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Spree Podcasts
Download audio tours of select trails on the Fall Hiking Spree, which ends November 30. MORE

Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m.
ANIMALS PREPARING FOR WINTER
Join Naturalist Nicki Schneider on the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail to learn how animals are preparing for the coming winter months. SC/Pheasant Run

Saturday, November 22, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: WOODPECKERS
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the pecking order of woodpeckers. REGISTRATION BEGINS 10/30: 330-865-8065. Includes a craft... SR/Shady Hollow

Saturday, November 22, 2 p.m.
ENDANGERED ANIMALS FOR KIDS
Kids 6 to 12 join Naturalist Danusia Casteel to learn why some animals are endangered. Includes a short hike, games and a craft. F/Coventry Oaks

Federally Endangered
The Metro Parks are home to at least two federally endangered species: Indiana bat and northern monkshood.

Slippery Sticks
Slippery elm trees are named for their inner bark, which is moist and slippery. American Indians used the bark to reduce swelling and take the venom out of a bite or sting. It is still used today to make throat lozenges.