Entries by Mill Creek MetroParks Staff

Nature Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Susan Ramdin

Sue Ramdin of Canfield, Ohio won first place in the ‘Wild Animals’ category for her photo, Junco, and also took first place in ‘Wild Scenes’ for Lake Milton State Park! LC: How did your interest in photography begin? SR: When I was in high school I got my first “real camera” and have been photographing… Continue Reading Nature Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Susan Ramdin

Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Richard States

This is the first in a series of profiles highlighting the winners of our Nature Photography Exhibit. Richard States of Cortland, Ohio won first place in the ‘Wild Plants’ category and also took Best of Show for his photograph, Milkweed! LC: How did your interest in photography begin? RS: I started teaching horticulture in Warren… Continue Reading Photography Exhibit 2014 | Photographer Profile: Richard States

Last Weekend for Skating on Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lily Pond

Mother Nature provided a great opportunity for Mill Creek MetroParks to allow ice skating on the Lily Pond for the past few weeks. As we look toward spring, Mill Creek MetroParks will hold one final weekend of ice skating on the Lily Pond before the pond closes. Final days for supervised skating will be Friday,… Continue Reading Last Weekend for Skating on Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lily Pond

Thomas J. Bresko named OPRA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner…Retired Mill Creek MetroParks Director honored February 4

Retired Mill Creek MetroParks Director Thomas J. Bresko has been named the 2013 Harvey Woods Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA). Bresko was honored at the annual OPRA Awards Celebration on February 4, 2014, at the Kalahari Conference Center. “It is truly an honor to receive this award,” Bresko… Continue Reading Thomas J. Bresko named OPRA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner…Retired Mill Creek MetroParks Director honored February 4

Mill Creek MetroParks presents annual Twice-Loved Book Sale

Mill Creek MetroParks will hold its annual Twice Loved Book Sale on Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23. Peruse the tables for much-loved books about gardening, cooking, and nature. Check out the selection of magazines about gardening, cooking, and other hobbies as well. The sale will be held at the D. D. and Velma… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks presents annual Twice-Loved Book Sale

Mill Creek MetroParks seeks public comment for roadway resurfacing project

Mill Creek MetroParks is soliciting public comment for an upcoming roadway resurfacing project. The area to be addressed by the project is West Golf Drive in Mill Creek Park, between the Mill Creek Golf Course and Shields Road. This portion of West Golf Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic during project construction, which is… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks seeks public comment for roadway resurfacing project

Mill Creek MetroParks presents Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit

Find the spirit of the tropics at Fellows Riverside Gardens with the Jewels of Winter Orchid exhibit, on display now through March 16 inside the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. Visit the D. D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center to view these exotic beauties on display. A series of programs… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks presents Jewels of Winter Orchid Exhibit