It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to go mushroom hunting, that is. After a recent trek of his own into the woods, Nature Interpreter Eric shares tips on how to find elusive morel mushrooms and how to tell the difference between these tasty morsels and their fungi friends.

The beaver lodge spotted in Winton Woods last fall was in need of some repair. But when Nature Interpreter Julie recently went out to search for beavers, it was obvious these residents had been hard at work. Read on to see what the epic engineers have been up to.

Being an informed trail user is key to making sure you have an enjoyable time when hitting up the great outdoors. Read on for the basics of trail etiquette that will help you prepare for your next park visit.

Just because wild animals poop in the woods, that doesn’t mean your pup should. It sounds very picky: squirrels, birds, coyotes and rabbits leave their poop right where it is, and that doesn’t hurt anything, right? Read on to learn how not cleaning up after your pet can be detrimental to the environment and wildlife.

There is no better time to help improve the environment than right now! Check out these three ways you can help improve your energy use at home and take part in Earth Hour on March 27.

Most people don’t think of a vegetable garden as beautiful. But Nature Interpreter Allyson knows the versatility and fun of veggies makes them beautiful. Read on to see how spending time gardening with your family can be a new kind of fun.

What better way to get excited about the arrival of spring than by adding vibrant plants to your landscape! With the help of Shaker Trace Nursery Technician Tim, we’re sharing our top five native wildflowers that are perfect for planting in early spring.

If you haven’t heard of a Bioblitz, it’s a great way to build your outdoor observation skills while helping biologists. Get outside and explore new places this spring by joining Great Parks in the 2021 City Nature Challenge.