Off Trail with Erie MetroParks

This week, we introduce the newest member of the MetroParks team, and Cheryl and Mike, and Kippie Loughlin, and give you the low-down on good wildflower spots throughout the MetroParks. 

In part three of our Natural Resources series, we cover controlled hunts, and how Erie MetroParks prepares and holds its controlled deer hunts.

In part two of our three-part series with Natural Resources Manager, Tara Kauffman, we talk about controlled burning and how Erie MetroParks uses it as an effective management tool.⁠

This week's episode is the first of a three-part series with our Natural Resource Manager, Tara Kauffman. It's all about how Erie MetroParks manages invasive species in and around the MetroParks.

One of the early signs of spring is the wonderful song of the American woodcock, heard around Erie MetroParks. Listen in, as naturalists talk about this exciting bird and where you can catch a glimpse of these wonderful birds.⁠

Warbler season is right around the corner. Erie MetroParks staff is ready, but will you be ready? Listen in, as naturalists talk about the warblers that pass through your parks.

Spring is near, and it feels like everything in the MetroParks is coming to life. Listen in as Erie MetroPark naturalists talk about their favorite parks to visit in the spring and what you can find there.

Citizen science plays a vital role in conservation. Listen in and see what Erie MetroParks does to contribute and how you can too!

Maple sugaring has a rich history with loads of interesting facts. Listen in with Erie MetroParks staff as we chat about how maple sugaring became so lucrative in the New World.

Maple sugaring season is right around the corner. Listen in and see how Erie MetroParks taps their maple trees to get a nice sweet treat from Mother Nature!