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Press Releases

May 2008
05-06-08 Find hidden treasures on habitat hike
05-06-08 Come out to campfire sing-along

April 2008
04-29-08 Swim season begins May 24
04-29-08 Cyclists ride by lunar light
04-29-08 History hikes expose parks' past
04-23-08 More than 3 thousand pounds of e-waste collected
04-22-08 See spectacular spring wildflowers
04-22-08 Pull garlic mustard to protect native plants
04-15-08 Spree For All reaches 5-year mark
04-15-08 Thousands of daffodils peak by next week
04-15-08 Chip in at County Home cleanup
04-01-08 Help the environment, hike and have fun
04-01-08 Significant sites in Ohio offer one-tank trips

March 2008
03-26-08 Taking pictures of parks pays off for volunteer
03-25-08 Clean up ledges at Liberty, get sneak peek
03-25-08 Traditional Trout Derby 'reels' in kids
03-25-08 Look and listen for nature at night
03-18-08 Towpath takes visitors through time
03-18-08 Start getting in shape for summer
03-11-08 Hikes help heal spring fever
03-11-08 Amazing aerial antics amuse attendees
03-05-08 Part of Sand Run Parkway to close
03-04-08 Search for secrets of sandstone quarry
03-04-08 Bait butterflies to your backyard garden

February 2008
02-27-08 Program sets snake superstitions straight
02-27-08 Be in awe of amazing amphibians
02-20-08 Volunteer offers 2,500 hours to Metro Parks
02-19-08 Celebrate the splendor of spring
02-19-08 Find out about Firestone's fascinating history
02-13-08 Cell phone recycling reaps rewards
02-13-08 Don't miss seasonal employment and volunteer fair
02-13-08 Aid amphibians before it's too late
02-05-08 Visitation up more than half a million in 2007

January 2008
01-30-08 Identify trees by bark, buds and branches
01-30-08 Bring beautiful birds to your back yard
01-30-08 Programs at Metro Parks 'drum' up interest
01-23-08 Cyclist and canal buff catches 'star'
01-22-08 Visitors center to stay closed Mondays
01-22-08 Discover crystal cliffs and coping critters
01-22-08 Watch wildlife rehabilitator at work
01-15-08 Enjoy creative campfire cooking
01-15-08 Park district prepares patrons for spring
01-08-08 Offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01-08-08 Find fabulous flowers this winter
01-08-08 Exhibit shows off amateur artists
01-02-08 Two hikes help heat up the night
01-02-08 Get good gardening tips and be ready for spring

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Did You Know?

High-five for the Buckeyes
The leaves of our state tree - the Ohio buckeye - have five to seven leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand.

Dragons and Damsels
Dragonflies typically sit with their wings perpendicular to their body. Smaller and daintier, damselflies typically have wings that are held parallel to their body when at rest.


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