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Winter Sports
When conditions permit, cross-country skiing, ice skating and sledding are possible at multiple locations. MORE

Saturday, January 10, 8 a.m.
HIKE & BREAKFAST
Join us to celebrate a winter morning with this hike and breakfast around the campfire. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/2: 330-865... GYH/Main Entrance

Saturday, January 10, 9 a.m.
EXTENDED HIKE
Join volunteer Pat Patterson for this five-mile, round-trip hike on the Bike & Hike Trail. BH/SR 82

Saturday, January 10, 2 p.m.
HIBERNATION FOR KIDS
Are you hiding in your house and sleeping the winter away? Kids 6 to 12 join Naturalist Danusia Casteel to find out what the animals do during colder months. Program includes... F/Coventry Oaks

Courtney Park
The large boulder and plaque at the corner of Merriman Road and Portage Path in Akron is located on the former Courtney Park – the first land acquired by Metro Parks.

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.