It’s midwinter and, as I write this, temperatures are predicted to remain below freezing for the January week ahead. Not a great time to go out looking for butterflies! Chances are, though, that the remaining weeks of winter will include…
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…
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…
Carolina (not Kylo!) Wren: Thryothorus Awakens
From its name, one might reasonably expect that the Carolina wren — Thryothorus ludovicianus — is a bird of the south. That’s certainly true in part; Carolina wrens are common in the Carolinas and across the southeastern US. However, these…
Ken Carter Named OPRA Professional of the Year
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) has announced Centerville-Washington Park District’s Operation Manager Ken Carter as their 2024 Professional of the Year. Carter has been a driving force behind the success of the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) for 28…
Project VIPR
We have started a new volunteer initiative — Project VIPR: Volunteer Invasive Plant Response! Invasive plant species impact our native habitats. They out-compete native species, significantly damaging park aesthetics, native plant growth and animal habitats. Project VIPR aims to clear…
Red Hot: Dragonflies on the Rocks
For any animal, the temperature of its body matters. Bodily functions depend on chemical processes that are temperature-sensitive and on enzymes whose functions vary with temperature. For many simple systems, chemical reactions proceed more quickly at higher temperatures. For biological…
Grant Park Bridges To Be Replaced
In 2020, the Board of Park Commissioners adopted a new master plan for Grant Park, the largest park in the District. The master plan reflects a large number of passionate voices from the community. The recommendation for safe, reliable access…
Inclusion Focus Group
We would like to invite you to attend an online inclusion focus group. Please share your suggestions with us! We want to hear about your park experiences. Help us continue to promote inclusion and accessibility for all at your Centerville-Washington…
Spider Silk: A Web of Intrigue
There’s something about spiders… Despite the numerous spider decorations that will appear on and around houses this October, spiders remain high on many people’s list of “least favorite animals.” Nevertheless, spiders have some amazing traits. They can travel hundreds of…