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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A close-up of a dragonfly, which shows off its yellow, brown, black and white coloring.

Rare dragonfly returns to Twinsburg’s Liberty Park

Summit Metro Parks volunteer Jerry Cannon photographed this harlequin darner May 9 in Liberty Park. “It’s a young . . .
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A limestone path leading through the woods past a canal lock and interpretive sign.

Trail etiquette tips

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail (photo by volunteer Joe Prekop)Behave with respect and courtesy to others on trails . . .
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Fire spanning across a meadow.

Fire is the right Rx for prairies

Prairie burn at Springfield Bog Metro Park. Photo by Jerry Cannon Why does Summit Metro Parks intentionally light . . .
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A man and two boys with fishing poles next to a pond.

Go fish!

Your guide to fishing in Summit Metro ParksFishing at Firestone Metro Park (photo by volunteer Debbie DiCarlo)It’s the time of . . .
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A graphic with owl facts.

Great horned owls

Think local birds only nest in spring? Think again.Most local birds nest in spring, but the great horned owl . . .
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