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…
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…
Universal Changing Table New to Activity Center Park
Universal changing tables are designed to support older children and adults with developmental disabilities, medical conditions, or other special needs that require incontinence care. These tables provide a private, safe and dignified space for individuals to manage their personal hygiene needs.…
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…
Free Sundaes at the Smith House
Kick off red, white and blue week with live music from the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton and a free sundae at the Bill Yeck Park Smith House on Sunday, June 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing…
For a Million Bucks: Is That Your Final Antler?
Picture a white-tailed deer and chances are you will envision an animal bearing antlers. After all, a deer sighting may be charming, but if that deer is a buck with a large rack of antlers, the encounter becomes a “wow”…
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…
Spring Warblers: a radiation of color and song
For Ohio’s bird enthusiasts, May is prime time, as the arrival of northbound migrants adds color and song to the landscape. No group of birds exemplifies migration season more than the wood warblers. That family of birds, the Parulidae, includes…
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…
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…