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A white-breasted nuthatch sits high up on a tree branch.

Replay: Winter Birding at Sharon Woods

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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. Guest Experiences Manager Amy is on the trail at Sharon Woods where she’s sharing her tips on how to spy Ohio winter birds this season.

Look Up on the Winter Solstice for Historical Splendor

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This year’s winter solstice skies will offer a very special experience for stargazers. If we’re lucky and have clear skies on December 21, head outside and set your sights southwest for this starry spectacle known as the “Christmas Star.”

A Canada goose stands in a field on a sunny fall morning.

Replay: Where Does Ohio Wildlife go in Winter?

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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. Have you ever wonder what happens to Ohio wildlife in the winter months? Guest Experiences Manager Amy is at Sharon Woods taking your questions and helping us find the “life” in winter wildlife in this video.

A nuthatch sits on a log and has birdseed in its beak on an early winter morning.

Don’t Forget to Feed our Wintertime Feathered Friends

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Don’t wait until spring to fill your bird feeder. Many birds call Ohio home during winter and are in need of extra food sources. To help our feathered friends throughout the colder months, these are the best foods to keep birds nourished and healthy.

A squirrel sits in a tree, eating a nut.

Replay: What do Animals Eat in Winter?

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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. Is it all right to leave food in a bird feeder during winter? Are peanuts a good food for squirrels? Nature Interpreter Paul explores more of the best – and the worst – foods for local animals during the winter months.

Amur Honeysuckle or Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)

4 Invasive Plants You Could Have in Your Backyard

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Invasive species are recognized as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity across the globe, and Southwest Ohio is no exception. If you find invasive plants lurking in your backyard, follow these treatment recommendations.

Kroger Hills controlled burn

Bonus Replay: Prescribed Burn at Miami Whitewater Forest

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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. Not all fire is bad! We’re at Miami Whitewater Forest where conservation staff is performing a prescribed fire. Learn about how this natural resources management tool helps conserve nature in this video.

Eastern box turtle

Replay: What Does Wildlife do in Winter?

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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. Where do turtles, frogs, snakes and other Hamilton County wildlife go when the cold weather arrives? Tune in as Nature Interpreter Will shares all about their survival techniques.