Hellbenders are Real
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
Tim Talks: Visit Slate Run Farm
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
Are you bold enough to climb the fire tower?
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
Behind the Parks: Meet Eunice at Highbanks
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
Elements of Nature: Earth, Air, Fire and Water
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
Paddling season is over! Now what?
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
Gray, black, and white squirrels – what’s the deal?
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
Behind the Parks: Meet Dave at Highbanks
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
How low will they go?
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
Creature Feature: Conservation of the red-headed woodpecker
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
Aww Crap! Why picking up after your pet is important for the environment
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
Behind the Parks: Meet Trevor at Metro Parks Headquarters
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
Dog Days of Summer
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
Behind the Parks: Meet Sarah Zinsmeister at Glacier Ridge
Sarah Zinsmeister Park Ranger, Glacier Ridge Metro Park Hometown and Background My dad relocated a lot in his work for Abbot Laboratories, so we were frequently on the move. Every …Read More
Pucker Up to Fishy Lips
ELAINE HALL Assistant Resource Manager/Darby Watershed Coordinator If you have had the chance to go fishing or kick seining, maybe even at a Metro Parks program, then you’ve probably come …Read More
To the rescue! An osprey set free
ERIN FLANNERY Walnut Woods Assistant Manager On Tuesday July 23, a park visitor made a report to staff at Walnut Woods that there was an osprey stuck in a tree …Read More
Bark Bash is at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
What is Bark Bash? Bark Bash is the super-duper event of the summer for you and your canine friends. The inaugural Bark Bash replaces the cancelled WAG! Fest and won’t …Read More
Park rangers and their hats!
CLINT EUTSEY Second Shift Manager / Patrol Supervisor Park Rangers wear many hats. Yes, one of them is the classic green campaign hat. However, it is the other metaphorical hats …Read More
Prairies in Bloom
IN OUR LATEST WANDER & WONDER VIDEO we take a look at some of the beautiful flowering prairies that add gorgeous colors to the summer heat and make a visit …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Chrissy at Highbanks
Chrissy Hoff Senior Naturalist, Highbanks Hometown and Background I’m from a small town in northern Ohio. I have always been interested in animals, especially wildlife. I have an enduring memory …Read More