Great Parks | Great Stories

The winter solstice is when we have our longest night of the year. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by cultures all over the world, and many still celebrate it today. Why would we celebrate the darkest time of the year, and what the celebrations have looked like? Nature Interpreter Lisa shares how the winter solstice was traditionally celebrated across the globe.

Spiders are one of the most successful predators among invertebrates. Nature Interpreter Connor shares all about a few spider species and the unique ways they catch their prey.

Hitting the trails with your dog is a great way to connect with nature. Nature Interpreter Veronica shares some Great Parks trails to enjoy and a few tips for visiting parks with your dogs – whatever the season may be.

November 15 is National Recycling Day. Whether you recycle at home or use one of these local resources, here are ways that you can further incorporate recycling into your daily life and community.

Fall is fading into winter and our crops are fighting off frost! The Growing Together team shares what the last crops of the season are and how to put a garden to bed for winter.

There are many common nature beliefs our culture holds to be true. However, some of those beliefs are old playground myths. Nature Interpreter Paul shares his top 10 nature narratives that may surprise you to learn they’re actually false.

Once thought to be one of the most common bat species in Ohio, the little brown bat’s population has dramatically decreased. Nature Interpreter Connor shares where you may spy these amazing creatures and what you can do to help Ohio bats.

With summer heat and humidity at last on the wane, fall is a great time to explore all of the opportunities for cycling at Great Parks.