Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Happy Bat Week! Nature Interpreter Tom tells you everything you’ve ever wanted to now about these not-so-spooky flying mammals.

Bats take to the skies at night, working as pollinators and pest control. Because of their nocturnal nature, bats sometimes get a bad rap. In honor of Bat Week, celebrate the role bats play in nature as we challenge common myths about bats.

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. There’s more work behind trail maintenance than you may think. Trails Specialist Bryan is at Miami Whitewater Forest sharing more behind the construction on the Timberlakes Trail.

If you’ve noticed bugs with extra-long legs flying around grassy areas lately, you may be wondering what they are and if you should be avoiding them. Fear not! Nature Interpreter Lisa is on the case of the crane fly.

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 at Shawnee Lookout where we’re on the lookout for birds. Conservations & Parks Technician Michael shares his tips on birding and great birding spots in Great Parks.

Now is the time to get outside and enjoy the changing leaves before they’re gone. What’s a better way to go leaf-peeping than on a hike in your favorite park? Check out our list of top hiking trails for viewing fall colors.

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 Eric is at his favorite place, Parky’s Farm, showing there is more to keeping chickens and roosters than you may think.

Think you’ve seen this fluff ball that Nature Interpreter Tom is on the hunt for? Read on to learn more about Ohio’s most common – and most elusive – squirrel.