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An eastern garter snake has its bright red tongue out, smelling for predators or prey

Watch Your Step!

04/10/2020 8AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy, From the Field

With spring stirring, so are many animals. It’s always best to be mindful and watch your step as you enjoy the outdoors; you may not notice who’s slithering along right next to you.

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Flowering dogwood

Nature Journaling #13: Springtime

04/10/2020 8AM All, Nature Journaling, Parks at Home for Kids

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

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Eastern box turtle

Coloring Page: The ABCs of Ohio Plants & Animals | E

04/10/2020 8AM Coloring Pages, All, Parks at Home for Kids

We’re giving you some fun coloring activities! Here, you’ll find a fun coloring sheet featuring the ABCs of Ohio’s native flora and fauna.

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Replay: Which Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg?

04/9/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! In this video, nature interpreter Eric takes all of your questions about farm birds.

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Trail Hunt: Trout Lily Trail

04/9/2020 8AM All, Parks at Home for Kids

The seasons are definitely changing in Southwest Ohio. Can you find these emerging signs of spring in our newest scavenger hunt?

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Buckeye Falls at Sharon Woods is half-frozen while the other half is covered in snow. A bridge in the background is also covered in snow.

Nature Journaling #12: Seasons

04/9/2020 8AM All, Nature Journaling, Parks at Home for Kids

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

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Dutchman's Breeches

Coloring Page: The ABCs of Ohio Plants & Animals | D

04/9/2020 8AM Coloring Pages, All, Parks at Home for Kids

We’re giving you some fun coloring activities! Here, you’ll find a fun coloring sheet featuring the ABCs of Ohio’s native flora and fauna.

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Replay: Animal Yoga

04/8/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! In this video, nature interpreter Will shares yoga poses inspired by animals.

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