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Press Releases

July 2008
07-02-08 Learn Stan Hywet's gardening secrets

June 2008
06-26-08 Part of Sand Run Parkway to close
06-25-08 Star volunteer has impact on kids
06-25-08 Hike your way to good health
06-25-08 Bike back in time while you ride the divide
06-18-08 Spider web expert to speak at Nature Realm
06-18-08 Register early for STOMP, get a free T-shirt
06-18-08 Explore gardens at Nature Realm
06-10-08 Miracle Mile Hike a lesson in Akron industry
06-10-08 Expert to speak about natural beauty
06-10-08 Enjoy live music in the Metro Parks
06-03-08 Green building open to public June 21 & 22

May 2008
05-28-08 Volunteer makes most out of mascot
05-28-08 Harsh weather brought out volunteer's best
05-27-08 Check out collectible critters
05-27-08 Drum circle celebrates summer solstice
05-20-08 Search for spiders on Father's Day
05-20-08 Campfire highlights Civil War history
05-20-08 Free lake swimming at Munroe Falls, Silver Creek
05-14-08 Metro Parks awarded by hospitality industry
05-14-08 Take time to remove trash from towpath
05-14-08 Develop your spidey sense this summer
05-14-08 Summer concerts spice up the season
05-06-08 Find hidden treasures on habitat hike
05-06-08 Come out to campfire sing-along

April 2008
04-29-08 Swim season begins May 24
04-29-08 Cyclists ride by lunar light
04-29-08 History hikes expose parks' past
04-23-08 More than 3 thousand pounds of e-waste collected
04-22-08 See spectacular spring wildflowers
04-22-08 Pull garlic mustard to protect native plants
04-15-08 Spree For All reaches 5-year mark
04-15-08 Thousands of daffodils peak by next week
04-15-08 Chip in at County Home cleanup
04-01-08 Help the environment, hike and have fun
04-01-08 Significant sites in Ohio offer one-tank trips

 

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Did You Know?

Akron's Oatmeal King
Ferdinand Schumacher, who is credited with introducing oatmeal to America, owned a part of Deep Lock Quarry. His company, American Cereal Works, later became Quaker Oats.

Free Fish
Many native fish are highly migratory and will move into small headwaters to mate and lay eggs. Dams and culverts can block their movements.


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