LOGAN DUNN Assistant Resource Manager For years, native plant enthusiasts and conservation minded individuals have adored sharing stories and photos of their gardens, prairies, forests and other landscapes. Lush with …Read More
There’s mountains of fun to be had in Metro Parks when winter weather drapes everything in the ghostly sheen of snow and ice, and wildlife is easily seen against the …Read More
Renee Telfer Human Resources Director Hometown and Background I was born in Beckley, West Virginia, but my family moved to Columbus when I was just nine months old. My dad …Read More
KATIE LOFTON Scioto Audubon Park Technician At Scioto Audubon in the winter, we are able to tackle unique maintenance needs to be sure we continue operating clean, safe parks for …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist As the temperatures dip and the air gets crisp, it’s easy to feel like staying inside with a warm cup of cocoa is …Read More
KATIE BENNETT Clear Creek Naturalist Clear Creek recently held its annual volunteer appreciation event. Volunteers had the opportunity to take in fall colors while canoeing Lake Emily and enjoying a …Read More
Joy and Jim Dunno Metro Parks Volunteers at Blendon Woods Why we volunteer at Metro Parks, what we do and what we love most about it JOY We’ve been retired …Read More
ELAINE HALL Assistant Resource Manager Metro Parks staff recently attended an annual update about eastern hellbender conservation. As an endangered species in Ohio and having the small potential to pop …Read More
On a visit to Slate Run Metro Park, Executive Director Tim Moloney wisely made plenty of time to check out Slate Run Living Historical Farm. THE VIDEO STILLS FROM THE …Read More
VIRGINIA GORDON Communication Coordinator Adventure awaits you at Scioto Grove Metro Park, if you’re bold enough to climb the 111 rather steep steps to the top of the Fire Tower. …Read More
Why I volunteer at Metro Parks, what I do and what I love most about it Volunteering has always been important to me. I retired eight years ago after working …Read More
MEGAN FLEISCHER Horticulturist, Inniswood Metro Gardens Since 1999, seasonal displays at Inniswood have been designed around a specific theme. The theme helps to inspire diverse, exciting displays that introduce a …Read More
MACY TALLARICO Outdoor Adventure Programmer As the fall season approaches and we start to clean and store our kayaks and paddle boards, people may find themselves wondering “What other outdoor …Read More
LEAH CONWAY Seasonal Naturalist, Blacklick Woods Have you noticed a white squirrel while on any of your walks in the Metro Parks? In particular if you’re strolling about on the …Read More
Dave Potts Invasives Team Volunteer – Highbanks Why I volunteer at Metro Parks, what I do and what I love most about it I retired in 2016 after a full …Read More
ELAINE HALL Assistant Resource Manager Everyone secretly loves statistics. Especially record breaking statistics. During the Olympics we are hooked on whether an athlete is going to break a record, or …Read More
LEAH CONWAY Seasonal Naturalist, Blacklick Woods Of the 22 woodpecker species found worldwide, seven are present in Ohio. Today we’ll be taking a look at the aptly-named red-headed woodpecker. Though …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist You’ve probably heard over and over (and over) again that you should pick up after your pet when they poop. It’s, quite frankly, …Read More
Trevor Williams Metro Parks Construction Manager Hometown and Background I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio on the northeast side of the city. My father was raised on a …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist The dog days of summer have technically passed, but it’s still pretty warm out there. Yet, there’s no better time to explore the …Read More