August 28th marked Great Parks’ first Urban Farming Festival – a free event that celebrated local communities and connected people to nature through hands-on activities, art and music. This year, we highlighted the city of Roselawn, home to Great Parks’ Nature Center at the Summit. Despite the blazing heat, hundreds of residents showed up to […]

No garden is complete without the calming scents of herbs. Nature Interpreter Allyson continues her garden series, sharing which herbs you can grow at home to start seasoning your own meals!

With summer starting to wind down, it means you can start enjoying your backyard again! Nature Interpreter Paul shares his top five nature activities that you and your family can do to see what critters call your yard home.

It’s last call for honey season! But how do you get the honey from the hive to your table? Read on as Nature Interpreter Ellen takes you through the satisfyingly sweet process of honey harvesting.

August 10 is National S’mores Day, so to celebrate, we gathered some out-of-the-box ideas to make your day a little ooey-gooier!

Ever wondered about the curious names behind some of your favorite story books and fairy tales? Nature Interpreter Allyson continues her garden series by sharing what’s in a tale’s name and how you can live out these stories in real life.

You don’t have to have full sun to have a successful garden! A place in the shade shouldn’t deter you from planting seeds; all you need is a little patience. Nature Interpreter Allyson is back this week, sharing which plants and vegetables actually thrive in a shady garden.

As we approach the middle of summer, it’s best to be prepared for the heat before visiting a park. But do you know the signs if your furry friend is too hot? Nature Interpreter Julie shares the signs of heatstroke in dogs and what you can do to keep your companion cool.