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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Changing culture and changing climates in Summit Metro Parks
There was a time when winter in the Metro Parks meant sipping hot chocolate while warming yourself at the fire before taking another spin around the skating area. But times have changed. Climate has changed. People have changed.
This is rock ‘n’ roll for wildlife
Discover the importance of offering shelter year round for backyard wildlife, and learn how to make structures useful for predators and prey.
The dark side of the forest: why some trees do more harm than good
The Norway maple (Acer platanoides) is an invasive species that can produce abundant seed, form dense monocultures and . . .
What a bird in the hand can tell us about the two in the bush
Blue-winged warbler Summit Metro Parks (SMP) and the National Park Service (NPS) share stewardship of a vast expanse . . .
A turkey tale
It’s not every day we encounter a wild turkey in the woods, but when we do, these massive, . . .