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Conservation & Sustainability Tip: Gardening for Global Good

Gardening, especially organic gardening, can promote sustainability by reducing negative environmental impacts. Gardening can reduce chemical use, help conserve water and energy, improve soil health, and support biodiversity. Gardening can also help mitigate climate change by increasing carbon storage in soil and plants.

Get Connected Tech Tip: Using Search and Filter to Easily Find the Right Opportunities for YOU!

We are often asked - "Is there an easier way to find the volunteer opportunities I'm interested in?" The answer is "YES!"  You can quickly and easily find the volunteer opportunities you are most interested in by using the "Search" and "Filter" tools available to you under Opportunities on Get Connected. You can search by keyword or phrase like "fishing", "horses", "Cox", or filter by Volunteer Positions like "Animal Care", "Gardening", or "Programming". You can also sort the results alphabetically. These tools will help narrow down the opportunities you are seeing allowing you to get to the things you are most interested in.

June Volunteer Opportunities: Summer is here and volunteer opportunities are plentiful in your MetroParks! Join us in the gardens, on the trails, or at a special event!

Summer is here and volunteer opportunities are plentiful in your MetroParks! Join us in the gardens, on the trails, or at a special event - We need YOUR help to make this season a success. Opportunities to join us to give back at a Service Saturday or at the upcoming TVT Challenge are available, plus we're launching a new Outreach Ambassador volunteer opportunity - If you LOVE talking to people about MetroParks - this opportunity is for YOU!

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.