Author: addisonnwerling
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MetroParks at Home: Native Plants
May is here and we are in the heart of spring. With Mother’s Day around the corner and the warmth upon us, you may find yourself bringing new flower friends into your yard. But beyond their beauty, plants serve a greater role in their surrounding ecosystems. But not all plants are created equal. So which…
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Paving the Trail: Women of MetroParks
March marks Women’s History Month, a time to honor the meaningful contributions of women throughout history. At MetroParks of Butler County, we’re excited to celebrate the women who have shaped our parks and recreation system, from the early pioneers who advocated for public green spaces to our current employees and volunteers who continue to make…
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Unveiling Winter’s Wildlife Wonders
Has the winter weather sent you hibernating in your own home recently? While many creatures similarly hunker down during the colder months, there is still plenty of animal activity outdoors. In fact, winter unveils a unique landscape for wildlife watching with its snow-covered landscapes and barren trees. It’s also a chance for us to witness…
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What Makes a Park? Meadow Ridge
The holidays are coming to a close, and a new year is upon us! You may find yourself contemplating an upcoming resolution. While hitting the gym or eating a better diet might be high on your list, at MetroParks, we can’t help but encourage you to get outside more next year. With so many green…
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Give Back to the Earth this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to be sustainable! The hustle and bustle of the holidays are here, which means parties and gifts galore! Though December brings ample celebrations, it also brings a hefty environmental footprint. In fact, the trash produced between Thanksgiving and Christmas contributes to 1 million extra tons of waste per week. However, there are…
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Nature Nurtures
When it comes to nature, I’ve been thinking a lot about movement. Though sedentary themselves, for me, the trees represent the ongoing movement in my life. Their changing identity through the seasons represents the passage of time and our growth each year. Like trees, we change with the seasons, too. We defrost our bodies each…
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Your Guide to Butler County this Fall
Changing leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin spice galore! Fall is finally upon us here in Butler County, and we’re ready to make the most of the season. MetroParks offers prime opportunities for leaf peeping on our various trails, but there are several happenings in our county beyond the parks. We’ve partnered with Travel Butler County…
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What Makes a Park? Sycamore Bluffs
I’m not going to lie to you – getting outside can be tough sometimes. After a long day, our couches relentlessly call our names, begging us for relaxation. But our couches don’t always know what’s best for us. In fact, I’d argue that nature recharges us in ways our sofas never will. I recently found…
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Behind the Scenes: Natural Resources
MetroParks recently celebrated Earth Day, an annual event which amplifies environmental conservation and protection initiatives globally. MetroParks helps make every day Earth Day in Butler County, primarily through our Natural Resources & Conservation division. We recently had the opportunity to interview Senior Natural Resources & Conservation Manager Joe Dumyahn to understand more about the importance…
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Behind the Scenes: Volunteerism
Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Volunteers play an important role for MetroParks of Butler County, helping us to advance our mission of education, conservation, and recreation. Recently, we were able to talk with MetroParks’ Volunteer Resources department to gather insights about the impacts of volunteerism in our parks, and how to…