When the Toledo Metroparks hosted a preview event for the Ice Ribbon back in February, they expected a few hundred people to show up. It ended up being 15,000 visitors over the course of three weeks.
The fall season is in full swing, and the leaves on the trees have started to change. However, there are more autumnal beauties to catch your eye that you need to look out for.
The Toledo Metroparks Board has just approved the purchase of three new properties to the Oak Openings corridor. The goal is to improve connectivity for the people and the parks as well as for the environment.
The Swan Creek Metropark is a hidden gem within the bustling streets of Toledo. It’s opening was essential to protecting the natural beauty of the land, but it also pivoted the entire trajectory of Metroparks Toledo.
Every year, thousands of birders flock to northwest Ohio with their binoculars in hand. But soon, experts say there may be fewer species for them to spot.
There are all kinds of fun activities to enjoy at the Toledo Metroparks every single day but there are some special events coming up, starting with Bug Fest.
The artists in the Artist's Village at Toledo Botanical Garden are opening their studios to the public this weekend at their "Art in the Garden" event.
A 2014 study found that half a billion birds die each year across the U.S. due to collisions with buildings, and light pollution at night is a big part of that problem, especially with tall buildings like these.
The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist program is a big part of what makes the Toledo Metroparks so beautiful, and they're looking for more volunteers.
“I think we’re nailing it right now in the summer, we want to keep nailing it throughout the year," said Lukas Kummer, Chief Science Officer of HEAVY Wheelhouse,
You might have noticed some orange barrels near the intersection of Byrne and Arlington in recent months. Metroparks Toledo is working on a big construction project, and it's almost done.
When you visit the Metroparks, you expect to see lots of wildlife, but a new conservation method is “steering” the natural habitats in a healthier direction.
What does it take to run the Metroparks? There are groundskeepers, park rangers, and so many more people who work behind the scenes. Metroparks Toledo is teaching students about all those jobs and paying them in the process.
Leaders with Metroparks Toledo are always looking for ways to get you outside and into nature. This summer, they’re offering a way to do that with a musical twist.
One of our Metroparks is getting bigger and better! Work has already been underway for a couple years, and we don't have much longer to wait to get out on the new trails at Howard Marsh.
Summer weather is certainly here, and that means summer activities are in full swing. But with all of that comes the concern for safety, especially on the water.
