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A close-up of a Common Hackberry tree. The tree bark has raised ridges.

5 Trees You Can Spot on a Winter Hike

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There’s more to the outdoors in winter than cloudy skies and cold temperatures. Nature Interpreter Paul challenges you to take a winter hike and see if you can spy these five common Ohio trees on your trek.

A white-breasted nuthatch sits on a bare tree branch. The bird has a white belly and face, a black head and bluish-gray wings on its back and tail feathers.

Energetic & Agile: The White-Breasted Nuthatch

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The winter might feel long and cold, but Director of Programming Amy suggests paying attention to particular birds visiting your feeders. Though tiny, white-breasted nuthatches are a fun find for birders of all levels!

Here for You: Great Parks’ 2021 in Review

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2021 marked a tremendous year for Great Parks of Hamilton County, and it wouldn’t be possible without you – our park guests. This year, we were able to share with you new programs, complete projects and host adventures, and we’re recapping what a year it’s been with just a few of our biggest accomplishments.

A gardening tool is left on the corner edge of a raised bed. There are sprouts growing in the garden bed.

The Child’s Garden

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While you’ve probably put your garden to bed for the season, it’s never too early to get your kids interested in gardening! Nature Interpreter Allyson expands on her garden series, sharing ways to get children involved in the fun.

A reconstruction of a Smilodon fatalis skeleton.

The Smiling Smilodon

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When the Ice Age covered Ohio, Hamilton County looked a bit different – and so did the megafauna roaming this area. Nature Interpreter James takes a deep dive into the smile behind Smilodons, or rather, what these saber-toothed cats’ giant canines were actually used for.

Three binders sit in a stack. From top to bottom, they are labeled as "Vegetable Histories," "Vegetable Garden Plan," and "Vegetable Garden Indoor."

The Tomorrow Garden

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While Allyson shared how to put a garden to bed this fall, cold winter days are the perfect time for gardening. Planning for tomorrow’s garden, that is! Nature Interpreter Allyson shares the best methods to start planning for your own future garden.

A pie-billed Grebe floats on a lake. There are leaves falling in the water around the pie-billed Grebe.

Duck, Duck, Grebe!

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If you enjoy birding, winter is a great time to spy some feathery visitors! Many species of waterfowl spend their winters in Southwest Ohio. Follow along with Nature Interpreter Lisa as she plays a game of Duck, Duck, Grebe and shares more about wintering waterfowl.