativity make Mon, Aug 1, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Argonne Forest for a funky fresh exercise party! Sessions AULLWOOD GARDEN METROPARK, Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd. held outdoors and are weather dependent. Residence, 900 Aullwood Rd. Sat, Jul 9, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6645 Wear comfortable clothes and bring plenty Get an overview of fly fishing. The session ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter of water. Call (937) 274-0126 for details. will include a classroom overview of gear, Parking Lot, 4361 National Rd. local opportunities and techniques needed Sat, Jul 16, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6646 (FREE) CARRIAGE HILL HIKE WITH to get started. Casting techniques are TWIN CREEK METROPARK, Chamberlain Road THE METRO DAYTON HIKERS covered through a variety of fun drills Parking Lot, 8502 Chamberlain Road Sun, Aug 7, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm teaching basic fundamentals. Participants Sat, Jul 23, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6647 CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Cedar Lake should dress for outdoor activity. For more TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Blue Heron Shelter/Parking Lot, 7891 E. Shull Rd. information or to register, please call (937) Shelter, 2000 U.S. 40 Enjoy a 5-mile, two-hour hike with the Metro 277-4374. Age: 14Y and up. Fees: $5 7039 8 Sat, Jul 30, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6648 Dayton Hikers. This hike is considered easy CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Cedar Lake with no hills. Call Chris Sands at (937) 687- FLY FISHING BASICS Shelter/Parking Lot, 7891 E. Shull Rd. 0114 for more information. 7023 Sat, Aug 20, 9:00 am- 3:30 pm Sat, Aug 6, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6649 GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Sunfish Shelter/ COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education (FREE) EASTWOOD HIKE WITH Parking Lot, 7101 Conservancy Rd. Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. THE METRO DAYTON HIKERS Are you ready to take the next step in Fly Sat, Aug 13, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6650 Sun, Aug 21, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm Fishing? Join us for a combination day of HUFFMAN METROPARK, Huffman North Park, EASTWOOD METROPARK, Last Parking Lot, fly fishing on flatwater and moving water. 4095 Lower Valley Pk 1385 Harshman Rd. Students will learn casting techniques, Sat, Aug 20, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6651 Enjoy a 4- to 5-mile, two-hour hike with the tips on reading water, flies to use and gear SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 Metro Dayton Hikers. This hike is considered needed to fish our local lakes, ponds and Conference Rd. easy with no hills. Call Chris Sands at (937) rivers. Lunch and gear will be provided. 687-0114 for more information. Sat, Aug 27, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6652 7024 Location will be determined based on EASTWOOD METROPARK, Last Parking Lot, fishing conditions. Fishing license required. 1385 Harshman Rd. Reservations required and limited; call (937) HORSEBACK RIDING 277-4374. Age: 14Y and up. Fees: $20 7040 (FREE) POSSUM CREEK HIKE WITH WEEKEND PONY RIDES THE METRO DAYTON HIKERS Sat, Apr 2 - Sun, Oct 30, 10:00 am-
Sun, Jun 5, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm 4:00 pm POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Argonne Forest CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Riding Center, FITNESS & HEALTH 8111 E. Shull Rd. (FREE) HIKE FOR THE HEALTH OF Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd. Enjoy a 5-mile, two-hour hike with the Metro Do you have a little wrangler too young for IT! SERIES Dayton Hikers. This hike is considered easy horse camp but can’t wait to ride? Join the Hike for a healthier lifestyle in the great with no hills. Call Chris Sands at (937) 687- MetroParks Riding Center Staff Saturdays outdoors! Hikes will be held every Saturday 0114 for more information. 7021 and Sundays starting April 2 through year round at 2:00 PM. Each hike will October 30 for a hand-lead pony ride for be about 3 miles and will move at a (FREE) TAYLORSVILLE HIKE WITH youngsters age 2 through 7. Staff members comfortable, brisk pace. Terrain will vary will lead youth around the MetroParks with the site and some is rugged. Hikers METRO DAYTON HIKERS Riding Center Arena. Don’t forget to bring who complete 10 hikes will receive a Five Sun, Jul 17, 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm your camera to capture this memorable TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Blue Heron Rivers MetroParks Health Hike ball cap. Shelter Parking Lot, 2000 U.S. 40 riding experience! For more information and For questions, call (937) 277-4374 weekdays. Enjoy a 5-mile, two-hour hike with the Metro reservations, call (937) 274-3120. Age: 1Y - 7Y. Visit metroparks.org/hikehealth for the Dayton Hikers. This hike is considered Fees: $3 6767 complete schedule. moderate with some hills. Call Chris Sands Sat, Jun 4, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6640 at (937) 687-0114 for more information. 7022 WEEKEND HORSEBACK RIDING SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 Sat, Jun 4 - Sun, Oct 30, 10:00 am- Conference Rd. (FREE) ZUMBA IN THE PARK 2:00 pm Sat, Jun 11, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6641 Sat, Jun 11, 10:00 am-11:00 am 6603 CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Riding Center, TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Blue Heron Sat, Jul 16, 10:00 am-11:00 am 6604 8111 E. Shull Rd. Shelter, 2000 U.S. 40 Sat, Aug 20, 10:00 am-11:00 am 6605 Five Rivers MetroParks weekend trail rides Sat, Jun 18, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6642 RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. are a great opportunity to experience GERMANTOWN METROPARK, Nature Center, Come join us for a fun and effective nature from horseback. Your guide will take 6910 Boomershine Rd. workout! Your instructor, Camela Douglass, you on a one-hour ride through Carriage Sat, Jun 25, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 6643 a certified personal trainer and fitness Hill MetroPark. Rides run every two hours, WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, instructor, will motivate and inspire you to through Oct. 30. All participants must be at Wegerzyn Parking Lot, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. move and shake your way to wellness. Her least 48 inches tall to trail ride. Payment is required at time of reservation. Come on
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out and don’t forget your riding boots! For provided with bike. For details and to register, information and reservations, call the Riding call (937) 277-4374 or register online. 8 Center at (937) 274-3120. Age: 8Y and up. Fees: $20 6579 (FREE) VOLUNTEER: MOMBA TRAIL WORK DAYS HORSE CAMPS FOR TEENS Sat, Jun 11, 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm 6622 Mon, Jun 6 - Fri, Sep 2, 8:00 am- 5:00 Thu, Jun 23, 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm 6623 pm Sat, Jul 9, 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm 6624 CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Riding Center, Sat, Aug 13, 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm 6625 8111 E. Shull Rd. HUFFMAN METROPARK, MoMBA, 4485 Union Rd. These half-day camps run for five days June Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks’ through August and are for teens with an mountain bike trail. No experience interest in horsemanship through equestrian necessary. Volunteers will have the education of stable management, equine opportunity to learn sustainable trail nutrition and riding. Program benefits building techniques including corridor THE RIDING CENTER include encouraging exercise, establishing clearing, contour bench trail construction, AT CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK partnerships with horses, building teamwork, creek armoring and more. Bring water and Come visit our riding center art projects and other activities that work gloves; tools and instruction provided. offering seasonal trail rides, pony connect them to nature. Morning camp is 8 Meet at the picnic tables next to the to noon and afternoon camp is 1-5 PM. For parking lot. Reservations requested; walk-ins rides, lesson packages, clinics and camp dates, availability and reservations, welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied much more! Gift certificates call the Riding Center at (937) 274-3120. Age: by an adult. For more information and to are also available. 13Y - 17Y. Fees: $175 6963 register, call (937) 277-4374 or register online. Age: 14Y and up. 8 To make a reservation and HORSE CAMPS FOR YOUTH for more information, call Mon, Jun 6 - Fri, Sep 2, 8:00 am- 5:00 (FREE) YOUTH MTB RACE SERIES (937) 274-3120 or visit pm Mon, Jun 20, 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm 6572 CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Riding Center, Mon, Jul 18, 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm 6573 metroparks.org/ridingcenter. 8111 E. Shull Rd. Mon, Aug 15, 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm 6574 These half-day camps run for five days June HUFFMAN METROPARK, MoMBA, 4485 Union Rd. through August and are for youth with an Join us for a great series of races for interest in horsemanship through equestrian youth age 8 to 16. Come enjoy racing education of stable management, equine alongside fellow young riders as you nutrition and riding. Program benefits gain skills while hitting up a loop trail at include encouraging exercise, establishing MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Bike Area partnerships with horses, building teamwork, at Huffman MetroPark. Racing will be low- art projects and other activities that key with an emphasis on fun. Snacks will connect them to nature. Morning camp is 8 be provided post race. Bikes and helmets to noon and afternoon camp is 1-5 PM. For are required. For more information and camp dates, availability and reservations, to register, call (937) 277-4374 or register call the Riding Center at (937) 274-3120. Age: online. Age: 8Y - 16Y. 8 8Y - 12Y. Fees: $175 7008 (FREE) MOMBA FREEDOM RIDE Fri, Jul 1, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm MOUNTAIN BIKING HUFFMAN METROPARK, MoMBA, 4485 Union Rd. (FREE) TRY MOUNTAIN BIKING! What better way to celebrate the freedom Tue, Jun 7, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6673 of this great nation than on your mountain Wed, Jul 13, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6677 bike. Wear your Red, White and Blue Gear Mon, Aug 8, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6681 and join Five Rivers MetroParks and the HUFFMAN METROPARK, MoMBA, 4485 Union Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association Rd. (MVMBA) for a Freedom Ride after Is not having a mountain bike keeping you work. Prizes will be awarded for the most from getting out to ride MoMBA? Come out patriotic riders. 6676 to MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Bike Area, and use one of our Airborne fleet bikes to TEEN ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN take a lap on sweet trails. Bikes are available BIKE CAMP on a first-come, first-served basis. Youth Wed, Jul 13, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm under 18 must be accompanied by a parent HUFFMAN METROPARK, MoMBA, 4485 Union Rd. or guardian. Helmets are mandatory and Head to out to MoMBA, MetroParks
metroparks.org 45 Guide to Event Activity Mountain Bike Area, for a day of mountain Whitewater Warehouse and a variety FUNDAMENTALS OF MOVING biking fun. Participants will learn about of other paddling organizations. The WATER the basics of trail maintenance, safety event will allow the public to learn about Thu, Jun 30, 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm equipment and riding skills and get a chance paddle-sports, meet canoe and kayak EASTWOOD METROPARK, River Access to experience the sweetest single track in manufacturers, try any style boat for free Parking Lot, 1385 Harshman Rd. the Dayton Region. Bikes and helmets are and more. All ages and skills levels are Learn moving water instruction that deals provided on a first-come, first-served basis welcome! Visit metroparks.org/pip for more with controlling your kayak on the river. You with reservation. Registration is required information and the schedule. 6718 will learn to perform a variety of maneuvers and limited so please call (937) 277-4374. that will improve your paddling ability, Age: 13Y - 16Y. Fees: $20 6678 KAYAK BASICS promote confidence and help you avoid Thu, Jun 9, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm 6768 hazards frequently encountered on the Tue, Jun 14, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm 6769 river. Dress to get wet. For more information OUTDOOR SKILLS & Mon, Aug 22, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm 6770 or to register please call (937) 277-4374. Age: EASTWOOD METROPARK, Blue Lake, 1401 14Y and up. Fees: $50 6765 SAFETY Harshman Road TEEN ADVENTURE WILDERNESS During this hands-on class, students will become acquainted with equipment and TEEN ADVENTURE KAYAKING CAMP learn basic paddle strokes and concepts CAMP Fri, Jul 8, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm along with safety topics for beginners Fri, Jul 15, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm 6710 TWIN CREEK METROPARK, Amphitheater, 8539 in recreational kayaking. Equipment is Wed, Jul 27, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm 6711 Morning Star Road EASTWOOD METROPARK, Blue Hole, 1401 What do you do when you get lost in the provided by Five Rivers MetroParks. Please dress to get wet, bring water and Harshman Road woods? How do you avoid getting lost in the Get a start in kayaking in this teen woods? Join Five Rivers MetroParks for this closed toed shoes with you. Introduction to Kayaking is a prerequisite. For more daycamp! Learn kayaking safety, equipment Teen Adventure Day Camp as we explore and basic strokes while kayaking on the basic skills needed for adventures in information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374. Age: 12Y and up. Fees: $40 beautiful Eastwood MetroPark’s Blue the backcountry including hiking safety, Lake. The afternoon is filled with games shelter building, safe drinking water, the 10 (FREE) TRY KAYAKING! and fun on the water to test your skills. outdoor essentials, and more! Registration is ‘Get Out and Live’ this summer with Five required and limited so please call (937) 277- Come try a kayak and see if it is something you would like to learn more about in the Rivers MetroParks! Registration is required 4374. Age: 13Y - 16Y. Fees: $20 6696 and limited. For more information and to future. An introduction to the boat and proper safety gear will be offered and you register please call (937) 277-4374. Age: 13Y WILDERNESS FIRST AID will have the opportunity to try different - 16Y. Fees: $20 Wed, Aug 10, 8:00 am- 6:30 pm styles of kayaks. It’s a great way to learn Thu, Aug 11, 8:00 am- 6:30 pm about the sport in a controlled environment. INTRO TO KAYAKING POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Education For more information or to register please Tue, Jul 19, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Center Classroom, 4790 Frytown Rd. WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Wilderness First Aid prepares students for call (937) 277-4374 or register online. Age: 6Y and up. 8 Auditorium Front (joint facility), 1301 East emergency situations that involve prolonged Siebenthaler Ave. patient care in severe environments with Tue, Jun 21, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6763 Intro to Kayaking is the first step in our improvised equipment. This course teaches EASTWOOD METROPARK, Blue Lake, 1401 paddle-sports progression. We’ll introduce Harshman Road what to do with a medical emergency when you to various equipment selection, ranges help is miles away and calling 9-1-1 isn’t Mon, Jun 27, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm 6760 for equipment, categories of paddle- an option. Upon successful completion, OFF SITE, (WPAFB) Prairies Swimming Pool, sports, trip planning, navigation and general participants will earn a nationally recognized Building 240 Chapel Lane locations of where to paddle locally and wilderness first aid certificate valid for three Mon, Jul 25, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm 6761 regionally. It is a good way to ease into years. Registration required and limited; call OFF SITE, (WPAFB) Prairies Swimming Pool, learning in a systematic way. For more (937) 775-5821. Age: 18Y and up. Fees: $160 6713 Building 240 Chapel Lane information and to register, please call (937) Thu, Aug 4, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm 6762 277-4374 or register online. Age: 12Y and up. OFF SITE, (WPAFB) Prairies Swimming Pool, Fees: $5 6771 8 PADDLING Building 240 Chapel Lane (FREE) PADDLE IN THE PARK Wed, Aug 10, 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm 6764 COWAN LAKE KAYAK TOURING Sat, Jun 4, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm EASTWOOD METROPARK, Blue Lake, 1401 EASTWOOD METROPARK, Eastwood Lake, 1401 Harshman Road TRIP Harshman Rd. Sat, Jul 30 - Sun, Jul 31, 8:00 am- Grab your friends and visit Eastwood 8:00 pm MetroPark for the 12th annual Paddle in the COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Cox House Parking Lot, 6733 Springboro Pk. Park. Paddle in the Park is a partnership Discover kayak touring during an overnight between Five Rivers MetroParks, paddle at Cowan Lake. We will kayak
46 metroparks.org Guide to Event Activity Guide to Event Activity around the lake, stopping at a designated SPUNGEWURTHY Rivers MetroParks proudly presents this camping area and continue the next day. Fri, Jun 3, 5:00 pm- 7:30 pm 6973 series of exciting performances featuring We will carry all of our supplies needed. the area’s best big bands every Thursday Prerequisite: You must complete the kayak BLIND KARMA night in July and August. Chairs fill quickly; progression (Intro to Kayaking and Kayak Fri, Aug 5, 5:00 pm- 7:30 pm 6974 please bring a lawn chair for seating. There Basics) and attend the kayak rescue clinic HUMAN CANNONBALL will be limited parking available July 28 due provided before the trip. All equipment, Fri, Sep 2, 5:00 pm- 7:30 pm 6975 to festival set-up. Sponsored by Kettering food and transportation are included. For Health Network. For more information, call more information or to register, call (937) COOKOUT FOR SCOUTING (937) 274-0126. 277-4374. Age: 14Y and up. Fees: $60 6777 Fri, Jun 10, 11:30 am- 1:30 pm PAM NOAH AND HER BIG BAND RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Thu, Jul 7, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6583 KAYAK ROLL LESSONS Stop by and have lunch to help support Mon, Aug 29, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm the Boy Scouts of America at the 11th EDDIE BROOKSHIRE ORCHESTRA EASTWOOD METROPARK, Eastwood Lake, 1401 Annual Cookout for Scouting presented Thu, Jul 14, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6584 Harshman Rd. by the Miami Valley Council, Boy Scouts of TOM DAUGHERTY ORCHESTRA Have you always wanted to learn to roll a America. Lunch is $8 and supports sending Thu, Jul 21, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6585 kayak? Come get personal one on one in- youth to Scout camp. Call (937) 278-4825 for struction on how to properly roll a kayak. It more information. Fees: $8 6953 DAYTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA is a great way to advance into kayaking and Thu, Jul 28, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6586 gain confidence in self-rescue technique. (FREE) CONTEMPORARY SWING ERA BIG BAND For more information and to register please CHRISTIAN CONCERT Thu, Aug 4, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6587 contact (937) 277-4374. Age: 12Y and up. Sat, Jun 11, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm Fees: $40 7074 ISLAND METROPARK, Island Band Shell, 101 E. HAL HARRIS ORCHESTRA Helena St. Thu, Aug 11, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6588 KAYAK NATURALIST FLOAT Join 93.7 WFCJ and 100.7 WEEC for an BOB GRAY ORCHESTRA Thu, Sep 1, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm evening of Contemporary Christian music! Thu, Aug 18, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6589 EASTWOOD METROPARK, First Parking Lot, Food vendors will be onsite. Bring lawn chair 1385 Harshman Rd. for seating; no pets please. Call WFCJ at KIM KELLY ORCHESTRA Enjoy a summer evening float with a (937) 866-2471 or visit wfcj.com for more Thu, Aug 25, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6590 information. 6954 MetroParks naturalist and learn about the (FREE) FREE SHAKESPEARE! wildlife that exists along the waterways in Fri, Jul 29, 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm (FREE) SUMMER CONCERT SERIES the Dayton area. Prior kayaking experience SAT, Jul 30, 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm is required and the paddling progression RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Free series of concerts on Saturday nights Sun, Jul 31, 1:00- 6:00 pm is strongly recommended. You must WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK, Garden that feature a variety of genres that will have have completed kayak basics or have Green, 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave. park guests up and dancing! Please bring a demonstrable experience to attend. To Free Shakespeare! is a traveling community lawn chair for seating. All programs are held register and for more information, call (937) of artists with a goal to create an event outdoors under the pavilion are weather 277-4374. Age: 12Y and up. Fees: $5 6775 where people can rediscover the power and permitting. Visit www.metroparks.org for beauty of language and art. Enjoy a very band information, or call (937) 274-0126. casual evening to include an art exhibition SPECIAL EVENTS BONNEVILLE (INDIE ROCK) accompanied by live music followed by a Sat, Jun 18, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6591 free performance of “A Midsummer Night’s ENTERTAINMENT Dream.” For additional information, contact (FREE) FIRST FRIDAYS AT FIVE KICK-N-FLAVA (R&B) Chris Shea at (937) 626-3794. 7061 RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Sat, Jun 25, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6592 After work, head to RiverScape MetroPark THE FRIES BAND (OLDIES) (FREE) KIDS DAY AT THE MARKET to join in on First Friday. Grab your friends, Sat, Jul 9, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6593 Sat, Jul 30, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm enjoy a cold beer and listen to live music! PNC 2ND STREET MARKET, 600 E. 2nd St. This is the first stop before joining other SON DEL CARIBE (SALSA/LATIN) A market for kids, by kids. The children, downtown enthusiasts participating in First Sat, Jul 16, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6594 grandchildren and relatives of Market vendors Friday downtown. MetroParks has proudly will set up their own special kids-only market. THE ARK BAND (REGGAE) Kids of any age can shop for fresh produce, teamed up with the Downtown Dayton Sat, Jul 23, 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm 6595 Partnership to bring you this exciting series! bread, crafts, prepared foods and more. Call (937) 228-2088 for more information. 6951 Bike parking onsite from 5-8:30 PM. (FREE) BIG BAND NIGHTS: Weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair for RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. seating. Call (937) 274-0126 for more Imagine a romantic summer evening spent information. enjoying your favorite swing and big band music under a beautifully lit canopy! Five
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(FREE) DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL 7TH ANNUAL ANTIOCH SHRINE MetroPark, Sunday mornings starting at BREAKFAST CUSTOM CAR & BIKE SHOW 8:00 am. Contact Up and Running for more Sun, Jul 31, 9:00 am-12:30 pm Sun, Aug 28, 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm information at (937) 432-9210. 7031 RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Ave. Join fellow car and motorcycle enthusiasts SUGARCREEK 5 MILER Visit “Top of the Morn’n Café” located on at the 7th Annual Antioch Shrine Custom Wed, Jun 8, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm festival grounds and taste authentic Scottish Car and Bike Show. Enjoy beverages at the SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 and Irish breakfast items. Enjoy delicious Shrine Center and food provided by the Conference Rd. fare such as pasti, Celtic fry, eccles cakes, Shrine Club. Registration begins at 12 PM This outdoor community opportunity is empire biscuits and marmalade sticky buns, and is $10. Awards ceremony at 4:30 PM. provided by the Ohio River Road Runners each for a nominal fee. The Celtic Breakfast Many chances to win door prizes! For more Club. Join ORRRC for a 5 Mile run that is part of the 2011 Dayton Celtic Festival, information or to register, call Rick Snider at will take place on the trails at Sugarcreek presented by United Irish of Dayton. Visit (937) 274-1151. Fees: $10 6576 MetroPark. Fee: $3 club members, $9 non- www.unitedirishofdayton.org/festival or call members. For more information, contact (937) 372-9788 for more information. 6961 Don Robinson at (937) 372-5530 or visit FITNESS & HEALTH www.orrrc.org. Fees: $3 6560
BRITISH CAR DAY 2010 ANOTHER DAM 50K Sat, Aug 6, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Sat, Jun 4, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm FRIENDS OF AIDEN 5K WALK RUN EASTWOOD METROPARK, Eastwood Park, 1385 ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, Patty Shelter Sat, Jun 18, 8:00 am- 3:00 pm Harshman Rd. Parking Lot, 4361 National Rd. TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Blue Heron Presented by the MG Car Club, Miami This outdoor community opportunity, Shelter, 2000 U.S. 40 Valley Triumphs and SW Ohio Centre, this provided by the Ohio River Road Runners This outdoor community opportunity is car show features over 300 British cars, Club, is for a 50K run that will take place on sponsored by Help Extinguish Hunter vendors, a swap meet and more. Registration the trails at Englewood MetroPark. For more Syndrome, Inc. Hunter Syndrome is a rare fee: $15/car. For details, call Skip Peterson information, visit www.orrrc.org or contact genetic disorder. Join the 5K run/walk to at (937) 293-2819 or email: daytonbcd2010@ Frank Fenton at (937) 732-4627 Fees: $25 6541 raise money to fund research for a cure. aol.com. Fees: $15 6952 Registration is $15 by May 31, $20 after May (FREE) 10TH ANNUAL AFRICAN 31. For information, contact Jason Turpin at (FREE) AN EVENING OF R&B AT AMERICAN WELLNESS WALK (937) 545-1317. Fees: $15 7025
THE ISLAND Sat, Jun 4, 8:00 am- 2:30 pm RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Sat, Aug 13, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm 5 FOR THE KIDS 5K ISLAND METROPARK, Island Band Shell, 101 E. A non-competitive walk that promotes heart Fri, Jun 24, 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm Helena St. health information to the African American RECREATIONAL TRAILS, Great Miami River Five Rivers MetroParks, WROU 92.1 and Community. Sponsored by Premier Health Bikeway, Ohio Bike Route 25 Gilly’s invite you to escape to the Island Partners and Mahogany’s Child on Miami This outdoor community opportunity is this summer for an evening of R&B music! Valley Hospital. For details, contact Frankye provided by Dayton Bar Association’s Young Food vendors will be on-site. No coolers or Herald at (937) 208-3863. 6950 Lawyer’s Division as a fundraiser for CARE pets, please. Bring a blanket or lawn chair House advocacy center for child victims of for seating. Weather permitting. Call (937) (FREE) POSSUM CREEK WALKFEST abuse and neglect. Contact David Warren 274-0126 for more information. Sponsored Sat, Jun 4, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm at (740) 485-0199 for additional information. by WROU 92.1. 6907 POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Argonne Forest Fees: $25 6540 Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd. This outdoor community opportunity is (FREE) TEEN MUSIC SLAM (FREE) DAYTON DASH FOR CASH 1 provided by the Purple Penguins Walking Fri, Aug 19, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm MILER RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. Club for the beauty of nature and health Sat, Jun 25, 8:00 am-12:00 pm The Dayton Metro Library and Five Rivers of walking. Start anytime between 9 AM EASTWOOD METROPARK, First Parking Lot, MetroParks are teaming up once again to and 1 PM and finish by 4 PM. For more 1385 Harshman Rd. present the Teen Music Slam! This contest information, contact Helga Slade at (937) This outdoor recreational opportunity is will bring teenaged bands and musicians 429-3946. 6544 sponsored by the Ohio River Road Runners from all over Montgomery County together Club. Four race categories: “Junior High and to compete for the grand prize of eight (FREE) SUGARCREEK WEEKLY Younger,” “High School and College,” “Open hours of free recording studio time. TRAILS RUNS Race,” and “Elites” running under 6 minutes. For more information, including details Sun, Jun 5 - Sun, Aug 28, 8:00 am- $3 for ORRRC members, $9 non-members. regarding entry, call Gretchen Yonata at 9:00 am For more information, contact Kenn Daily at (937) 463-2665. 6949 SUGARCREEK METROPARK, Parking Lot - 4178 (937) 454-9938 or visit www.orrrc.org. 7007 Conference Rd. This outdoor community opportunity is sponsored by Up and Running. Weekly trail runs and walks at Sugarcreek
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(FREE) CARRIAGE HILL 5K Club for a 5K trail race at Possum Creek Dayton Celtic Festival in downtown Dayton Wed, Jul 13, 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm MetroPark. $3 for members, $9 for non- as it comes to life with the sights and sounds CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Redwing members. For more information call David of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Three stages Shelter/Parking Lot, 7821 E. Shull Rd. Apple at (937) 298-7178 or visit their website offer live entertainment with audience This outdoor community opportunity is at www.orrrc.org 6562 seating under-cover. Enjoy Celtic arts and provided by the Ohio River Road Runners language, cultural demonstrations, children’s Club. Join ORRRC for a 5K trail race using (FREE) WOMEN’S WELLNESS activities, food, beverage, 5K run/walk, bike the orange trail at Carriage Hill MetroPark. NIGHT ride, a traditional Gaelic Mass and Celtic $3 club members, $9 non-members. For Fri, Aug 26, 6:00 pm- 9:30 pm breakfast on Sunday, and lots more FREE more information, call Andy Helmick at (937) COX ARBORETUM METROPARK, Education family-friendly fun! Call (937) 372-9788 or 974-3454 or visit www.orrrc.org. 6561 Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. visit www.unitedirishofdayton.org for more Enjoy an informative evening on women’s information. (FREE) TAYLORSVILLE WALKFEST wellness. Network with other women, learn Wed, Jul 20, 3:00 pm- 9:00 pm from programs related to your overall well- (FREE) DAYTON AFRICAN TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, Canal Cove being and discover the many meanings of AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Shelter, 2000 National Rd. wellness. Keynote speaker and breakout Sat, Aug 27, 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm This outdoor community opportunity is sessions will explore many paths to wellness, RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. provided by the Purple Penguins Walking including local food, herbal medicines and This one-day, family event brings the Club for the beauty of nature and health of movement activities. Registration begins at richness of the African American experience walking. Start anytime between 3 PM and 6 5:30 PM. This program is free, thanks to the to Dayton and its surrounding communities PM and finish by 9 PM. For details, contact generosity of our sponsor, Health Foods through culture, arts, education and Helga Slade at (937) 429-3946. 6549 Unlimited. Registration is required. For a full music. Come see The African Village, program listing, call (937) 434-9005. Age: youth and writers pavilions, and enjoy ENGLEWOOD 5K 18Y and up. 6808 live presentations of R&B, Gospel and Wed, Jul 20, 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm Jazz performances. Merchandise and ENGLEWOOD METROPARK, West Park Parking food vendors will be on site. You won’t Lot, 100 East National Rd. HERITAGE & HISTORY want to miss this citywide event where This outdoor community opportunity is (FREE) CITYFOLK FESTIVAL diverse people will be brought together in provided by the Ohio River Road Runners Fri, Jul 1, 5:30 pm-11:00 pm 6666 celebration! Call (937) 274-0126 for more Club. This 5K run will take place on the Sat, Jul 2, 1:30 pm-11:00 pm 6667 information. 6722 trails at Englewood MetroPark. For more Sun, Jul 3, 1:00 pm-10:00 pm 6668 information, contact Bob Schlosser at (937) RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. 832-2514 or visit www.orrrc.org. Fees: $3 6542 Cityfolk, Dayton’s traditional arts organization, presents the region’s largest multi-cultural DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL 5K festival. Enjoy three days of music from across America and around the world, food, RUN/WALK musical instrument makers, family art-making Sat, Jul 30, 4:00 pm- 6:30 pm activities and more! Watch the City of Dayton RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. fireworks, Sunday, July 3, at 10 PM. Visitwww. Pre-registration forms are available at www. cityfolk.org/festival for more information, unitedirishofdayton.org/festival and must be including performance schedule. postmarked by July 17. Advance registration cost $15 with t-shirt, or $12 without t-shirt. (FREE) PRAIRIE SERENADE: OLD This race is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The 5K Race/Walk is part of the TIME COUNTRY MUSIC 2011 Dayton Celtic Festival, presented by Sat, Jul 16, 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm United Irish of Dayton. It is made possible CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Visitor Center Plaza, 7800 E. Shull Rd. in part thanks to Kettering Health Network Enjoy good music and a summer evening Sports Medicine program, and Five Rivers surrounded by prairie flowers at our Visitor MetroParks. Call (937) 372-9788 for more Center. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for information. Fees: $15 6960 seating. Food will be available. Call (937) 278-2609 for details. Age: 1Y and up. 6982 (FREE) POSSUM CREEK 5K TRAIL RUN (FREE) DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL Tue, Aug 2, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm Fri, Jul 29, 6:00 pm-11:00 pm 6957 POSSUM CREEK METROPARK, Farm, 4790 Sat, Jul 30, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm 6958 Frytown Rd. Sun, Jul 31, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm 6959 This outdoor community opportunity is RIVERSCAPE METROPARK, 111 E. Monument Ave. sponsored by the Ohio River Road Runners Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the
metroparks.org 49 Guide to Event Activity ACRES FISHING - PONDS/LAKES FISHING - RIVERS ICE FISHING LEVEL TRAILS - FAIRLY WALKING HIKING TRAILS - VARYING BRIDLE TRAILS RIDING CENTERS OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER PICNICKING PICNIC SHELTERS SHELTERS RESERVABLE SLEDDING ICE SKATING BIKINGMOUNTAIN BIKE HUB CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING BIRD STATIONS FEEDING CENTERS VISITOR/EDUCATION GIFT SHOPS CAMPING W/PERMIT PUBLIC WALKS RENTALS/WEDDINGS FACILITY CANOEING - RIVER/LAKE BOATING TRAILS RECREATION DEMOS & WORKSHOPS VISITS FARM GROUP TOURS DISPLAYS HORTICULTURAL CONTROL DAMS FLOOD PLAYGROUND PETS WELCOME BACKPACKING HISTORICAL FEATURES Aullwood Garden 31 Carriage Hill 944 COX ARBORETUM 182 Eastwood 437 Englewood 1,956 Germantown 1,534 Hills & Dales 51 Huffman 283 Island 35 PNC 2ND STREET MARKET Possum Creek 556 Recreation Trails - River Corridors 2,628 RiverScape 1.4 Sugarcreek 597 Taylorsville 1,312 Twin Creek 972 Wegerzyn Gardens 46 Wesleyan/ 55 Adventure Central ACRES BOATING BIKE HUB SLEDDING GIFT SHOPS ICE FISHING FARM VISITS FARM PICNICKING ICE SKATING PLAYGROUND BRIDLE TRAILS BACKPACKING GROUP TOURS PUBLIC WALKS PETS WELCOME FISHING - RIVERS RIDING CENTERS PICNIC SHELTERS MOUNTAIN BIKINGMOUNTAIN RECREATION TRAILS RECREATION CAMPING W/PERMIT HISTORICAL FEATURES RESERVABLE SHELTERS RESERVABLE DEMOS & WORKSHOPS FISHING - PONDS/LAKES BIRD STATIONS FEEDING FLOOD CONTROL DAMS FLOOD CANOEING - RIVER/LAKE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING HIKING TRAILS - VARYING HIKING TRAILS - VARYING HORTICULTURAL DISPLAYS HORTICULTURAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER FACILITY RENTALS/WEDDINGS FACILITY VISITOR/EDUCATION CENTERS VISITOR/EDUCATION WALKING TRAILS - FAIRLY LEVEL TRAILS - FAIRLY WALKING Electrical motors under 42lbs. thrust permied Hand-powered boats on Argonne Lake only. No vehicle access. Wheelchair accessible (certain trails). Weddings only. Seasonal - winter.
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