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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Birds in your back yard: Beneficial, bountiful and beautiful
By Cassie Hall, Summit Metro Parks NaturalistNorthern cardinal at Firestone Metro Park (photo by volunteer Jeff Hill)Imagine a bird. . . .
Talkin’ turkey
in the Metro ParksTurkeys aren’t just found on farms and Thanksgiving tables. Wild turkeys have made a remarkable comeback . . .
Spooky findings in the Metro Parks
Janean Kazimir, Interpretive NaturalistIt’s the time of year when spooky creatures and orange gourds take over the decorative . . .
Ohio’s bat populations destroyed by white-nose syndrome
Little brown bat with white-nose syndromeNearly 10,000 little brown bats and Indiana bats were found dead and dying . . .
6 tips for enjoying the Fall Hiking Spree with young children
Thom Conte, park visitorEditor’s note: Thom and his children are featured in several of our 2016 Fall Hiking . . .