Celebrating 100 years of coyotes in Ohio
CRAIG BIEGLER Battelle Darby Creek Naturalist This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first coyote sighting in Ohio. Over the last century, coyotes have spread throughout the state and …Read More
Wildlife when the leaves are down
Winter is a wonderful time to get out and see various wildlife once the leaves have fallen. Metro Parks are the perfect places to satisfy your passion to see wild …Read More
Metro Parks is one researcher’s paradise
Pattama Ulrich dreams of a world where humans, wildlife and nature harmoniously coexist. She’s making this dream come true by studying natural resource management at Metro Parks with an emphasis …Read More
Fall parks challenge
After falling in love with Metro Parks while doing the Passport to Metro Parks program, Jason Ward and Britney Williams-Ward have created #fallparkschallenge on Twitter to encourage others to share …Read More
The lure of fall
If you like to fish, the fall months offer some great fishing opportunities in your Metro Parks. The serene settings can’t be beat as you cast your rod in the …Read More
Tim Talks: Find your trail
Lace up your boots or hop on your bike and cruise along your favorite trails. With hundreds of miles of trail, you’ll find just what you need in your Metro …Read More
Volunteers at the first Inniswood training still work wonders in the gardens
Four of our fabulous volunteers at Inniswood have served with us for more than 35 years. They all attended the first volunteer training sessions a year before the gardens opened …Read More
A dedicated bench stirs loving memories
A dedicated bench at Rocky Fork Metro Parks helps to keep alive Fred Bown’s memories of his wife, Sheree.
Farm staff dry and can food to keep the larder full year-round
STEPHANIE REINER, Farm Interpretive Aide For an 1880s farm family, planting, tending to and preserving the vegetable garden was essential. Produce raised in the garden provided fresh fruits and vegetables. …Read More
Let ’em fly at Scioto Grove Metro Park
DUSTIN DAVIS Scioto Grove Ranger As the summer comes to a close the days are becoming cooler and that means it’s the perfect time to get out your discs and …Read More
Get outside and play in nature
Whether you’re five or 95, we all have an inner child who wants to get out and play. That’s the philosophy behind Metro Parks’ natural play areas: bring out your …Read More
Tim Talks: Off-trail adventures
There are hundreds of miles of trails in your Metro Parks, but you can explore the parks off-trail and find your own special places. SEE MORE TIM TALKS VIDEOS Tell …Read More
Man runs 100K challenge at Metro Parks
Jeffrey King has just completed his summer goal, which he called Metro Parks 100K. Jeffrey ran a 5K at each of the 19 Metro Parks, doubling up a second 5K …Read More
Garden to Vase
CINDY MARAVICH Inniswood Senior Environmental Educator As you walk through Inniswood Metro Gardens, you’ll notice stunning displays of blooming flowers and vibrant plants. Nestled near the Herb Garden, you’ll see …Read More
OSU interns gain valuable experience at Metro Parks
ELLEN WARFIELD and ANDREW SOUDERS, OSU students and Metro Parks summer interns The Planning and Design department was lucky this year to have two amazing summer interns. Ellen Warfield …Read More
Savor summer in your Metro Parks
Act quickly and enjoy every moment left of summer before it’s gone. Below are a few things to do in your Metro Parks before fall arrives in late September. Head …Read More
Try the new hammock nook at Battelle Darby Creek
Welcome to our Hammock Nook at Battelle Darby Creek. With more than 30 black walnut trees in the grove near the nature center, you can pick an ideal spot to …Read More
Tim Talks: Surveys help native plants and animals
Resource management staff and volunteers conduct annual surveys for streams, bats, butterflies and bird, to help understand their populations in the parks and what we need to do maintain correct …Read More
A spectrum of tranquility
With two of their three children on the autism spectrum, a typical day for Jessica Crea and Mun Larimer can be full of boisterous sounds and activity. A day at …Read More
Metro Parks flourish thanks to our volunteers
Metro Parks is fortunate to have a wonderful corps of volunteers who devote more than 33,000 hours of their time to Metro Parks every year. We couldn’t do what we …Read More