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Look out for Woody Woodpecker and friends this winter

Posted on December 2, 2016July 11, 2018 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Watch out for—or should that be listen out for—woodpeckers at the parks this winter. Their spectacular coloring delights the eye, while their persistent hammering on trees can be a real …Read More

Tip of the Campaign Hat – Rangers Custer, Hurt and Smith

Posted on November 29, 2016February 28, 2023 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

A tip of the campaign hat goes out to rangers Brad Custer, Charles Hurt and Megan Smith for their recent promotions from part-time rangers to full-time rangers. Brad Custer has …Read More

What’s in a name?

Posted on November 29, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Educators
  • The Metro Parks Blog

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” In this famous line from Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2), William …Read More

Thanksgiving on the Farm

Posted on November 22, 2016June 10, 2019 |
  • Slate Run Farm Posts
  • The Metro Parks Blog

The idea of Thanksgiving in America often conjures up images of Native Americans and early settlers around tables laden with food. George Washington was the first president to declare a …Read More

Help us improve the Greenway Trails

Posted on November 22, 2016July 11, 2018 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED (Feb 28, 2018) The Central Ohio Greenway Trails are an extensive series of multipurpose trails connecting communities, neighborhoods, downtown Columbus and other destination …Read More

Will You Go Out With Us?

Posted on November 16, 2016January 21, 2021 |
  • Fitness & Recreation
  • The Metro Parks Blog

  You may remember when REI did something different on Black Friday last year—they closed the co-op’s doors and invited the nation to opt outside with them. And more than …Read More

What Metro Parks mean to me

Posted on November 9, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
  • The Metro Parks Blog

More than 8-million visitors come to the 19 Metro Parks every year, and every one of you has a story to tell and reasons aplenty for being there. We chatted …Read More

Unbe-leaf-able Science

Posted on November 8, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Educators
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Fall is here and the leaves are changing colors right before our eyes. In just a few more weeks, the leaves will have fallen from the trees and winter will …Read More

The Haunted Forest Effect

Posted on October 31, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Educators
  • The Metro Parks Blog

The work of busy beech blight aphids While hiking along the many trails of our Metro Parks a mysterious substance can be discovered this time of year. As this mysterious …Read More

Fall hiking in the parks #5 – October 28, 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016July 11, 2018 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

CLEAR CREEK It is a beautiful time of year to get out and explore the trails at Clear Creek Metro Park. The park offers many hiking opportunities. As there are …Read More

You Can Eat That: Black Walnut

Posted on October 26, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Educators
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Launching into wild edible plants may seem complicated, but with a little knowledge and an adventurous mindset, you could be foraging for your own food in no time. Before you get …Read More

Fall Hiking in the parks #4 – October 21, 2016

Posted on October 21, 2016July 11, 2018 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

BLACKLICK WOODS This time of year the Multi-purpose Trail at Blacklick Woods is a sight to behold. Start at the nature center parking lot and enjoy an easy 2-mile walk …Read More

Spiders: The not so spooky Halloween symbol

Posted on October 19, 2016August 15, 2019 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Ask any kindergartener and they will tell you that spiders have eight legs, eight eyes (most do) and two body parts…and they are way cool. Most adults would not agree …Read More

Fall hiking in the parks #3 – October 14, 2016

Posted on October 13, 2016July 11, 2018 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

HOMESTEAD METRO PARK This spring, staff at Homestead started the conversion of mowed lawn into habitat by seeding native tallgrass prairie. It will take three to five years for the prairie …Read More

Tip of the Campaign Hat – Ranger Fortman

Posted on October 13, 2016February 28, 2023 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Movement in the ranger ranks continues. A tip of the campaign hat to Kurt Fortman who was promoted from a ranger at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park to the assistant manager …Read More

BIG RED (part II) — It’s all in the genes

Posted on October 12, 2016February 10, 2023 |
  • Educators
  • The Metro Parks Blog

VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator As reported in part one of our two-part blog post on Big Red, regular park visitor at Blacklick Woods, Karl Hassel, became obsessed with capturing photos …Read More

Fall hiking in the parks #2 – October 7, 2016

Posted on October 7, 2016January 21, 2021 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

SHARON WOODS If you are looking for a leisurely walk that’s chocked-full of fall colors, the fields at Sharon Woods are at their fall-color peak with blooming Goldenrod and New …Read More

Myth busting the hickory tussock moth caterpillar

Posted on October 6, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Educators
  • The Metro Parks Blog

You may have seen this post somewhere on social media: “POISONOUS CATERPILLAR FOUND IN OHIO— It may look like a woolly worm..but it’s not. This is a venomous caterpillar from …Read More

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