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Ongoing Programs
Metro Parks offers free programs to Summit County educators and senior groups on an ongoing basis, including the following:
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In-School Ranger Visits
Students (grades 2-5) can learn more about being safe outdoors with an in-school visit by a uniformed Metro Parks ranger. Topics include summer and winter safety techniques, and students receive Junior Ranger badges and other materials. For scheduling, please call 330-865-8052.
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Golf Cart Tours for Seniors
Senior groups can ride in one of two five-passenger golf carts, driven by Naturalist Danusia Casteel, and learn about mammals at the Overlook Trail in Cascade Valley Metro Park or discover history along the towpath near the Mustill Store. Programs are offered on Wednesday afternoons. For scheduling, please call Sharon White at 330-865-8065. (Summit County living centers only, please.)
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Help from All Ages
Metro Parks has more than 400 active volunteers, ranging in age from pre-school to octogenarian.
Fish 'Antlers'
During mating season, many species of fish will develop tubercles - small, usually hard lumps - on their heads.
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