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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A man and two women smile toward a camera.

Celebrate 20 years of fitness and fun for everyone

Twenty years ago, Summit Metro Parks set out on a partnership to provide Spree for All, an inclusive . . .
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Kayakers paddle along the Cuyahoga River through the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park.

Preserving nature’s treasures while progressing toward the future

Summit Metro Parks has provided clean and safe parks for more than 100 years and we continue to . . .
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Marcia Carsten smiles as she walks through her garden full of tall native plants.

Restoring biodiversity: Q&A with Marcia Carsten

From the interview that inspired Restoring Biodiversity: One Woman’s Journey, get ready to embark on a fascinating journey . . .
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An Eastern tiger swallowtail sitting on bright red flowers.

Befriend nature: Choose native plants

Want to support rapidly declining wildlife populations (including pollinators), conserve vanishing biodiversity and promote garden resilience? Use native . . .
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What looks like a small pond located in the middle of the woods.

Vernal pools reveal valuable information about salamanders

Created by snowmelt and rainfall during winter and early spring, vernal pools provide critical habitat for critters like salamanders.

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