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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

For the Birds
More than 175 bird species have been sighted in Firestone Metro Park.

What's in a Name?
The Ohio buckeye was named for its nut, which resembles the eye of a male white-tailed deer, or buck.