EVELYN P HILGEMAN Outdoor Adventure Programmer Via ferratas may seem like a modern adventurous pursuit, but their origin dates back to 19th-century Europe. Originally used as a wartime tactic, these …Read More
Sandy Libertini Senior Manager, Grange Insurance Audubon Center Attention Young Nature Enthusiasts! Join the Ohio Young Birders Club, the premiere birding group for youth aged 12 to 18! ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP …Read More
CARA CHATFIELD Highbanks Park Ranger Alan Rosenbeck is a commissioned park ranger and assistant manager at Highbanks Metro Park. Since 2011, he has been working closely with scouts from Scouting …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Marketing & Social Media Specialist When you visit a Metro Park, you’re already stepping into protected green space, but did you know that some Metro Parks contain areas …Read More
THE METRO PARKS 2025 HOLIDAY CROSSWORD IS HERE! As well as nature and general trivia, the theme of this year’s crossword adds Outer Space, to complement Metro Parks’ Wild and …Read More
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO OF SOME OF THE STUNNING LIGHTS AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO ENJOY THIS WINTER. THEY LOOK GREAT ON VIDEO, BUT LOOK EVEN BETTER OUT THERE IN THE …Read More
Curious about something you saw on the trail? Wondering why owls hoot at night, how salamanders find their way back to their breeding pools, or which Metro Park is best …Read More
Amanda Sugerik Park Ranger, Quarry Trails Metro Park Amanda Sugerik is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon About me I was born in Westerville and have lived my whole life …Read More
STEPHANIE WEST Blendon Woods Naturalist Of all winter travel destinations, Ohio hardly seems like the perfect getaway. There’s no warm tropical sand, nor towering ski slopes. Vistas are often gray …Read More
LOGAN DUNN Assistant Resource Manager Sandhill cranes are large majestic birds that capture the attention of almost anyone found within the area of them. They are still listed as “Threatened” …Read More
Bonnie and Skip Decker Metro Parks Volunteers at Blendon Woods Bonnie and Skip Decker are talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon Volunteering at Metro Parks BONNIE We have been volunteer …Read More
Grange Insurance Audubon Center and Midwest Photo are thrilled to announce OUR NATURE IN FOCUS, a photography competition and exhibition that celebrates the beauty that resides in our Columbus and …Read More
LOGAN DUNN Assistant Resource Manager Every spring and fall Metro Parks conducts prescribed burns at a number of our parks. The use of prescribed fire maintains a healthy prairie ecosystem …Read More
GORDON MITCHELL Land Management Coordinator Fox squirrels are the largest native tree squirrel species in North America. Its scientific name of Sciurus niger is made up of a generic name, …Read More
In our latest Wander & Wonder video we take a closer look at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park. STILLS FROM THE VIDEO
Logan Dunn Assistant Resource Manager Logan Dunn is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon About me I come from Big Island, Ohio, which is neither big, nor an island. Early …Read More
MELANIE FOWLER Resource Management Technician Over the past few months, some of the Resource Management staff repaired failing berms at the wetlands along the Spring Creek Trail at Sharon Woods, …Read More
MEGAN RICHLEY Inclusion Program Coordinator I am really excited to share with you a new Metro Parks resource that will be available beginning October 1. With the help from our …Read More