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Bees, Please

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A plant’s need for pollinators is as essential as our need for air and sunshine. Without them, this world would look much different. Pollinators play a crucial role in the sustainability of our ecosystem as… Bees, Please

Mockingbird in fall

A Surprise Email

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I have the rare privilege and opportunity to share significant experiences and information in the natural world through blogs. And in doing so, I never know the true impact. A few days ago, I received… A Surprise Email

Frog in Highfield Discovery Garden

Fabulous Frogs and Toads

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Frog crafts, calls, games, hikes, observations, catching and displays – all things frog took over Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve during the month of May. Staff and volunteers take this time to celebrate the changing of the… Fabulous Frogs and Toads

Protecting Ohio Waterways

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At Great Parks, we strive to protect aquatic ecosystems and preserve the natural beauty of our waterways. An important part of this effort includes cleaning up litter from river and stream banks. Discarded trash is… Protecting Ohio Waterways

Fishing at Lake Isabella

Rod-Busting Update

Because of current lake conditions at Winton Woods, the Rod-Busting Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 8 will be moved to Miami Whitewater Forest Lake. The tournament will still run its same time frame, 8 a.m.… Rod-Busting Update

Bikers on Trail

A New Place to Play

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Regional Trail to Connect Two Great Parks Finding opportunities to spend time together outside can often be hard for busy families. One solution is to replace a trip traditionally taken in a car with one… A New Place to Play