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From wetlands to woodlands, our Resource Management team is hard at work this spring 🌱

Read more about what projects they're working on: bit.ly/4iKWhSn

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A Race against the Clock – Metro Parks' Restoration Projects - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System
A Race against the Clock – Metro Parks' Restoration Projects - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System - ELAINE HALL AND LOGAN DUNN Assistant Resource Managers Resource Management at Metro Parks is dee...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today’s bird watching adventure features Mother Goose and I’m looking forward to story time.
#birdwatching
#SundayMorning
#SpringIsHere
April 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Rain is falling on the budding trees, and it's like nature's own symphony awakening the blooms of spring. #SpringAwakening #NatureIsHealing #RainyDayVibes
March 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Grief hitting hard today. It’s been years but it feels like it happened yesterday.
March 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Construction Alert at Blendon Woods ⚠️🚨
March 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Spotted the first sign of spring!!! A brave little flower braving the chilly, wet weather. Hang in there, little one. Warmer days are coming. #SpringIsInTheAir #SignsOfSpring #NatureIsResilient
March 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I'm pretty sure I could hear the collective sigh of relief when the sun finally peeked through the clouds. We all needed this dose of sunshine. #PostStormVibes #SunshineAndSmiles #SpringIsInTheAir
March 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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These fields were on fire🔥

The conditions were perfect for a few days of burning. Prescribed burns help to reduce the spread of invasive species and remove old vegetation to make room for new growth 🌱

See photos from the burns: www.metroparks.net/blog/behind-...

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Behind the Flames: Metro Parks Conducts Prescribed Burns - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System
Behind the Flames: Metro Parks Conducts Prescribed Burns - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System - Fire might seem destructive at a first glance, but in the hands of trained conservationists, it's a ...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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March 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and I’m huffing and puffing my way around a paved track. Where is my Hocking Hills adventure when I need it? #HockingHills #SpringIsHere
March 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I’m convinced that if I could just see the natural trails of Hocking Hills from my suburban paved trails, I’d be able to run a marathon. Well maybe not a marathon but 2 miles for sure. #motivationneeded #HockingHillscalling
March 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Got some not so great news today. Have to keep reminding myself, I am not my failures and it’s okay to be disappointed. Sometimes, the things we want the most are the things hardest to achieve. But that doesn’t mean they’re not worth pursuing. #hopeinthefuture #believeinyourself
March 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It’s okay to have bad days; it’s okay to be overwhelmed. I’ve had my fair share of those days. But don’t let those feelings define you. You are capable of so much more. #believeinyourself #mentalheath #youarestrong
March 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I’m sending out good vibes to everyone feeling overwhelmed by the world right now. You are strong, capable, and, resilient. You’ve got this. #mentalhealthmatters #believeinyourself #youareworthit
March 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Spring is almost here and I’m officially on Team Sunshine. #worldpeace #peacefulnature #springblooms
March 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I’m convinced the world would be a much better place if we all took a collective nap and woke up to a bit less chaos. #worldpeace #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters
March 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
There’s a secret congressional hearing in the trees; judging by their off-key squawking, the state of the union is tense. Pretty sure the cardinals are proposing a higher worm tax, the blue warblers are filibustering and the robins are tweeting they are moving abroad. #USAPolitics
March 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I’m still dumbstruck from yesterday’s meeting. Much like a blizzard, arguments can quickly escalate from a light flurry to a full blown whiteout of insults. #communicationbreakdown
March 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Feels like the US is a reality TV show at this point. At least today feels like spring and providing some much-needed escapism. #realitytvshow #natureescape #springisintheair
February 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Metro Parks conducts annual biotic surveys that help us assess the health of the parks' ecosystems 🦋 Read more about the results of the 2024 surveys here: bit.ly/3QuGBqH

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Highlights from the Resource Management Annual Biotic Survey - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System
Highlights from the Resource Management Annual Biotic Survey - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System - ELAINE HALL Assistant Resource Manager Each year Metro Parks conducts a variety of biotic survey...
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February 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I'm officially declaring today 'International Day of Park Appreciation.' Let's celebrate by getting outside and enjoying the beauty of nature. #ParkLove #NatureIsCalling #GetOutside #mentalhealthmatters
February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
OMG, the weather in Columbus today is chef's kiss. I might just spend the whole day at the park, soaking up the sun. #ParkLife #SunshineStateOfMind #VitaminD
February 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Just witnessed a epic squirrel chase in the park. I'm pretty sure they put on this chase for my benefit. At least that’s the story I’m telling myself. #TeamSquirrel #ParkLife
February 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today I’m trading doomscrolling for tree-gazing. Much better for my mental health, and way less likely to give me an existential crisis. #treehugger #mentalhealthmatters #optoutside
February 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM