Wild Back Yards
Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Planning for native biodiversity … and a greener generation
Photo by Mikaila Odell At Summit Metro Parks (SMP), we know the long-term success of our mission is . . .
Turn food waste into super soil
By composting organic materials, you can help reduce the amount of methane landfills produce while improving soil quality.
The understory
Hidden beneath the easy-to-notice fall colors in our woodlands is an underappreciated layer of forest. If you know . . .
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.