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    Parks

    • Bend View Metropark
    • Brookwood (special use area)
    • Blue Creek Metropark
    • Cannonball Prairie Metropark
    • Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark & Fort Miamis
    • Farnsworth Metropark
    • Glass City Metropark
    • Glass City Riverwalk
    • Howard Marsh Metropark
    • Manhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark
    • Middlegrounds Metropark
    • Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
    • -Oak Openings Beach Ridge Area
    • Pearson Metropark
    • Providence Metropark
    • Secor Metropark
    • Side Cut Metropark
    • Swan Creek Preserve Metropark
    • Toledo Botanical Garden
    • Westwinds Metropark
    • Wildwood Preserve Metropark
    • Wiregrass Lake Metropark

    Park Trails

    Trails

    Park Maps

    • Interactive Park Map
    • All Parks Map Brochure

    Park Rentals

    Rentals

    Featured Attractions

    • Cannaley Treehouse Village
    • FitPark Ride
    • Maumee River Water Trail
    • Secret Forest
    • The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark
  • Learn & Play

    Learn

    • Group Programs
    • School Programs
    • Recreation Equipment Catalog
    • Activities: For Kids By Kids
    • Spring Migration

    Special Events & Programs

    • Explore All Metroparks Programs
    • Glass City Riverwalk Activities
    • Camps
    • Canal Experience
    • Inclusive Programs
    • Manor House
    • The Ribbon
    • Trail Challenge

    Play

    • Archery
    • Backpacking
    • Bicycling
    • Birding
    • Camping
    • Camps
    • Cross-Country Skiing
    • Fishing
    • FitParks
    • Geocaching
    • Hammocking
    • Horse Trails
    • Ice Skating
    • Mountain Biking
    • Nature Play
    • Nature Walks and Hiking
    • Outdoor Skills
    • Overnight Experiences
    • Paddling Sports
    • Photography
    • Playgrounds
    • Running
    • Sledding
    • Snowshoeing
    • Windows on Wildlife
  • Plan Your Event

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    About

    • For You. For Us. Forever.
    • Making Connections
    • Mission and Vision
    • A Rich History
    • Accessibility
    • CAPRA Accreditation
    • Careers
    • Outside Culture Talks
    • Bidding and Procurements
  • Conservation

    Highlights

    • About the Region
    • Preserving Our Natural Heritage
    • Wildlife
    • Audubon Islands Restoration
    • Secor Metropark Expansion
    • Howard Marsh
    • Oak Openings Corridor

    Natural Resource Management

    • Deer Management
    • Native Seed Nursery
    • Prescribed Fires
    • Habitat Mowing
    • Timber Management
    • Invasive Plants
    • Invasive Forest Pests and Diseases

    Research and Monitoring

    • Research and Monitoring
    • Birds
    • Plants
    • Insects
    • Publications
    • Research Permits
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  • Glass City Riverwalk Tours
  • Science Summit
  • Do leaves bug you?
  • Board Meeting October 15
  • Librarian's Book Selection for October
  • Historical Oak Openings Booklet Re-published with Photographs
  • SLF: Painting the Town Red
  • Board Meeting September 24
  • Nature & Nurture: Breast Wellness Day
  • Nature at Night Fest
  • In Celebration of Hawks
  • Manor House Tea Season Dates
  • Staff Spotlight: Lauren Wilt
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Fungi
  • Side Cut Kid's Club
  • Family Haunted Bike Ride
  • Plastic and Your Health: What You Need to Know
  • Board Meeting August 27
  • Toledo Riverfront Restoration in Spotlight at National Conference
  • A Condo of Bats
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Eric Curtis
  • Librarian Picks Books to Celebrate Pollinators
  • “King” of the Flycatchers
  • Eat Your Way to a Better Future
  • Board Meeting July 23
  • Metroparks Homeschool Series
  • Toledo Tree Tots (Ages 2.5 to 5)
  • Fireworks in the 419 Viewing
  • Hitching a Ride in the Metroparks
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Moths (1)
  • SSOE Gift Supports Floating Wetlands at Glass City Riverwalk in Downtown Toledo
  • The Serpent Moth
  • Board Meeting June 18
  • Large-scale Event Enhancements at Glass City
  • Try it! Adaptive Equipment
  • Water Conservation Isn’t Just About Faucets—It’s About Power, Too
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Nocturnal Mammals of the Woodlands and Savannas
  • Metroparks Board Meeting May 28
  • Celebrate Endangered Species Day, May 16
  • Mercy Health and Metroparks Team Up to Address Community Health Priorities
  • Rollin' Free Wednesdays at The Ribbon
  • Open Houses Let You Shop for the Right Venue for Your Event
  • The Ghost Bird of Northwest Ohio
  • Girdham Road Sand Dunes to Become State Nature Preserve
  • Native Landscaping
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Birds of Prey
  • Stop Food Waste Day
  • Board Meeting April 23
  • Your Words Could Be Part of New Art in the Park
  • Volunteer Hike Leader Program Celebrates 4th Year
  • April is National Volunteer Month
  • Librarian Picks a Selection of Books About Mammals
  • Garden Collection Receives ArbNet Accreditation
  • Fishing Series
  • Board Meeting March 26
  • Magazine Award Puts Toledo Area in National Spotlight
  • Eagle Comeback in Ohio a Wildlife Success Story
  • Butterfly Identification and Monitoring Workshop
  • earnest brew works to Operate The Wheelhouse
  • The Wormy Truth
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Wetland Animals
  • Board Meeting February 26
  • Water Quality
  • Second Annual #5poets5parks to Celebrate National Poetry Month
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Owls
  • Board Meeting January 29
  • 100,000 Skater Party at The Ribbon
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Prehistoric Wildlife
  • Squirrelly Strategists
  • Board Meeting December 18
  • Kroger Grant Helps Market Hall Reduce Waste
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Hibernation
  • Trimming the Tree, Outdoor Skills Style
  • Local Wood Thrush Tracked to Belize
  • Season of the Cranes
  • Travel Circle Series Brings the World to Wildwood
  • Caroling at The Ribbon
  • Board Meeting November 13
  • Share the Love
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Turkeys (2024)
  • Virtual Fall Archery Tournament (2024)
  • Skate with the Rangers Toy Giveaway 2024
  • Behind the Scenes at Stranleigh
  • Predacious Portals
  • Librarian Picks Books for the Month of October
  • Metroparks Wins Top National Award for Glass City
  • Ditch Project Will Increase Floodplain Capacity
  • Board Meeting October 23
  • Retro Ween w/ Eric Chase
  • What Lies Beneath
  • Board Meeting September 25
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Mushrooms
  • Vistula Neighbors Fall Fest
  • Canal Experience 30th Anniversary
  • Back to School, Back to Nature
  • 30 Years of The Canal Experience at Providence
  • Board Meeting August 28
  • Metroparks, Local Family Partner to Preserve Campground, Natural Area
  • Immersive ‘Field of Histories’ Features Glowing Glass Orbs Integrated into Landscape
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Pollinators
  • Conceled: Special Board Meeting
  • Roundabout Announced for Monclova and Wilkins Roads
  • Meet Me at the Enrichment Center
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Moths
  • Board Meeting July 24
  • Rollin, Rollin, Rollin!
  • Board Meeting July 2
  • A House is A Home for Birds
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Squirrels and Bats
  • Board Meeting May 29
  • Retro Skate with Eric Chase
  • Art Loop in the Park
  • Glass City Metropark Receives National Innovation Award
  • Wheels in Motion
  • Librarian Picks Books Focused on Spring Birding
  • 5 Poets, 5 Parks Poetry Event
  • Board Meeting April 24
  • Open House in the Artist Village at TBG
  • Woodland Carpets of Wildflowers
  • Library Picks Books Focused on the Solar Eclipse
  • Spring is Here! Hit the trails with Yark Automotive & the Trail Challenge
  • The Spring Run: Walleye Fishing on the Maumee River
  • Subterranean Architects
  • Photo Contest Entries Now On Exhibit
  • Tapping to the Beat of their Own Drum
  • Women's History Month 2024
  • Board Meeting March 20
  • Librarian Picks Books Focused on Nature
  • Tree Peepers
  • Glass City Welcomes 50,000 Ice Skaters in its First Season
  • Board Meeting February 28
  • Music, Nature Find 'Common Ground'
  • Metroparks Announces Inaugural National Poetry Month Collaboration #5poets5parks
  • Special Board Meeting February 12
  • Glass City Metropark Wins Top Honors in State Contest
  • Rare and Colorful Visitor Wintering at Secor
  • Wintering the Marsh Path
  • Northwest Ohio Natural History and Research Conference
  • Board Meeting January 24
  • Winter Midges
  • Librarian Picks a Selection of Books for Wintering Reading
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Metroparks History
  • Board Meeting December 20
  • Tower Helps Track Species Around the Globe
  • New Year's Resolution
  • Winter Chippies
  • The Mighty Chinquapins
  • Librarian Picks Books About Turkeys
  • Board Meeting November 15
  • Robbers with Wings
  • Food Waste Composting Kick-Off (All Ages)
  • Board Meeting October 25
  • A Fortuitous Find
  • Trunks of Fire
  • New Recycling Bins
  • Fall: First Colors Pop
  • Fall: More Fall Color in the Field
  • Barking Up the Right Tree
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Spooky Fun
  • Board Meeting September 27
  • FitPark: Pickleball Opens at Pearson
  • Pickleball Mixer
  • Zombie Prom
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Fall
  • A Pollinator’s Oasis
  • Special Board Meeting August 29
  • Archery Skills Shoot
  • Camps Connect Kids to the Outdoors
  • Enjoy Hummingbirds While You Can
  • Board Meeting August 23
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Insects
  • Buried Treasure
  • Next Board Meeting July 19
  • Shimmering Bristletails
  • Meet Zurijanne Carter, a Conservation Leader
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Summer Picnics
  • Nature’s Fireworks
  • The Ribbon Skate Party Series
  • No Board Meeting in June
  • Glass City Aerialists
  • One-of-a-Kind Park Incorporates Unique Features
  • Glass City Metropark Opens as Part of Toledo Riverfront Transformation
  • Finding a Match
  • Caution: Birds Ahead
  • Blue Week, May 13-21
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Spring Birds
  • Next Board Meeting May 17
  • Glass City Metropark Opening Weekend June 9-11
  • Dancing at Dusk
  • National Orchid Day, April 16
  • City Nature Challenge
  • Spicing up the Woodlands
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Spring Gardening
  • Board Meeting April 26
  • Season of the Stoneflies
  • Biggest Week in American Birding Programming
  • Board Meeting March 22
  • A Rusty Reveal
  • Greater Toledo Community Foundation Announces Gift to Support Riverwalk
  • It's Amphibian Eruption Time
  • TBG Plant Collections Map Now Online
  • Premier Bank Gift to Support Glass City Riverwalk
  • Spring Cleaning IS for the Birds!
  • The Sweet, “heart” of the Forest
  • Board Meeting February 22
  • Librarian Picks Books Focused on Spring Fun
  • Conservation Leader Honored by State Association
  • Metroparks Receives State Awards for Conservation, Glow Event
  • Canopy Cruisers
  • Valentine’s Skate at Glass City
  • Community to Get Preview of Glass City Ice Skating Ribbon
  • Master Builders
  • Board Meeting January 18
  • Otters on the Maumee
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Winter Fun
  • Short-eareds --the Moth Owls
  • The Highway Hawk
  • Seven Swans A Swimming…at Howard Marsh
  • Snow Place Like Metroparks has a New Home This Year!
  • Board Meeting December 14
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on the Holiday's
  • Talking Turkey (Plants)
  • Metroparks Apparel for Sale
  • Drama Underfoot
  • Board Meeting Tuesday, November 15
  • 2022 Science Summit November 10
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Preparing for Winter
  • The Pumpkin Spider
  • Seven Months of Nature at Fallen Timbers Battlefield
  • Howard Marsh Addition Now Open
  • Fall Color Report: Where to Enjoy the Show
  • Board Meeting October 26
  • Fall Falling All Around Us Driving Tour
  • Community to Help Create Art at Glass City
  • Fall Migration: Midnight Flights
  • Librarian Picks: Pages of Halloween Fun
  • Ride the Lights
  • October Big Day
  • Board Meeting September 28
  • Side Cut Family Night
  • Filling the Fall Skies
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Autumn
  • Board Meeting August 31
  • Lake Erie Communities Standardize Data Collection for Watershed Health
  • Searching for Botanical Rarities
  • Remarkable Pollinators: Part 4
  • Not All Plants Are Green
  • Presenting...Metroparks!
  • Remarkable Pollinators: Part 3
  • Remarkable Pollinators: Part 2
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Bugs
  • Remarkable Pollinators: Part 1
  • New Bridge Links Parks and People on Future Riverwalk
  • Gift Will Help Further Goal of Transforming Toledo Riverfront
  • Board Meeting July 27
  • The Shadow on the Sand
  • Monitoring Butterflies in our Region
  • Tigers on the Prowl
  • Student, Teacher Meet Up on the Appalachian Trail
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing Summer Picnic Fun
  • Board Meeting June 22
  • Sand, Sunshine and Waves for this Rare Wasp
  • Fifth Third Bank, Metroparks Toledo Partner to Send Kids to Camp
  • Librarian Picks Books that Focus on Camping
  • Summer Solstice Yoga & Vegetarian Dinner
  • Board President Makes it 'Look Far Easier than it is'
  • Board Meeting May 25
  • Special Board Meeting May 16
  • For the Love of Birds
  • Glass City Hard Hat Tours
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Birds
  • ID Plants, Animals Over 4-day Contest
  • THE Harbinger of Spring
  • Dana Incorporated and Metroparks Toledo Announce ‘Sustaining Our World’ Lecture Series
  • Diversity Employment Career Fair
  • Board Meeting April 20
  • Ohio Native Plant Month is Time to Celebrate Wildflowers
  • Our Oak Openings Red-shouldered Hawks
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Spring Gardening
  • Open House: Ravine Park Reforestation
  • Toledo Edison Partners with Metroparks to Protect Nesting Birds
  • Red-shouldered Hawks Important Indicators
  • Park People: Jordan Kotz Memorial
  • New Director to Lead Metroparks Toledo Planning Dept.
  • Board Meeting March 16
  • Librarian Picks Books that Focus on Water
  • Black History Month: Honoring Black Scientists
  • Board Meeting February 23
  • Black History Month: Honoring Black Botanists
  • Park People: Fred Dannhauser
  • Black History Month: Honoring Black Entomologists
  • Success Stories on World Wetlands Day
  • Librarian Picks Books Focusing on Spring
  • Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Grant Will Help Make Programs Accessible
  • Board Meeting January 26
  • Family Friendly Valentine's Day Celebration
  • Adventure Kids Club Programs
  • No Kids Allowed!
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Winter Wildlife and Fun
  • Take a Look Back at 2021
  • Board Meeting, Records Commission Meeting December 15
  • Woven Masterpieces
  • The Winter Redbird
  • Park People: Madison Lindsay
  • Metroparks Glamping Experiences
  • Board Meeting November 17
  • Science Summit a Forum for Sharing Knowledge
  • Searching for Rarities
  • Metroparks Extended Hours
  • Board Meeting October 27
  • Park People: Lillie Frybarger
  • Step by Step, Volunteer Walks 'Around the World'
  • Poco Piatti to Operate Restaurant at Glass City
  • Next Board Meeting September 22
  • Ohio Bird Deaths Updates
  • Mercy Health, Metroparks Dedicate FitPark: Climb
  • Park People: Kendra Rison
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Fall (1)
  • Meet Me At Glass City Metropark
  • Brewery, Coffeehouse Planned at Beach Ridge
  • Board Meeting August 25
  • Dana Donates $1 Million to Support Glass City Metropark and Riverwalk, Establishes Sustainability Partnership with Metroparks Toledo
  • Park People: Jay and Tina Jindal
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Bugs 2021
  • Park People: Hugh Montgomery
  • Open-Air Salsa Class at Wildwood Preserve
  • Next Board Meeting July 28
  • Middlegrounds Was Center of Transportation
  • Scratching a Habitat’s Surface
  • Folk Concert Series 2021
  • Finding the Battlefield
  • Metroparks Bicycle Tour Rolls Saturday, July 17
  • V Project to Offer Vaccinations at Three Metroparks
  • Pennies for Pearson
  • Park People: Amy Szabo
  • Wildwood Nearly Wasn't a Park
  • Board Meeting June 30
  • Mercy Health Gift Advances Riverwalk Development
  • Carpe Diem: Seize the Carp!
  • Park People: Kyle Johnson
  • Conservation At Work Program
  • Work Begins on Howard Marsh Phase 2
  • The Sting of Success
  • The Appalachian Trail new Grayson Highlands
  • Board to Attend Meeting
  • Great American Backyard Campground, June 26
  • Park People: Valerie Juhasz
  • Summer Solstice & Juneteenth Celebration
  • 10K Steps: Spring in Your Step (June)
  • Step-by-Step, Following the Blue Blazes
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Camping
  • Park People: Omar Smaidy
  • Bridge Will Connect Riverfront Parks
  • Board Meeting May 26
  • Park People: Mosser Construction
  • The Golden Bird of Two Worlds
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Spring Birding
  • Park People: Amiee Newman
  • 10K Steps: Spring in Your Step (May)
  • Learn How to Tango
  • Park People: Greg Mahlman
  • Eyes on the Skies for Broad-winged Hawks
  • Thank You For Your Commitment
  • Park People: Katherine Thompson
  • Yoga at the Manor House
  • Ranger Honored for Saving Woman
  • Owens Corning Foundation Gift Advances Riverwalk Vision
  • Restore Our Earth – Be a Metroparks Volunteer!
  • Park People: Margie Kanary
  • Tough Plants
  • Be Happy, Be a Volunteer!
  • Park People: Larry and Teryl Hatcher
  • Park People: The Cooper Family
  • 10K Steps: Spring in Your Step (April)
  • Park People: Tricia Cassidy
  • Librarian Picks Books that Focus on Spring Flowers
  • Park People: Duane Prater
  • Board Meeting April 28
  • Park People: Pete Dzubay
  • April Honors Native Spring Wildflowers
  • Park People: Maumee Rotary Services Foundation
  • Celebrate Forests March 21
  • Board Meeting March 24 (Virtual)
  • The Need for Trees
  • Chasing Spring with Birds and Frogs
  • A Bald Eagle within 5 Miles of every Lucas County Resident?
  • Owls at Sunset on the Towpath and Beyond
  • Bringing Biodiversity Back Home
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Spring
  • Park People: Anthony Amstutz
  • Fishy Business along the Towpath and Beyond
  • Park People: Kimberly Brown
  • Who makes those Tunnels?
  • Board Meeting February 24 (virtual)
  • 'I Was Just a Ranger'
  • A New Spin on “Get Outside Yourself!”
  • Nature a Prescription for Wellbeing
  • Rock it Out along the Towpath!
  • The Sycamore and the ‘Drinking Gourd’
  • Empty Nests? Look Again!
  • Librarian Picks Books That Focus on Springtime
  • Park People: Dan Plath
  • Wildlife Trail Talk
  • Notice of Special Board Meeting
  • The Slinky Mink
  • Board Meeting January 20 (Virtual)
  • Oak Openings Breeding Raptor Project 2021
  • Valentine's Program Returns
  • In Observance of Martin Luther King Day
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Winter Fun
  • Visitors from the North
  • More Room to Roam Just When We Need it Most
  • Northwest Ohio’s Holly
  • 12 Months of Volunteer Giving
  • Next Board Meeting (Livestream) December 16
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Winter
  • Lead Gift Advances Riverwalk Vision
  • Park People: John and Abby Flahie
  • Flying Turkeys
  • Board Meeting November 18
  • A (Bird)house is a Home
  • Park People: The VanWormer Family
  • Librarian Picks Focus on People and Wildlife Getting Ready for Winter
  • Park People: Meredith Busic
  • Wetland Improvements Benefit Turtles
  • Metroparks Receives National Gold Medal Award
  • The Essence of Marcescence
  • Peace Garden Dedicated at Side Cut
  • Haars Honored for Volunteer Service
  • You Can See, Smell and Taste the 'Mitten Tree'
  • Next Board Meeting October 21
  • The Tree with More
  • Decompression Drive
  • Librarian Picks Focus Books To Read By Flashlight
  • The Autumn Blues
  • Trail to Connect TBG, Hawkins School
  • Request for Proposals: Fundraising Consultant
  • Ellen Biddle Shipman; The Beginnings of a Legacy
  • On Patrol with the 'Geese Police'
  • Metroparks Board Meeting September 23 (Livestream)
  • In the Footsteps of Moseley
  • Federal Grant Boosts Plans for Riverwalk on Toledo Waterfront
  • Brain Break Fun!
  • Another Six Miles of Wabash Cannonball Trail Paved
  • Corridor is Wiregrass Country
  • Glow Paddle at Farnsworth (Sold Out)
  • Metroparks Joins Pilot Water Testing Program
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Fall
  • Smoke in the Summer Savanna
  • Popping Hoppers on the Oak Openings Sand
  • Agreement Will Preserve Natural Area While Enhancing Services for People With Disabilities
  • Your River Connection
  • Next Board Meeting August 19
  • Public Hardhat Tours Available at Glass City Metropark
  • Mixing it Up at Cannonball Prairie
  • Metroparks Staycations
  • Librarian Picks for August (1)
  • Everyone is Included in New Garden
  • A Hummingbird or a Moth Incognito?
  • A Doodlebug’s Story
  • Soybeans Today, Prairie Tomorrow
  • Newest Metropark Draws Nature Lovers After Quiet Opening
  • Common Tern Nesting a Success at Howard Marsh
  • July Board Meeting Via Live Stream on July 22, 2020
  • The Jeweled Acrobats
  • “Unexpected” Findings in the Oak Openings
  • How Not to Camp with Toddlers Series
  • The “Sand Runners”
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Water
  • Hidden Homes
  • Promises Kept and a New Chapter for Metroparks (June Board Meeting)
  • The Biggest Backyard Campout
  • Aerial Acrobats
  • Grant Promotes Safe Communities
  • Floats for Fledglings
  • Rare Blanding's Turtles Surveyed in the Metroparks (and You Can Help)
  • Wasps Could Help Save Future Ash Trees
  • Metroparks Toledo a Finalist for National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation
  • Wear Your Mask to the Park
  • Toledo's Frogtown
  • Inclusive Program Honored By Two National Associations
  • Board Meeting Via Video May 20
  • A Snake’s Way
  • Librarian Picks Books That Focus on Flowers and Bird
  • Back to the Nest for Baby Owl
  • The Thrill of the Trill
  • Metroparks Rangers Are Getting a New Look
  • Machine Will Help Master Marsh Management
  • Park People: Chris and Randy Haar
  • Colorful Seasons Ahead
  • Humming Along
  • April Board Meeting Video
  • Park People: The Wagener Family
  • City of Toledo, Metroparks Continue Efforts to Revitalize the Maumee Riverfront
  • Flight of the Bumble bee
  • Park People: Karin Shindel
  • Platform Campsites Coming to Bend View
  • Coronavirus Updates
  • Conversations with Metroparks Master Interpreter
  • Should the Metroparks Stay Open?
  • Park People: Judy Egan
  • Passing the Time
  • Celebrating Women in History
  • Monthly Board Meeting Canceled
  • Social Distancing
  • Cancelled - Oak Openings Breeding Raptor Survey Looking for Volunteers
  • Former Natural Resources Director Honored by State Organization
  • Park People: Brandon Perry
  • Librarian Picks Books That Focus on What to Look for as Spring Approaches
  • Park People: Eleanor Killam
  • Secor Grows to Third Largest Metropark
  • Park People: Matt Yarder
  • Ranger Dept. Honored for Pursuit of Excellence
  • Park People: Jim Shaw, Construction Crew
  • Natural History Conference Coming to Area February 29
  • Volunteer Forges Unique Treehouse Touches
  • Librarian Picks Books That Focus on Spring
  • Park People: Don and Carime Kellermeier
  • Metroparks Board Member Praises Partnership With Ability Center on its 100th Anniversary
  • Park People: Perrysburg Moving and Hauling and Kevin Rantanen
  • Where Are the Birds in Winter? Right Here!
  • Park People: Jacob Rettenberger
  • Librarian Picks Books for Outdoor Snowy Day Fun
  • Project Update
  • N. Toledo Park Will Complete 'Park Within 5 Miles' Promise
  • Wabash Cannonball Trail to be Extended
  • Toledo Waterfront Transformation Underway
  • Wintering the Towpath Returns February 22
  • Escape the Manor House at Wildwood Preserve
  • Wintering the Towpath, Feb. 22, 2020
  • Manor House Voted One of Country’s Top Holiday Historic Home Tours
  • Comments, Questions Invited About Swan Creek Trail Extension
  • Couple Who Met While Volunteering Light the MetroTree
  • Northwest Ohio Has its Own Native Evergreen
  • Librarian Picks Get You Ready for Winter
  • Park People: Lott-Conlon Foundation
  • Send Your Child to Winter Camp
  • Manor House Nominated for USA Today 10Best Award
  • Wild Turkeys Are Everywhere
  • Trailhead Added Along Chessie Circle Trail
  • Lots of Reasons to Venture Outdoors this Winter
  • Librarian Picks Books About Fall Migration
  • A Gathering of Gulls
  • National Take A Hike Day, Sunday November 17
  • Pearson Forest Bounces Back From Loss of Ash Trees
  • Chocolate Slime Mold a Trick and a Treat to See
  • Park People: Katharin Mason-Wolf
  • Be Wary of the Berry
  • Help Solve a Mystery
  • 'Ms. Wildwood' Honored for 45 Years of Service to Park
  • Park People: Judy Neipp
  • Exciting Numbers for 'the Bird with the Sky on its Back'
  • 10 Hikers Back from AT Adventure
  • Librarian Picks Great Books to Read by Flashlight
  • Park People: Humbert Conner
  • A Touch of Blue on the Autumn Landscape
  • Discover the Secret Forest: Grand Opening Sept. 14
  • Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Metroparks Preserve 226 Acres to Expand Secor Metropark
  • Park People: Ted and Pat Ligibel
  • Treehouse Campaign Tops Goal
  • Fit Park Ride Challenges Cyclists at Oak Openings
  • Rare Leonard’s Skipper Seen at Oak Openings
  • Rare Plant Found Where Pines Once Stood
  • Librarian Picks Books for the Beginning of Fall
  • Waterfowl Festival Returns to Pearson September 8
  • Heart of the Parks: Staff Cite Coworkers for Commitment to The Metroparks Way
  • Park People: Amanada Domalski
  • Park People: Mary Steinhauser
  • Study Finds Metroparks Generates Tens of Millions in Economic Benefits
  • Stream Restoration Projects Improve Water Quality
  • Bike Rodeo, September 21
  • Metroparks Outdoor Challenge, Saturday, September 28
  • Metroparks 50 Target Tournament, September 14
  • Park People: Srini and Kamala Srinivasan
  • Joe Croy: Metroparks Assistant Director
  • Look for the skippers of the Prairie
  • Librarian Picks Celebrate Bug Month
  • Wildwood Red Trail Getting Upgrade
  • Maintenance to Cause Delays on University/Parks Trail
  • Park People: Bill and Vickie Halsey
  • FBI Thanks Ranger for Help With Investigation
  • WOW! What a Difference
  • Unusual Deer at Side Cut a Rare Beauty
  • Park People: Sharon Simmons
  • Land Management Saving the Oak Openings
  • Librarian Picks Get You Out On The Trails
  • Park People: Ruth Griffin
  • Park People: Volunteer Linda Bennet
  • Yark Subaru Helps Take Outdoor Experiences to New Heights
  • Metroparks Toledo Receives National Conservation Innovation Award
  • Park People: Metroparks Toledo Foundation Board
  • Paws in the Park, June 21 and August 26, is Happy Hour for People and Dogs
  • Metroparks a Partner in 2019 Jeep Fest
  • Librarian Picks Get Your Children Ready For Summer
  • Metroparks and Partners Join Forces for a Fitter Toledo
  • Park People: Penny Niday
  • 'Wild Weather' Photo Exhibit Open at TBG
  • Park People: Volunteer Paula Domitio
  • New Life from the Ground Up
  • Endangered Species Day is Every Day in Lucas County
  • Former Prison Farm Now Harvests Native Seed
  • Park People: Al and Jan Grant
  • Students’ Art Connects Pieces of the Community
  • Park People: Jason Diver
  • Librarian Picks Get You Ready for Birding Season
  • Park People: Volunteer: Claire Caryer
  • Flower Flies
  • Celebrate National Bat Appreciation Day, April 17
  • Park People: Larry and Susan Kowalski
  • Photo Arts Club Exhibit Opens at Secor
  • Librarian Picks Celebrate National Poetry Month
  • Park People: Jill Molnar
  • Members Annual Behind the Scenes Bus Tour April 20
  • Park People: Volunteer Steve Lauer
  • Holiday Decoration Proposals Sought
  • Metroparks Preserves 'Important Bird Areas'
  • Nearly 9,600 lbs of Venison Donated to Charity
  • Wetland Restoration Part Of The Solution
  • It's Spring Prescribed Burn Season
  • Park People: Leo and Sharon Knox
  • Volunteer Opportunities for the New Season
  • Park People: Heather Mosqueda
  • Trees Killed by Oak Wilt Removed at Wildwood
  • 'Pigeon Trees' Among Rare Finds at Limestone Glade
  • Park People: Volunteer Rafael Antonio Rivera Gallegos
  • Two Future Metroparks Named
  • Parks & Plans: A March Sunday Lecture Series
  • A Protective Partnership
  • Treehouse Model on Display this Year at Libraries
  • Therma-Tru Doors Add Warmth, Durability to Treehouse Experience
  • Side Cut Still Recovering From Flood and Ice
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Snow
  • Water's Ways: Flood and Ice
  • Metroparks Receives Governor's Award For Howard Marsh
  • RMF Nooter Employees Volunteer Time, Talent to Wire Treehouse Village
  • Kaptur Named Legislator of the Year By Ohio Parks and Recreation Association
  • Photography Center to Get New Name, Broader Purpose
  • Park People: Jennifer Elsworth
  • Metroparks to Receive Awards for Conservation, Programs
  • Metroparks Closed Wednesday and Thursday Due to Dangerous Cold
  • Childhood Memories Spark Desire to Get Others Outdoors
  • Park People: Felica Clark
  • Former Leaders Would Be 'Overjoyed' at Today's Progress
  • Hikers to Share Tales of Appalachian Trail Adventure
  • Natural History, Research Highlighted at Forum
  • Two Additional Members Appointed to Metroparks Board
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Treehouses
  • Do You Have What it Takes to Escape the Manor House?
  • Kids 'Shop With a Cop'
  • Record Turnout for Holidays in the Manor House
  • Librarian Picks for December 2018
  • Treehouses Meet Manor House During Holiday Event
  • Why Support the Treehouse Village Campaign?
  • Metroparks To Take Ownership of The Andersons South Toledo Property Sooner Than Expected
  • Fight the Winter Blahs in Your Metroparks
  • Returning to Toledo, Filmmaker Focuses on Metroparks
  • Librarian Picks for November 2018
  • First Look: Treehouse Village Taking Shape at Oak Openings
  • Treehouse Village Has Familiar Swanton Name
  • Pine Tree Management Planned at Oak Openings
  • Wildwood Bike Rack Dedicated to 'Toledo's First Couple of Bicycling'
  • Bicycling, Birding, Hunting Now at Howard Marsh
  • Mountains and Molehills: A Photographic Journey
  • Appalachian Trail Adventure Tests Backpackers' Skills
  • Wildwood Receives Award for Public Spaces
  • Metroparks Toledo Earns National Accreditation
  • Movie Night At Side Cut, October 27, 2018
  • Librarian Picks for October 2018
  • Metroparks to Build Privately-funded Treehouse Village
  • Metroparks Director Honored with Leadership Award
  • Bids Sought for Payroll Processing
  • Comments Wanted: Main Street Foot/Bike Bridge
  • Bill Mewborn to Be Remembered in Park He Fought to Preserve
  • Librarian Picks for September 2018
  • Foundation Relaunched To Support a Bright Future for Metroparks
  • Movie Night At Side Cut
  • Librarian Picks For August
  • Folk Artist Si Kahn to Perform Free Concert at Wildwood
  • Blue Creek Nursery Receives National Award
  • Brushing Up On French History in the Manor House
  • ‘Stick Party’ to Celebrate 40,000 Miles Hiked
  • Metroparks Planted 35,000 Trees this Spring
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Nature
  • Park People: Sanja Jennings
  • Secor Metropark Recognized as an Inclusion National Demonstration Site
  • Bird Research Conducted this Summer at Wildwood
  • Pearson Bat Condo Open for Business
  • Librarian Picks Are All About Nature
  • Bike Share Cycle on Display at Wildwood
  • AmeriCorps Digs In at TBG
  • Mosquito Control in the Metroparks
  • Tick Guide: Timely Topic for Spring and Summer
  • Law Enforcement Combats Nationwide Theft Ring
  • Call For Entries: Weather Phenomenon Photo Exhibit
  • 47,000 Trees Planted in April
  • Librarian Picks Are All Birds
  • Mountain Biking 101
  • Dogs Help Track Turtles for Research
  • Public Garden Day at Botanical Garden May 11-12
  • T-shirt Pop Up Shop Now Open
  • New Houses Will Benefit Birds and Bats
  • Park People: Karen Menard
  • Wildflowers Put On a Show in the Metroparks
  • Exhibit to Feature Paintings of Parks
  • Park People: Joshua Brenneman
  • Howard Marsh Metropark to Open April 28 Near Lake Erie
  • A Marsh & More: New Park Advances Many Goals
  • Librarian Picks Focus on Earth Day
  • Metroparks Board Awards Contract for Bike Share
  • Blood Donors Needed for March 29 Drive
  • Ring Research Tells More About Trees Than Age
  • What to Read: Recommendations from Your Library for March
  • Park People: Brad Navarre
  • Local History Topic of March Sunday Series
  • Entities Working Together to Preserve a Toledo Gem
  • Librarian Picks for February
  • 11,284 lbs. of Venison Donated to Charities
  • People, Projects, Programs Honored by Ohio Parks Industy
  • Winter Learning Series Features Local Nature, Culture
  • Librarian Picks Get You Ready For Winter Fun
  • Snowy Days Were Made for Metroparks
  • The Early Years: Remembering How We Got Here
  • Librarian Picks Will Make You Wonder About Animals in your Metropark
  • Donation Honors Memory of Special Dog
  • Flags Fly as a Tribute from Family
  • Flag Pole, Landscaping a Tribute to Husband
  • Memorial Gift Enhances Wildwood Playground Area
  • Turkey Time
  • Comment on a New Metropark In the Oak Openings Corridor
  • Metroparks, Mercy Health Partner to Increase Fitness Options at Wildwood
  • Another 10 Years of Clean, Safe, Natural Metroparks.
  • Comment on a Future Metropark: Manhattan Marsh
  • Learn to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Buying a Kayak
  • Zoo’s Elephants Help Rid Metroparks of Unwanted Plants
  • New Metropark to Open Next Spring Near Lakes Erie Shore
  • ZimSculpt Ending, But Two Sculptures to Remain
  • Librarian Picks for November
  • Bringing Diversity Back to the Oak Openings
  • TBG, Seed Nursery Working Together
  • Help Set a World Record
  • Librarian Picks for October
  • Metroparks Toledo is New Name for Regional Park District
  • Scouts Build Homes for Birds
  • Over 500 Birds Fledged from Boxes at Four Metroparks
  • Statement in Response to Algae Bloom
  • Why Do Leaves Change Color?
  • Penta Students Building Island Campsites
  • Monarchs at Wildwood; Rare Butterfly at Wiregrass Lake
  • Horse Friendly Campsites Now Available
  • Librarian Picks For September
  • Experience Forest Bathing at Oak Openings
  • Trail Talk: Everyone Can Enjoy Mixed-use Trails
  • Free Workshops Build Mountain Biking Skills
  • Seldom-seen Bird Subject of Curiosity for OSU Researchers
  • Bikes, Assistance Available to Get Everyone on the Trail
  • Immerse Yourself in History Aug. 20 at the Fallen Timbers Battlefield
  • Wiregrass, Westwinds Take Flight in Weekend Demo Days
  • Your Old Photos Can Help Restore Natural Areas
  • Librarian Picks Are Enlightening Buggy Reads
  • Trail Talk: Why the Initials on Trail Markers?
  • Metroparks Receives Federal Funds to Develop North Toledo Park
  • A Tale of Two Small Carnivores
  • Mydas: The King of Flies
  • Metroparks to Operate Toledo Botanical Garden
  • Librarian Picks To Get You Ready To Splash Into Summer
  • Metroparks Planning New Park On East Side Waterfront
  • Putting Our Best Parks Forward
  • 122 Miles in 15 Days Makes Mike a Super Trail Challenger
  • 'Bat Condo' Shelters Growing Population
  • Yoga in the Park
  • Librarian Picks to Get You Ready for Spring Trees
  • The Buzz About Bamboo Bee Houses
  • Memorial Observance Sunday at Fallen Timbers Monument
  • Rangers Named Best Dressed in National Contest
  • Watch Your Step During Ground-nesting Season
  • Librarian Picks to Get You Ready for May Flowers
  • Plans Announced for Riverfront Land
  • Park Commissioners to Meet April 26
  • Programs Will Get You on Two Wheels this Bike Month
  • Pergola Among Changes Coming to Swan Creek
  • Have Pancakes at Pearson
  • Kids Can Fish for Trout at Pearson Next Saturday
  • Take a Short Survey on Two Park Projects
  • AIA Toledo Presents Program About Middlegrounds
  • Where to Find AED Devices in the Metroparks
  • Manor House Piano Player Was a True Showman
  • Kate's Gift to 'Help Keep the Parks Nice'
  • Librarian Picks to Get You Ready for Birding Season
  • Boardwalk Installed At Howard Marsh
  • Trail Detour Ahead: Wildwood Red Trail
  • Staff Crafts Solution to Coexist With Side Cut Beaver
  • Fallen Timbers Film Special Showing March 26
  • Friends of Pearson Schedule Sunday Speakers
  • Metroparks Donates Nearly 10,000 lbs. of Venison to Feed the Hungry
  • What to Read: Recommendations from Your Library
  • Whooo’s Nesting?
  • Warm February Weather = Packed Parks
  • Metroparks Wins Record 6 Top Awards in State Contest
  • Groundhog Day: Programs Celebrate Winter’s Halftime
  • Aiming to Get Youth Outside in Gym Class
  • Comments Sought on Park Projects
  • Pine Siskin is Adapted for Winter
  • Distinctive, Reclusive Pileated Woodpecker Seen at Swan Creek
  • Board Selects Dave Zenk to Lead Metroparks as Executive Director
  • Experience the Parks After Dark on Guided Nature Walks
  • Battling Oak Wilt in the Metroparks
  • Fossils and Striations Take You Back in Time at Blue Creek
  • Go Bouldering at Blue Creek!
  • New Metroparks Are More of a Good Thing
  • Blue Creek Barn Getting New Roof (1)
  • New River Access Honors Local Artist
  • Notice of Special Meeting, November 9, 2016
  • Notice of Special Meeting, November 7, 2016
  • Trail Projects Receive Funding
  • Witch Hazel: Learn the Truth About this Bewitching Tree
  • Public Open House Wednesday for Chessie Circle Trail
  • Discover the Quarry at Blue Creek, October 22
  • The Fascinating Nature and History of Blue Creek
  • International Guests Learn About Interpretation
  • Overnight Bike-Camping Adventure October 1
  • New Flag to Fly Over First Downtown Metropark
  • Fall Seed Harvest in Full Swing at Blue Creek
  • Noted Author Visits Blue Creek Seed Nursery
  • Learn Nighttime Photography from Wildlife Photographer John Barrett
  • What’s That on the Lawn?
  • Newest Metropark Now Open in Downtown Toledo
  • Naturalists to Discuss Effects of Climate Change on Reptiles
  • Come Along for the Ride, With Cycle Circle
  • Gift for Trail Maintenance Honors Bob and Betty Metz
  • Hidden Gems Series Goes to Providence Dam Aug. 27
  • Mud Hens Host Staff Outing at Side Cut
  • Wayne’s Legion to Mark Battle’s 222nd Anniversary
  • Tribute to Coach Benefits Wildwood Trail Users
  • First Programs Scheduled for Middlegrounds
  • Wildlife Photography on Exhibit at Secor
  • Meet the Middlegrounds September 17
  • Help Create a Singletrack Mtn Bike Trail at Oak Openings
  • Eco-tours Take Your Paddling Skills to the Next Level
  • Magazine: Toledo Among Best Places for Outdoor Lovers
  • Public Open House: View Plans for New Mountain Bike Trail
  • Canoeing the Canadian Wilderness: A Family Affair
  • Find Pokemon Programs, Trails & Charging Stations
  • Pokemon vs Real-life Wildlife in the Metroparks
  • Five Picks for the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
  • Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail: What not to do!
  • Singer/Picker to Play ‘Feel Good’ Music in the Manor House
  • Metroparks Bike Tour July 16
  • Contest Winner Takes New Bike for a Spin at Swan Creek
  • Try-its and Classes Will Get You on the Water this Summer
  • No Such Thing as 'Bad' Weather
  • Spring Birding is Here
  • Howard Marsh Contract Awarded
  • These Family Outings are Perfect for Screen Free Week, May 2-8
  • Spring Cleaning & Gear Maintenance
  • Reflections of Florida: Photography by John Brady
  • Canal Boat Makes a Splash
  • Scouts Help Out on a Snowy Spring Saturday
  • New Playground Opens at Wildwood
  • Try These New or Improved Trails this Weekend
  • See Remote-control Flying Demonstrations at Westwinds
  • Sleeves Protect Tiny Trees
  • High Above the Maumee
  • Spring Snow
  • Tattoos Beat The Blues, Help Send Kids to Camp
  • Get Discount Tickets to Toledo Air Show
  • Trail Patrol Volunteers Put Horses Through Paces
  • Pianist Has Entertained at 100 Teas
  • Start Now and Run All the Way to a 5K
  • Public Invited to Learn About Plans for S. Toledo Property
  • Metroparks To Host Public Forum April 5
  • Intro To Group Cycling Clinic Offered in May
  • Equestrian Volunteers Celebrate Anniversaries
  • Volunteer Honored For State Award Nomination
  • Maumee River 360
  • 2016 Spring Run Walleye Fishing
  • Ranger Recalled As Highlight For Young, Cross-country Travelers
  • Global Youth Service Day April 16
  • Wildwood Trees Used at Providence Mill
  • Give Archery A Shot
  • Documentary
  • March Sunday Series
  • 2016 Winter Deer Cull Concludes
  • Metroparks of the Toledo Area Unveils a New Brand
  • Dragonflies At Wiregrass Lake
  • Hines Farm Blues Club Subject Of Free Public Programs
  • Volunteers Monitor Vernal Pools
  • Connect with Nature
  • Public Comments Needed For Trail Projects
  • Metroparks Director Named Professional Of The Year
  • 'Land as Good as Gold'
  • Region’s First Public Archery Range Opens
  • New Signs Mark Metroparks Trails
  • For Your Health: Resolve To Walk The Metroparks In 2016
  • The Art Of Storytelling: Metroparks At The Library
  • Progress at the Middlegrounds
  • Video: Wiregrass Lake
  • Get Ecocentric With Us
  • Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring And Research
  • Record 27,404 People Tour Holidays In The Manor House
  • Wildwood’s Invasive Plants: FAQs
  • Oak Savanna Habitat Management
  • Painting Returned To Manor House After 40 Years
  • Lucian Lathrop, Abolitionist From Sylvania
  • The Coming Of The Canal
  • Clearing The Swamp Forest
  • Former Director's Legacy Includes Canal, Rail-Trails
  • Jack Gallon Served Metroparks Board For 20 Years
  • The Birds of 2014: A Year To Remember
  • 'Nizir' Is First Four-legged Retiree From Mounted Patrol
  • A Week Aboard The Guardian On Lake Michigan
  • Vernal Pool Monitoring
  • Cavity Nesting Bird Monitoring
  • Bat Monitoring
  • Rare plant monitoring
  • Oak Openings Tornado Recovery Plan
  • Please...Don't Feed The Animals In The Metroparks
  • Treatment Begins To Preserve Oak Trees At Wildwood
  • Why Staying On Marked Trails Is Important
  • Bike Fixit Stations At Five Metroparks Locations
  • Metroparks Re-accredited By National Commission
  • Ground-nesting Birds: Please Do Not Disturb
  • Long-term Butterfly Monitoring
  • The Oak Openings Preserve Frog Survey
  • Program Director Will Lead Expanded Programming
  • Prairies Being Restored At Wildwood Preserve
  • A Ride on The Volunteer Canal Boat
  • The Men Who Built The Metroparks
  • The Oak Openings Then And Now
  • First Of New 'Signature' Playgrounds Open At Farnsworth
  • Human Land Uses And The Impact On Plant Species Diversity
  • 'Condo' Shelters Bats At Oak Openings
  • Butterfly Monitoring In The Metroparks
  • Landsat Data Used To Assess Native Landscape
  • Trees Planted In Oak Openings Floodplain
  • 'Never Look At A Puddle Of Water The Same'
  • Cleaning Up After The Emerald Ash Borer
  • Oak Openings Breeding Raptor Monitoring Project
  • Oak Openings Raptor Spotters Have Eyes For Blobs

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