Live Action!
During June and early July, it is not uncommon to come upon sometimes large snapping turtles while hiking in the parks. That is because it’s peak egg-laying season for Ohio’s largest turtle, the common snapping… Live Action!
Planting Future Forests
As spring progresses forward, so does the Taking Root campaign. So far, Great Parks has planted just over 34,000 trees! With the generous help of our many volunteers, we are now above the halfway point… Planting Future Forests
Mechanical Tree Plantings
At Great Parks, we really love our trees. Lucky for us, with almost 17,000 acres of preserved green space, we have a lot to love. But our trees are in trouble. Invasive plants, hostile bugs… Mechanical Tree Plantings
Spring Spawning
The arrival of spring is a time of renewal in natural systems. Flowers start to bloom, birds pair up and frogs call to one another to create future generations. Beneath the waves – escaping the… Spring Spawning
A Magical Harbinger of Spring
Finally, the ice is thawing on a small wet depression in the forest floor called a vernal pool. In late winter, a timeless ritual begins as spotted salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) begin to emerge from the… A Magical Harbinger of Spring
Coyote Alert
Recently, Great Parks has received a flurry of coyote sightings and even a few reports of pets being attacked, so we thought it is time for a refresher and update on our largest wild canine.… Coyote Alert
Forests For Future Generations
What kind of forest will we leave for the next generation? These white tree tubes protect nearly 10,000 saplings that were planted by volunteers at Miami Whitewater Forest. The bright oak leaves in the foreground… Forests For Future Generations
What’s With the Lake?
If you’ve been to Sharon Woods lately, you may have noticed that the lake looks a little different than usual thanks to one of the smallest flowering plants in the world: duckweed. Duckweed (Lemna minor)… What’s With the Lake?