Is your child texting about Metro Parks? LOL = Love Olentangy Lots BRB = Bison Roaming Battelle IMO = Infinite Mussel Oasis GG = Great Gar TBH = Two Big Herons JK = Just Kayaking FAQ = Fun Around Quarry (Trails) FWIW = Fascinating Wetlands in Water #cbusmetroparks

We all probably know that a group of fish swimming together is called a "school"🐟🏫 But did you know that they're good at playing follow the leader? Once a school starts, a fish can sometimes act as leaders/influencers that help determine how the group moves! #cbusmetroparks

Grab a paddle and pickup some litter with us at the Scioto Sweep! Register today: givepulse.com/event/462431-S…

August's photo of the month comes from Pickerington Ponds! Kye said "I visited Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Ellis Pond Viewing Area. A perfect day to check out the covered bridge!" #cbusmetroparks 📸 Kye Feasel

Scioto Audubon staff had the honor of helping the Division of Police and Keep Columbus Beautiful with a Scioto River cleanup this past week! This cleanup was training for the Division of Police and an opportunity to help clean up the Scioto River. #cbusmetroparks 📸 Aryeh Alex

Seeing gold? You're probably looking at goldenrod! Fun fact: Despite its reputation, goldenrod doesn’t cause allergies—it's often confused with ragweed, the real culprit! #cbusmetroparks

Nature Preserve Appreciation Post Metro Parks has five feature areas dedicated as state nature preserves, recognizing their importance in Ohio's natural history and granting them protection by the state as natural areas🌳 #cbusmetroparks

How do Monarch Butterflies turn from eggs to adults? Learn all about it, plus a few fun facts (Monarchs are one of the longest-lived butterflies in the world!), from Naturalist Leah: bit.ly/3yF60Zu #cbusmetroparks

What better way to celebrate the closing of summer than with your best four-legged friend? Check out these dogs who visited Metro Parks throughout the summer🐶 (Bonus! There's a whole gallery of canine park visitors here: bit.ly/3X9UajC!) #cbusmetroparks

sunsets from the paddleboard >>> #cbusmetroparks 📸 Brandy Dianne

Are you looking for a fun new job? Metro Parks is hiring a variety of positions. Join us on Wednesday., Sept. 4 from 6-8 pm @ Grange Insurance Audubon Center. We'll be interviewing on-site! Find position descriptions through this link: bit.ly/3AnL4Xq #cbusmetroparks

Join us and the Y for Outdoor Inclusive Adventure on September 8th at Prairie Oaks! This event aims to create a safe space for people of all abilities to explore the outdoors 🛶🎣🐢

Scioto Fest is just 2 short weeks away! Check out the schedule of events, vendors, and more 🍻 We have dog-friendly vendors, climbing vendors, a bubble party, & more 🐕 For a continuously updated schedule and list of vendors, click here: bit.ly/3RKdz5o #cbusmetroparks

August did, in fact, slip away like a moment in time...but that's okay because we have some very fun & free events planned for you! Check out Outdoor Inclusive Adventure, Scioto Fest, & all the beginning of fall programs 🍁🎃🌻 bit.ly/3Xkplsj #cbusmetroparks

The Scioto Sweep is just around the corner! While our kayak slots are full, there are still plenty of opportunities to make a difference. Join us on land or bring your own kayak to help clean up our beautiful river! Sign up today: givepulse.com/event/462431-S…

These little guys are nuts🦫🌰A chipmunk's heart beats 350 beats per minute until winter hibernation - then it slows down to just four beats per minute. Metro Parks are full of these delightful critters! #cbusmetroparks

This is a wonderful (and wonderfully inclusive) outdoor event from the YMCA of Central Ohio and Columbus Metro Parks. And this year, Franklin County DD is providing a universal changing table. 😊

An amazing sunset from Scioto Grove.

It's #NationalWildlifeDay! Properly bagging trash, disposing of litter, and keeping garbage out of nature and waterways are simple steps that make a big difference. Every piece of litter picked up is a step towards a cleaner, safer environment for wildlife.

Pause, breathe, and listen to the whispers of nature🦉 September 4th is National Wildlife Day, so let's honor the amazing creatures that make our world so magical! #nationalwildlifeday #cbusmetroparks 📸 Anna Canter