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Parks Named 'Best'
Akron Life & Leisure readers have named Metro Parks the "Best Weekend Escape" and "Best Place to Volunteer."

Pick up the July 2008 issue to read more.

Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
NATURE REALM CAMPFIRE
Guests Donna McDonald and Tim Yeager share their musical heritage and talents on hammer dulcimer and guitar. FASN/Campfire Area

Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
EVENING HIKE
Join Naturalist Nicki Schneider for an evening hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail. Expect easy terrain. F/Tuscarawas Meadows

Saturday, July 26, 6 p.m.
EVENING PADDLE
Our outdoor recreation volunteers teach canoe safety, paddling techniques and proper equipment, and then visitors put their skills to use during a peaceful evening paddle on S... SC/Boathouse

Antifreeze
The wood frog uses glucose in its blood as a sort of antifreeze, protecting vital organs from damage while the rest of the body freezes solid.

Help from All Ages
Metro Parks has more than 400 active volunteers, ranging in age from pre-school to octogenarian.