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Volunteer Spotlight: Congratulations to Our SERVE Ohio Nominees -Jenny Andary & Neil MacKay!

Each year SERVE Ohio - Ohio's Commision on Service and Volunteerism - honors exceptional individuals across the state whose service makes a meaningful impact in their communities. This year, Five Rivers MetroParks is proud to recognize two outstanding volutneers nominated for a SERVE Ohio Volunteer Award: Jenny Andary and Neil MacKay.

Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - June 2025

Five Rivers MetroParks facilities offer inspiration for every gardener and gardening style. Our wide array of gardening programs can teach you how to plan, plant, and take care of your garden using earth-friendly gardening methods. Using these methods in your garden supports local biodiversity connecting our mission to your backyard. Learn more here.

FEATURE: Adopt-A-Park was a Success!

This year's more than 300 volunteers joined us in the parks Saturday, April 26th to make an impact for Earth Day.

Volunteer Spotlight: Carol Williamson - "An Ideal Ambassador" and Administrative Volunteer

There are many AMAZING volunteers at Five Rivers MetroParks, and each month we shine a spotlight on one. This month we are celebrating Carol Williamson, a dedicated volunteer who began volunteering with us in March 2008.

May Volunteer Opportunities: RiverScape is the Place to be for Volunteers this Season! Plus, Service Saturdays Return!

We're getting summer started early at RiverScape - join us for all the FUN at a variety of programs and events, and of course, volunteer opportunities downtown this season! Plus, Service Saturdays are back! Join us in the parks every third Saturday morning to make an impact!

Staff Lead Highlight: Rachel Baney, RiverScape Program Coordinator  A Decade of Leadership and Volunteer Impact at RiverScape

In November, volunteer staff lead, Rachel Baney will celebrate a milestone - 10 years as a RiverScape Program Coordinator with Five Rivers MetroParks. Though her job title hasn't changed, the path she's walked is rich with growth, creativity, and dedication to both her team and the community she serves.

Get Connected Tech Tip: YOUR Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions, Answered!

Your most frequently asked questions, answered by your Volunteer Services Team, is available on Get Connected!

Parkways Online: MetroParks Programs and Events for May, and more!

Conservation & Sustainability Tip: 9 Spring-Cleaning Tips

Its officially spring-cleaning season, and many may be itching to get their spaces cleaned, organized, and purged of unnecessary items that have piled up during the winter. You can create tidy, healthy living spaces and reduce your impact on the environment with just a little extra effort. But, before you start pitching unwanted items, remember there are many things in your household that could harm the environment if not disposed of properly.

Volunteer Appreciation: Have you received your MetroParks Volunteer Discount Card? Great! Here's How to Use it!

Have you received your MetroParks Volunteer Discount Card? Great! Here's How to Use it! Volunteers with 25 hours or more hours with us in 2024 are eligible for volunteer discounts for MetroParks programs and routine rentals all year long! Eligible volunteers received a thank you card with a personalized note from their staff lead AND their 2025 volunteer discount card in April. This discount card is good for 15%, 30%, or 50% off MetroParks programs and routine rentals all year long.

Five Rivers MetroParks Volunteer Newsletter - May 2025

There is excitement brewing at RiverScape! Enjoy the cafe and beer and wine sales at a variety of exciting programs and events all happening downtown at Dayton's front porch - RiverScape MetroPark this season! See what's happening at RiverScape here. There is excitement brewing at RiverScape! Enjoy the cafe and beer and wine sales at a variety of exciting programs and events all happening downtown at Dayton's front porch - RiverScape MetroPark this season! See what's happening at RiverScape here. In this edition of the Volunteer Newsletter: FEATURE: Adopt-A-Park was a Success! VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Carol Williamson, An "Ideal Ambassador" and Administrative Volunteer MAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: RiverScape is the Place to be for Volunteers this Season! Plus, Service Saturdays Return! STAFF LEAD HIGHLIGHT: Rachel Baney, RiverScape Program Coordinator - A Decade of Leadership and Volunteer Impact at RiverScape GET CONNECTED TECH TIP: YOUR Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions, Answered! PARKWAYS ONLINE: MetroParks Programs & Events for May, and more! CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABILITY TIP: 9 Green Spring - Cleaning Tips VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: Have you received your MetroParks Volunteer Discount Card? Great! Here's How to Use it!

Feature: Volunteer Appreciation - It's Global Volunteer Month and We're Celebrating YOU!

April is Global Volunteer Month and we're celebrating YOU - our dedicated volunteers! In 2024, you increased your volunteer service by 6,400 volunteer hours for a total of 32,030.49 hours! AMAZING!