Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks
John Page
Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks connects our community to nature through education, exploration, and storytelling. Our two podcasts, Nature in Our Backyard and Explore More, bring listeners closer to the landscapes, wildlife, and people that make Sylvania’s parks special. From deep dives into local ecology to seasonal park updates and behind‑the‑scenes stories, we help you discover the beauty, history, and adventures waiting just outside your door.
Episodes
Birding Tools & Sylvan Prairie Park | Nature in Our Backyard Ep. 3
In Episode 3 of Nature in Our Backyard, host Erika Buri sits down with George Sydlowski to talk about the tools and gear birders can use to get more out of time in the field, plus a closer look at Sylvan Prairie Park and more. 🎧Whether you're just getting started with birding or looking to sharpen your skills, George shares practical tips on the tools that make birdwatching more rewarding, and Erika and George explore what makes Sylvan Prairie Park a special spot for wildlife in our community. Nature in Our Backyard is a podcast from Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks, exploring the wildlife, natural spaces, and outdoor life of our parks and community.🌿 Learn more about Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks: outdoorsylvania.com📍 Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorSylvaniaCommunityPark#Birding #NatureInOurBackyard #SylvanPrairiePark #OutdoorSylvania #Birdwatching #CommunityParks
Explore More with John Page, Rachel Bresler, and Zayna
Host John Page chats with Rachel Bresler from the Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union, a proud Summer Market sponsor, about why supporting local events matters. He’s also joined by Zayna, the Market Coordinator, who shares what’s new, what’s exciting, and what visitors can expect at this year’s Summer Market.A quick, upbeat look at the people who help make Sylvania’s favorite outdoor event happen
Explore More with John Page and David Topoleski
In this episode of Explore More, host John Page is joined by David Topoleski for a full tour, in conversation, of Olander Park in Sylvania, Ohio. They cover the park's facilities, seasonal events, rental options, and the programs that make Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks one of the most active park systems in northwest Ohio. If you've been looking for a reason to get outside this season, this is it.🔗 Plan your visit at outdoorsylvania.com
Nature in Our Backyard: Landscaping with Native Plants
Episode 2 of Nature in Our Backyard takes a closer look at the quiet pathways that help our ecosystems stay connected, the natural corridors that let native plants and wildlife move, grow, and thrive. 🌿✨These hidden routes remind us that even the smallest green spaces can work together to support a vibrant, resilient landscape right outside our doors.Get the full conversation between Erika Buri, Director of Outdoor Sylvania, and guests Dawson Howard, Kate Mason‑Wolf, and Olivia Onago, and watch the full clip at OutdoorSylvania.com 💚