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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.