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Business and Civic Leader Breakfast

Legacy and Landscapes: Business and Civic Leader Breakfast Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. David L. Goldstein, Emeritus Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University Wednesday, September 23, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd. For…

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My Swallowtail Teachers

Ohio’s half-dozen swallowtail butterfly species — black, giant, pipevine, spicebush, tiger, and zebra — are large, showy, and beautiful. But if we step back from their visual appeal, the group also provides a platform for exploring many facets of biology.…

A woman and two young girls holding a fishing pole. A pond is in the background. American 250-Ohio logo is on the photo.

Gathering Together in Your BIG Backyard

Providing opportunities for our community to connect with the outdoors, the Centerville-Washington Park District’s BIG Backyard Party returns each summer for an afternoon full of activities for all ages and abilities. From archery to field games, and inflatables to fishing,…

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National Dog Day!

This year’s National Dog Day celebration is Pupchella! Join us Friday, August 28 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Grove Dog Park to make crafts, play water games, socialize with other dogs (and owners) and enjoy a dog-friendly…

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Movie Party in the Park: Up

Join us Saturday, August 8 for an adventure at Forest Field Park with an exciting outdoor screening of UP! The night will begin at 7:00 p.m. with games, crafts and activities designed to spark your imagination. We will even be…

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A Box of Tree Swallows

In the famous opening scene of Forrest Gump, a mostly-white feather floats down from the sky to land at Forrest’s feet. If that feather were, instead, to float down toward one of our local summer meadows, it might well never…

An adult and a child stand on the edge of a pond. The child holds a fishing pole. There are colorful inflatables and tents at the event on the other side of the pond.

BIG Backyard Party

The 10th annual BIG Backyard Party is here on Saturday, July 25! Join us from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Park for an afternoon full of hands-on activities all ages and abilities can enjoy. Activities will include…