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Greetings!
Snow and cold weather? No problem! There are plenty of fun winter activities in your Metro Parks. Bundle up for winter sports or choose from over 30 free programs in December.
You can also avoid the holiday crowds by shopping for unique nature-related presents at the Nature Realm gift shop. Many items are eco-friendly, recycled or fair trade.
See you on the trails,
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Your Back Yard for 90 Years
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December Outdoor Almanac |
Winter creates a unique beauty in the Metro Parks, but also a harsh environment for critters. To survive, birds huddle together for warmth and look for high-energy food at feeders. Dark-eyed juncos and American tree sparrows, two species typically seen here only during the winter, may be spotted among leafless trees. Look for coyote, fox and rabbit tracks atop the snow.
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Christmas Tree Recycling |
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We "recycle" trees, cleaned of all decorations and tinsel, by chipping them into mulch. You may drop off your live tree at the following locations, December 26 through January 31:
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Programs & Events |
More than 30 FREE programs are available in December. Join a naturalist for a winter woods walk, make a simple nature ornament and cook up high-energy winter treats for backyard birds. For details, download our monthly Programs & Events Guide.
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Share the Love
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Our friends at Cascade Subaru are offering a FREE evergreen seedling to the first 90 people who stop by their showroom (4149 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls). It's part of the "Share the Love" campaign in collaboration with American Forests. For details, call 330-929-1861.
Cascade Subaru sponsors the STOMP Bicycle Adventure, a fundraiser for Citizens for Metro Parks.
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Winter Sports |
Metro Parks offers opportunities for winter fun, including sledding, ice skating and cross-country skiing. To learn if winter sports areas are open, call our seasonal info line (330-865-8060) or get updates via Twitter.
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Featured Trail: Quarry Trail |
The 1.2-mile Quarry Trail takes visitors past discarded mill stones and through the forest to an old quarry. Stone was last taken from the quarry in the 1930s, when the Civilian Conservation Corps used the sandstone to construct several Metro Parks facilities. Deep Lock Quarry became a Metro Park in 1934.
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Download the Metro Parks |
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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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