LISTENING WALK IN METEA COUNTY PARK SOUTH
Metea County Park is a 250-acre park in north central Allen County, Indiana with 5 miles of trails. A portion is dedicated as Meno-ahi State Nature Preserve. North and South Park areas are separated by Cedar Creek, a state designated scenic river. There are mature forests, wetlands, and prairies with many scenic river overlooks.
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There are many sounds you may hear at Metea Park. There are a wide variety of birds singing, insects buzzing, and frogs peeping. You can hear water rushing down Cedar Creek and squirrels rustling in the leaves. Experience the world through your ears and let it leave you with a sense of calm -- a "green mind."
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Enjoy a self-guided listening walk in nature. Walk to each listening post and listen to nature. Explore the mapped-out sounds of the forest below, recorded using different microphones, with your mobile device and headphones. Learn about sounds and access the sound library. Learn new things about the park at each stop.
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Listening Posts
Begin your walk at the Nature Center. Follow the map to each post and view the picture to check your location. Listen to nature and slide through the gallery to learn about where you are, the sounds you may find, and activities to enhance your experience. Listen to the recordings below to hear sounds recorded at your post at different times of the year.
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Prairie and Forest
Prairie and Forest
Prairie and Forest
Prairie and Forest
Birds, a Chickadee
Rain, Birds, Blue Jay
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Recording more sounds soon in Metea Park!!
Forest and Creek
Forest and Creek
Forest and Creek
Forest and Creek
Rushing water, birds, a rare green frog
Rushing water, Blue Jays
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Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Squirrel, leaves
Red-bellied Woodpecker
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Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Robin, Cardinal, Goldfinch
W. Chorus Frogs
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Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Cardinal, leaves
Downy Woodpecker
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Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Squirrel, Cardinal, Woodpecker
Bumblebee
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Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Birds, Nuthatches
Titmouse
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Prairie and Pond
Prairie and Pond
Prairie and Pond
Prairie and Pond
Cardinal, Carolina Wren
Song Sparrow, House Sparrow
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Coming Soon!
Sound Library
Recorded in Northeast Indiana