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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A photo of Earth from space.

SMP celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day by sharing “green tips”

April 22, 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a day established in 1970 to raise . . .
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An activity sheet with information about how to identify animal tracks in snow.

Hit the trail for winter tracks!

Janean Kazimir, Interpretive NaturalistMany animals are secretive and try their best not to be noticed. In winter, snow . . .
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Green trees stand tall above the Cuyahoga River.

Year in Review: Metro Parks Moments of 2019

The Cuyahoga River at Cascade Valley Metro ParkAnother year is in the books, and it’s been a busy and . . .
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SMP Announces Results of 2019 Archaeological Investigation of Old Maid’s Kitchen

Charlotte Gintert, Cultural Resource SpecialistA photograph from 1930 shows the original slope of the rock shelter floor prior . . .
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Meghan Doran stands with her family, bundled up in winter coats.

SMP Employee Spotlight: Meghan Doran

Assistant Education and Recreation Manager Meghan Doran has worked for the park district since 2004. We asked her . . .
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