Tales and Trails
With Brian Zimmerman
Tales and Trails, a podcast hosted by Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman, goes behind-the-scenes on wide-ranging topics from wildlife and animal care, scenic destinations and hidden gems, upcoming projects and more. Premiering the first Monday of each month, episodes will feature Brian accompanied by special guests across the Park District's award-winning team as well as key community partners and leaders in Northeast Ohio.
Latest Episode
Pints & Parks: Brewing Partnerships with Purpose For over 15 years, brewmaster and co-founder of Fat Head’s Brewery, Matt Cole, has been brewing award-winning beers that helped establish Cleveland as a craft beer city. Today Fat Head’s is recognized as among the best brewers of contemporary American-style IPAs and traditional German beers. But beyond a commitment to exceptional craft beers, is a commitment to community philanthropy – led by Matt Cole. Hear more about the long partnership between Fat Heads and Cleveland Metroparks and why Cole feels crafting products with purpose is an important component to the brand’s success.
Upcoming Episodes
- Monday, May 5
- Monday, June 2
Previous Episodes
- Bonus Episode: "The Art of Trail (Part 2)" with Jackson Wolf
- Episode 6: "The Art of Trail" with Jim Rodstrom
- Episode 5: "Parks to Prosperity: Building Northeast Ohio through Outdoor Tourism" with David Gilbert
- Episode 4: "Activating Cleveland’s Lakefront" with Commissioner Dan Moore
- Episode 3: "The Future Zoo" with Dr. Chris Kuhar
- Episode 2: "Everything Trails" with Mary Cierebiej and Mayor Eddy Kraus
- Episode 1: “How it Started, How it’s Going: Building an Emerald Necklace” with Commissioner Bruce Rinker