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Mac the Turtle

The Story of Mac the Turtle

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Veronica Senefeld – Interpreter at Glenwood Gardens If you’ve ever visited the Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon our friend Mac the Eastern Box Turtle. Many enjoy stopping… The Story of Mac the Turtle

To Squeep, Or Not To Squeep?

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Jack Fogle, Interpreter You may have recently asked yourself this very question. Imagine that it’s early March, the sun is setting, and you’ve had a long day. The clear, cerulean sky has metamorphosed into foreboding,… To Squeep, Or Not To Squeep?

A hand holds Fewleaf Sunflower and Bee Balm plants.

Saving Native Seeds: Preserving Biodiversity & Local Ecotypes

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Both native plants and animals depend on diverse populations of seed. What’s so significant about seed biodiversity in Hamilton County’s ecoregion? Conservation & Parks Technician Lauren delves into how this helps native plant survival.

Best Hiking Trails for Colorful Fall Foliage

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Happy first day of fall! What’s a better way to go leaf-peeping than on a hike in your favorite park? Check out our list of top hiking trails for viewing fall colors.

The light pinkish-purple wild bergamot flower.

The Tea Garden

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Nature Interpreter Allyson is back and exploring gardens. This time, she’s talking about the tea that is growing right in your own backyard. Follow along as Allyson shares an herbal tea blend made from edible, native plants.

A young boy and his father kayak along Winton Lake.

Getting Prepped for Paddling Season

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Spring is an excellent time to get outside to enjoy nature, sunshine and even hit the water. As relaxing and fun as recreational paddling is, it still pays to do your homework before you get on the water. Read Adventure Manager Tom’s top tips before you hit the water this season.

A group of morel mushrooms sit next to a quarter to show how small they are.

How to Find Delicious Morel Mushrooms

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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.

An American beaver sits on a rock in a lake.

A Spring Walk to a Beaver Lodge

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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.