Podcasts about summit metro parks

In our premier episode, cohosts Mike and Elaine are joined by special guest Lisa King, executive director of Summit Metro Parks. Mike and Elaine recall their first meeting (hint: it involved a dam) and Lisa shares how an undesirable job eventually led to a career with the park district (thanks, dad!). What the heck is a MOAD? Why didn't the Gorge Dam live up to its dam potential? Why not just let the sediment flow down the river? Tune in for answers and discover the history and challenges of the Gorge Dam, collaborative efforts and the cost to remove it, and the vision for its future.  Free the Falls website: bit.ly/freethefalls Follow Summit Metro Parks: Facebook: summitmetroparks Instagram: summitmetroparks X: @metro_parks

What if a local river, once notorious for pollution and even catching fire, could become transformed into a thriving ecosystem? We explore the Cuyahoga's incredible decades-long progress with Elaine Marsh, a watershed specialist with Summit Metro Parks and co-founder of Friends of the Crooked River. Elaine shares her passion for environmental advocacy, a history of the Gorge Dam, and the vital importance of its removal for the health of local fish and macroinvertebrate habitats and our communities.For more information, including a rendering of the Gorge Dam leave-behind, visit Summit Metro Parks's "Free the Falls" website.Learn more about Friends of the Crooked River.

Porchrokr is TomorrowThe PorchRokr celebrates 10 years of live music and getting out the meet your neighbors. WKSU has put out https://www.wksu.org/arts-culture/2022-08-18/plan-for-porchrokrs-10-year-celebration-with-shuffles-picks (a cool guide) to get the most out of the event. Watch The Steelers Vs Browns at Canal ParkThe Akron RubberDucks are holding a watch party for the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns Thursday night game, Sept. 22. Gates will open at 7 p.m. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Fans can watch from anywhere in the Canal Park seating bowl or in the outfield grass. Concessions will be open. Tickets for the watch party are $10 with proceeds benefiting Summa Health Foundation. Go to akronrubberducks.com or call 855-97-QUACK (855-977-8225). Akron U Installs Nap PodsCause, like, you know.... I have anxiety. It's nice to see the University getting our young people ready to join the workforce. It's like a couch with a ball that you stick your head into. The nap pods were purchased by a Governor's Emergency Education Relief Funds grant through the Ohio Department of Higher Education to support behavioral health on college campuses. Too bad that money wasn't used to make education more affordable. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2022/08/university-of-akron-installs-nap-pods-on-campus-to-help-students-rest-recharge.html (More info) Akron Events Calendarhttps://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/events (Akron Events Calendar) https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value (Value For Value) Free Marriage Location on 9/23A free outdoor wedding ceremony and vow renewal will be offered for Summit County residents at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23. The Promises in the Park will be outside in a setting featuring beautiful park views or inside Himelright Lodge in the event of inclement weather. Valley View, formerly a golf course, was transformed into a park and opened in September 2021. Couples may invite up to 10 guests to observe their nuptials. Photographs are encouraged. Akron Municipal Court Judge Nicole Walker will officiate. Summit Metro Parks will provide a sapling tree for each couple to plant at home in honor of their marriage. Music will also be provided for the ceremony. One registration is required per couple. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3Axdkof (https://bit.ly/3Axdkof). Couples must get a marriage license from Summit County Probate Court prior to the ceremony. For information on this process, visit summitohioprobate.com. For more information on the ceremony, contact Lisa Mansfield, the community outreach specialist for probate court, at 330-643-7346 or lmansfield@summitohioprobate.com. Long's Shoes is Closing After 53 YearsIn a Facebook post on Aug. 6, the business announced "it is with a heavy heart that we must close the doors of Long's Shoes. We have enjoyed serving you these past 53 years. Garfield Community Learning Center Grand OpeningAkron Public Schools will hold a grand opening for the new $57 million Garfield Community Learning Center on Aug. 27. The district will have a ribbon-cutting and offer tours of the new school in an event from 1-3 p.m. at the school, 1326 Brown Street, Akron. Students and staff will be on-site, as well as community partners including Acme Fresh Market, FirstEnergy Corp. and Stark State College. The school is the last in the series of full building replacements completed over the last 15 years, and will hold the combined student bodies from the former Kenmore and Garfield high schools. Mentioned in this episode: Please Support This Show If you get any value from the show please consider giving some of that value back and help us keep the lights on by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value any size donation is appreciated. https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value (Value For Value) Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of...

Presentation Widely recognized as one of the defining features of our community, Summit Metro Parks celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2021. With the support of Summit County residents, the park district protects 15,000 acres of green space and hosts nearly six million visits each year. Informed by the stories of its past and its vision for the future, the park district enters its second century with a renewed approach to protecting natural resources and connecting people to nature. Speaker Appointed in September 2015, King is the seventh director of Summit Metro Parks, which was established in 1921 and is the first woman to lead the park in its history. In this role she serves as the chief executive and chief financial officer, leading and directing the organization to ensure achievement of its mission, financial viability, short and long-term growth, and stability. For full event details and speaker bio visit: https://bit.ly/39MXqv0

The Summit Metro Parks trails are still open during the pandemic and Lindsay Smith emphasizes the importance of getting some fresh air.

:17 - Bret Ernst is an actor and comedian who’s lived in Los Angeles for the last two decades, but has recently made Akron his home. He joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about his background, his love of sports (mainly football and boxing), and promote his two June 15th comedy shows at The Tangier. 15:50 - The summer weather is upon us, and that means the area hiking and bike trails will be populated. Lindsay Smith and Stephanie Walton from Summit Metro Parks stopped by to talk about all things outdoors for our area. 23:09 - A new X-Men film is in theaters, and Godzilla is still stomping around. Our movie guy Scott Wynn gave us a preview at what’s happening at the theaters this weekend.

In this episode of Walk a Mile with Akron Leaders, Lisa King, Executive Director of Summit Metro Parks, shares with Jody Miller Konstand how she uses her platform to create participatory leadership throughout the Metro Parks system. As Lisa and Jody walk a mile through Sand Run Metro Park, they explore the rich landscape and unique aspects of the park that make Sand Run a compelling place to visit. As Lisa reflects on her time as Executive Director, she places a large focus on voluntarism and developing the 'next generation of land stewards.' Lisa is continuously finding ways to engage young people in the Metro Parks in this new era of technology. Tune in to hear how Lisa is using her role as the first female director of Summit Metro Parks to create lasting impact for the Greater Akron community. Full show notes here.

Suzie Graham, president of the Downtown Akron Partnership, Nick Moskos, chief of planning for Summit Metro Parks, and Dan Rice, president and CEO of the Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition discuss Akron's work to take full advantage of the historic canalway and the importance of listening to local residents, building trust and the challenges of working in broad coalitions.