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Bats in the Beech Tree

Bats in the Beech Tree With the arrival of April, lots of animal migrants are returning north to Ohio from their wintering grounds. In the tops of sycamore trees, yellow-throated warblers sing and flash their colors. Out in the wetlands,…

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Summer Camp Registration

Centerville-Washington Park District 2025 summer camp registration begins on Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. for residents of Centerville and Washington Township. Nonresidents may register beginning April 21 at 10 a.m. To improve your camp registration experience, we recommend you…

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Blackbirds Announce Spring!

Waiting for this moment: blackbirds announce spring Spring is coming; the signs are all around! Robins have emerged from the forest and are plucking worms from lawns and fields. Back in the woods, the year’s first wildflowers, like harbinger-of-spring and…

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Spring Program Registration

Online registration for Centerville-Washington Park District 2025 spring programs begins Monday, February 10 at 10 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration begins Monday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Phone and in-person registration begin one day later…

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Become a Park Commissioner

The Park Board will seat a new commissioner in May 2025. Commissioner Jason Riley will step down after completing a three-year term. Serving on the Centerville-Washington Park District Board of Commissioners is a rewarding way to contribute to the quality…

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Lessons on Aging

As time goes by: Lessons on aging from the birds and the bees While changing over the calendar from 2024 to 2025, it’s only natural that thoughts turn to the passage of time and the advancement of years. Aging and…