<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks connects our community to nature through education, exploration, and storytelling. Our two podcasts, <i>Nature in Our Backyard</i> and <i>Explore More</i>, 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.</p>]]></description><link>www.outdoorsylvania.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:42:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/rArkDFLf.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[John Page]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:15:52 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 John Page]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Kids & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leisure]]></category><itunes:author>John Page</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks connects our community to nature through education, exploration, and storytelling. Our two podcasts, &lt;i&gt;Nature in Our Backyard&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Explore More&lt;/i&gt;, 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.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>John Page</itunes:name><itunes:email>jpage@outdoorsylvania.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:category text="Leisure"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/logos/ee306046-0255-49f1-a1b0-bbb09bf9345b.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Birding Tools & Sylvan Prairie Park | Nature in Our Backyard Ep. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. 🎧<br /><br />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.<br /> <br />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.<br /><br />🌿 Learn more about Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks: outdoorsylvania.com<br />📍 Follow us: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorSylvaniaCommunityPark" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorSylvaniaCommunityPark</a><br /><br />#Birding #NatureInOurBackyard #SylvanPrairiePark #OutdoorSylvania #Birdwatching #CommunityParks</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">60236d37-abff-40b4-9b68-2135ef58a5da</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Page]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:45:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3d312963fd7da515bbc0efdaa4b4dcdc281934cdc6288c36f8a44b2f94a8b43b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MDIzNmQzNy1hYmZmLTQwYjQtOWI2OC0yMTM1ZWY1OGE1ZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwZGFhMmY0MC0zZGQyLTQyZTctYTEzZi0xMTk5ZGUzODgyM2UiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVkMmE2OWQyNWYyOTVmZDVmMzJlYzQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiMmJhNjM5MGQ1NmIyODcyMmExYjMzL2pvaG5zLXN0dWRpby1yUGNHRi0yMDI2LTktMjJfXzE3LTI2LTU5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="26249656" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/episodes/60236d37-abff-40b4-9b68-2135ef58a5da/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;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. 🎧&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you&apos;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.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🌿 Learn more about Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks: outdoorsylvania.com&lt;br /&gt;📍 Follow us: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorSylvaniaCommunityPark&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorSylvaniaCommunityPark&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#Birding #NatureInOurBackyard #SylvanPrairiePark #OutdoorSylvania #Birdwatching #CommunityParks&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/logos/ee306046-0255-49f1-a1b0-bbb09bf9345b.png"/><itunes:title>Birding Tools &amp; Sylvan Prairie Park | Nature in Our Backyard Ep. 3</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore More with John Page, Rachel Bresler, and Zayna]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Host <b>John Page</b> chats with <b>Rachel Bresler</b> from the <i>Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union</i>, a proud Summer Market sponsor, about why supporting local events matters. He’s also joined by <b>Zayna</b>, the Market Coordinator, who shares what’s new, what’s exciting, and what visitors can expect at this year’s Summer Market.</p><p></p><p>A quick, upbeat look at the people who help make Sylvania’s favorite outdoor event happen</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">37ccd091-0428-475b-806c-689d1ffeac44</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Page]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:34:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/344cfdb9f05aa2111d712b34d264de9b5d080b96d4ecbf83a6c5be1f74ca1595/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzN2NjZDA5MS0wNDI4LTQ3NWItODA2Yy02ODlkMWZmZWFjNDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwZGFhMmY0MC0zZGQyLTQyZTctYTEzZi0xMTk5ZGUzODgyM2UiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVkMmE2OWQyNWYyOTVmZDVmMzJlYzQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExMGJjN2NiMDMxMWM2NGUzZjA5YzIzL2pvaG5zLXN0dWRpby1yUGNHRi1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMjJfXzIyLTI4LTQ0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="37843008" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/episodes/37ccd091-0428-475b-806c-689d1ffeac44/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Host &lt;b&gt;John Page&lt;/b&gt; chats with &lt;b&gt;Rachel Bresler&lt;/b&gt; from the &lt;i&gt;Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union&lt;/i&gt;, a proud Summer Market sponsor, about why supporting local events matters. He’s also joined by &lt;b&gt;Zayna&lt;/b&gt;, the Market Coordinator, who shares what’s new, what’s exciting, and what visitors can expect at this year’s Summer Market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A quick, upbeat look at the people who help make Sylvania’s favorite outdoor event happen&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/logos/ee306046-0255-49f1-a1b0-bbb09bf9345b.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Explore More with John Page, Rachel Bresler, and Zayna</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore More with John Page and David Topoleski]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>🔗 Plan your visit at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://outdoorsylvania.com" target="_blank">outdoorsylvania.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9bb50f4d-8874-43b5-a0d8-da8a4284f90e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Page]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:33:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ef70ad8ef96e34c52afec6c0b92c3a1c857b7748e75e9223a493366c8157e791/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YmI1MGY0ZC04ODc0LTQzYjUtYTBkOC1kYThhNDI4NGY5MGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwZGFhMmY0MC0zZGQyLTQyZTctYTEzZi0xMTk5ZGUzODgyM2UiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVkMmE2OWQyNWYyOTVmZDVmMzJlYzQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMTA4MTM5ZjBmOTVlOTg5MWUxNzhhL2pvaG5zLXN0dWRpby1yUGNHRi1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjhfXzIxLTE4LTQzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="44220229" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/episodes/9bb50f4d-8874-43b5-a0d8-da8a4284f90e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;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&apos;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&apos;ve been looking for a reason to get outside this season, this is it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Plan your visit at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://outdoorsylvania.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;outdoorsylvania.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/episodes/9bb50f4d-8874-43b5-a0d8-da8a4284f90e/images/337b88ab-9ee8-42f1-a9c0-2152dfde4eb4.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Explore More with John Page and David Topoleski</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature in Our Backyard: Landscaping with Native Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 2 of <i>Nature in Our Backyard</i> 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. 🌿✨</p><p>These hidden routes remind us that even the smallest green spaces can work together to support a vibrant, resilient landscape right outside our doors.</p><p></p><p>Get the full conversation between <b>Erika Buri</b>, Director of Outdoor Sylvania, and guests <b>Dawson Howard</b>, <b>Kate Mason‑Wolf</b>, and <b>Olivia Onago</b>, and watch the full clip at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://OutdoorSylvania.com" target="_blank">OutdoorSylvania.com</a> 💚</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">916f16ab-325c-440a-9319-e7d974f63f5a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Page]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:24:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cb091097a574b1512387c76c30184c0f2021400d6000d676efd74d60880b8524/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5MTZmMTZhYi0zMjVjLTQ0MGEtOTMxOS1lN2Q5NzRmNjNmNWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwZGFhMmY0MC0zZGQyLTQyZTctYTEzZi0xMTk5ZGUzODgyM2UiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVkMmE2OWQyNWYyOTVmZDVmMzJlYzQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZjlmOTkxNTNjODFkZmRkNzczZGYxL2pvaG5zLXN0dWRpby1yUGNHRi1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjdfXzE5LTQwLTQxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="100553604" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/episodes/916f16ab-325c-440a-9319-e7d974f63f5a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Episode 2 of &lt;i&gt;Nature in Our Backyard&lt;/i&gt; 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. 🌿✨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These hidden routes remind us that even the smallest green spaces can work together to support a vibrant, resilient landscape right outside our doors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get the full conversation between &lt;b&gt;Erika Buri&lt;/b&gt;, Director of Outdoor Sylvania, and guests &lt;b&gt;Dawson Howard&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;Kate Mason‑Wolf&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;Olivia Onago&lt;/b&gt;, and watch the full clip at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://OutdoorSylvania.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;OutdoorSylvania.com&lt;/a&gt; 💚&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0daa2f40-3dd2-42e7-a13f-1199de38823e/logos/ee306046-0255-49f1-a1b0-bbb09bf9345b.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Nature in Our Backyard: Landscaping with Native Plants</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>