DOCSLIB.ORG

Program Guide Program Guide

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Program Guide Program Guide GetConnected! Program Guide MetroparksOctober/November/December Programs: April | May | June 2009 2010 | 1 | Check out our NEW! programs No Better Place To Be In Spring Than A Metropark! 419-407-9700 | METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Contents 3 Summer Camps Summer Camp, page 3 4 Welcome/About Metroparks 5 Open for the Season 6 Scoutennial Celebration 7 Special Events 8 Free Sunday Sampler 10 Nature Programs 12 Nature Programs for Kids 13 Nature Programs for Scouts 14 Nature Photography Programs 16 Parks & Places 18 History Programs Scoutennial, page 6 | 2 | 19 Wildwood Manor House Programs 20 Toledo Botanical Garden Programs 20 Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District 21 Nature’s Nursery Programs 21 Volunteer Programs 22 Friends and Partners Programs 24 Members Programs Global Youth Service Day page 22 25 Program Index 29 Contacts 30 Directory, Park Hours, Map and Accessibility Reservations Phone reservations: 419-407-9700 Online reservations: MetroparksPrograms.com Program hotline/Cancellations: 419-407-9771 Facility Rentals, page 28 Reservation Form, page 31 Volunteer Services 419-407-9703 PROGRAMS LISTED BY DATE AT METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Memories Are Made At Metroparks Summer Camps Nature Camp (Ages 7 to 12) Nature Camp is a week of nature discovery and exploration for kids that includes fun and educational activities, games and living history. Each day has a different focus. It’s a great educational experience for children who enjoy nature, history and the outdoors. Home base is Wildwood Preserve, with two days of field trips to enjoy fishing, boating, wildlife watching, historical tours and fun nature activities. Exciting trips are planned for other Metroparks and local destinations. Transportation will be provided. Fishing is one of the many outdoor activities at Camp will be held rain or shine with plenty Metroparks summer camps. of rainy day options. Equipment, supplies NEW! Metroparks Explorers and field trip transportation provided. Due (Ages 5 to 6) to demand, campers may only attend one Butterflies, raccoons and birds oh my! session. Participants must be 7 to 12 years Spend an exciting week discovering what old during the session. wild things live nearby. Explorers will All sessions Monday - Friday, search for animal homes and tracks plus | 3 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. use their listening skills to search for birds, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall toads and insects. A week of hands-on Fee: $95 | Reservations activities, songs and outdoor fun awaits. Session 1: June 28 - July 2 This is a drop-off program. Session 2: July 12 - July 16 Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30, Session 3: July 19 - July 23 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Session 4: August 2 - 6 Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall Session 5: August 9 - 13 $95 | Reservations Session 6: August 16 - 20 Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 12 to 16) Wee Workshop Preschool Summer Challenge yourself through exciting outdoor Camp (Ages 3 to 4) adventures, make a difference by restoring Accompany your preschooler for all the endangered habitats and meet new friends. fun of our monthly Wee Workshop program Teens will encounter the outdoors through in a summer day camp atmosphere. habitat, nature photography, wilderness Explore favorite Ohio animals through survival and canoeing. Fun will abound with songs, puppets and games. Enjoy multi- water games, hands-on activities and take sensory, hands-on activities, crafts and home projects. Home base is Wildwood outdoor exploration. Register child only. Preserve, with three days of field trips. Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25, Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45 | Reservations $125 | Reservations For scholarship information, please call 419-407-9701 RESERVatioNS: 419-407-9700 OR METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Welcome New Season, New Opportunities About Metroparks Metroparks of the Toledo Area is a pring is about possibilities. It’s a new regional system of premier natural, beginning, for people and nature – and historical and cultural parklands. A public especially for the Metroparks, where nature S agency serving Lucas County, Metroparks and people meet. maintains parks and conservation areas totaling 10,500 acres. The park district’s • At Secor, Swan Creek Preserve and Pearson, mission is to enhance our quality of life wildflowers such as spring beauties decorate the and inspire preservation efforts in this and landscape as early as April. future generations. • If you’ve been hibernating like a groundhog all Hours of Operation winter, those first warm, sunny days are a call to All Metroparks open daily, 7 a.m. until dust off the bicycle or lace up the hiking shoes and dark. Admission: Free. Other hours and hit the trail. See the center section of this Program fees apply to specific attractions. Guide for a new trail program. If you’re a runner, join us for the Happy Trails 5K or the Glass City Programs Marathon. Metroparks programs and activities encompass a wide variety of interests | 4 | • Warblers – the colorful little songbirds that make a related to the park district’s purpose. birders’ heart race – typically arrive in large waves Programs are open to everyone. around Mother’s Day. Keep an eye on the feeders Children must be accompanied by adults at the Windows on Wildlife at Wildwood, Secor, unless noted as a drop-off program. Oak Openings, Side Cut, Pearson and Swan Creek. If you have a disabling condition Watch the Nature Now blog on MetroparksToledo. and would like information and com for updates. support for accessibility to programs, services, facilities or applying for a job at • Also in May, the click-clap of mule hooves on the Metroparks, call 419-407-9700. Trail towpath returns to Providence Metropark as The Partner volunteers or interpreters are Canal Experience begins a new season. Cruise available upon request. down the old canal, shop The General Store and stop in the Isaac Ludwig Mill for a peak at the past. Metroparks of the Toledo Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does • Spring is also a prelude to summer, and time not discriminate in employment. to sign up your little explorer for a Metroparks Programs and services are available to summer camp. Find details in this Program Guide any member of the public. about how your kids can make memories they will have for a lifetime. Metroparks Trails Trails in each of the Metroparks offer a Whatever your outdoor passion, we hope you will variety of distances and experiences, from enjoy your time in Metroparks this spring. But hurry winding dirt paths through the woods and – it doesn’t last long. prairies, to hard-surface all-purpose trails suitable for bicycling and skating. Oak Openings Preserve also has horse trails. Open For The Season Wildwood Manor House The Canal Experience Built in the1930s in the Georgian Colonial This unique, educational attraction just style, the Manor House and grounds, now across the Maumee River from Grand Wildwood Preserve, was the family estate Rapids, takes visitors back to 1876 during a of Robert A. Stranahan, co-founder of the one-hour cruise aboard an authentic canal Champion Spark Plug Co., and his wife, Page. boat. Stop at the Isaac Ludwig Mill to see | 5 | Tour Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and how water power is used to saw logs and Sunday. By reservation during the week. grind grain, and finish your visit at the Free General Store. (See Wildwood Manor House listing for May: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to programs and special events) 1 p.m. and Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. June: Wednesday through Saturday, 12:30 to National Center for Nature 3:30 p.m. Photography Prices: Canal boat tickets $6 adults, $5 Located inside Secor Metropark, the Metropark Members and seniors (60 and Photography Center is the only one of its over), $4 children (3 to 12); ages two and kind in the country. Exhibits feature the under Free. Mill tours Free. work of some of the nation’s premier nature photographers. Side Cut Explorer Hours: noon to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Board the 12-passenger, wheelchair Sundays (and during special events) accessible tram for a ride along the Free Maumee River and canal tow-path. Every (See Nature Photography listing for Tuesday, June through October. Groups can workshops and special exhibits) schedule separate times for a nominal fee. Tuesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22 Oak Grove School 10 and 11:15 a.m. The Oak Grove School, located at the East Tuesday, June 29, 6 and 7:30 p.m. NEW! Entrance to Wildwood Preserve, is open Side Cut, Riverview Area quarterly for visitors to learn what it was like Fee: $2 | Reservations to attend a one-room school. Call for Reser- vations (Required). (See History listing for programs) Scoutennial Celebration Saturday, May 1 Celebrate The Scoutennial Metroparks congratulates the Boy Scouts on its centennial, or Scoutennial, in 2010. With its dedication to service and outdoor ethic, Scouting has played many important roles in the Metroparks over the park district’s own history, from blazing trails in the early days to Eagle Scout service projects that continue today. The following activities will be held Saturday, May 1, at Providence Metropark in Grand Scouts of all ages are invited to the Scoutennial Rapids. Register for one or all of these Celebration May 1 at Providence. scout-friendly programs individually. Save Scoutennial: Indian Lore time to take an educational cruise aboard Earn the Indian Lore merit badge. Experi- The Volunteer Canal Boat and tour the Isaac ence the lifestyle and culture of the Native Ludwig Mill. The boat departs at 12:30, 2 and Americans of northwest Ohio by building a 3:30 p.m.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Greater Toledo Community Resource Guide
    GREATER TOLEDO COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE For people with disabilities and special needs. Connecting Families, Educators, Healthcare and Service Providers © 2016 ProMedica 1.0595.R090616.DS This booklet was funded by ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital and SuperSchade’s Foundation. While every effort has been made to provide a comprehensive list of resources, changes will occur and any exclusions were unintentional. Inclusion in the booklet should not be construed as an endorsement by either of the sponsors either explicit or implied. Please contact Sherri Rogers, Patient Family Care Specialist, at 419-291-1563 with any changes and additions, as we would be happy to update in the next issue. Additionally, please contact Sherri if you would like to receive additional copies. This guide can also be found online. Please visit www.promedica.org/toledo-childrens-hospital/Pages/specialty-services/chronic-care- connection.aspx . Sherri Rogers ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital 2142 N. Cove Blvd. HMT 940 Toledo, Ohio 43606 Phone: (419) 291-1563 Email: [email protected] INDEX Pivotal Agencies ........................................................................................................................................3 Ability Center of Greater Toledo ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities .......................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Trail Challenge | Trail List
    TRAIL CHALLENGE | TRAIL LIST Park / Trail Name Trail Mileage Bend View Metropark □ Bend View Trail (Blue) 0.2 □ Towpath [Partial Trail] 3.0 Blue Creek Metropark □ All Purpose Trail (Yellow) 1.9 □ Quarry Trail (Orange) 1.0 Cannonball Prairie Metropark □ Big Bluestem Trail (Green) 1.2 □ Leopard Frog Trail (Blue) 0.7 Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark □ Northwest Territory Trail (Red) 1.5 Farnsworth Metropark □ Towpath [Partial Trail] 2.0 Fort Miamis □ Ft. Miamis Walking Path (Red) 0.2 Glass City Metropark □ No Named Trails; Walk All Main Paths 0.8 Howard Marsh Metropark □ Egret Trail (Orange) 3.8 □ Madewell Trail (Red) 0.8 □ Mallard Trail (Blue) 1.1 □ Sandpiper Trail (Green) 0.9 Manhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark □ Buckeye Basin Trail 1.3 Middlegrounds Metropark □ No Named Trails; Walk All Main Paths 1.4 Oak Openings Preserve Metropark □ All Purpose Trail (Brown) 4.0 □ Beach Ridge Singletrack Trail (Dashed Red) 11.7 □ Evergreen Lake Trail (Green) 1.4 □ Evergreen Trail (Orange) 1.8 □ Ferns and Lakes Trail (Blue) 2.6 □ Foxfire Trail (Yellow) 1.1 □ Mallard Lake Loop (Dashed Teal) 0.5 □ Oak Openings Hiking Trail (Dashed Yellow) 15.2 □ Ridge Trail (Silver) 2.6 □ Sand Dunes Trail (Red) 1.6 □ Springbrook Lake Trail (Teal) 0.8 □ Swanton Reservoir Trail (Dashed Blue) 1.8 Pearson Metropark □ Bicycle Trail (Brown) 3.3 □ Black Swamp Trail (Orange) 1.2 □ Exercise Trail (Red) 2.8 TRAIL CHALLENGE | TRAIL LIST Park / Trail Name Trail Mileage □ North Side (Yellow) 0.6 □ North Trail (Black) 3.0 □ Wood Thrush Trail (Blue) 1.1 Providence Metropark □ River
    [Show full text]
  • 2015 Recyclers List -Revised 3.6.15.Pmd
    RECYCLER’S LIST 2015 1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo, Ohio 43612 419.213.2255 Fax: 419.213.2201 For the most up-to-date version of this list visit: www.ktlcb.org Find us on Facebook! This information is subject to change without prior notice. R E C Y C L I N G D R O P - O F F LOCATIONS Locations PAPER • Newspapers RECYCLING • Ad Inserts The Andersons • Junk Mail 530 Illinois Ave. • Office Paper Kroger Stores • Magazines 4925 Jackman Rd. • Catalogs 4533 Monroe St. • Phone Books 4633 Suder Ave. 1414 Spring Meadows Dr. *NO plastic bags or tied bundles. 7545 Sylvania Ave. at King Rd. 8730 Waterville - Swanton Rd. CARDBOARD • Corrugated Townships & Villages RECYCLING • Cereal Board Harbor View • Shoe Boxes 4421 Bayshore Rd. *NO packing material Jerusalem Township Hall *NO linings RrrReport 9501 Jerusalem Rd. *NO waxed cartons Monclova Township Hall *NO food soiled cartons Albon at Monclova Rd. Providence Township Hall CONTAINER 13257 Perry Rd. RECYCLING Richfield Township Hall CANS 3951 Washburn Rd. • Aluminum beverage cans Spencer Township Hall • Steel, tin, bimetal, food 630 N. Meilke Rd. cans Springfield Township Fire Station #2 • Foil wrap & containers 1534 Crissey Rd. Springfield Township Fire Station #3 GLASS 7145 Garden Rd. • Clear, green & brown Springfield Township Hall bottles and jars 7617 Angola Rd. Swanton Township PLASTICS P. Conway Dr. (off Airport Hwy.) Village of Whitehouse PETE HDPE 11295 Waterville St. • Plastic bottles for liquids such as milk, soda, Metroparks & Other Locations detergent, water Arrowhead Fire Station Dussell Rd. CARTONS Lucas County Recreation Center 2901 Key St. Pearson Metropark Starr Ave.
    [Show full text]
  • Activities Directory
    ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY This publication is created and edited by Liana, Graphic Designer, [email protected] www.designpixstudio.com If you see wrong date information, the 2018 date was not available at the time of this distributed publication. You can either call or visit their website for current information. If you have a listing that you would like to submit to this publication, please email [email protected] and put in subject Activities Directory ATTRACTIONS & FUN FARMER’S MARKETS ANNUAL EVENTS FESTIVALS & CONCERTS COUNTY FAIRS INSTRUCTION/CLASSES LIBRARIES ORGANIZATIONS FOR MOMS/KIDS PUBLIC PARKS & RECREATION RECREATION/SPORTS THEATRES WATER PARKS & SWIM OUTDOOR WATER PARKS - INDOOR INDOOR, RAINY & WINTER DAYS Designpixstudio.com August 2018 WEBSITES www.dotoledo.org DISCOUNTS www.aaanwohio.com www.tirestoledo.org http://toledo.entertainment.com/discount/home.shtml Costco in store Designpixstudio.com August 2018 ATTRACTIONS & FUN AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK BOUNCE - JUNGLE JAVA http://www.africansafariwildlifepark.com/ www.junglejavaplay.com Toll Free: 800-521-2660 ext 3 Ann Arbor, MI OR Canton, MI Phone: 419-732-3606 Fax: 419-734-1919 Open Play Everyday 267 Lightner Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 Entertainment Book Coupon BOUNCE / PLAY - HERO’S 419-873-9400 BUTTERFLY HOUSE 9851 Meridian Ct, Rossford, OH 43460 http://www.wheelerfarms.com/butterfly- [email protected] house/ www.heroestoledo.com 419-877-2733 Birthday Parties 11455 Obee Road, Whitehouse Ohio 43571 Open Play Dates E-Mail: [email protected]
    [Show full text]
  • The Economic Benefits of Metroparks Toledo
    The economic benefits of Metroparks Toledo The economic benefits of Metroparks Toledo The Trust for Public Land August 2019 © 2019 The Trust for Public Land. The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. The Trust for Public Land’s Conservation Economics team has extensive experience measuring the economic benefits and fiscal impacts of land conservation. Partnering with its award-winning GIS team, it has published over 50 economic analyses across the country, including reports in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. The Trust for Public Land has advanced this research working with leading academic partners and research institutions, including Colorado State University, Dartmouth College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of California-Davis, University of Georgia, Texas A&M, University of Minnesota, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, University of Wyoming, and the U.S. Forest Service. tpl.org/economic-benefits-metroparks-toledo Table of contents Executive summary ..........................................................................................................................5 Map ..................................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Educational Resource Guide Our Mission
    Educational Resource Guide Our Mission To enhance quality of life and inspire preservation efforts in this and future generations by providing a regional system of premier natural, historical and cultural parklands maintained and operated to the highest professional standards. our Vision To preserve and protect the natural heritage of Northwest Ohio. Operating Principles: Clean Education 2 Safe Visitor Experience Natural Forever Organizational Excellence Metroparks Education Programs Metroparks programs emphasize hands-on, experiential activities that reinforce the Ohio Academic Content Standards. All environmental and historical programs are specifically aligned with the state standards. We are dedicated to promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the flora, fauna, history and culture of Northwest Ohio and its unique ecosystems. 3 Contents Scheduling A Program 5 Teacher Checklist 6 Historical Programs 8 Nature Education Programs 12 Oak Openings Region Programs 14 Stewardship Programs 15 Boy Scout Programs 16 Girl Scout Programs 18 Nature Special Attractions 19 Program Index 20 Map 23 Speakers Bureau Trail Partners Metroparks employees provide a variety of informative Trail partner volunteers are available to help others lecture programs on Northwest Ohio’s environment enjoy Metroparks by accompanying people with physical and history. Reserve a speaker for your next event! disabilities on trails and/or to interpretive programs. To For information and reservations, call 419.407.9700. schedule a program with the use of Trail Partners, call 419-407-9700. Career Explorations DefInitions The field of parks and recreation offers many opportunities for future careers. A diverse group of Interpreter: A person who employs a mission-based personnel from rangers, naturalists, historical communication process which forges emotional and interpreters and many more can share their educational intellectual connections between the interests of the backgrounds, job requirements and experiences.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 Recyclers List
    RECYCLER’S LIST 2017 1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo, Ohio 43612 419.213.2255 Fax: 419.213.2201 For the most up-to-date version of this list visit: www.ktlcb.org Find us on Facebook! The Recycler’s List is provided as a guide for recycling and proper disposal opportunities, in and around Lucas County, of which we are aware. Items accepted and fees charged may change. Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Inc. Lucas County Solid Waste Management 1011 Matzinger Rd. District Toledo, OH 43612 1011 Matzinger Rd. Phone: 419-213-2255 Toledo, OH 43612 Fax: 419-213-2201 Phone: 419-213-2230 www.ktlcb.org Fax: 419-213-2201 www..lucascountyoh.gov Mission: Mission: Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Inc. To develop and enhance programs which enable (KT/LCB) is dedicated to establishing greener residents to easily recycle common household communities through environmental education, wastes as well as to assist business and industry litter prevention and voluntary partnerships. with the implementation of waste reduction and recycling programs, with programs/services to reduce, reuse and recycle. Affiliation: KT/LCB is a non profit 501 ( c) (3) Services Provided: organization. We are an affiliate of Keep Lucas County Drop-off America Beautiful, Inc., the nation’s leader in The District offers many local drop-off sites through- litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction out Lucas County for recycling of paper, carboard, and community beautification. and containers. University of Toledo Business Purpose: Waste Reduction Program The ultimate goal is to raise awareness of solid 419.530.8111 waste handling options for businesses, Assists companies in the reduction, reuse, and recycling organizations and residents so that each takes of solid waste through cost effective engineering methods.
    [Show full text]
  • Academic Affiliation Agreement for the Ut College of Medicine and Life Sciences by and Between Promedica Health System, Inc. An
    ACADEMIC AFFILIATION AGREEMENT FOR THE UT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND LIFE SCIENCES BY AND BETWEEN PROMEDICA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO Dated as of __________, 2015 NAI-1500370268v19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE ACADEMIC AFFILIATION .................. 2 Section 1.1. Guiding Principles ................................................................................ 2 ARTICLE 2 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................... 3 Section 2.1. The Academic Affiliation Operating Group ......................................... 3 ARTICLE 3 THE ACADEMIC AFFILIATION .................................................................. 7 Section 3.1. Scope .................................................................................................... 7 Section 3.2. Sponsorship of Residency Programs .................................................... 7 Section 3.3. Reserved Powers .................................................................................. 7 Section 3.4. Board Review of the Academic Affiliation .......................................... 9 Section 3.5. Exclusivity ............................................................................................ 9 Section 3.6. Transition Plan .................................................................................... 10 Section 3.7. ProMedica Governing Documents and Mission Statement; Branding and Marketing ....................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Download the Summer 2009 Program Guide
    OPA ETR RK M S Program Guide JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2009 Spending Summer Close To Home? We Have Dozens Of Ways To Spend It Wisely. | 1 | Check out our NEW! programs 419-407-9700 | METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Contents 3 Summer Camps 4 About Metroparks 5 Open for the Season 6 Special Events 7 Free Sunday Sampler Metrobarks, page 6 8 Nature Programs 11 Nature Programs for Kids 14 Nature Photography Programs 17 History Programs 20 History Programs for Kids 18 Year of the Trail Nature For Kids 22 Wildwood Manor House Programs page 11 | 2 | 22 Toledo Botanical Garden Programs 23 Nature’s Nursery Programs 23 Volunteer Programs 25 Volunteer Opportunities 25 Friends Groups 27 Members Programs 28 NEW! Program Index Helping Hands, page 23 33 Contacts 34 Directory Park Hours Reservations Phone reservations: 419-407-9700 Online reservations: MetroparksPrograms.com Program hotline/Cancellations: 419-407-9771 Facility Rentals, page 28 Reservation Form, page 31 Volunteer Services 419-407-9703 PROGRAMS LISTED BY DATE AT METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Summer Camps Memories Are Made At Metroparks Summer Camps Nature Camp (Ages 7 to 12) NEW! Kids Nature Photo Camp Nature Camp is a week of nature discovery Kids will have an excellent adventure in and exploration for kids with fun activi- exploring nature and capturing those wild ties, games, living history and stewardship moments with cameras. A limited number projects. Each day has a different focus. It’s of cameras are available to borrow during a great educational experience for children camp. Hosted at the National Center for who enjoy nature, history and the outdoors.
    [Show full text]
  • Connecting Parks to Parks. and Parks to People
    Connecting Parks to Parks. And Parks to People. By virtually every measure, this was a historic year. Metroparks had not opened a new park in 40 years until 2015, when we opened three. A record 4 million visits to Metroparks, and land holdings surpassed more than 12,000 acres. Middlegrounds will soon be the first Metropark in downtown Toledo. Howard Marsh will be the first near the Lake Erie Shore. As the number and variety of programs increases, and we continue to restore and protect our natural resources, our vision of connecting parks to parks and parks to people is taking shape. There has never been a better time to get outside and enjoy a Metropark. And get outside yourself. Learn more at MetroparksToledo.com | 1 More Metroparks Highlights THREE NEW PARKS OPENED IN 205 WIREGRASS LAKE & WESTWINDS It’s not every day—or even every decade—that the community Wiregrass Lake opened in June on North Eber Road in gets a new Metropark. In 2015, we opened three parks in five Spencer Township. The picturesque lake has a fishing dock months, each bringing new features to Metroparks' growing with an accessible, roll-off canoe and kayak launch. There assortment of outdoor adventures. Since passage of a land are three primitive campsites and a trail around the lake. levy in 2002, using local funds to leverage state grants, Westwinds opened in October on Geiser Road in Holland Metroparks has acquired additional parkland for Lucas County. with the region’s first public archery range and 3D archery Today, the park system spans 12,000 acres—a more than 60 trail.
    [Show full text]
  • METROPARKS M a G a Z I N E Summer 2010
    METROPARKS M A G A Z I N E Summer 2010 Metroparks of the Toledo Area Summer Symphony 15 A Photo Essay Battling The Beetle 4 Cleanup Time Metroparks & Scouting 11 Longtime Connection METROPARKS M A G A Z I N E SPRING/SUMMER 2010 VOL. 17, NO. 1 n eason published by I S Metroparks of the Toledo Area 5100 West Central Avenue Toledo, OH 43615-2100 The Perfect Park For Summer 419.407.9700 emember summers at Side Cut? Generations Board of Park Commissioners o Toledo area residents have been drawn to the Scott J. Savage, President scenic spot or the cool breeze along the Maumee Fritz Byers, Vice President R River, where people have been gathering since, well, Lera Doneghy, Vice President probably as long as there have been people here in northwest Ohio. Sta: It also has the distinction o being the frst Metropark. Donald R. Rettig, Jr., Director [email protected] It was 80 years ago this summer – August 7, 1930 to be exact Denise Johnson, Director, Visitor Services – that the Toledo Metropolitan Park District entered into an [email protected] agreement with the Ohio Department o Public Works to lease Patty Morgenstern, Side Cut Park or $100 a year or two years. The parkland Membership/Customer Service Supervisor [email protected] included land rom Lock 1 to Lock 6 o the old “side cut” that linked the ormer Miami and Erie Canal with the city o Scott Carpenter, Maumee. Public Relations Director/Editor [email protected] Today, Side Cut is a popular local park as well as a destination Jesse Mireles, Art Direction [email protected] or fshermen rom throughout the region and beyond during the nationally known spring walleye run.
    [Show full text]
  • Toledo, Flower, Wildwood Orthopaedic & Spine and Arrowhead Behavioral Hospitals
    TOLEDO, FLOWER, WILDWOOD ORTHOPAEDIC & SPINE AND ARROWHEAD BEHAVIORAL HOSPITALS 2019 JOINT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2020-2022 Approved and Adopted by Arrowhead Behavioral Hospital Board of Trustees Before December 31st, 2019 Approved and Adopted by ProMedica Metro Hospital Board on November 14, 2019 PROMEDICA TOLEDO, WILDWOOD ORTHOPAEDIC & SPINE, AND ARROWHEAD BEHAVIORAL HOSPITALS 2019 JOINT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – 2020-2022 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a joint assessment between ProMedica Toledo, Flower, Wildwood Orthopaedic & Spine, and Arrowhead Behavioral Hospitals, all member hospitals of ProMedica Health System serving the primary service area of Lucas County, Ohio. Toledo, Flower and Wildwood Orthopaedic & Spine Hospitals are committed healthcare resources for the Toledo metropolitan area, and the larger area of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan community, providing acute emergency services, medical and surgical inpatient care, and outpatient ambulatory services, as well as mental health services. As not-for-profit hospitals, all patients are treated regardless of their ability to pay. Arrowhead Behavioral Hospital provides treatment for mental health and substance abuse. ProMedica hospitals’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The Toledo Hospital has served Lucas County and the surrounding Toledo metropolitan region for over one hundred years. The acute care hospitals are also teaching sites for students in medicine, nursing, and the allied health professions. In addition to inpatient and outpatient services, the acute care hospitals serve the surrounding community with both primary and specialty clinics, including safety net clinics that serve uninsured and underinsured residents of the Toledo metropolitan area.
    [Show full text]