Erie MetroParks

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! Hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend. Remember that at 2AM tomorrow (late tonight), Sunday, November 1st we roll our clocks back one hour to observe daylight saving time, so back one hour to 1AM. A good way to remember the time change is in spring, you spring forward one hour, in the fall, you fall back one hour.


The good news is we will gain an extra hour of sleep overnight. Also, the sunrise and sunset will happen one hour earlier, bringing darker evenings and brighter mornings. While your smartphones and computers will automatically adjust, do not forget to change your appliance clocks, vehicles, and wall clocks.


Fun fact: Hawaii, most of Arizona (except the Navajo Nation), and U.S. territories do not observe daylight saving time. Also, daylight saving time is regulated federally by the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. As of 2026, 19 states have passed legislation or resolutions to support permanent DST, though they cannot take effect until federal law changes.


For now, enjoy the extra added hour to your Halloween weekend.

10/30/2026

The staff at Erie MetroParks has been busy doing their annual training and team building the past two days. Thank you to Bettcher Industries, Inc. for the tour, Marcia for the cupcakes, and the Friends of Erie MetroParks for proving lunch. Have a happy and safe weekend.

10/30/2026

Here is a quick look at some of the free programs happening over the next few days. Visit eriemetroparks.org/programs to learn more. See you in the parks.

10/29/2026

Today is the day! Can you solve the riddles and find the pumpkins? Here is the fifth and final clue AND the clue that will lead you to The Great Pumpkin!




Pumpkins were stolen. The cryptids are responsible. Can you find them all? Each weekly clue tells the PARK and the TRAIL the pumpkin is located. Once it is deciphered you must find the pumpkins and take a photo with each pumpkin and cryptid. Today we release the two last clues leading to the last pumpkin AND the Great Pumpkin. Will you be the first to find them all?




The first person to submit a photo with ALL FIVE pumpkins and THE GREAT PUMPKIN will win the hunt! Two others who take a photo with all five pumpkins and The Great Pumpkin will be selected at random to win a prize pack as well. Remember, you must take a photo with ALL five pumpkins and the Great Pumpkin to win. Please submit all photos to [email protected]. All the pumpkins are out there and all the clues are live. You can find the clues for all the pumpkins for The Great Pumpkin Hunt at eriemetroparks.org/thegreatpumpkin. Again, you must find all five AND The Great Pumpkin for a chance to win. You now have all the clues to all of the pumpkins. Go find them! Good luck!




For the Small Pumpkin Hunt visit eriemetroparks.org/smallpumpkin. Anyone who finds any of the Small Pumpkins before October 31 will be entered to win one of three prize packs. The fourth pumpkin is out there! Happy hunting. Take a photo and submit.




You can view park maps at eriemetroparks.org/parks

10/29/2026

Program Cancellation: Due to staff training the Curious Naturalist program scheduled for 2-4 p.m. at Castalia Quarry MetroPark has been cancelled.

10/28/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 31 for our last Halloween Hike of the season. Fitting it is on Halloween! We will take a spooky hike throughout Osborn MetroPark. Wear your Halloween costumes and get ready to learn some scary nature facts. Hot cocoa and coffee will be provided to warm you up on the walk! All ages welcome. Walk ups welcomed, no registration required. Osborn MetroPark, Roger Johnson Nature Center, Atrium, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron.

10/27/2026

What’s going on at EMP?⁠

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Erie MetroParks Natural Resources and Programs teams were proud to host a stewardship event as part of the Great Lakes Coastal Symposium that was held in Huron this year! Volunteers from across the Great Lakes region came together at the Roger Johnson Nature Center to plant hundreds of native plants that will help improve habitat, support local wildlife, and strengthen our natural ecosystems.⁠
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Every plant makes a difference, and this incredible effort is a great example of what we can accomplish when people and organizations come together with a shared commitment to conservation.⁠
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We can’t forget a huge THANK YOU to our partners for their collaboration, support, and dedication in making this event possible:⁠
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Great Lakes Coastal Assembly⁠
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Coastal Programs⁠
Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve
Audubon Great Lakes
Great Lakes Restoration⁠
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We’re grateful to all the volunteers and partners who rolled up their sleeves to help get this work done. Together we’re helping create a healthier, more resilient Great Lakes region for generations to come!

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

Good morning. Here are a couple photos of the sunrise over East Sandusky Bay and Osborn MetroPark this morning.

10/25/2026

Stay up-to-date with local park news and special events by signing up for our newsletter, "The Inside Trail."

Did you know that you can also see a complete list of our free programs at eriemetroparks.org/programs and view our monthly brochures at https://eriemetroparks.org/brochures/.

With so many free programs and special events, this monthly newsletter is a good way to remind residents of what is happening each month. See you in the parks.