The Halloween Candy Give-Back Program has been connecting communities with Military, Veteran and First Responder Heroes each fall since 2007. While Halloween may look a little different this year, Operation Gratitude and our incredible volunteers are committed to continuing to give back in meaningful ways. Grateful Americans across the nation share a portion of…
At Bishop Leibold, we are serious about giving our students hands-on, real-world experiences with STEM and Science education every day. We received the Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) Edison Award for the tenth consecutive year, the only elementary school in the Miami Valley with such a streak- securing our position as a science powerhouse with…
2020 has tried people in ways they likely never imagined. But it has also been filled with a lot of good. People have been able to find light in the darkness. People have been given second chances and new opportunities. Like mother-daughter duo Tina and Mahki White. 2020 marked Tina White’s first year in…
Spooky season has arrived and MetroParks wants you to have safe, seasonal fun in your MetroParks or back yard. Spooky Kits encourage families to get outside, enjoy nature and experience the changing of the seasons together. Kits are specific to one of three MetroParks (Wegerzyn Gardens, Carriage Hill and Cox Arboretum MetroParks), with an option for an at-home experience….
Germantown MetroPark’s extensive hiking system has become even more robust with the opening of new trails. The easy-to-trek, natural surface trails allow the public to experience a successful conservation project: the transformation of former farmland into a pollinator prairie and wetland, part of Five Rivers MetroParks’ mission to protect the region’s natural heritage. A number of trails…
Five Rivers MetroParks has launched a Heart Healthy Trails initiative to help people improve their physical and mental health outdoors. Three existing trails recently were designated as Heart Healthy Trails, with plans to launch an additional two trails in upcoming months. According to the American Heart Association, just 30 to 40 minutes of exercise…
Make no bones about it, Kings Island’s all-new Tricks And Treats Fall Fest is set to be the area’s favorite event for family-friendly Halloween activities and fall fun. Join us at this one-of-a-kind fall festival to make special memories and enjoy the season—safely. Everyone in the family will have a spook-tacular time with AMAZING food, activities,…
