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Behind the Parks: Meet Willis at Scioto Audubon

Posted on December 3, 2021January 24, 2024 |
  • Behind the Parks
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WILLIS WOODARD Park Ranger, Scioto Audubon Metro Park & Greenway Trails Hometown Columbus, Ohio What I do at Metro Parks In 2007 I was an intern during the very first …Read More

At last, Quarry Trails Metro Park opens

Posted on December 1, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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At last, Quarry Trails Metro Park is open! The 20th Metro Park is located within 5 miles of 350,000 residents, fulfilling a need for access to a park in this …Read More

Wander and Wonder: Warm up in a nature center

Posted on December 1, 2021 |
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Warm up this winter in one of Metro Parks nature centers.

Keep your spirits high and come home to winter fun in your Metro Parks

Posted on November 23, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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If you’re looking for ways to come out of hibernation and embrace the wonders of the season, head out to one of your 20 Metro Parks with family and friends. It’s …Read More

Metro Parks 49th Winter Hike Series kicks off in December

Posted on November 16, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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No matter how far, no matter when, Metro Parks Winter Hikes have a trail for you to enjoy! Hike under the Twinkling Lights in December, start the New Year with …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Sarah at Glacier Ridge

Posted on November 5, 2021January 24, 2024 |
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Sarah Segers Naturalist, Glacier Ridge and Homestead Metro Parks What I do at Metro Parks I am the full-time naturalist for Glacier Ridge and Homestead Metro Parks. I became part-time …Read More

Come home to Metro Parks

Posted on November 3, 2021August 1, 2022 |
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Welcome home to your Metro Parks.

Adventure Starts Here: Fall wonders

Posted on October 28, 2021August 1, 2022 |
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Look for wildlife preparing for winter and migrating waterfowl as you discover your Metro Parks this fall.

Slate Run Farm chores

Posted on October 25, 2021 |
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  Even the animals at Slate Run Living Historical Farm are busy with chores in the morning!!

Fall migration is underway in your Metro Parks

Posted on October 25, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Bundle up and bring your binoculars out to your favorite Metro Park – fall waterfowl migration is underway! You can see a variety of birds …Read More

Metro Parks answers the fading call of the bobwhite quail

Posted on October 25, 2021July 21, 2023 |
  • Resource Management
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TONY MINAMYER Land Management Coordinator It has been almost a decade since Metro Parks began a program to reintroduce the northern bobwhite quail population in the parks and surrounding areas. …Read More

Fall fun in Metro Parks

Posted on September 29, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education October is a great time to visit your Metro Parks. Animals are busy enjoying the last warmer days before winter sets in. …Read More

Explore your Metro Parks in a whole new way when you go geocaching

Posted on September 27, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education The 2021 Metro Parks GeoTrail is underway and it’s time for you to breeze through the annual geocache hunt! We invite everyone …Read More

Wander and Wonder: Solitude at Clear Creek Metro Park

Posted on September 23, 2021August 1, 2022 |
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Step in the secluded wonderland at Clear Creek Metro Park.

Blendon Woods Metro Park marks 70 years of connecting people to the great outdoors

Posted on September 21, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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Seventy years ago, Blendon Woods Metro Park opened to the public, making it the second park of what would, today, become one of the best park systems in the country. …Read More

Fall brings colorful changes in your Metro Parks

Posted on September 21, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Fall offers crisp morning air, bright blue skies and breathtaking vistas bursting with brilliant colors. It’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Pat at Walnut Woods

Posted on September 3, 2021January 24, 2024 |
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Pat Patterson Maintenance Technician, Walnut Woods Hometown New London, Ohio What I do at Metro Parks and what I love about it As a Park Technician I’m very busy with …Read More

Planning and design interns reflect on enchanting time with Metro Parks

Posted on August 30, 2021March 16, 2023 |
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EMILY LOOMIS AND BRAD REUSCHLING Planning and Design Interns Spending the summer with the planning and design team as interns has been anything but slow or stagnant. We’ve worked on …Read More

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