Category: Behind the Scenes
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Meet MetroParks’ Turfgrass Manager
“Is that real grass, because that is NOT what my lawn looks like…” is a question that Ron Patterson faces almost daily from guests at Voice of America MetroPark. Patterson, MetroParks’ Turfgrass Manager, has been with MetroParks for eight years and manages the grass and synthetic turf at Voice of America MetroPark and the Athletic…
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Meet Daniel Clepper
To be great at what you do, you must have a passion for the work and a willingness to give it your all. With Daniel Clepper, MetroParks has been lucky to have found a Manager of Volunteer Resources with those qualities. In fact, “essayons” or “let us try” is the mantra Daniel lives his life…
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Meet Penny Borgman
Whether you’ve spent time in national parks, state parks, township parks or the MetroParks, you’ve probably noticed that park staff are special people. They are people who find greater purpose in their daily work and undeniably love what they do, and that feeling permeates everything they do. Penny Borgman is one of our intermittent Outdoor…
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Voices Still Being Heard
Eighty years ago during World War II stood a building and a piece of land owned by the United States government known as the Voice of America Bethany Relay Station. It was here that voices of truth were transmitted by shortwave radio and heard across the world. While families secretly listened to these radio messages broadcast by…
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A Simple Act
On April 21st – 27th here at MetroParks and across the country we celebrate National Volunteer Week. Volunteer Week’s a time to reflect on, highlight, and thank our volunteers for their achievements – so much of what we do wouldn’t be possible without their acts of service. That simple word “act” to me is at…
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Meet MetroParks’ Arborist
The tree care profession in the arboricultural industry has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, and there is a significant amount of knowledge required to perform tree care at the highest level. Earning an ISA Certified Arborist credential confirms you are an educated, experienced tree care professional committed to properly caring for and maintaining…
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Behind the Scenes: Natural Resources
MetroParks recently celebrated Earth Day, an annual event which amplifies environmental conservation and protection initiatives globally. MetroParks helps make every day Earth Day in Butler County, primarily through our Natural Resources & Conservation division. We recently had the opportunity to interview Senior Natural Resources & Conservation Manager Joe Dumyahn to understand more about the importance…
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Behind the Scenes: Volunteerism
Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Volunteers play an important role for MetroParks of Butler County, helping us to advance our mission of education, conservation, and recreation. Recently, we were able to talk with MetroParks’ Volunteer Resources department to gather insights about the impacts of volunteerism in our parks, and how to…
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Behind the Scenes: Scott Gaviglia
Here at MetroParks, guest safety is one of our top priorities. Ever wonder who is responsible for public safety? Meet Scott Gaviglia, MetroParks of Butler County’s new Chief of Police. Sworn in at the start of the new year, Scott joined the MetroParks team and brings an impressive skillset to our organization. We are thrilled…