Connecting People with Nature
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Speaker: Nathan Eppink, Director, Medina County Park District Location: Shady Hollow Lodge, Sand Run Metro Park at 7pm (Because this is an indoor event, we respectfully request that all attendees wear face masks.) Topic: In April 19, 1965, over sixty people gathered before Medina County Probate Court Judge Wayne W. Garver to support the creation of Medina County Park District. Fourteen political subdivisions and twenty-five service clubs of Medina County presented resolutions to the court in support of the formation of the park district. From its humble beginnings when it accepted the donation of its first 33 acres, the park district has grown considerably. The Park District currently manages 7,500 acres and diligently strives to preserve land in Medina County. There are over 18 open park sites/nature preserves and nearly 50 trails throughout Medina County for residents to enjoy. |
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Biography:
Nate has the best job in Northeast Ohio, leading the 7,500-acre Medina County Park District (MCPD) to fulfill its mission of enhancing the quality of all life through education, conservation, and the protection of natural resources. Since 2019, the district has brought in more than $4.7 million in grants for acquisition and restoration, and it has preserved just shy of 500 acres.
Nate’s career began with an internship with Cleveland Metroparks and includes time with Geauga Park District and 13 years with Summit Metro Parks. He joined MCPD in 2018. He lives in Sharon Township with his wife and three school-age children.
Nate has the best job in Northeast Ohio, leading the 7,500-acre Medina County Park District (MCPD) to fulfill its mission of enhancing the quality of all life through education, conservation, and the protection of natural resources. Since 2019, the district has brought in more than $4.7 million in grants for acquisition and restoration, and it has preserved just shy of 500 acres.
Nate’s career began with an internship with Cleveland Metroparks and includes time with Geauga Park District and 13 years with Summit Metro Parks. He joined MCPD in 2018. He lives in Sharon Township with his wife and three school-age children.