In episode #52 of Off Trail with Erie MetroParks, we dive into the inspiring story behind the Roger Johnson Nature Center at Osborn MetroPark. Join us as we explore the vision that brought the center to life, and how volunteer Diana Hahler-Johnson’s generous financial support and dedication helped shape its success and naming of the center. Executive Director Melissa Price also joins the conversation to share how the center is already making a meaningful impact on the community. Tune in to hear about this legacy for nature and the incredible people who made it all possible.

Off Trail is back! Join us for a new season of Off Trail with Erie MetroParks. Episode #51 "Feathered Icons" which kicks off our new season is all about state birds. Discover the fascinating world of these avian symbols. Tune in for a journey through nature's most iconic winged creatures.

It's our 50th episode! Help us celebrate with The Sandusky Recreation Department and the podcast crew from the Out of School @ Mills-after school program. We faced some fears and our podcasters got up close and personal with some of our education animals that they can find right in their own backyard. 

Join Naturalist Mike and the awesome podcast crew from the Out of School @ Mills-after school program with the City of Sandusky Recreation Department. In this episode we will discuss the notorious groundhog, their famous holiday, and the importance of these amazing ground squirrels.

Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day!

It's the perfect day to celebrate our tree-planting heroes. Forest regeneration, and seed dispersal are just a few reasons to be thankful for these furry creatures. Listen in to this week's episode as we share some squirrel experiences and learn the benefits of these scurrying little creatures.

It's Christmastime at Erie MetroParks! This merry holiday episode features Christmas trivia, animals, and more. Get in the holiday spirit and tune in as our naturalists chat all things festive and fun!

#podcast #behere #trivia #holiday #Christmas #offtrail #eriemetroparks 

Tune in for this week's special episode of Off Trail with Erie MetroParks! Erie MetroParks has teamed up with the City of Sandusky Recreation Department and the after-school program at Mills to create a few awesome podcast episodes. Over the last three weeks, the kiddos have been practicing their podcasting skills and researching information about some of their favorite animals and what animal superpowers they would like to have. Listen in and enjoy a few laughs with the Kids at Mills!

Halloween is here, and so is the newest episode of Off Trail!

Tune in this week as we chat about Halloween folklore and play some vampire-inspired nature trivia.

Tune in as Martyn takes over as host and shares how he brought the global community event known as parkrun to Osborn MetroPark. parkrun is a free weekly 5k that helps promote health and community all across the globe.

#behere #eriemetroparks #offtrail #podcast #parkrunusa #parkrun #parkwalk#osbornmetropark #osbornparkrun #ErieCounty #huron

It's the Great Pumpkin Hunt, Erie County! 

Tune in for the behind-the-scenes work of the Great Pumpkin Hunt, the inspiration behind it, and some fun pumpkin trivia.