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5 days ago

Marvelous moths: Appreciating nature’s overlooked pollinators

Joe Malmisur, Interpretive Naturalist When most people hear the word “moth,” they immediately think of holes in sweaters, the smell of moth balls or meal moths flying out of their baking flour. They are often shocked to discover that many moths are incredibly beautiful, some with intricate patterns that allow…

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Marvelous moths: Appreciating nature’s overlooked pollinators
Marvelous moths: Appreciating nature’s overlooked pollinators
Summit Metro Parks

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Sep 7

Celebrating the 60th annual Fall Hiking Spree

Christy Counterman, Marketing Assistant and Katelyn Freil, Marketing Specialist Inaugurated in 1964, the first Fall Hiking Spree marked the beginning of a beloved tradition, inviting residents to hike seven different trails in two months. A total of 1,530 hiking staffs were awarded in the first year to those who completed…

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Celebrating the 60th annual Fall Hiking Spree
Celebrating the 60th annual Fall Hiking Spree
Summit Metro Parks

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Aug 3

Summer wildflowers burst with color and life

Janean Kazimir, Interpretive Naturalist Wildflowers are in full swing this time of year. Yellow, white, lavender and more — as one species fades, nature has another ready to bloom in its place. Replicate this slow-motion fireworks show of blossoms in your own yard to provide never-ending beauty and constant food…

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Summer wildflowers burst with color and life
Summer wildflowers burst with color and life
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Jul 20

Adventure awaits: Enjoy guided camping experiences with SMP

Becca Zak, Interpretive Naturalist Camping is an age-old way to connect with the outdoors and each other. Since 2021, park staff have transformed well-loved park areas into weekend-long, temporary campgrounds to provide a variety of overnight tent camping programs. …

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Adventure awaits: Enjoy guided camping experiences with SMP
Adventure awaits: Enjoy guided camping experiences with SMP
Summit Metro Parks

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Jul 14

Restoring and protecting Sand Run Metro Park (conclusion)

This is the conclusion of a series of posts about significant grant-funded improvements to protect the roads, trails and wildlife of a well-loved park. Read Part I, Part II and Part III. On July 13, 2023, crews and contractors took the final steps in a three-year effort to reduce stormwater…

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Restoring and protecting Sand Run Metro Park (conclusion)
Restoring and protecting Sand Run Metro Park (conclusion)

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Jul 13

Summit Metro Parks through your lens

Lindsay Smith, Brand Manager If you’ve spent any time in Summit County’s beautiful Metro Parks, you already know that sweeping vistas, unique landscapes and diverse creatures abound. Capturing these moments through photography helps us inspire and connect people to nature who have yet to visit or are unable to do…

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Summit Metro Parks through your lens
Summit Metro Parks through your lens
Summit Metro Parks

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Jun 22

Restoring biodiversity: One woman’s journey

Claire Merrick, Marketing & Public Relations Manager Growing up in a small Midwestern town, Marcia Carsten took for granted the sights and sounds of the natural world that surrounded her. Over time, as bird calls became less frequent, insects less obvious and fireflies no longer flickered over evening lawns, she…

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Restoring biodiversity: One woman’s journey
Restoring biodiversity: One woman’s journey
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Jun 8

Celebrate 20 years of fitness and fun for everyone

Katelyn Freil, Marketing Specialist Twenty years ago, Summit Metro Parks set out on a partnership to provide Spree for All, an inclusive hiking series for people of all ages and abilities. On May 1, 2004, the first Spree for All kicked off at Goodyear Heights Metro Park with a health…

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Celebrate 20 years of fitness and fun for everyone
Celebrate 20 years of fitness and fun for everyone
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Jun 2

Preserving nature’s treasures while progressing toward the future

Claire Merrick, Marketing and Public Relations Manager Summit Metro Parks has provided clean and safe parks for more than 100 years and we continue to evolve to serve our community while remaining true to our mission. …

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Preserving nature’s treasures while progressing toward the future
Preserving nature’s treasures while progressing toward the future

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Jun 1

Restoring biodiversity: Q&A with Marcia Carsten

Claire Merrick, Marketing & Public Relations Manager From the interview that inspired Restoring Biodiversity: One Woman’s Journey, get ready to embark on a fascinating journey that will motivate you to create your own Wild Back Yard. Marcia Carsten’s mission to create a biodiverse and sustainable Wild Back Yard is a…

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Restoring biodiversity: Q&A with Marcia Carsten
Restoring biodiversity: Q&A with Marcia Carsten

8 min read

Summit Metro Parks

Summit Metro Parks

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Summit Metro Parks manages 15,000 acres, 16 parks, three nature centers and more than 150 miles of trails. Find more at www.summitmetroparks.org.

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