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Blacklick Woods stirs up fond memories

Posted on November 13, 2018April 29, 2019 |
  • Seniors
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Beverly McNeal recounts her happiest memories of Blacklick Woods. She spent a lot of time at the park over the years and loves hiking with her family and friends, discovering …Read More

Metro Parks make life better for new Central Ohio residents

Posted on March 26, 2018December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Metro Parks filled a void for a couple that recently moved to Central Ohio from Lansing, Michigan, to be close to their daughter. Barbara and Paul Toman are in their …Read More

Strolling through the decades

Posted on January 9, 2018June 1, 2021 |
  • Seniors
  • The Metro Parks Blog

TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Blacklick Woods Metro Park opened 69 years ago, just as Sam Nonnamacher was settling back into civilian life. He served in World War II as …Read More

Senior Camp is a blast at Blacklick Woods

Posted on September 13, 2017June 5, 2019 |
  • Seniors
  • The Metro Parks Blog

CARRIE KELLER Outreach Naturalist For nearly three weeks every fall about 700 of our more seasoned Central Ohio citizens pass through the gates at Blacklick Woods to enjoy a day …Read More

Stop by at Clear Creek for a premier birding experience

Posted on April 26, 2017December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
  • The Metro Parks Blog

MARCEY SHAFER Clear Creek Metro Park is one of Ohio’s best spots to see birds. Every year the park comes alive with migratory birds. Some stop here for a break …Read More

Metro Parks provide ideal places to start a walking or running routine

Posted on April 21, 2017December 4, 2018 |
  • Fitness & Recreation
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On a slightly brisk, yet sunny March day, a group of women keen to start a walking or running routine met at Blacklick Woods’ Beech Maple Lodge for a Metro …Read More

Couple finds peace and togetherness on Metro Parks trails

Posted on March 22, 2017December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
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A young at heart couple is proving the adage, sixty is the new forty, with their energetic mission to walk every trail in all 19 Metro Parks. Pat Andrews and …Read More

The Year’s First Wildflower

Posted on February 14, 2017December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
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By February, most of us are tired of winter and are probably looking forward to spring with great anticipation. Some of us are even walking through the fields and forests …Read More

What Metro Parks mean to me

Posted on November 9, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
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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

Moving Day!

Posted on May 25, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
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After more than 30 years, the time had come to pack up and move a honey bee colony from Walnut Woods Metro Park to Battelle Darby Creek. The eviction notice came when park …Read More

Gardening for Hummingbirds

Posted on May 18, 2016December 4, 2018 |
  • Seniors
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There’s nothing quite as exciting as catching a glimpse of the tiny, iridescent, Ruby-throated Hummingbird in your garden.  These extremely migratory birds are not only beautiful to watch, but also …Read More

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