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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Secrets of the forest

Did you know that trees have senses, too? Through much research, we know trees are social, cooperative and even intelligent.

Photogrammetry adds new dimension to cultural resources management at SMP

Learn about the process of creating 3D, high-resolution models of small objects, landscapes and more.

The latest efforts to Free the Falls

As planning for the NSIT and Free the Falls projects has materialized into tangible progress, Cascade Valley Metro Park has transitioned into a construction zone.

Supporting nature and fostering community: National Volunteer Week

This National Volunteer Week, take a look at some of the impactful ways in which volunteers have made a difference in Summit Metro Parks, your back yard.

Woodland wildflowers and the creatures they depend on

Tiny ephemeral wildflowers carpet the forest floor in spring, providing important early food sources for pollinators.