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Red Tailed Hawk Circling our Yard Looking for Something…

August 5, 2011 By

I think I wrote in the spring about a robin that will not stop attacking its reflection in our windows!  Well, our neighborhood has upgraded. Circling our yard, and the neighbor’s yard is a mature red-tailed hawk.  He’s been here for about 2 weeks.  The funny thing is, I think he’s looking for something.  He’s [...]

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Great Blue Herons Return to Cuyahoga Valley National Park

February 22, 2011 By

Spring is soon on it’s way and there is proof in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (Don’t look outside at last night’s ice and snow storm!) Our beloved Great Blue Herons have returned home. If you’ve never seen this popular attraction, head on over to Bath Road in Akron, Ohio. The heronry on Bath Road [...]

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Metropark Nature Realm Play Date, June 9 11:20am

April 8, 2010 By

Join us for a playdate at the Metroparks’ Nature Realm in Akron, OH on June 9th at 11:20am. This is the perfect chance to meet other moms in the area and check out the newly renovated Nature Realm. We will have our own personal demonstration from the Naturalist. The Naturalist will show us all kinds [...]

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Free Indoor Playground in North Canton, OH

April 8, 2010 By

I just learned about a great indoor playground in North Canton, OH that is free.  The First Christian Church Playland is a safe, fun place for kids to have fun! The playland has 4 levels with tubes, stairs, and slides for your kids to explore and enjoy. There is even a designated area for toddlers [...]

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New Playground at Bath Community Activity Center

September 27, 2009 By

Bath Community Activity Center is Bath’s oldest park, founded in 1968. 41 acres of recreational activities are all available to you to enjoy. Activities include:  four well-maintained tennis courts, two soccer fields, two volleyball courts, two horseshoe pit courts, a full basketball court, and a multipurpose field used for football, lacrosse, and rugby. These recreation [...]

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Best Playgrounds in Akron

August 31, 2009 By

Year round fun can be had at this great playgrounds in Akron!  Visiting a playground is a fun &  natural way for kids to explore, learn, exercise, develop social skills, and enjoy the great outdoors.  It can be fun and a workout if you play with your kids while at the playground too! I’ve compiled [...]

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Boettler Park & Heritage Hill Playground in Green, OH

April 3, 2009 By

Boettler Park is located in Green, which is southern part of Akron, OH. This impressive park boasts 8 acres of protected wetlands providing a home to the wildlife. The paved easy walking trails that allow you to get right up close to nature’s best through the wetlands and by the stocked pond.

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Ft. Island Griffiths Park is a Great Akron Playground

April 3, 2009 By

Ft. Island Griffiths Park is a family recreation at its best right in the heart of the Fairlawn/Montrose area. They even have Nature Resource Center with great education opportunities and programs. Kids love the playground! There are two play structures for ages 2-5 and 5-12. Playground has swing sets, slides, climbing walls, activity panels, play [...]

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Akron Metroparks are family fun

February 19, 2009 By

Keeping your kids active and happy couldn’t be easier with the Metroparks of Cleveland and Akron in your backyard. Educational experiences are around each corner as you hike the trails, experience the wildlife by feeding birds from your hand or watching a frog leap from a lily pad, enjoy the vista from the ledges, catch [...]