Natural Play Area opening at Blendon Woods – Photo Gallery
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Hail the Creek Taxi
The Creek Taxi will soon be in service to help canoers and kayakers enjoy a great float on Big Darby Creek. This special, one-time service is set for Saturday June …Read More
Bees work hard to pollinate fruit and vegetables at Slate Run Farm
Swarms of honey bees have recently visited the orchard at Slate Run Living Historical Farm. While some people may find this unsettling, it is a sign that the nearby hives …Read More
Keep the wild in wildlife
Late spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a romp through the parks. My personal favorite is going for a hike shortly after a rain. There is …Read More
Ferns add beauty to forests and to gardens
Spend a morning, afternoon or even all day hiking some of the trails at Clear Creek Metro Park and discover some of the lush greenery that abounds where the ferns …Read More
Loving memories inspire great new features at Blendon Woods for the Wild Child in all of us
We hear it all the time: “Life is short.” And the rest are memories of that life. This is the backstory of the redesigned natural play area at Blendon Woods …Read More
The weekly search for butterflies at Inniswood yields fascinating results
It probably isn’t a surprise that bees and butterflies of all kinds find a home at Inniswood. Our combination of cultivated gardens and natural areas provides opportunities to meet the …Read More
Snapping turtles fight viciously for territory, but rarely attack humans
It’s that time of year, when you might see monsters. If you live within a few miles of a pond, lake or stream, you could step outside one morning and …Read More
A float down Big Darby Creek is the perfect pick-me-up
If you’d like a beautiful, tranquil, challenging canoe or kayak float without leaving Franklin County then Big Darby Creek is for you. This dedicated National Scenic River is not only …Read More
Five Trees to visit this Arbor Day Weekend (or any other time too)
It’s Arbor Day in Ohio, Friday April 28, 2017. Why not get out and celebrate this Arbor Day weekend by exploring your Metro Parks for some giants—giant trees, that is. …Read More
Vernal Pools 2: What a change a month can bring
Last month when we visited the vernal pool (see Blog post), spring was just starting to break free from the icy grip of winter, although this winter wasn’t so icy…! …Read More
Stop by at Clear Creek for a premier birding experience
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
See a bounty of nature’s riches at Blacklick Woods Metro Park
Spring is a special time in any temperate deciduous forest. The woods wake up after sleeping all winter, and a variety of life “springs” forth. In the swamp forest at …Read More
¡Proteja Nuestros Parques!
Los estudiantes de español IV honores de Upper Arlington acaban de implementar un proyecto de servicio muy creativo e impactante, dirigido a hacer elecciones sanas y limpias hacia nuestro medio …Read More
Protect our Parks!
Students in Upper Arlington Spanish IV Honors classes just implemented a very creative and impactful service learning project aimed at making healthy and clean choices toward our environment. Students collaborated …Read More
Friends of Metro Parks award “Tad Jeffrey Memorial Grants” to six parks
Friends of Metro Parks will again award grants to parks from the Tad Jeffrey Memorial Grants Fund. Last year, five were awarded inaugural Tad Jeffrey Memorial Grants to complete unique …Read More
Metro Parks provide ideal places to start a walking or running routine
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
The eagles star in their ongoing show at Highbanks
In late 2009, a bald eagle pair started investigating an abandoned raptor nest within Highbanks Metro Park, along the Olentangy River. They were young birds, by eagle standards, probably about …Read More