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| Mad River Time Trial |
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| Location: Eastwood MetroPark |
Date: 9/7/2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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1385 Old Harshman Rd, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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4.26 Miles
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| This Outdoor Community Calendar event is brought to you by Speedy Feet Racing and is not a MetroParks program. Join Speedy-Feet on the first Tuesday of the month during the summer to test your fitness and race against the clock in a family-friendly, safe environment at the Mad River Trail Time Trials. Ride distance ranges from 6-10 miles. |
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| Blossom Buggy Tours |
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| Location: Cox Arboretum |
Date: 9/8/2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
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6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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7.71 Miles
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| The Blossom Buggy is an electronic cart that accommodates one tour guide and seven passengers. It is an excellent way to tour the one mile path, especially for those with limited physical ability Tours are 30 minutes. |
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| Tike Hike: Discover Nature |
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| Location: Huffman MetroPark |
Date: 9/8/2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
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4439 Lower Valley Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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3.74 Miles
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| Discover the treasures of nature with your little ones! Join us for a short walk as we explore the great outdoors. Walk will be held rain or shine. |
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| Parent and Preschooler: Leaf Man |
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| Location: Cox Arboretum |
Date: 9/9/2010 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
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6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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7.71 Miles
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| Parent and Preschool program will engage children ages 3-6 years old and their caregiver in nature discoveries. Participants will explore station based activities with topics related to plants. Science and the world around them. |
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| Adult Nature Walk |
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| Location: Sugarcreek MetroPark |
Date: 9/9/2010 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
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4178 Conference Rd, Bellbrook OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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11.05 Miles
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| Enjoy exploring nature while meeting new friends on this slow-paced journey. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available. |
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| Night Fishing at Possum Creek MetroPark |
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| Location: Possum Creek MetroPark |
Date: 9/10/2010 to 9/11/2010 (Friday & Saturday)
Time: 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
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4901 Shank Rd, Moraine OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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5.34 Miles
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| Every Friday and Saturday, thru September 30, for fishing only. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required. |
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| Night Fishing at Eastwood MetroPark |
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| Location: Eastwood MetroPark |
Date: 9/10/2010 to 9/11/2010 (Friday & Saturday)
Time: 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
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1385 Old Harshman Rd, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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4.26 Miles
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| Every Friday and Saturday, thru September 30, for fishing only. Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood MetroPark Lake may affect night fishing schedule. Bring flashlight or lantern. |
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| Weekend Horseback Riding |
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| Location: Carriage Hill MetroPark |
Date: 9/11/2010 to 9/12/2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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7800 Shull Rd, Huber Heights OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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6.78 Miles
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| Five Rivers MetroParks weekend trail rides are a great opportunity to experience nature from horseback on our beautiful bridle trail. Your guide will take you on a one hour ride through Carriage Hill MetroPark. Visit the website for more information. |
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| Five Rivers MetroParks Pony Rides |
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| Location: Carriage Hill MetroPark |
Date: 9/11/2010 to 9/12/2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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7800 Shull Rd, Huber Heights OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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6.78 Miles
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| Join the MetroParks Riding Center Staff in a hand lead pony ride for youngsters 7 and under. Staff members will lead youth around the MetroParks Riding Center Arena for a memorable riding experience. |
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| Try Mountain Biking! |
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| Location: Huffman MetroPark |
Date: 9/14/2010 (Friday)
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
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4439 Lower Valley Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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3.74 Miles
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| Is not having a mountain bike keeping you from getting out to ride MoMBA this year? Come out to MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Bike Area and use one of our program bikes to take a lap on the some sweet single track. Visit the website for more information. |
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| Tuesday Morning Adult Walks |
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| Location: Taylorsville MetroPark |
Date: 9/14/2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM |
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2101 US Hwy 40, Vandalia OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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7.88 Miles
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| Join us every Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM for a nature walk in the park. Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing. |
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| Mother Nature Story Time |
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| Location: Cox Arboretum |
Date: 9/15/2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
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6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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7.71 Miles
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| Today we'll read In "My Garden" by Ward Schumaker and "The Enormous Carrot" by Vladimir Vagin. Then we'll have some counting fun as we explore the plants in the Edible Landscape Garden. Reservation requested. |
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| Morning Bird Walk |
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| Location: Germantown MetroPark Nature Center |
Date: 9/15/2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
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6910 Boomershine Rd, Germantown OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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13.95 Miles
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| Explore and view mixed habitats for local birds. Bring binoculars. Beginners welcome. |
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| Nestlings |
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| Location: Narrows Reserve & Nature Center |
Date: 9/15/2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
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2575 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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8.11 Miles
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| Enjoy a nature hike and story. For ages 2
1/2 - 4 and their adult companion. |
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| Nature Nuts |
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| Location: Narrows Reserve & Nature Center |
Date: 9/15/2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM |
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2575 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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8.11 Miles
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| Enjoy a nature hike and story. For ages 4
1/2 - 6 and their adult companion. |
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| Tike Hike: A Seed's Journey |
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| Location: Sugarcreek MetroPark |
Date: 9/17/2010 (Friday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
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4178 Conference Rd, Bellbrook OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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11.05 Miles
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| Children benefit from being exposed to nature at an early age. Parents and their preschoolers can explore the out-of-doors together on this short walk. Passport to Nature.
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| Eureka Lab! To See a Seed |
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| Location: Cox Arboretum |
Date: 9/18/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
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6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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7.71 Miles
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| It's all in there... whether big or small, seeds are amazing packages with special cargo-new plants waiting to grow. Join us today to discover more about what's inside a seed and why they are so important for plants and people. Reservations requested. |
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| Shooting Outdoor Portriats |
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| Location: Wegerzyn Gardens |
Date: 9/18/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
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1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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3.74 Miles
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| Taking impressive outdoor portraits requires more than just a picturesque location and a person willing to pose. This session explains the importance of background and foreground elements, depth of field, and sunlight and shadow. Each topic will be clearly illustrated with photos. Reservations are requested and walk-ins are welcome. |
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| Morning Chores on the Farm |
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| Location: Carriage Hill MetroPark |
Date: 9/18/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM |
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7800 Shull Rd, Huber Heights OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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6.78 Miles
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| Families can help the farm hand with daily chores. Clean stalls, collect eggs or feed the animals. Dress for the weather and barnyard work. |
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| Tike Hike: Spider Kid |
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| Location: Hills & Dales MetroPark |
Date: 9/21/2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
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2899 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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4.48 Miles
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| Children benefit from being exposed to nature at an early age. Enjoy a short walk and discover together the treasures of the outdoors. Hike occurs rain or shine. No reservations required. |
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| Cafe Sci: Sustainability in Practice |
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| Location: Cox Arboretum |
Date: 9/23/2010 (Thursday)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
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6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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7.71 Miles
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| Sustainability is a hot topic and has become an important goal for many organizations across the country and in our own community. Kurt Hoffman, Environmental Sustainability Manager for the University of Dayton, will give us a closer look at sustainability on campus and how UD is working to promote a healthy regional environment. Open discussion following topic introduction. Reservations requested. |
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| Parent and Preschooler: Tea with the Trees Tea Party |
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| Location: Wegerzyn Gardens |
Date: 9/24/2010 (Friday)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
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1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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3.74 Miles
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| Bring a tea cup, lunch and a blanket and enjoy a tea party among the trees with us. We'll provide the tea and plenty of 'tree-mendous' activities to make the afternoon special. Weather permitting. Reservations required and limited. |
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| Stroller Strut: Garden ABCs |
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| Location: Cox Arboretum |
Date: 9/28/2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:00 PM |
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6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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7.71 Miles
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| Nature has a special way of writing the alphabet. Discover the letters all around us as we explore the arboretum grounds. Dress for the weather. Reservations requested. Sessions begin at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. |
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| Gear Fest 2010 |
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| Location: Eastwood MetroPark |
Date: 10/1/2010 to 10/3/2010 (Friday & Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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1385 Harshman Rd, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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4.26 Miles
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| In an all day celebration of the outdoors, enjoy music, food, demonstrations and gear. See what the region's gear reps, retailers and outdoor organizations have to offer. |
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| Bike for the Health of It: Stillwater River Rec. Trail (C) |
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| Location: Wegerzyn Gardens |
Date: 10/2/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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3.74 Miles
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| Join us on the Stillwater River Recreation Trail (central). Riding to Eastwood MetroPark. (13 miles) *Pride Ride wear your BFTHOI t-shirt. Go to metroparks.org for award details and information about these rides. |
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| Backpacking Babies: Sounds of Nature |
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| Location: Sugarcreek MetroPark |
Date: 10/7/2010 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
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4178 Conference Rd, Bellbrook OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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11.05 Miles
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| Backpacking Babies programs are just for parents and their babies, where they can share stories, enjoy fresh air, and learn about nature. Babies are exposed to new sights, sounds, textures, and smells on each journey. A baby backpack or snugli is required as trails are not stroller friendly. |
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| Hike for the Health of It! |
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| Location: Sugarcreek MetroPark |
Date: 10/9/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
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4178 Conference Rd, Bellbrook OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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11.05 Miles
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| Hike for a healthier lifestyle in the great out-of-doors! It's a great way to relieve stress, increase cardiovascular strength and enjoy nature's beauty. |
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| Doodlebugs |
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| Location: Narrows Reserve & Nature Center |
Date: 10/16/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM |
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2575 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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8.11 Miles
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| Join a naturalist as we learn about nature
through art projects. For ages 4-6. |
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| Preschool Nature Play |
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| Location: Narrows Reserve & Nature Center |
Date: 10/18/2010 to 11/22/2010 (Mondays)
Time: 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM |
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2575 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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8.11 Miles
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| Beginning in late August preschoolers are invited every Monday for a play date in nature. Hikes, songs, exploring and crafts are all part of this 6 week session. For ages 4-6. |
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| Aullwood Moonlight Walk |
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| Location: Aullwood Garden MetroPark |
Date: 10/23/2010 (Monday)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
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955 Aullwood Rd, Dayton OH (Metro: Dayton Ohio)
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3.74 Miles
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| Aullwood Gardens is always beautiful and takes on an even more wonderful look by moonlight. Join us for a guided moonlit walk through the garden. Flashlights are required. A guide will meet you at the parking lot and lead you to the garden. Reservations are required and limited. |
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