Wild Back Yards

Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

It’s more than dirt

The soil in your yard isn’t just dirt — it’s a hidden ecosystem with a carefully crafted composition.

Marvelous monarchs: Witnessing the magic of migration in our Metro Parks

Each year, we have the incredible privilege to see one of nature’s greatest migrations: the monarch butterfly’s 3,000-mile journey.

6 buzzworthy facts about Ohio’s native bees 

You won’t bee-lieve how amazing our native bees are! Enjoy these fun facts about some of nature’s hardest workers.

Easy steps for an herbicide-free home landscape

Looking to reduce or eliminate herbicides in your garden? Interpretive Naturalist Karen shares her tips to avoid using herbicides at home.

Rooted in conservation

Within the scenic expanse of Liberty Park lies a vital hub for conservation and sustainability: the park district’s 4,000-square-foot nursery.