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Young anglers, it's your time to shine! 🐠 Mark your calendars for the annual Children's Fishing Derby on Sat., May 16 and Sun., May 17 at Wallace Lake and Ohio & Erie Canal. Hook trout, catfish & more, learn to cast and compete for prizes! Learn more: buff.ly/TtFzjuw

Your garden glow-up starts here!🪻Be a steward for wildlife by adding native plants to your landscape by shopping our Native Plant Sale at any of our five nature centers on Saturday, May 9. Visit buff.ly/MHsxRLr for more details!

Ready, Set, Race! 🏁 Join us this Sat., May 2 for the Cleveland Metroparks Pump Track Race at the Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park! Get your adrenaline pumping as you race the clock on the Competition Pump Track. Fastest time wins. Register today: buff.ly/VrwQt87

🌲✨ May the forest be with you. Rock a shirt that shows your love for trees—and a galaxy far, far away. Now available in Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops and online at buff.ly/ljIXqwt!

Merwin's Wharf is now open with a new look and a fresh summer menu! Stop by Tuesdays - Sundays to grab a bite! No reservation required. buff.ly/QjrQtLr

Protecting our ecosystem takes a team effort! 🌎️ On Earth Day, tune into our new Tales & Trails episode where CEO Brian Zimmerman sits down with Director of Natural Resources Jenn Grieser to discuss conserving 25,000+ acres across Northeast Ohio. buff.ly/4UoHTwZ

For us, Earth Day is every day!🌿 Our parks are places to explore, discover, and connect with nature. Come see why it's worth protecting!

Celebrate nature's beauty this week with Cleveland Metroparks! Get out to see the Virginia bluebells along the bridle trails in Mill Stream Run Reservation and Hemlock Creek Picnic Area in Bedford Reservation, or join us for Spring Wildflower hike! 🔗 buff.ly/L7N362g

Celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day with our Nature Shops! 🌿 Stop in this week to discover earth‑friendly and local products. Through April 25, guests receive a free reusable Leafman tote with any purchase over $25 - in stores or online at clevelandmetroparks.com/shop

Ready to get outside? Join the @clevemetroparks Trail Challenge now through September 30 by completing 10 designated trails to improve your health and earn prizes. besimplywell.org/cleveland-metr…

Think you've got the fastest lap?⏱️🔥 Race the clock at the 3rd Annual Pump Track Race at Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park on Saturday, May 2! One rider. One run. Fastest time wins. All skill levels and all bikes welcome. Learn more and register on our website! buff.ly/VrwQt87.

Curious about coyotes in your neighborhood? Join us on April 14 as our wildlife ecologist shares insights on how they behave, why they show up in neighborhoods and what it means for people and pets. Details ➡️ buff.ly/BZJuYek

We're talking mustard today, and not the kind found at a Guards game... Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that spreads fast and pushes out native plants. In this How-To video, learn how to identify, remove and bag this invasive species. buff.ly/yKfPVZB

The Force is strong with this one.... This year's "May the Forest" collection is here! Pick up yours in-store at North Chagrin, Rocky River, and Hinckley Nature Shops and online at buff.ly/0cOh4yo

Want to see Cherry Blossoms at Brookside Reservation? Peak bloom is happening now! 🌸 Your guide to exploring just got easier. Download the all-new Pathfinder powered by @pncbank to lead your next adventure in the parks. buff.ly/dguciuS

Find your trail!👟 Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman and @metrohealthCLE President & CEO Dr. Christine Alexander‑Rager are taking on the 2026 Trail Challenge— and bringing you along! Join them on their first route in Garfield Park. buff.ly/1UXt8O6

Hit the trails this wildflower season and celebrate the natural beauty of Ohio’s native blooms. Discover the best viewing spots, explore deep woodland treasures, and learn about the fascinating history of spring wildflowers. View upcoming programs here: buff.ly/Umf8sCu

THIS SATURDAY! Meet us at South Mastick Picnic Area for the annual Barbie Rod Steelhead Derby. 🎣 Adult and children attendees alike must use a children's themed fishing rod to attempt to catch a big, strong Rocky River steelhead! Register today: buff.ly/8f7lhV1

Gear up for the last City Edition game! Cleveland Metroparks and the Cleveland Cavaliers have teamed up for merchandise with proceeds benefitting Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund. Shop now at clevelandmetroparksshop.com and at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops and Golf Pro Shops.

Only two Fridays left for Fish Fry season at Cleveland Metroparks! Dine-in or carry-out options are available on Fridays through March 27 at Merwin’s Wharf, Emerald Necklace Café, Big Met Golf Course and Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. Details: buff.ly/QxEAmpX.