Hug The Earth Festival

May 10th from noon to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day at the Hug the Earth Festival Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy. Stop by for an afternoon filled with outdoor adventure and fun! Sing along with the Banana Slug String Band, climb a rock wall, soar through the sky on a zip-line and hang out in a tree. Be sure to catch the Falcon and Boomerang demonstrations. There will be superheroes, wildlife encounters, children’s games, food trucks and more! Click here for more information

Outside Everyday Challenge

Happier, healthier families...

This free program strives to get families outside every day for a total of 1000 hours over the next year! We will be supporting families in their outdoor adventures with various ideas and enticers to get their family outside. We will be offering rewards at the different hour levels. Learn more.

Spring Wildflowers

Now showing in your parks...

 

Ohio is experiencing a vibrant spring wildflower display, with blooms like Spring Beauty, Bloodroot and Trout Lily appearing in mid-April, while others like Jack-in-the-pulpit and wild geranium will bloom in early May. To get a head start on planning wildflower viewing, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) provides a bloom report with locations and bloom times. 

 

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The mission of the Park District is to conserve natural resources and enrich the quality of life for the people of Miami County through stewardship, environmental education, outdoor experiences and passive leisure activities.