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Tim Talks: Discover Metro Parks 100 Aker Wood

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 |
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Walk through a pristine forest and take the path less traveled.

Winter hikes continue through February at six Metro Parks

Posted on January 19, 2021February 10, 2021 |
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JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager, Interpretation and Education Metro Parks Winter Hike Ticket to Travel continues in February. Be sure to check out all of the beautiful scenery as the snow falls …Read More

Mid-Ohio Food Collective collection efforts continue at Metro Parks winter hikes

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 |
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Give back while getting out! Metro Parks will collect donations and raise money for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective during our January winter hikes. Last year, we raised $1,820 that went …Read More

Surround yourself in love

Posted on January 15, 2021January 20, 2021 |
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TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Surround yourself in love at your Metro Parks. Whether in the air, on the ground or in the water, love is all around you. As …Read More

Stay alert in your Metro Parks

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 |
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In 2020 and continuing in 2021, there has been an increase in car break-ins in all Metro Parks. Take a look at this video. Please don’t leave valuables in your …Read More

The tunnel of love: Keeping salamanders off the streets

Posted on January 12, 2021August 1, 2022 |
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PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager Mating season for eastern tiger salamanders and spotted salamanders at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park can get a bit dicey as these determined creatures surface …Read More

February is the month of LOVE!

Posted on January 7, 2021 |
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STEPHANIE WEST Senior Naturalist, Blendon Woods Metro Park While you might be inclined to hole-up and just wait for spring, here are some  things to love about the shortest month …Read More

Tim Talks: Winter splendor at Inniswood

Posted on December 22, 2020 |
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Enjoy the splendor of the season during our winter hikes and snap a selfie to capture your best winter memories.

Wander and Wonder: Winter in Metro Parks

Posted on December 21, 2020August 1, 2022 |
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Go out and play this winter in your Metro Parks.

A 2020 perspective

Posted on December 21, 2020 |
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TIM MOLONEY Executive Director Who could have ever predicted where we were going to end up as we began 2020. As 2020 was going to be the first year for …Read More

Travel through your Metro Parks this winter

Posted on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 |
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Layer up and get out to Metro Parks for our annual winter hikes! Discover new trails on these self-guided hikes or visit old favorites as you walk at 18 different …Read More

The Olentangy River Project

Posted on December 17, 2020 |
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The Olentangy River Project provided jobs for young adults who were not familiar with career opportunities at Metro Parks.

Connect with nature this winter in your Metro Parks

Posted on December 17, 2020 |
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Don’t let the shorter days and winter cold get you down. Send the blahs packing and move your body and soul to a nearby Metro Park. Make the parks your …Read More

Snug as a bug in a homemade rug

Posted on December 9, 2020 |
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DONNA ABEL Interpretive Aid at Slate Run Farm Today’s homes are usually adorned with  wall-to-wall carpet, area rugs, scatter rugs or door mats. However, prior to the 19th century, factory-made …Read More

Tim Talks: Winter hikes

Posted on November 23, 2020August 1, 2022 |
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Bundle up and hit the trails for our Winter Hike series! Discover a new trail on your winter hike and capture your winter memories at our fun selfie station.

Snap a #cbusparkie at Metro Parks selfie station

Posted on November 15, 2020August 1, 2022 |
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TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Smile big because it’s now easier than ever to snap the perfect Instagram-worthy selfie with a scenic Metro Parks background. We’re kicking off our rotating …Read More

Wildlife handle cold weather with remarkable adaptations

Posted on November 13, 2020 |
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Scott Felker Naturalist, Three Creeks Metro Park Ah, winter. A time to migrate, hibernate and drink hot cocoa. Well, we might do the latter on chilly nights and dream of …Read More

A ticket to travel through your Metro Parks

Posted on November 13, 2020January 13, 2021 |
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JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager of Interpretation and Education Bundle up and put on your hiking boots – it’s time for Metro Parks annual winter hikes! This year, the winter hike …Read More

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