Even a quiet stroll in the park can dramatically change natural ecosystems, according to a new study by conservation biologists from the University of California, Berkeley. These findings could have important implications for land management policies.

By Dayton Daily News DAYTON -- Five Rivers MetroParks has named Carrie Scarff as new deputy co-director and Bob Butts as new director of education. Scarff formerly served as the director of development and special projects.

By John Masson, Detroit Free Press Aug. 20--With three Huron-Clinton Metroparks within easy driving distance, a little piece of Up North is only a few minutes away from most Macomb County residents.