Join Erin Holden as she explores everyday life in Toledo’s Metroparks. In each episode, Erin interviews different park visitors – runners, teachers, artists, parents and more – revealing the many ways people connect with nature. You’ll hear personal stories about people’s relationships with our parks and the activities they cherish. Erin also documents her journey along the way, reflecting on the insights she gains from each experience.
Latest episodes
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A Kayaker
Erin tries her had at kayaking at Wiregrass Lake Metropark with Eric Slough, an avid kayaker who leads classes at the Metroparks and beyond.
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A Fisherman
Erin's Dad tags along for a discussion with fisherman Mario Campos at Side Cut Metropark to talk about all the benefits of fishing our local waterways.
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A Physician
At Farnsworth Metropark, Erin speaks to Dr. Megan Cranor about an actual prescription for using the Metroparks system called NatureRx.
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Artists
Erin gets a lesson in photography at the Toledo Botanical Garden with Chris Boesel, then tries her hand at plein air painting with local artist Aaron Bivins. This episode is focuse…
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A Historian
In this episode, Erin heads to a park she has never visited before - Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark - to take a walk with historian David Westrick. David wrote a book about t…
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Runners
Having long given up the idea of being a runner, Erin revisits the idea with local running coaches Bob Masters and Joan Mathews, both of whom share some tips on how to get started…
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A Wildwood Walker & Cyclist
It's never too early in life to consider how to develop healthy habits for longevity. In this episode, Erin spoke to two active seniors at Wildwood Metropark, one who is an avid bi…
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A Wildwood Walker & Cyclist
It's never too early in life to consider how to develop healthy habits for longevity. In this episode, Erin spoke to two active seniors at Wildwood Metropark, one who is an avid bi…
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Bird Nerds
With urban birding front of mind, Erin heads to Middlegrounds Metropark to explore just how rewarding birding in downtown Toledo can be. There's sometimes no need to leave your own…
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A Gathering of Moms
Reflecting on her history with mom meetups at Toledo's Metroparks, Erin meets up with members of the Mother's Center of Greater Toledo for an impromptu playdate at Glass City Metro…
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Spiritual Seekers
In this episode, Erin heads to Swan Creek Metropark to discuss the spiritual aspect of immersing oneself in nature. Isabella Weik of the Toledo Mindfulness Institute and David Stri…