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Replay: A Closer Look at Sharon Creek

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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. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the wildlife that lives in Sharon Creek. While these critters may be tiny, they play a big role in the health of creeks and other waterways.

A green, swirling paint-like substance floats atop the surface of a pond. It's an example of a microcystis bloom.

The Cause of Harmful Algal Blooms

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Have you ever looked into a pond and observed a green, swirling paint-like substance on the surface? Have you ever wondered what this is? Watershed Specialist Amanda delves into what causes harmful algal blooms and ways to keep your pets and yourself safe when you see this odd matter.

Replay: Can Trees Talk?

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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. Can trees talk? Why would a healthy tree fall over? Urban Forester Jerry is telling the story of a great oak tree at Winton Woods in today’s broadcast.

A monarch rests on flowers planted for pollinators on the Rothenberg Elementary rooftop garden

Replay: Butterfly Tagging

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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 Interpreters Stephanie and Julie are in the butterfly garden at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. Here, they’re sharing how they complete the delicate task of tagging monarch butterflies so we can study the patterns of these important pollinators.

An American dog tick sits on a blade of grass.

Replay: Tick Talk

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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. Tune in as Nature Interpreter Will is on the trail at Miami Whitewater Forest where he shares tips on how to protect yourself (and your four-legged friend) from those tiny stowaways, ticks.

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.

A white egret perches on logs overlooking Winton Lake. Its beak opens, calling out for other egrets.

Bonus Replay: Eagles & Egrets on the Great Miami

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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. Enjoy some wildlife observation right from home. We spotted some eagles and egrets hanging out on the Great Miami River. Sit back and relax while observing these majestic birds.