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Greetings!
In 2013, resolve to get outdoors and discover the beauty of winter in your Metro Parks. Join us for a naturalist-led program, 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 We're Your Back Yard  |
January Outdoor Almanac |
Groundhogs are true hibernators and can sleep for five months. Skunks go into a state of torpor, or inactivity, and often invite themselves into groundhog borrows. 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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Amateur Photography Exhibit
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The Metro Parks Photography Club will host the opening reception for the 2013 Amateur Photography Exhibit, Saturday, January 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm. Meet the photographers, enjoy light refreshments and see natural beauty through the eyes and cameras of folks like you.
Nearly 100 photos, all taken in the Metro Parks, will be on display through May 30 in the visitors center auditorium during regular hours (Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 12 - 5 p.m.). Admission is free.
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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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Winter Sports
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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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Programs & Events |
More than 40 FREE programs are available in January. Enjoy a winter family picnic, experience feeding time at the Nature Realm and explore the winter sky during the backyard astronomy series. For details, download our monthly Programs & Events Guide.
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Nature Realm Gift Shop: Local Vendors
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The Nature Realm gift shop is open year-round, and winter is a wonderful time to visit! Check out our local vendor corner featuring Summit County artisans. Bud vases and bowls from Kendall Hills Studio are made in Peninsula and will brighten anyone's home.
The Nature Realm is located at 1828 Smith Rd., Akron.
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Featured Trail: Oxbow Trail |
The moderate 1.2-mile Oxbow Trail in Cascade Valley Metro Park/South provides welcome refuge from the everyday hustle and bustle of urban life. Cross-country skiing is possible on lower portions of the trail, and the Oxbow Area features a large sledding hill that is illuminated for nighttime thrill seekers.
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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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