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METRO PARKS IS ONE RESEARCHER’S PARADISE

Pattama Ulrich dreams of a world where humans, wildlife and nature harmoniously coexist. She’s making this dream come true by studying natural resource management at Metro Parks with an emphasis on wetlands and the creatures who inhabit them at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.

FALL MIGRATION IS UNDERWAY IN YOUR METRO PARKS

Bundle up and bring your binoculars out to your favorite Metro Park – fall waterfowl migration is underway! You can see a variety of birds floating in the water or soaring overhead.

FALL BRINGS COLORFUL CHANGES IN YOUR METRO PARKS

Fall offers crisp morning air, bright blue skies and breathtaking vistas bursting with brilliant colors. It’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots and explore the splendor of fall in your Metro Parks.

THE SCOOP ON POOP: NATURE’S DISPOSABLE DIAPER

The natural world is full of intriguing, and sometimes gross, wonders. Robins exemplify these fascinating and revolting wonders while feeding their young.

SUMMER PADDLES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

There’s nothing like paddling the pristine waters of Big Darby Creek on a warm summer day. The sunlight filters through the trees and turns the creek into a large mirror where everything above is reflected onto the water below. The breathtaking scenery is sure to delight your senses as you canoe or kayak downstream.

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FIND YOUR TRAIL IN A METRO PARK

June 5 marks National Trails Day, a time to celebrate the wonderful trail systems throughout Central Ohio. Lace up your hiking boots and hit a trail or two. From easy saunters through the woods to challenging hikes through rough terrain, you’re bound to find a trail you love in your Metro Park.

TAKE YOUR SELFIES TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH A #CBUSPARKIE

Grab your phones and head out to your favorite Metro Park – the #cbusparkie selfie station is back! It will rotate through seven different parks – Blendon Woods, Battelle Darby Creek, Glacier Ridge, Blacklick Woods, Prairie Oaks, Homestead and Highbanks – from April 1 through November 5, 2021.

WETLANDS BURST TO LIFE IN SPRING

As spring ushers in sunshine and warmer weather, the wetlands burst to life at your Metro Parks. Spring also brings incredible wildlife viewing opportunities as well as serene moments to watch the sun rise into the sky or dip below the trees.

SURROUND YOURSELF IN LOVE

Surround yourself in love at your Metro Parks. Whether in the air, on the ground or in the water, love is all around you. As the temperatures start to rise, so too do hormone levels in our wildlife, resulting in an urge to reproduce.

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A PUP’S PARADISE AT YOUR METRO PARKS

Bring your best furry friend to Metro Parks and meander through a forest, sniff out a fresh adventure or play with other pups. Your dog will love hiking lesser known pet trails, splashing about in a dog swimming area and running wild in one of our dog parks.