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Replay: William & Gina Gerwin Garnett Wildflower Overlook

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Today, Nature Interpreter Julie guides us through the William & Gina Gerwin Garnett Wildflower Overlook and what spring ephemerals you can see here.

An eastern garter snake has its bright red tongue out, smelling for predators or prey

Watch Your Step!

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With spring stirring, so are many animals. It’s always best to be mindful and watch your step as you enjoy the outdoors; you may not notice who’s slithering along right next to you.

Cut leaf toothwort in the foreground as Nature Interpreter Stephanie Morris prepares for a virtual program in the background.

Replay: Wild About Wildflowers

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! In this video, nature interpreter Stephanie hunts for spring’s bounty at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve.

A snapping turtle has a worm dangling from its mouth

Replay: Q&A About Snappy the Snapping Turtle

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! In this video, nature interpreter Julie answers all your questions about snapping turtles.

Replay: Bath Time With Mr. Turtle

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! In this video, nature interpreter Lisa answers all of your questions about eastern box turtles while Mr. Turtle enjoys a sunny soak.

Nature Interpreter Julie Stubbs and Tracker, the red-tailed hawk, at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve

Replay: Meet Tracker, the Red-Tailed Hawk

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Nature interpreter Julie tells us more about what makes red-tailed hawks such majestic raptors.

Replay: Where to Find Frogs at Home

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Today, education manager Suzanne tells us about the frogs you can find in your own backyard.

Replay: Just How Gross Are Black Vultures

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Nature interpreter Stephanie shares how gross (but lovable) black vultures can be.