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White clouds in a bright blue sky. The tops of green trees are visible.

Nature Journaling #165: Wind Chaser

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Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

A southern flying squirrel hides behind its tail, sitting in a hole in a tree.

In Search of the Rarely Seen Fluff Ball

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Think you’ve seen this fluff ball that Nature Interpreter Tom is on the hunt for? Read on to learn more about Ohio’s most common – and most elusive – squirrel.

Replay: Leaf it Be

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s OK to be lazy in fall! Nature Interpreter Lisa tells you all about how leaving the leaves on the ground is actually better for your lawn than raking them up.

A black walnut sits in a vice. There are black walnut shells scattered around it.

Replay: Black Walnuts 101

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s Black Walnut Week! We shared recipes, showed you how to tie-dye – what more can you do with black walnuts? Nature Interpreter Paul tells us more about the science of one of Ohio’s favorite native nuts in today’s video.

Black Walnuts

Replay: Black Walnut Fact or Fiction

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s Black Walnut Week! Learn about this local delicacy all week long. We’re back at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve where Nature Interpreter Julie is quizzing you on your nut knowledge.

The sun begins to set over the green forest and Winton Lake.

Nature Journaling #162: Sun & Games

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Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.