Natural Wonders | Metroparks Toledo

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Metroparks Toledo is a system of parks and trails connecting people with nature in compelling and exciting ways. Wherever you are in Lucas County, you are just minutes away from a Metropark.
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Explore Your Parks

All Metroparks encompass beautiful scenery, open spaces and boast an open invitation to come and explore. Yet, no two Metroparks are alike. Every Metropark is different, and promises singular experiences and one-of-a-kind, natural attributes.
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Outdoor Adventures

Metroparks provide a myriad of ways for people to connect with the natural world. What’s your pleasure? Biking? Hiking? Canoeing? Camping? Photography? There’s a Metropark for that—and no better place to come outside and play.
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Nature For Generations

Metroparks not only conserves the most beautiful natural resources in the region, in many cases Metroparks restores them to their unaltered splendor. These are places that are meant for enjoyment. These are places people want to be.
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Discover Nature

Chances are, you’re only minutes from a Metropark. Consequently, you’re always just minutes from beautiful open spaces, and plenty of things to see and do the year round. Check this page often to discover everything happening at Metroparks.
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Get Involved

Sometimes the best way to enjoy your Metroparks is to take an active role in helping support and sustain Metroparks in the future. What is your favorite way to get involved?
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Articles Categorized in Natural Wonders

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08/07

Mixing it Up at Cannonball Prairie

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07/29

A Hummingbird or a Moth Incognito?

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07/26

A Doodlebug’s Story

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07/22

Soybeans Today, Prairie Tomorrow

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07/17

Common Tern Nesting a Success at Howard Marsh

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07/10

The Jeweled Acrobats

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07/02

“Unexpected” Findings in the Oak Openings

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06/27

The “Sand Runners”

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06/19

Hidden Homes

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06/12

Aerial Acrobats

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06/05

Floats for Fledglings

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05/29

Blanding’s Turtles in the Metroparks

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05/27

Wasps Could Help Save Future Ash Trees

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05/22

Toledo's Frogtown

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05/15

A Snake’s Way

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05/14

Librarian Picks Books that Focus on Flowers and Birds

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05/08

Back to the Nest for Baby Owl

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05/06

The Thrill of the Trill

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04/27

Machine Will Help Master Marsh Management

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04/24

Colorful Seasons Ahead

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Featured Posts

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Toledo Waterfront Transformation Underway

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N. Toledo Park Will Complete 'Park Within 5 Miles' Promise

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Wabash Cannonball Trail to be Extended

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Study Finds Metroparks Generates Tens of Millions in Economic Benefits