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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Forest and wetland at the new John R. Morris Nature Preserve.

Summit County natural area protected thanks to land donation

Mark Szeremet, Land Acquisition Specialist/Park PlannerThe new John R. Morris Nature Preserve contains high-quality forest and wetlands.One of . . .
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Traci Buckner stands in front of a lake, smiling at the camera.

Community Spotlight: Traci Buckner

Lindsay Smith, marketing and public relations managerBefore setting off to promote a safe space for children and families . . .
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A photo showing the progression of an eagle flapping its wings in the sky.

Then & Now: American Bald Eagle

Ben Mullaly, interpretive naturalistPhoto sequence by Rob BlairThough steadily becoming a more common sight, the American bald eagle has . . .
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A stream runs through a snow covered forest.

Restoring and Protecting Sand Run Metro Park: Part II

This is the second in a series of posts about upcoming grant-funded improvements to protect the roads, trails . . .
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A boardwalk extends along Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park. The words, "Take the Centennial Tour" are in bold white letters in the center of the image. Other smaller images of parks and visitors are in the lower corners, and the park district's centennial logo is in an upper corner.

Coming Soon: Take the Summit Metro Parks Centennial Tour!

www.summitmetroparks100.org/centennial-tourBeginning in March, there will be yet another way to celebrate the Summit Metro Parks centennial — visitors can take . . .
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