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Greetings!
November is a great month to explore your Metro Parks. Our 14 natural-area parks offer endless opportunities for safe outdoor recreation and learning.
The popular Fall Hiking Spree wraps up its 48th year on November 30. Take advantage of cooler weather to earn a staff and commemorative shield by hiking at least eight designated trails. Our volunteers will even attach your shield for free on select Saturdays.
See you on the trails,
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Your Back Yard for 90 Years
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November Outdoor Almanac | Deer mating season ("the rut") begins. Males chase females relentlessly -- sometimes across busy roads -- so be careful when driving through the Metro Parks. At the Nature Realm and Silver Creek, milkweed pods open and the feathered seeds are whisked away by the wind. Witch hazel is in bloom; look for its long, spidery yellow flowers.
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Fall Hiking Spree | |
The 2011 Fall Hiking Spree ends November 30! Hike at least eight designated trails to receive hiking rewards, which are FREE to Summit County residents. Hiking forms are available at the visitors center at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, the park district's administrative offices, all Acme Fresh Market stores and on our website. For more information, call 330-865-8065.
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Programs & Events | More than 30 FREE programs are available in November. Join a naturalist for an afternoon stroll, learn how to make an Indian flute and explore the world of birds through their nests. For details, download our Programs & Events Guide.
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Hiking Spree for Dogs Dogs and their owners hike the two-mile Chippewa Trail at Silver Creek Metro Park during this annual event at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. Pets must be on leashes (eight-feet max) and under their owner's control at all times. All animals will receive a special reward. Meet at the Big Oak Area parking lot. For information, call 330-865-8065. |  |
Visitor Appreciation Weekend and Book Signing | |
Get an early start on your holiday shopping with a visit to the Nature Realm! Visitors to the gift shop at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realmreceive 15% off their purchases and free gift wrapping during Visitor Appreciation Weekend, Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13.
Sarah Vradenburg, author of Steps in Time: Ninety Years of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, will sign copies of her book on Saturday, November 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the visitors center. Copies are available in the gift shop for $19.95 plus tax.
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Featured Trail: Dogwood Trail | The 1.8-mile Dogwood Trail in Sand Run Metro Park is one of the most demanding hikes in the park district. The towering forest is home to red, gray and fox squirrels; screech, barred and great horned owls; and pileated woodpeckers. Red-tailed hawks roost in the treetops when they are not soaring over the ridges. View a short video about this trail on our YouTube channel.
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Enjoy the park district on your PC, Mac, Droid, Palm, iPhone, iPod, iPad or PSP. This month's desktop is available for download.
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Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
330-867-5511
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