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Spectacular Spiders with Special Skills

12/2/2022 2PM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy

Spiders are one of the most successful predators among invertebrates. Nature Interpreter Connor shares all about a few spider species and the unique ways they catch their prey.

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A barred owl sits on a tree branch in Winton Woods. It is snowing.

Top 10 False Nature Narratives

11/2/2022 2PM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy

There are many common nature beliefs our culture holds to be true. However, some of those beliefs are old playground myths. Nature Interpreter Paul shares his top 10 nature narratives that may surprise you to learn they’re actually false.

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A little brown bat hangs from a crack on the outside of a building.

Little Brown Bats & White-Nose Syndrome

10/27/2022 9AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Grownups

Once thought to be one of the most common bat species in Ohio, the little brown bat’s population has dramatically decreased. Nature Interpreter Connor shares where you may spy these amazing creatures and what you can do to help Ohio bats.

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Growing Oyster Mushrooms: A Timeline

10/25/2022 10AM Parks at Home for Grownups

As an experiment, Nature Interpreter Ellen began growing oyster mushrooms at Glenwood Gardens. Follow along as she shares her growing process and how the mushroom flush turned out.

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Closer Than You Might Think: Animal Relatives

09/6/2022 9AM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy

Many animals that don’t look related have been grouped into the same classifications. Nature Interpreter James explores some animals that are more closely related than you might think.

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Odonata: Dragons and Damsels … Oh My!

08/25/2022 11AM Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy

There are no dragons kidnapping damsels in distress here! These are way cooler critters, members of the animal kingdom that are actually indicators of water quality: dragonflies and damselflies. Read on as Director of Programming Amy highlights a few species found in our region.

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