Southwest Ohio is home to seven species of woodpeckers. Six of those species—downy and hairy, red-bellied and red-headed, pileated and flicker—are year-round residents, and most of them are common in woods and neighborhoods and at feeders. But the seventh species,…
Perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions and more, large group shelters are available in eight of the Centerville-Washington Park District community parks. Reservations for the 2023 calendar year may be made beginning at noon on Tuesday, January 3. …
Don’t let broken lights dim your holiday spirit! The Centerville-Washington Park District has six collection locations for the Cohen Holiday Lights Recycling Drive. From December 1 to February 1, drop off unwanted lights during daylight hours at the following locations:…
Eshita has grown up in three different countries! Her family moved to Centerville in 2008 and Eshita is now a junior at Centerville High School. She has been involved with the Centerville-Washington Park District for many summers, she and her…
Enjoy a one-mile candlelit stroll through the beautiful nature park! We are hosting the annual Luminary Walk on Friday, December 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Bill Yeck Park, a 194-acre nature park located on E. Centerville Station Road.…
Online registration for winter programs begins Monday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration will begin one week later on Monday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. Phone registration begins one day later than…
We need your help during this Thanksgiving adventure! Help us find missing turkeys during an interactive walk or hike on Saturday, November 19 at Forest Field and Bill Yeck Parks! There are two options for your quest, a one-mile paved/limestone…
Honeybees and Bumblebees Prepare for Winter Honeybees (introduced from Europe to North America in the early 17th century) and bumblebees (several species native to southwest Ohio, including common eastern bumblebees, golden northern bumblebees, two-spotted bumblebees, and others) have a lot…
Research shows that in the United States alone, more than 600 million pounds of candy are purchased each year for Halloween. The vast majority of candy wrappers end up in landfills due to the inability by most curbside recycling programs…
October is a transitional month. With the recent passing of the autumnal equinox, the sun now sits above the horizon for less than half the day. And as autumn marches on, temperatures drop. Together, these changes impose challenges for local…