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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Signs of April
A lifting musical carol awakens the forest; much like a robin, but entirely sweeter.The brilliant black, white and red . . .
Buckeyes in Ohio
The Ohio buckeye became our state tree in 1953. Like the state itself, the tree has interesting parts . . .
Keith D. Shy announces retirement from Summit Metro Parks
After 33 years with the park district, 17 as director-secretary, Shy has announced his retirement, effective May 31, 2015.Keith . . .
Why did the salamander cross the road?
Each spring, salamanders — and other amphibians — in Akron’s Sand Run Metro Park travel about a half-mile to lay eggs in . . .