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Replay: The Great Black Walnut Bake-Off

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s Black Walnut Week! Learn about this local delicacy all week long and we’re starting off with black walnut recipes you can make at home. Find out which recipe wins the great bake-off in today’s video.

Replay: Trash to Treasure

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Nature Interpreter Will and Chris Anderson from Science Around Cincy share how you can turn trash into nature’s treasure through composting. Learn how to start your own compost bin in this video.

Reap the Benefits of Fall Veggie Planting

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When we think of fall, planting vegetables is typically not the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are some “cool season” crops that can be planted early fall that will provide us with tasty vegetables come spring and summer.

Two ripe pawpaws are ready to be picked from the tree.

Pining for Pawpaws: Ohio’s State Fruit is in Season Now

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When you think fall in Ohio, you probably think about leaves falling, carving pumpkins and having backyard bonfires. But there’s another Ohio fall tradition that’s a little lesser-known – and harder to find – pawpaws!

Two ripe pawpaws are ready to be picked from the tree.

Replay: The Great Pawpaw Pursuit

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Nature Interpreter Tom is pursuing pawpaws at Sharon Woods. Follow Tom and special guest Chris Anderson from Science Around Cincy as they share more about Ohio’s state fruit in today’s video.

A brown fawn sits hidden among the tall greenery at Parky's Farm

I Live in the Wild

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Don’t think you could ever rough it in the wild? Nature Interpreter Ellen shares how, just like wildlife, humans live in our own type of wild and what you can do to keep Ohio wild.

Replay: Making Veggie Pizza at Highfield Discovery Garden

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Want to make a delicious (and healthy) veggie pizza with your kids? Nature Interpreter Allyson shares her secrets of how to make cooking with kids fun for everyone in today’s video.

Replay: Sweet Treats

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We’re talking about everyone’s favorite sweet treat, chocolate! Have you ever wondered about the history of chocolate? We’re at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve with Nature Interpreters Susan and Stephanie where they highlight this confectionery comfort food.