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Great Parks Inktober 2020: Draw a Nature Sketch a Day in October

09/30/2020 5PM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Time Out, Parks at Home for Grownups

Artists around the world will be tapping into their creativity and improving their drawing skills with a sketch a day during Inktober. We’re putting a different twist on Inktober this year. Grab a pen and start drawing!

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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

09/29/2020 10AM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, Nature Academy

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.

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Replay: Trash to Treasure

09/25/2020 11AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, All About Food, Videos

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 Will and Chris Anderson from Science Around Cincy share how you can turn trash into nature’s treasure through composting. Learn how to start your own compost bin in this video.

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Replay: Tree Planting at Winton Woods Campground

09/24/2020 11AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. While we can’t celebrate National Public Lands Day with you in person, we’re bringing the celebration to you. We’re holding a tree planting at Winton Woods Campground to commemorate the occasion.

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Reap the Benefits of Fall Veggie Planting

09/24/2020 9AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

When we think of fall, planting vegetables is typically not the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are some “cool season” crops that can be planted early fall that will provide us with tasty vegetables come spring and summer.

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Replay: Can Trees Talk?

09/23/2020 10AM All, 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. 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.

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A white plant stands tall against the sunset at Glenwood Gardens.

Replay: Fall Gardening

09/18/2020 11AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Want to start your own fall garden? Now is the perfect time to start planting! Conservation & Parks Technician Dawn shares gardening tips in this video.

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Two ripe pawpaws are ready to be picked from the tree.

Pining for Pawpaws: Ohio’s State Fruit is in Season Now

09/17/2020 10AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food

When you think fall in Ohio, you probably think about leaves falling, carving pumpkins and having backyard bonfires. But there’s another Ohio fall tradition that’s a little lesser-known – and harder to find – pawpaws!

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