Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation

08/29/2026

🚨 Only 40% of our Beer Garden volunteer spots have been filled for the 2026 Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, and we need your help to reach 100%!

By volunteering, you'll help us raise important funds while supporting one of the area's premier outdoor events. This year's proceeds will benefit land acquisition efforts that help protect and preserve land surrounding your MetroParks for future generations.

✅ Sign up today: https://signup.com/go/ufVkTMo

Thank you for your support and commitment to conservation. Together, we can make a lasting impact! 🌳💚

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday morning for the Eastwood MetroPark Nature Play ribbon cutting! The weather was beautiful, and the Eastwood staff did an incredible job preparing for this special event. Most importantly, seeing the joy and excitement on the children's faces as they explored and played made the day truly memorable.

08/28/2026

Looking for a relaxing evening at the gardens? Consider attending our partner foundation's annual Garden Party on September 10!

Hosted by the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation this special event supports Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, one of the 18 parks within Five Rivers MetroParks. All proceeds benefit the gardens and help support their ongoing programs and preservation efforts.

Please join us at our annual Garden Party and help us raise money for future projects at Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark in the Five Rivers MetroParks. Go to this link to donate or sign up to attend: https://www.wegerzyngardensfoundation.org/garden-party/

08/27/2026

Help us reach our volunteer goal!

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience Beer Garden is an important fundraiser that supports Five Rivers MetroParks, and we need your help filling our remaining volunteer shifts.

A few hours of your time will help create a memorable event and generate funding that is reinvested directly into our parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

🍺 Volunteer. Support your parks. Make an impact.

Sign up today at https://signup.com/go/ufVkTMo!

08/27/2026

🌿 We’re so excited to be out at Eastwood MetroPark for the official opening and ribbon cutting of the new Nature Play! 🎉

A huge shoutout and THANK YOU to all of the incredible donors who helped make this amazing project possible! Your generosity is helping create a special place for kids and families to explore, play, and connect with nature. 💚

We’re so excited to see this space come to life! 🌳✨

08/19/2026

🍻 Raise a Glass for Five Rivers MetroParks! 🌳

We're looking for volunteers to help at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience Beer Garden. Currently, our volunteer shifts are only 34% filled, and we'd love your support.

Every volunteer shift helps create a great experience for attendees while raising funds that go right back into Five Rivers MetroParks, benefiting the places and programs we all enjoy.

Grab a friend and sign up today at https://signup.com/go/ufVkTMo!

08/10/2026

🚨 Volunteers Needed! 🚨

Help us fill our volunteer slots for this year's Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience Beer Garden! We're currently only 34% filled, and we need your help to make this event a success.

By volunteering, you'll not only support one of the region's premier outdoor events, but you'll also help raise funds that go directly back into Five Rivers MetroParks, supporting parks, trails, conservation, and outdoor experiences throughout our community.

Sign up today and make a difference! 🍻🌳

https://signup.com/go/ufVkTMo

08/05/2026

🎒 New Gear Alert! ‼️

If you're a Champion of Five Rivers MetroParks we have new gear to choose from on your anniversary!

Not a Champion yet? Sign up today at www.metroparks.org/champion and choose a backpack cooler to take along on your next outdoor adventure!

07/13/2026

🌿 Help Every Child Experience the Joy of Nature 🌿

Everyone deserves the chance to explore, learn, and grow in the great outdoors—but for some families, financial barriers make these experiences out of reach.

Your donation to our Access to Nature Financial Assistance Fund helps provide scholarships so children and families can participate in enriching outdoor programs, camps, and nature-based experiences regardless of their financial circumstances.

Every gift—big or small—creates opportunities for adventure, discovery, and lifelong memories.

💚 Donate today and help open the door to nature for everyone.

Together, we can make the outdoors accessible for all.

07/01/2026

Last fall, we announced our fundraising campaign for a new ADA-accessible trail around Argonne Lake at Possum Creek MetroPark. We're excited to announce that construction is underway.

Seeing this project come to life is an incredible milestone, and we can't wait for the community to enjoy a trail that makes the beauty of Argonne Lake more accessible for everyone