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Behind the Parks: Meet Andrew Boose, Metro Parks Aquatic Ecologist

Posted on August 17, 2023September 15, 2023 |
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Andrew Boose Metro Parks Aquatic Ecologist Hometown and background I was born in Sandusky, but I lived a little to the east of there, or “on the other side of …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Scott Felker at Three Creeks

Posted on July 19, 2023September 15, 2023 |
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Scott Felker Three Creeks Naturalist Hometown and background I come from Rockwell City in Iowa. It’s a small town of about 2,300 people and it’s farm country. I went to …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Amy Klamut at Metro Parks Headquarters

Posted on June 14, 2023September 15, 2023 |
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Amy Klamut Metro Parks Payroll Specialist Hometown and Background I’m from Mount Vernon, which is about an hour northeast of Columbus. It’s the county seat of Knox County and has …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Caroline at Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure

Posted on May 18, 2023June 15, 2023 |
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Caroline Wagner Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure Programmer Hometown and background I’m from Seven Hills, Ohio, a city of about 12,000 people in Cuyahoga County, and a suburb of Cleveland. I …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Erin Flannery at Scioto Grove

Posted on April 20, 2023June 15, 2023 |
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Erin Flannery Park Ranger, Scioto Grove Metro Park Hometown and background I come from Milan, in north Ohio. It’s a small village, with a population under 1,400, but it’s split …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Stephanie West at Blendon Woods

Posted on March 13, 2023May 18, 2023 |
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Stephanie West Senior Naturalist, Blendon Woods and Rocky Fork Metro Parks Hometown and background I come from University Heights, an eastside suburb of Cleveland. I graduated from Springfield’s Wittenberg University …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Eric at Battelle Darby Creek

Posted on February 16, 2023May 18, 2023 |
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Eric Reiner Maintenance Technician, Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Hometown and background I was born in Columbus, but I spent most of my early years living in Fairfield County. Our …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Larry at Blacklick Woods Golf Course

Posted on January 19, 2023February 28, 2023 |
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Larry Logan Maintenance Technician, Blacklick Woods Golf Course Hometown and background I was born in Columbus, but my family moved to Daytona in Florida when I was two years old. …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Paul at Clear Creek

Posted on December 15, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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Paul Martineau Assistant Park Manager, Clear Creek Metro Park Hometown and background I was born in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, but my family moved to Steubenville, Ohio when I was one …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Jen at Metro Parks Headquarters

Posted on November 17, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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Jen Boniface Manager of Park Operations Hometown and background I’m from Barberton, which is about 8 miles southwest of Akron. The town was founded in 1891 by an industrialist named …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Kerry at Prairie Oaks Metro Park

Posted on October 20, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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Kerry Manion Part-time Park Ranger, Prairie Oaks Metro Park Hometown and background I’m from Chicago, Illinois. My dad worked as a sheet metal worker/pipefitter for the Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Casey at Three Creeks

Posted on September 15, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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Casey Kirker Park Technician, Three Creeks Metro Park – Hometown I’m from Bexley, on the east side of Columbus. We lived close to Alum Creek. What I do at Metro …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Alli at Sharon Woods Metro Park

Posted on August 18, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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Allison Shaw Naturalist, Sharon Woods Metro Park – Hometown I come from Marietta, in southeast Ohio. It’s on the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers with a population just …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Nick at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

Posted on July 21, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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Nick Neumeier Park Ranger, Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park – Hometown I’m from Troy, Ohio, home of the famous Troy Strawberry Festival. It’s about 20 miles north of Dayton. Population …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Dave at Slate Run Living Historical Farm

Posted on June 15, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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Dave Trotter Historical Farmer, Slate Run Living Historical Farm Hometown I’m from North Baltimore, a small village in northwest Ohio, close to Findlay. Years of Service I started my career …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Brittany at Highbanks Metro Park

Posted on May 17, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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BRITTANY CLARK Park Technician, Highbanks Metro Park Hometown I’m from Sardinia, a small town east of Cincinnati. Population is about 1500. Years of Service I joined Metro Parks in May …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Becky at Metro Parks Headquarters

Posted on April 8, 2022March 16, 2023 |
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BECKY COLLINS Ranger/Operations Specialist – Metro Parks Headquarters – What I do at Metro Parks I’ve been with Metro Parks for just over 20 years. I coordinate training, order uniforms …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Cody at Blacklick Woods Metro Park

Posted on March 10, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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CODY BERKEBILE Senior Naturalist, Blacklick Woods Metro Park – What I do at Metro Parks I’ve been a full-time Naturalist at Blacklick Woods Metro Park since February 2016 and became …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Bryan at Inniswood Metro Gardens

Posted on February 14, 2022February 28, 2023 |
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BRYAN KNOWLES Public Gardens Manager, Inniswood Metro Gardens – What I do at Metro Parks: I’ve been a Metro Parks team member for 20 years and became the Public Gardens Manager …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Anna at Scioto Grove

Posted on January 7, 2022March 1, 2023 |
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ANNA ROWE Park Technician, Scioto Grove Metro Park Hometown Charlotte, North Carolina Photo: Anna next to the foam bison at Scioto Grove Metro Park’s 3D archery course. What I do …Read More

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