Join Dr. Zuwerink, the biology professor at the University of Northwestern Ohio, as we explore the effects of people on stream life. Dr. Zuwerink (MS/PhD from The OSU) has spent the last 6 years studying Dug Run, a tributary of the Ottawa river that traverses the campus of UNOH with an urban setting on the […]
Let’s talk about the moon!! It’s our closest celestial neighbor and has an impressive impact on our day to day life. Come to the McElroy Environmental Education Center at sunset (8:00 pm) for an introduction and some trivia before going out to view our gorgeous companion of the night sky. Be prepared for a hike. […]
A multitude of birds fly through this area during the spring & fall and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join a Park Naturalist on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month and lend a watchful eye to help create a list of all the different types of birds that […]
Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood […]
