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In the News

May
05-14-12 Record Publishing: Road in Tallmadge closed for bridge, bike trail work
05-10-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Final section of Summit County towpath dedicated
05-09-12 Akron News Now: Final section of Summit County towpath dedicated
05-09-12 WEWS: Final section of Summit County towpath dedicated
05-03-12 West Side Leader: Annual Spree For All under way
05-02-12 The News Leader: Metro Parks marks Bike & Hike Trail realignment

April
04-26-12 West Side Leader: Nature Realm is a spring feast for the senses
04-25-12 WKYC: Prime time for bird watching
04-19-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Number of herons rises at nesting area
04-14-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Local projects to receive funds to help clean-water efforts
04-13-12 Plain Dealer: Wildflowers are in bloom in Northeast Ohio

March
03-29-12 Akron.com: Daffodil Trail in bloom
03-29-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Clean Ohio Fund cuts threaten projects
03-28-12 West Side Leader: Prescribed burn at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
03-27-12 WKYC: Prescribed burn at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
03-21-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Prescribed burn at Springfield Bog Metro Park

February
02-24-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Bike & Hike Trail repairs postponed
02-12-12 Columbus Dispatch: White-nose syndrome in bats at Liberty Park
02-08-12 Twinsburg Bulletin: White-nose syndrome in bats at Liberty Park
02-02-12 Akron Beacon Journal: White-nose syndrome in bats at Liberty Park
02-02-12 Columbus Dispatch: White-nose syndrome in bats at Liberty Park
02-01-12 Twinsburg Patch: White-nose syndrome in bats at Liberty Park
02-01-12 Plain Dealer: White-nose syndrome in bats at Liberty Park
02-01-12 NewsChannel5: Groundhog Day facts and folklore

January
01-25-12 The Suburbanite: 2011 Metro Parks visitation passes 5.1 million
01-16-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Water-trails meetings planned
01-04-12 AkronNewsNow.com: Winter sports in the Metro Parks
01-03-12 Akron Beacon Journal: Coyote research in the Metro Parks

News Releases

May
05-16-12 Celebrate the arrival of heron chicks
05-16-12 Paving closes multi-use trail section one day
05-16-12 Statement regarding vehicle in lake at Silver Creek
05-10-12 District recognized by convention and visitors bureau
05-08-12 Become a citizen scientist with iNaturalist
05-08-12 Exhibit highlights recycled art projects
05-08-12 Memorial Day hours for Nature Realm, park offices
05-08-12 Road closes for start of new multi-use trail
05-03-12 Last Summit section of towpath dedicated May 9
05-01-12 Contact numbers for non-emergencies

April
04-26-12 Park district recycles 2,500 pounds of e-waste, paper
04-24-12 Accessible trout derby at Firestone Metro Park
04-24-12 Discount available during visitor appreciation event
04-24-12 Pre-season discount available for swim passes
04-20-12 Dedication highlights partnership with national park
04-20-12 Bike & Hike Trail reopens between Hudson and Stow
04-17-12 Check in with Cheeks during Spree For All
04-17-12 Peace crane project seeks participants
04-17-12 Registration deadline nears for inaugural 5K
04-10-12 Earth Day recycling drive nears
04-10-12 Hiking series for all abilities returns
04-10-12 Recycling bins rolled out in 3 locations
04-03-12 Harvest rainwater for growing
04-03-12 Trail etiquette important for safety, fun

March
03-27-12 Earth Day event inspires awareness
03-27-12 Grant helps fund museum's amphibian study
03-27-12 Nature Realm visitors center open April 9
03-27-12 Park district receives golf tournament funds
03-20-12 Bridge decks replaced on Bike & Hike Trail
03-20-12 Winged migrants return to local hotspot
03-20-12 Recycle e-waste and paper for free
03-13-12 Celebrate Mom during inaugural 5K
03-13-12 Countdown to swim season begins
03-13-12 Help battle invasive garlic mustard
03-13-12 Public meeting for water trails plan cancelled
03-06-12 Board of Park Commissioners meets March 16

February
02-21-12 See and hear secretive springtime amphibians
02-21-12 Spring birding programs take flight
02-15-12 Hike changes with white-nose discovery
02-13-12 Board of Park Commissioners meets February 23
02-07-12 Local birdwatchers join nationwide count
02-01-12 Bat-killing fungus detected at Liberty Park

January
01-31-12 Park district announces 2012 special events
01-24-12 Visitation up in 2011, passes 5.1 million
01-24-12 Prowl for owls with naturalists in February
01-18-12 Resolve to take a hike in February
01-18-12 Icicles transform Gorge into 'Crystal Palace'
01-10-12 Groundhog forecasting facts vs. folklore
01-10-12 Board of Park Commissioners meets January 27
01-03-12 Value of volunteers tops 3 quarters of a million

Just Nutty
It can take 10 to 12 years before a northern red oak is able to produce acorns, and it takes two years for an acorn to mature.

Bike Patrol
To assist park visitors, volunteers patrol the Bike & Hike and Towpath trails April 1 through October 31.