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An intricate spider web from a bowl and doily spider hangs in a field.

Common Ohio Spiders Found During Fall

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If you’ve been out and about early in the morning lately, it may seem like spiders and their webs have multiplied. Not the case! Nature Interpreter Paul shares why you may feel like more spiders are hanging out this time of year.

Cover crop in a field, most likely winter wheat.

The Sleepy Garden: Putting Your Garden to Bed

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You’ve followed with Allyson on her gardening adventures this year. But now it’s fall. And fall means it’s time to put your garden to bed. Allyson shares steps for putting a garden to bed and how to harvest what’s left.

A squirrel looks through some forest floor debris; it is looking at the camera.

Nutrition Advice From Squirrels?

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Watching a squirrel darting around the ground, burying black walnuts seems like a random process, but they have a method to their madness. Education Manager Suzanne shares the surprising nutrition advice squirrels give us.

A blooming white bloodroot flower.

Here for Conservation: Trillium Trails

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One way Great Parks balances conservation with recreation is by limiting access to sensitive areas. Why are these natural areas so crucial to our ecosystem? Conservation Biologists Daniel and Jack take you on a tour of Trillium Trails State Nature Preserve, share the history behind it and delve into what makes state-designated preserves not just important, but also special.

A queen snake is curled up on some rocks.

Queen Snakes: The King of Crayfish

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This queen rules supreme over crayfish. Just how do queen snakes detect their prey? Nature Interpreter James lets you in on the secret and shares why healthy freshwater ecosystems are important to both species.

Michael Staggs and Ian Scheeler hold the big fish that awarded them first place on September 25, 2021.

Fishing Has Not Slowed Down Yet!

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It was a small but successful Rod Busting Tournament for these dedicated anglers. Other anglers have been catching catfish for the Colossal Fish Tournament, but will they win the pot?

Parky the Raccoon catches a tiny fish at Lake Isabella.

2021 Fishing Tournament Standings

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Find all 2021 Great Parks Fishing Tournaments standings on the Fishin’ Line. Standings are updated after each tournament, so be sure to check back regularly.