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Community Scientist Videos

What can you do at home to attract and appreciate wildlife to your area? This collection of videos provides a variety of ways to be a community scientist in your community.

side view of crow face and beak

Backyard Birding

Red Fox sleeping

Wild Animals vs. Pets

Mink with log

Be a Scientist at Home

Box turtle looking up

Habitats and Adaptations

Caterpillar on leaf

Caterpillar Pop Quiz

two blue jay birds

Signs of Spring-Nests

animal tracks in mud with leaf

Backyard Bioblitz

Crafts and Family Activities

Follow instructions to make a fun craft or toy, play a game, and more.

Horse made from a pool noodle

Pool Noodle Pony Craft

Window Painting

Window Painting

Tote bag with straps from goat feed bag

Make a Tote from a Pet Food Bag

Rag Wreath in Circle

DIY Rag Wreath

Stark County Area History

Find out more about historical places, people, stories, and legends from around Stark County and Ohio.

Front View of Magnolia Mill

Magnolia Flouring Mills

Windows and shutters on side of house

Stewart Manor House Tour

Smallpox virus under microscope

Smallpox in Stark County

Sandyville the town that moved historical marker

Sandyville, The Town that Moved

Morgan's Raid of 1863 historical sign

Morgan's Raid of 1863 near Stark County

Species Spotlight

Learn more about native wildlife and insects in our area and what makes them each unique. Some videos will feature wildlife ambassadors permanently residing at the Wildlife Conservation Center.

Young Opossum with Pumpkin

Species Spotlight: Virginia Opossum

Toad Hiding under brush

Toads and Make a Toad House

Three bunnies eating grass

Species Spotlight: Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Screech Owl squinting with ears up

Species Spotlight: Eastern Screech Owl

butterfly with open wings landing on flower

Butterfly Puddle in your Backyard

Yoga

Follow along with Kim Kohler in these yoga flows for all ages and abilities. Kim instructs the Down to Earth Yoga programs typically held throughout the year.

Yoga Pose with Play Button

Welcome to Down to Earth Yoga

Yoga Pose with Video Play Button

Recent Posts

Nov 15

Exceptional Volunteers Honored

Front Row (L to R): Deb Belden, Lindy Anastis, Denise FreelandBack Row (L to R): Wayne Wellbaum, Executive Director Dan Moeglin, Patrick Cooper, Howard Montgomery from NE Ohio Orienteering Club. Not Pictured: Patricia… More

Jan 25

Feedback Welcome for Branding and Marketing Survey

Stark Parks is working to update our branding and marketing elements to better engage and connect with you. Your input is needed to better understand what Stark Parks means to… More

Dec 1

Celebrating Over 50 Years

Humble Beginnings (1960s and 1970s) The year was 1967. Although Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources had been established 18 years before in 1949, it was three years before the establishment… More

Towpath Trail Closed in Areas

We expect water to recede over the weekend. As of 6/21/19, we cannot access trail damage or downed trees in many areas. These areas will be closed to trail users until a full inspection is complete. Please follow all trail closing barricades and signs.

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Hi There! We hope you are looking to Opt Outside today or any day. Take a break from buying presents and be present. Your body and mind thank you!

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Feedback Requested!

We are now accepting public comment on the Phase 4 Iron Horse Trail proposal through January 29, 2019.

E-bike Pilot Program

Class 1 e-bikes are permitted to ride on multi-purpose trails (crushed limestone or asphalt). E-bikes are not permitted on natural surface, equestrian, or mountain bike trails. A class 1 e-bike is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.

Trail Closed

We expect water to recede over the weekend. As of 6/21/19, we cannot access trail damage or downed trees in many places. These areas will be closed to trail users until a full inspection is complete. Please follow all trail closing barricades and signs.

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Marinas Open for Season May 1

Registration Reminder!

1. Make sure you register and pay (if applicable) for the camp. 2. Print your waiver and bring it with you to camp. 3. Read over special instructions and welcome letter. 4. Call us at 330.477.3552 with any questions.

Serenades in the Park Concert Cancelled-Petros Lake Park

The concert has been cancelled as of 12 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2019 due to inclement weather in the forecast at the performance time. The exact same performance will be held tomorrow, Monday Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. on the steps of North Canton City Hall, 145 N. Main St., North Canton, 44720.

Deadline Approaching: Order Club Apparel by Feb. 9!

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Branding Survey

Stark Parks is looking to update our branding and marketing elements to better engage and connect with our community. Your input is important and needed.

Please take this survey and share your feedback. It should take less than five minutes. Thank you for your interest!

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