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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Why did the turtle cross the road?
Becca Zak, Summit Metro Parks NaturalistNaturalist Pat Rydquist helps a box turtle.Unlike chickens, turtles are not crossing roads simply . . .
The return of 17-year cicadas
Magicicadas are not magic, just noisyIt’s been 17 long years since we’ve seen the periodical cicadas of Brood V. . . .
Restored and restocked: Alder Pond gets new life
Alder Pond at Goodyear Heights Metro Park (photo by volunteer J J Prekop Jr.)The newly restored Alder Pond at . . .
Simple ways to make a big impact this Earth Day
Munroe Falls Metro Park, photo by volunteer Rob BlairHelping the environment is easy! Becca Zak, a Summit Metro Parks . . .
Follow the Blue Blazes
Hike the Buckeye Trail through Summit Metro ParksOut of 1,444 miles, 55.5 of those make up the Akron section . . .