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Charlie Campbell s picks for what to do and see this week in the Miami Valley
Five Rivers MetroParks welcomes people to explore their wild sides by spending a night under the stars in one of 23 campsites. Camping is a great way to experience nature at dawn, dusk, and even after dark. These are front country campsites that are easily accessible by car or hike-in backcountry sites for the more adventurous camper.
The Downtown Adventure is your chance to explore downtown Dayton businesses, and sights, in a scavenger hunt for the chance to win prizes! This fun event will be held Saturday, July 10 as part of the 2021 Ohio Summer in the City lineup. Register your team now and sign up for the adventure to find hidden clues throughout the city.
Fun: A River Runs Through It
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By Stephen Starr
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June4, 2021
They’re a cornerstone of our global economy but also carry our trash and excrement. Today, people across the planet are reimagining the world’s waterways in new and exciting though sometimes inadvisable ways. As nations slowly begin opening up in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s Daily Dose dives into the watery innovations making a splash with their ability to combat climate change, prevent conflict and provide summer fun in new ways from river surfing hubs to floating camping tents. Jump in.
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May 14—We all know by now that the Five Rivers MetroParks system is pretty special. So you shouldn't be surprised that there are some hidden gems in the bunch that you probably haven't explored yet. Woodman Fen, Dayton's only fen (we'll get to that in a minute), is located at 2409 Newcastle Dr. While it's not a traditional park, it is one of the MetroParks' conservation areas, and is open to .
By Mark Gokavi
The University of Dayton’s Hanley Sustainability Institute has named the first four HSI graduate fellowship recipients.
The new program, which will start next academic year, was launched to attract high-quality students with an interest in sustainability to work on research projects mentored by a faculty member and other complementary programmatic efforts within HSI.
The 2021-22 fellows are:
Theresah Adu Ansere, a 2016 graduate of University of Education in Winneba, Ghana, has been teaching English at a high school in Ghana. Before that, she taught English at a Montessori school. “As a professional teacher, my successes have stemmed from essential skills, including my ability to write creatively and communicate effectively,” Ansere wrote in her application. “I have enhanced my collaboration abilities and cultivated a reputation as a major contributor through communication and critical thinking.” Ansere will work with HSI curriculum director and sustainabi
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Vick Mickunas 2021 interview with Douglas Tallamy
Our climate is changing. The flora and fauna around us are feeling the pressure of the warming earth and the impact of us, the human beings who are mostly responsible for what is happening right now to the only planet we have.
Do you want to do something to try to improve the situation? Do you have a yard? Is it mostly covered by a lawn? Then you are someone who can change your immediate environment to create habitat and food for our wildlife. If you will consider changing the way that you landscape your yard you can help our birds. Our bird population is in decline because we have all these dead lawns that do not support much insect life, which provides essential sustenance for wildlife.