🚨 New Challenge Alert
We're celebrating 250 years of America this summer! Join the new challenge on the OuterSpatial app to visit cultural and historical sites around your Metro Parks.
Join the challenge: https://bit.ly/4v63kfU
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Thanks to all who joined us for the opening of Great Southern Metro Park yesterday! The park is now open daily to all visitors.
Find hours and more information: https://bit.ly/4bLZykf
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Warmer days mean more chances to explore, learn, and get outside! Whether you're into wildlife, wellness, or just want a reason to enjoy the sunshine, we've got a program for you.
Check out the full list of programs: https://bit.ly/4n2XqrU
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March's photo of the month comes from Inniswood Metro Gardens 🦉
Young barred owls can stick around the nest for up to six months, but can start flying at six weeks old; they just don't go too far!
📸 Robin Winters
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Your bike deserves a little off-season love ❤️
Now is the perfect time to handle basic bike maintenance and get your ride ready for spring trails. Check out some easy tips to make your ride a little smoother: https://bit.ly/4rKey6W
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No joke - we're opening a new park!
Great Southern Metro Park will officially open as our 21st park next Wednesday, April 1st 🌳
Join us starting at 4 pm on April 1st for a ribbon cutting, tram rides, and outdoor fun for everyone!
Find more details: https://bit.ly/3Nbqqkc
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📍 Sugar Maple Trail, Slate Run Metro Park
This moderate-to-difficult trail crosses Slate Run Creek and several steep hills. It connects to the Five Oaks Trail and the Slate Run Wetlands. This trail is a great place to search for spring wildflowers!
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Time flies by (unless you're at Slate Run Living Historical Farm) 🕰️
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Spring is here in Ohio 🌷
Spring wildflowers are on their way, migrating birds are stopping by, and butterflies and bees are reappearing. Head outside and see what you can find!
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What can we find out from trail cams? Our trail cams help us learn about what animals are in the parks, what they may be eating, & who else they're hanging out with. They also let us know the local wildlife is very aware that we've been watching them!
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📸 Blacklick Woods Trail Cam
We're feeling lucky to have 28,000 acres of green space, fresh air, and a community that loves to explore the outdoors 🍀
Happy St. Patrick's Day from your Metro Parks!
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Spring cleaning isn't just for your house🧹
In your Metro Parks, our Resource Management team is busy working on the annual upkeep of structures for various species.
Read all about it: https://bit.ly/4lvjGud
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Today is National Learn about Butterflies Day 🦋
This beauty is a Tiger Swallowtail, one of Ohio's most abundant and most recognizable butterflies.
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📸 Kirt Beiling
While cardinals and blue jays grab the spotlight, winter's real hidden gems are scurrying through the leaf litter.
Sparrows are diverse, beautiful, and perfectly adapted for Ohio's colder months. Get to know some of our local sparrows in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3MF9eTC
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Behind every clean, safe park is a team working hard to keep it that way!
Our rangers patrol parks, assist visitors, respond to emergencies, and help protect the natural spaces we all love 🌿
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Today, we celebrate the women who lead, explore, protect, volunteer, and teach in our parks🌼 From the trails to the nature centers, your passion helps our communities thrive!
Happy International Women's Day!
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Spotted salamanders are on the move during warm, rainy spring nights as they head to woodland pools to breed. If you're lucky enough to see one, enjoy the moment and give them some space; they've got important places to be!
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One park's trash really is a giraffe's feast🦒
By partnering with the Columbus Zoo, Metro Parks is turning invasive callery pear trees into nutritious food for animals, all while restoring healthy habitats in our parks. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4cBSN54
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Today we're celebrating the wild neighbors who make our parks come alive. From soaring hawks to spring wildflowers, every species plays a role in our ecosystems. Happy World Wildlife Day 🦫🦝
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📸 Scott Zimmermann, Christopher Brinkman, Adam Brandemihl
Mud? Optional.
A Sunday nap? Mandatory.
Happy National Pig Day from our pigs at Slate Run Living Historical Farm 🐷
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📸 Margaret Crawford
We're getting closer and closer to spring!
Check out March's events and programs! From Welcome to Spring hikes to birdwatching, we have tons of opportunities for everyone to get outside and enjoy nature 🌱
Find ALL details, programs, addresses, and more: https://bit.ly/4n2XqrU
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State Nature Preserves are protected so nature can thrive 🌱 By visiting respectfully, you help ensure these special places remain healthy for generations to come!
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February's Photo(s) of the Month come from Sharon Woods Metro Parks, on a sunny day after the snow fell ❄️
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📸 Mary Ann Schell
Even in the winter, the creeks and rivers keep moving!
As temperatures fluctuate, river ice forms, breaks apart, and refreezes. When moving water pushes large sheets downstream, they collide and pile up, creating an ice jam 🧊
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📸 Ben Dawson
Males have a bold, fan-shaped crest that they can raise or flatten at will.
Females have crests too, but theirs is more of a cinnamon-brown color.
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Did you know that Metro Parks manages 5 State Nature Preserves within our parks?
The Walter A. Tucker State Nature Preserve sits within Blacklick Woods Metro Park, and is a 54-acre swamp preserve!
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📍 Darby Creek Greenway Trail, Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
This gravel trail is a total of 5 miles long, connecting the Darby Dan area to the Cedar Ridge area of Battelle Darby Creek. Visitors can hike or bike this trail, and visit the bison along the way 🦬
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Water fall surrounded by trees with some snow and ice on the ground.
Water fall surrounded by trees with some snow and ice on the ground.
Water fall surrounded by trees with some snow and ice on the ground. This view is elated.
Saw Redhead and Bufflehead ducks along with a gorgeous Bald Eagle flying directly overhead. All at the @cbusmetroparks.bsky.social #614 #cbusmetroparks
We're hiring seasonal Park Technicians!
Get outside and help with trail maintenance, mowing and mulching, invasive species removal, and other tasks that help keep our parks beautiful and thriving 🌳
Find the full job description and apply by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2wS19U3
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We're spreading the love of nature on this Valentine's Day 💕
Enjoy these Valentine's from us to you, or send them to someone you love!
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