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Greetings!
In 2012, resolve to get outdoors and discover the beauty of winter in your Metro Parks. Join a naturalist for a hike, race down one of our sledding hills or head out on your own for a peaceful walk in the woods.
Visit our website often and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and opportunities.
See you on the trails,
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County
Your Back Yard for 90 Years
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January Outdoor Almanac |
Groundhogs (pictured) are true hibernators and can sleep for five months. Skunks go into a state of torpor, or inactivity, and often invite themselves into groundhog burrows. Temporarily "frozen" wood frogs are burrowed under leaf litter and survive by utilizing anti-freezing chemicals in their bodies. In a few months they will thaw out and restart their hearts and lungs.
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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 through January 31:
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Programs & Events |
More than 30 FREE programs are available in January. Join a naturalist for an owl prowl, build a backyard bird feeder and learn nature drawing for both kids and older adults. For details, download our monthly Programs & Events Guide.
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Nature Realm Gift Shop: Book Discount
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"Steps In Time: Ninety Years of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County" (University of Akron Press, $19.95) is available at 15% off, plus tax, through January in the Nature Realm gift shop.
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Winter Sports |
Metro Parks offers multiple 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: Old Mill Trail |
The 1-mile Old Mill Trail in Furnace Run Metro Park leads hikers through beech-maple woods. Be sure to look for the Brush Family marker, which reads: "To all those who love as he loved the far sky and smiling land." View a YouTube video about this trail here.
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Download the Metro Parks |
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Enjoy the park district on your PC, Mac and more. This month's desktop is available for download.
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