Cooler temperatures mean fall has officially arrived! But that doesn’t mean it’s time to retreat indoors. Great Parks nature interpreters, conservation & parks staff and golf staff list the tops ways you can enjoy the beauty of fall colors this season.

It’s officially October, which means black walnut season has arrived! Don’t know what to make with the ample black walnuts you have? Check out our nutty list of sweet and savory recipes to treat yourself this fall.

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 and we’re starting off with black walnut recipes you can make at home. Find out which recipe wins the great bake-off in today’s video.

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

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the wildlife that lives in Sharon Creek. While these critters may be tiny, they play a big role in the health of creeks and other waterways.

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

Are you looking to spruce up your landscape before the chill of winter hits, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t know what plants would be the best for your yard? We share which native plants will add beauty to your yard come springtime.

Artists around the world will be tapping into their creativity and improving their drawing skills with a sketch a day during Inktober. We’re putting a different twist on Inktober this year. Grab a pen and start drawing!