June 26, 2024 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Hot temperatures and sunshine mean the water is calling! Whether you head straight for the beaches for a swim, rent a paddleboard, stick to the shore for fishing, or launch a…
June 12, 2024 By Steve Dishman, Park Interpreter “Beach Closed” It’s a sign we all have seen before, usually right when the weather would be perfect for a swim. It’s frustrating and annoying when you can’t get in the water.…
May 22, 2024 By Jolene Weick, Park Interpreter As the old saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where we nourish our bodies and connect with loved ones over a meal. However, amidst the clatter…
May 15, 2024 By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter At Hudson Mills Metropark, we are embarking on an exciting new initiative called WaterWise: Empowering Students Through Stormwater Education. This initiative arose from our desire to spotlight one of the park's most…
April 17, 2024 By: Alexis Olechowski, Interpretive staff As you stroll through an American neighborhood, what catches your eye? Often, it's the sight of scattered trees and shrubs amid expansive, meticulously manicured lawns. Traditionally, these lawns have been pristine carpets…
April 10, 2024 Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Plastic bottles, granola bar wrappers, juice boxes, plastic bags, aluminum foil, orange peels, pet waste. What do these items have in common? They’re frequently spotted out in the parks in places they…
March 27, 2024 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor This article is part of a series intended to showcase some of our community partners in 2024 through occasional “Parks in Partnership” highlight articles. Erosion, poor water quality, reduced aquatic wildlife…
March 13, 2024 By Ali Groulx, Park Interpreter What would it look like if we all let our lawns grow wild? Maybe you imagine a yard covered by the sunny heads of dandelions or black medic, or the tufts of…
February 28, 2024 By: Alexis Olechowski, Interpreter Fire, often conjuring images of devastation and ruin, embodies a dual nature. While wildfires undoubtedly carry significant risks, especially in the face of climate change, certain ecosystems depend on these flames to maintain…
February 21, 2024 By Jill Martin, Interpretive Services Supervisor Think back to the last time it rained, how did you feel? Were you pleased that the grass was being watered, or were you concerned about flooding on your sidewalk,…
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