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While Thanksgiving may conjure up memories of feasting all day and napping all night, it was quite the opposite on an 1880s farm. Men still had to husk and haul …Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 at Rocky Fork Metro Parks helps to keep alive Fred Bown’s memories of his wife, Sheree.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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