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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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The Story of Rentschler Forest MetroPark
Rentschler Forest MetroPark was the fifth park added to the Butler County Park District (MetroParks) system in 1962. The park began with the historic Miami Canal section of just 0.6 acres along the Great Miami River in Fairfield Township. Walter A. and Edith Beckett Rentschler expanded the park through a donation of a twenty-eight acre tract…
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Tackling Invasive Plants at Home
If you’re anything like me, pesky invasive trees and plants can drive you crazy! But you don’t have to wait until spring to tackle invasive species removal projects. Here are some effective tips that MetroParks’ Senior Natural Resources and Conservation Manager, Joe Dumyahn, shared with me that homeowners can use to clear their yards or gardens of…
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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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From the Canopy
Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) Trees are amazing creatures and as human beings, we are fortunate to share spaces with them. There are over 90 tree species here in Ohio and today I am writing about one of my favorites: Carya ovata, better known as the shagbark hickory. From afar, this shagbark hickory looks like any…
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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 Guide to the Seven R’s
In a world fueled by overconsumption, managing and reducing your municipal solid waste (MSW) can be an overwhelming topic. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average American produces approximately 4.9 lbs. of municipal solid waste per person per day. MSW is made up of items that people may dispose of in the trash- think…
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2024 Clean Sweep
On September 21st, MetroParks of Butler County and the Butler Soil and Water Conservation District will host the annual Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River in Butler County. At this annual event volunteers of all ages and backgrounds help clean the full length of the Great Miami River stretching from Indian Lake to the…
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World Nature Conservation Day
This summer we’ve experienced significant heat and humidity, and everyone looks for ways to cool off. Swimming pools, splash pads, and sprinklers get a lot of use this time of year. Perhaps you’ve joined us for one of the Creeking in the Parks programs. Creeking is one of my favorite things to do. I love…
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A History of Governor Bebb MetroPark: Part 2
Thanks for joining us for the History of Governor Bebb MetroPark: Part 1! If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, click the link to get caught up before you read Part 2. Dry Fork Campground In 1962 E. W. McCarty sold the remaining acreage of his farm to the Butler County Park District forming the…
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