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A squirrel looks through some forest floor debris; it is looking at the camera.

Nutrition Advice From Squirrels?

10/5/2021 10AM Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

Watching a squirrel darting around the ground, burying black walnuts seems like a random process, but they have a method to their madness. Education Manager Suzanne shares the surprising nutrition advice squirrels give us.

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A trench dug in a garden bed allows potato plants to grow.

Eat What You Sow: Growing Potatoes 3 Ways

09/21/2021 10AM Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

Have you ever experimented in your garden? How about with … potatoes? Nature Interpreter Ellen shares the trials and successes of her potato gardening experiment at Parky’s Farm this season.

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Three different types of basil varieties in a planter.

The Herb Garden

08/24/2021 11AM Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food, Nature Academy

No garden is complete without the calming scents of herbs. Nature Interpreter Allyson continues her garden series, sharing which herbs you can grow at home to start seasoning your own meals!

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A variety of s'mores creations sit on a plat.

You’ll Melt Over These Outrageous S’mores Ideas

08/10/2021 11AM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

August 10 is National S’mores Day, so to celebrate, we gathered some out-of-the-box ideas to make your day a little ooey-gooier!

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Three types of radishes are displayed in a market.

The Shady Garden

07/27/2021 12PM Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

You don’t have to have full sun to have a successful garden! A place in the shade shouldn’t deter you from planting seeds; all you need is a little patience. Nature Interpreter Allyson is back this week, sharing which plants and vegetables actually thrive in a shady garden.

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Red currants hang from a vine.

The Experimental Garden

07/13/2021 12PM Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

Have the itch to grow some new plants? At Highfield Discovery Garden, trying something new is always encouraged. Nature Interpreter Allyson is back, sharing her top three favorite garden experiments that you can give a try in your garden at home.

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Yellow Dandelion

The Weedy Garden

06/29/2021 2PM Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

What is a weed but a plant in the wrong place? Nature Interpreter Allyson shares which weeds are actually a gardening opportunity in disguise. Check out how these weeds deserve more love for their versatility in a garden.

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A bright yellow sunflower is fully open.

The Vertical Garden

06/15/2021 11AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, All About Food

When you think of a garden, do you think of a plot of land set aside to grow specific plants? Nature Interpreter Allyson challenges you to look in a new direction for this type of garden: Look up to create your own vertical garden.

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