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Windsor invests in parks lighting

By Sammy Schuck | November 16, 2021

Increased attention to parks as a result of the pandemic is demonstrated by Windsor’s recent $1 million (USD $801,705) investment in 14 parks.

Recreation

Parks Canada and Windsor explore possible new national urban park

By Nicholas Simon | November 11, 2021

Parks Canada and Windsor are exploring the possibilities of turning some of the city’s most ecologically sensitive areas into a new national urban park.

Parks

Free Indiana nature passports reward outdoor adventurers

By Taylor Haelterman | March 19, 2021

Indiana’s program was inspired by a similar successful passport program in Iowa.

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Natural features of Toronto park help users design their own experience

By Chioma Lewis | February 25, 2021

Toronto’s Trillium Park a key to revitalizing old entertainment venue.

Algae

Old Ohio amusement park becomes new wetland restoration project

By Kyle Davidson | February 24, 2021

The park will preserve local history while fighting harmful algae blooms.

equity

“Accidental Wilderness” explores unique experience of an urban landscape

By Chioma Lewis | December 28, 2020

“Accidental Wilderness” is a collection of essays and photographs describing the origins and ecology of Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, named for a former Toronto Parks commissioner.

Art

Here’s a guide to northern Indiana natural areas you never knew about

By Gina Navaroli | April 19, 2019

They counter the stereotype that the region is nothing but industrial development.

Michigan

The great parks of Ottawa County

By Jim DuFresne | July 17, 2017

Michigan’s Ottawa County has many parks to explore.

Land

Ohio forest expansion could help rattler and other endangered species

By Megan McDonnell | October 10, 2016

Corridor purchase will connect state’s largest privately-owned protected forest with a 64,000-acre state forest.

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Hunt for virtual wildlife leads to real nature encounters

By Eamon Devlin | July 29, 2016

Recreation officials are using the virtual Pokemon Go monsters showing up in zoos and parks to promote interactions with nature and real wildlife.

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