This fall you can help protect our regions forests for the future by participating in seed collection, tree seedling care, and shrub planting.
Five Rivers Metroparks Needs The Community's Help
Climate change, invasive species as bush honeysuckle, deer overpopulation and the emerald ash borer have been detrimental to our region’s forests, and healthy natural areas are critical to a healthy environment. The good news, however, is the community can help improve our environment and preserve our forests by volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks’ conservation work to protect the region’s natural heritage and its fall reforestation efforts.
Visit metroparks.org/forest to sign the “Leaf a Legacy” pledge, learn how to collect seeds at home and sign up for fall reforestation events, held now through November. Upcoming events include:
Seed Collection
Join Five Rivers MetroParks staff and learn more about what seeds to collect and how they will be used in reforestation efforts. These family-friendly events are a great way for kids to explore the outdoors and learn about nature. All events will be held from 9 a.m. to noon.
Sept. 20: Waldruhe Park, 10000 N. Springboro Pike in Miamisburg
Sept. 23: Germantown MetroPark park office, 6675 Conservancy Rd. in Germantown
Sept. 27: Waldruhe Park, 10000 N. Springboro Pike in Miamisburg
Sept. 30: Sinclair Park, 685 Shoup Mill Road in Dayton
Oct. 5: Dull Woods Conservation Area; meet at 10710 National Road in Brookville
Oct. 9: Taylorsville MetroPark, East Park, 2101 U.S. 40 in Vandalia
Shrub Planting
Help plant 600 native shrubs grown at the Marianist Environmental Education Center while learning about the importance of native plants in environmental protection. All events will be held from 9 a.m. to noon.
Nov. 8: Possum Creek MetroPark, Prairie-Dock Shelter, 4730 Frytown Road
Nov. 15 & 22: Germantown MetroPark, 6675 Conservancy Road 
For additional volunteer opportunities to help Five Rivers MetroParks protect native trees and forest ecosystems, contact volunteer coordinator Yvonne Dunphe at 937-275-PARK (7275).
ABOUT FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS
Celebrating more than 50 years of preserving green space and natural areas, Five Rivers MetroParks is a nationally renowned park system composed of natural area parks, gardens, high-quality river corridors, urban parks and a network of recreation trails. Five Rivers MetroParks protects the region’s natural heritage and provides outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. Educational programs and recreational opportunities are offered year-round for all ages. To learn more about Five Rivers MetroParks, log onto www.metroparks.org or call 937-275-PARK (7275).
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