Snow Story 1: Animals and Snow
Have you ever wondered what animals do when it snows? For many species, food sources and water are buried under snow and ice. But to other animals, snow is a …Read More
Oh Christmas Tree
Last week, rangers at Sharon Woods noticed a spruce tree had been cut just outside of the main gate. Not the whole tree, but rather just the top third of …Read More
Tip of the Campaign Hat to Rangers Watkins and Davis
Congratulations to Shelby Watkins and Dustin Davis. Shelby and Dustin successfully completed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, becoming certified peace officers by the State of Ohio. They were sworn …Read More
Red-nosed deer and a Happy New Year
Since it’s the Christmas season, my thoughts turn not to chestnuts roasting on an open fire but to… reindeer. Not native to Ohio, a rare subspecies migrates through the state …Read More
Winter means fun at Metro Parks
Winter is a great time to come out and play in your Metro Parks. Don’t get stuck inside wondering what to do when the snow flies. Get the family together …Read More
Special programming for special kids
It’s widely accepted that outdoor play and exploration is essential to the healthy physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all children. But children with special needs often face barriers …Read More
Tally our feathered friends at the Audubon Christmas Bird Counts
From December 14 through January 5 each year tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas take part in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC), the longest-running citizen science wildlife …Read More
Rangers Patrol During Deer Gun Week
It is the favorite time of year for many. Viewed as a holiday by more than one. Deer gun week started this past Monday, November 28th, 2016 and lasted a …Read More
Look out for Woody Woodpecker and friends this winter
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
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?
“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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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