Five Rivers MetroParks

Thank you, Five Rivers MetroParks and 2nd Street Market, for partnering with us again for #HungerActionMonth! This year our partner agencies, 5 Loaves and 2 Fish Pantry and Miami Valley Meals, took action with us by collecting donations and raising awareness about how to get involved in the fight against hunger. To everyone who participated in this event, thank you for making a difference! #Community #FoodDrive #NoOneShouldGoHungry

For more than 60 years, your Five Rivers MetroParks has been connecting people with nature by providing clean, safe outdoor spaces that support the public’s physical, emotional and mental health. Today, World Mental Health Day, we hope you get to spend some time outside in your favorite MetroPark or simply find respite somewhere in nature. 💚 There’s a lot going on right now and it’s okay to not be okay! Nature can be a powerful tool in your mental wellness toolkit, but it is not a replacement for speaking with a mental health professional. If you need help right now, here are some resources: 📞The Miami Valley Warmline: 937-528-7777 📞Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 https://lnkd.in/g5P_8j8G #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday

A few of our awesome rangers have retired after many years of service and we're excited to be hiring new law enforcement! Our rangers protect persons, property and natural resources in Five Rivers MetroParks, which includes 25 facilities covering nearly 16,000 acres of land. MetroParks rangers enjoy competitive benefits; four, 10-hour days per week; low crime rates; and time spent outdoors making a difference for park visitors and the environment. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/d3fH5bQY

Share with a teacher!🍎 The next Teacher’s Night Out is all about Creating a Green Schoolyard. This Thursday, Oct. 10, educators are invited to learn the steps needed to establish a successful green schoolyard, draw preliminary plans, learn about incorporating curriculum in the garden and more. Enjoy guest speaker, Dr. Michelle Fleming, who has vast experience in school garden projects across a variety of districts and public schools. This program is free; however, registration is required: https://lnkd.in/ghaBKT8g

What did you all do this weekend?! Here's what we were up to at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience presented by Huffy. 💙💚

Here's the plan: Log off a little early tomorrow, gather your camping gear and then set up at Eastwood MetroPark for an entire weekend of fun at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience. Free camping starts tomorrow afternoon, with the main event on Saturday (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Try biking, paddling, climbing, slacklining and ziplining. Enjoy live music, food vendors, exhibitors and more. This is a family AND dog-friendly event, so we hope to see your pups, too! Did we mention admission and parking are free? Well, admission and parking are free. Unplug for the weekend with us! https://lnkd.in/gtxcGFuZ

You may have heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child,” well the same is true for raising hundreds of native seeds, grasses, shrubs and trees in our nurseries – all of which help restore habitats that are critical to our local environment. With extreme care and dedication to our region’s natural heritage, our village of parks and conservation staff grow and plant hundreds upon hundreds of plants and trees each year - and we're so proud of them! In addition to the seed nursery at Germantown MetroPark, Cox Arboretum MetroPark is also home to the Barbara Cox Center for Sustainable Horticulture. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at this facility, in addition to must-visit trees and fall tips from MetroParks horticulturalist Jennifer Davit: https://lnkd.in/g_tiRaEG

Did you know?! MetroParks is on the ballot this November! ✅ The levy would cost under $3/month per $100,000 of appraised property value. What would the Levy support? We're glad you asked! The levy supports keeping safe access to the parks for all of Montgomery County by: ☑ Protecting and improving natural areas, wildlife habitats, and water quality ☑ Ensuring safe picnic areas, restrooms, play areas, programs, trails, roads and bridges ☑ Providing outdoor recreation, education and festivals ☑ Keeping knowledgeable, helpful staff Learn more about MetroParks on the ballot and how to Get Out & Explore this season: https://lnkd.in/gEiEZrjY

This Week with Mayor Pete... What a memorable week it's been! Monday marked a landmark occasion as we unveiled the new monument at the Dayton VA Campus, titled Lincoln’s Promise. This incredible statue commemorates the Executive Order President Lincoln signed on March 3, 1865, which laid the foundation for what would become the Veterans Affairs Department. This historic order ensured that our wounded soldiers would receive the care they deserve. Just two years after the Civil War ended, the National Central Branch or "Soldier's Home" was established right here in Dayton, Ohio, and has been serving veterans for over 150 years. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the American Veterans Heritage Center (AVHC), particularly AVHC President Bill D., whose passion and tireless work made this vision a reality. The monument is truly spectacular, and I am proud to have been involved as a volunteer with AVHC. On Tuesday, I attended a Community Forum at Way of the Cross Church to discuss the City-Led Ballot Issues for the upcoming November election, including Issue 22—the renewal of our current Police Levy. We also heard from Mad River Local Schools about their Permanent Improvement Levy and discussed potential improvements to Rohrer Park here in the City of Riverside, Ohio. I appreciate the residents who participated in this important dialogue. For those who missed it, the Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce is holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 25th at Community Church (Burkhardt & Meyer) at 6 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming Police Levy, School Levy, Dayton Metro Library, and Five Rivers MetroParks levy. The Montgomery County Board of Elections will also be on hand for voter registration. These decisions on November 5th are critical, and we hope this event helps answer your questions before you head to the polls. On Thursday, I had the privilege of celebrating the kick-off of Stebbins Homecoming Weekend at the Parade and Bonfire. I want to send a special shout-out to Stebbins Principal Tina Simpson, who does an amazing job every day for our children. Tina, I am proud to support you and the work you do in our community and honored to call you my friend! Finally, on Friday, my wife and I attended the Prisoner Of War and Missing In Action Recognition Day ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. It was a solemn and moving event, highlighted by the presentation of the National League of Families POW/MIA Flag and the arrival of a torch that had been passed between active-duty service members in a 24-hour relay leading up to the ceremony. We were deeply moved by the powerful words of Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Guy Gruters, who survived five years as a POW in North Vietnam. His faith in both his country and God is an inspiration—a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of those who protect our great nation.

📣We need you to help make the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience happen on Oct. 5 & 6 at Eastwood MetroPark ! That's right - you! Volunteers are essential to helping your MetroParks produce the region's premier outdoor adventure festival. Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas: 🚴Try Biking 🚴Try Cycling 🚴Try Mountain Biking 🚴Pump Track 🚴Tot Track 🚣♀️Try Paddlesports 🚣♀️Boating Assistants 🚣♀️Life Jack Assistants ♻️Sustainability Team Be part of the team that showcases Dayton as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/g9AWAymf