Conservation
Wonder comes naturally.
Metroparks are ensconced in natural beauty—places, unspoiled, soothing and alive that teach us about our world, nourish our souls, and are spectacular settings for a lifetime of learning. These places provide essential environmental, economic and community benefits to local residents and visitors from around the country.
Metroparks has preserved landscapes and natural resources that illustrate moments in time that define our nation, our state and our region. But preservation is only the start. Natural habitats have been restored throughout the park district.
We do this to create, develop, improve, protect and promote clean, safe, natural parks. We encourage everyone to get out there, get connected and discover the natural world right outside your door. It's a beautiful place to be.
Highlights
Natural Resources Management
Research and Monitoring
Natural Resources Videos
Prescribed Burns
Land Restoration
Seeding the Future
Marsh Restoration
Reforestation
Oak Wilt
Tree Planting Tools
Watersheds
Cattle Grazing
Monitoring Programs
“From Pretty to Problematic” is a four-minute film highlighting the recent work of Maumee Valley Country Day School senior, Yvonne Zhou, in her study of invasive species management in the Toledo area. Yvonne’s mentor team included our Natural Resources Supervisor, LaRae Sprow; local filmmaker, Nick Corbin of Nick Corbin Productions; and Sally Gladwell of The Mannik & Smith Group. LaRae’s guidance and expert knowledge fostered in Yvonne a profound appreciation for invasive species management as crucial to protecting our region’s biodiversity. Communicating this mission through film was one of Yvonne’s fundamental goals in an effort to help educate others. The project is a perfect example of our Natural Resources team’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.