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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A rendering of the Cuyahoga River Gorge after the removal of the Gorge Dam.

Gorge Dam removal draws near

Did you know that Akron was once the fastest-growing city in the United States? As the city’s electrical . . .
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A metal gate extends upward between two rock ledges.

Bierce Cave: A haven for rare bats

You may notice Bierce Cave received a new look last summer. The new gate was installed to protect sensitive bats.

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A woman stands next to native plants that stand a few feet taller than her head.

The gifts of rewilding

By Joan Long, Summit Metro Parks Volunteer Five years ago, a dream came true when I purchased a . . .
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The Summit Metro Parks mascot Leaf, poses with a Mother's Day 5K participant to take a selfie.

Sustainability snapshot: A limited-waste Mother’s Day 5K

Welcome to Earth Month! As we celebrate our planet and the beauty it holds, it’s essential to acknowledge . . .
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Bright yellow leaves hang from the branches of maple trees.

Magnificent maples

Some of the most magnificent and beneficial trees in the forests of Summit County are maples. Red, sugar . . .
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