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Welcome to Parks@Home, our hub for nature activities you can do in your own home!

As we approach the middle of summer, it’s best to be prepared for the heat before visiting a park. But do you know the signs if your furry friend is too hot? Nature Interpreter Julie shares the signs of heatstroke in dogs and what you can do to keep your companion cool.

Welcome to another episode of Friday Fix! Follow along as Great Parks golf professionals share tips and tricks on how you can improve your game. This week, PGA Professional Greg is at The Vineyard, going back to the basics with chipping practice.

Did you know that there are roughly 20 species of roses indigenous to the U.S. and seven of those species grow in the Midwest? Conservation & Parks Technician Lauren shares more about the benefits (and beauty) these native species provide to our local ecosystem.

Welcome to another episode of Friday Fix! Follow along as Great Parks golf professionals share tips and tricks on how you can improve your game. This week, PGA Professional Sam is at The Vineyard, sharing his secret of how to stay calm at the first tee.

Have the itch to grow some new plants? At Highfield Discovery Garden, trying something new is always encouraged. Nature Interpreter Allyson is back, sharing her top three favorite garden experiments that you can give a try in your garden at home.

Welcome to another episode of Friday Fix! Follow along as Great Parks golf professionals share tips and tricks on how you can improve your game. This week, PGA Professional Blake is at The Vineyard, explaining bounce and how it affects your chipping game.