MetroParks plans to make difference

Five Rivers MetroParks will participate in this year’s national Make a Difference Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 28. Register online by Tuesday, Oct. 24, at https://www.metroparks.org/ make-difference-day/.

Community members of all ages will work at various sites throughout the Dayton area, including:

■ Planting and invasive species removal at Adventure Central

■ Gardening at Aullwood and Eastwood MetroPark

■ Tree planning at Sugarcreek MetroPark

■ Restoration and invasive plant removal at Cox Arboretum, Germantown and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark

■ Trash removal, seasonal gardening and preparing ice skates at RiverScape MetroPark

■ Mending fences and invasive species removal at Taylorsville MetroPark

■ Trash and invasive species removal at Englewood MetroPark

■ Gardening, invasive species removal and restoration at Hills & Dales & Island MetroPark

■ Winterize garden beds, planting and farm trail maintenance at Possum Creek MetroPark

Participants should wear clothes that are suitable for the weather and the activity in which they are participating. Boots or thick-soled shoes also are recommended. Supplies will be provided for activities, but individuals may wish to bring their own gloves or water to drink.