A flurry of school plays, shopping excursions, cooking and wrapping presents: The holiday season can be so hectic, you don’t actually get to enjoy it. Because the reason for the season is giving and spending time with loved ones, MetroParks encourages families to slow down and enjoy the holidays with a variety of festive activities….
It’s been a long, draining school day. The boy in the waiting room clutches his trumpet case. His eyes are weary; sleep tugs at his lids. The screen time today has been excessive; even his gym teacher found a way to put him in front of a computer this morning. He couldn’t look at another…
Cooler weather isn’t a reason to put a pause on outdoor adventure. In fact, there’s so much to see along the trails after leaves have dropped. From cool birds to furry wildlife, some of the best times to hit the trails are in the fall and winter. While colder temps and challenges with COVID-19 might…
There are many ways a family can grow, and two of those ways are through adoption or foster care. With adoption, the goal is for the child to find a permanent home. With foster care, the goal is for the child to be temporarily cared for by the foster family until the child can return…
Five Rivers MetroParks invites you to take an outdoor family adventure this fall with a little help from its new mobile app powered by OuterSpatial. The app allows visitors to access information about parks and trails from mobile devices, discover new places, navigate the trails, plan visits and more. Perhaps most exciting for families are…
The summer heat is giving way to crisp autumn air, and everyone is excited to celebrate the changing seasons. Check out our list of local attractions so you won’t miss out on enjoying some family-friendly fall activities! Apple Country Farm Market Hayrides, corn mazes and pumpkin painting — what more could you…
Spring of 2020 brought many uncertainties to families when it comes to education. At Bishop Leibold School, we have been working tirelessly to re-open our buildings and bring our community back together. We know that one of the things that sets us apart is our focus on educating the whole student by using our…
The need for foster care doesn’t stop during a pandemic. Even during this time of global crisis, there are children facing their own personal crises who need foster homes and support from caring families and individuals. It takes a village to raise a child, and that saying especially rings true right now. Fostering…
There’s no denying that our world has been turned upside down. Schools are closed, businesses have shut their doors, and we have been asked to stay home as much as possible for the safety of our families, as well as everyone around us. Although no one truly knows how to navigate these uncharted waters, many…
While some kid-friendly summertime favorites may not be on the table this year, nature is always available, and it’s as easy to access as stepping into your back yard. Last spring, parents were asked to wear multiple hats: mom, dad, teacher, meticulous sanitizer and social distancing enforcer. Let Five Rivers MetroParks pack your…
