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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
The pump house located next to Summit Lake before it was converted to an SMP nature center.

Summit Metro Parks to convert Summit Lake Pump House to Community-Based Nature Center

We’ve got new digs! Summit Metro Parks will begin renovations for a new nature center in the historic . . .
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A group photo of three Summit Metro Parks rangers with a group of kids.

SMP rangers sponsor local kids in “Shop with a Cop” event

Before joining the “Shop with a Cop” activities, nine local children met Summit Metro Parks rangers (left to . . .
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Three women smile at the camera while holding a large photo frame reading #AutismFriendly.

Creating a welcoming environment for all visitors

Meghan Doran, Assistant Education & Recreation ManagerPark staff participate in an Autism Friendly Family Day at the F.A. . . .
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Two Ranger Explorers stand on either side of a table, which holds a display offering additional information about the program.

Ranger Explorers try out a career in law enforcement

Ranger Mike PhillipsSummit Metro Parks Ranger Explorers represent the park district at Twinsburg’s National Night Out event earlier . . .
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A turkey tail fungus on a log.

Turkey tail: an amazing little mushroom

Dave Brumfield, Interpretive NaturalistWhat is fan-shaped, multicolored, cancer-fighting and found all over the world? Would you believe it . . .
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