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A monarch butterfly enjoys the nectar of common milkweed.

Replay: Making a Wildlife Friendly Yard

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! We’re in Nature Interpreter Julie’s yard today learning how to make your own yard more friendly for local wildlife.

Apps to Take Your Hike to the Next Level

Both avid hikers and casual walkers can agree that there is always a new trail to explore. We’ve rounded up a few apps and websites that can help take your hike to the next level.

Violets steeping in water

Backyard Challenge: Make Violet Syrup

We’re giving you a new kind of backyard challenge! Have you spied violets in your yard? You can turn these purple flowers into a syrup for different food and drinks.

Replay: Backyard Critters

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Nature Interpreter Tom shows what wildlife may be hanging out in your backyard.

Jack-in-the-pulpit

Replay: Withrow Wildflowers

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Today, Director of Educations & Events Amy takes us on the Trout Lily Trail to see what wildflowers are in bloom.

Peep This Spring Chorus

Ever hear a chorus of sounds near a still body of water in spring? You probably heard one of the earliest creatures of spring, none other than spring peepers.