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Saving Native Seeds: Preserving Biodiversity & Local Ecotypes

11/19/2021 10AM Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

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.

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Best Hiking Trails for Colorful Fall Foliage

09/22/2021 3PM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

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.

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The light pinkish-purple wild bergamot flower.

The Tea Garden

05/4/2021 10AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food, From the Field

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.

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A young boy and his father kayak along Winton Lake.

Getting Prepped for Paddling Season

04/23/2021 3PM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

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.

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How to Find Delicious Morel Mushrooms

04/16/2021 2PM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food, Nature Academy, From the Field

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.

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An American beaver sits on a rock in a lake.

A Spring Walk to a Beaver Lodge

03/30/2021 2PM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy, From the Field

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.

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