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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Bierce Cave: A haven for rare bats

You may notice Bierce Cave received a new look last summer. The new gate was installed to protect sensitive bats.

The gifts of rewilding

By Joan Long, Summit Metro Parks Volunteer Five years ago, a dream came true when I purchased a . . .

Sustainability snapshot: A limited-waste Mother’s Day 5K

Welcome to Earth Month! As we celebrate our planet and the beauty it holds, it’s essential to acknowledge . . .

Magnificent maples

Some of the most magnificent and beneficial trees in the forests of Summit County are maples. Red, sugar . . .

Boldly go … to a Wild Back Yard

Astronauts can experience what’s known as the “overview effect,” or an overwhelming realization of the beauty, wonder and . . .