Parks at Home for Grownups Archives

A downy woodpecker sits on a tree stump on a sunny morning.

Replay: Searching for Ohio Winter Birds

12/30/2020 11AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos, Nature Academy

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Watch the birds with us! Conservation & Parks Technician Jeremy is at Sharon Woods telling you all about Ohio winter birds and other bird species that are Hamilton County residents year-round.

Red, orange, green and blue holiday lights are in a pile.

Replay: Behind the Scenes of Holiday Lights Recycling

12/28/2020 10AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. If you’ve dropped off your holiday lights to be recycled, this is the video for you! Our friends at Cohen Recycling are here, showing what goes on at their facilities.

Replay: Meet the Tree of Heaven

12/23/2020 10AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, Videos, Nature Academy

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We have a special guest at Parky’s Farm for today’s video, the tree of heaven. Tune in to learn why, despite its angelic name, the tree of heaven is actually an invasive species.

A northern mockingbird sits in a small tree.

Bird Hunting During the Holidays

12/22/2020 8AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy, From the Field

Ever considered birding? The 2020 winter bird count once again proved why Ohio is a perfect place for anyone who likes cool animals to look for wildlife. Head outside in search of birds for a new family holiday tradition.

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

Replay: Winter Birding at Sharon Woods

12/18/2020 10AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos, Nature Academy

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

12/16/2020 9AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy, From the Field

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 man and young boy walk on a forest trail on a fall afternoon.

Tips to Keep the Holidays Kind For Yourself, Community & Environment

12/15/2020 12PM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, From the Field

The holidays are a marvelous time of year! They can, however, also include many challenges and extra stress. The Adventure Outpost team shares tips to help keep the holidays kind for all.

Replay: Plan Your 2021 Veggie Garden With Us

12/14/2020 11AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos, All About Food

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Start planning next year’s vegetable garden now! Team member Allyson takes you through the first steps of planning a home garden in today’s video.