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The Buzz About Bumble Bees

As pollinators of both crop species and wildflowers, bees are critical elements of Ohio’s economy and natural landscape. Our most familiar bees surely are honeybees, which were imported from Europe in the 1600s. However, Ohio also is home to more…

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8th Annual BIG Backyard Party!

Join the fun on Saturday, July 27 at Oak Grove Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will be filled with hands-on activities all ages and abilities can enjoy. Activities will include inflatables, fishing, archery, field games, and…

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Family Fun Tennis Day

Enjoy a fun-filled morning of tennis at Schoolhouse Park on Saturday, July 6! Visit stations with games that will show you the tennis basics. Join in on a quick game! Participants should wear tennis shoes and are encouraged to bring…

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May is National Bike Month!

We are lucky to live in the Miami Valley, a region that touts the largest paved trail network in the country! CWPD is proud to be part of this trail network with over 10 miles of multi-use paved trails for…

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Brian Code

Brian retired five years ago from an engineering career in sensor manufacturing, serving the environmental, medical device and aerospace/satellite industries. During retirement, he has been motivated to keep learning, make new social connections, and to do meaningful work helping people…

crowd surrounding outdoor movie screen at sunset, Forest Field Park

May the Fourth Be With You!

Enjoy an evening in Forest Field Park on Saturday, May 4, watching the animated 2008 movie “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” — perfect for any age Star Wars fan. We will start at 7 p.m. with interactive games and crafts…