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The trails that bring us home
Nature is a center during eras in our lives when we can invite her in, and take time to run, walk or ride the trails.

Changing culture and changing climates in Summit Metro Parks
There was a time when winter in the Metro Parks meant sipping hot chocolate while warming yourself at the fire before taking another spin around the skating area. But times have changed. Climate has changed. People have changed.

This is rock ‘n’ roll for wildlife
Discover the importance of offering shelter year round for backyard wildlife, and learn how to make structures useful for predators and prey.

The dark side of the forest: why some trees do more harm than good
Just as a leaning tree can threaten a household, invasive tree species threaten local ecosystems.

What a bird in the hand can tell us about the two in the bush
Discover why Summit Metro Parks and the National Park Service teamed up to survey and study birds.