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Replay: Tree Planting at Winton Woods Campground

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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.

Reap the Benefits of Fall Veggie Planting

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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.

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

Replay: Fall Gardening

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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.

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

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

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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!

A brown fawn sits hidden among the tall greenery at Parky's Farm

I Live in the Wild

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Don’t think you could ever rough it in the wild? Nature Interpreter Ellen shares how, just like wildlife, humans live in our own type of wild and what you can do to keep Ohio wild.

Bright purple ironweed stands out among the greenery at Oak Glen Nature Preserve

Replay: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Plants

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. What do these three R words have to do with native plants? We’re on the case with our Conservation & Parks staff as we learn more at Shawnee Lookout.

An orange-colored moth enjoys nectar from a purple flower.

Replay: Fall Blooms

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Don’t be sad that summer is winding down, there are still plenty of fall blooms you can enjoy. Conservation & Parks Manager Kurt joins us at Glenwood Gardens where he’s talking about fall blooms and native species you can plant now for spring beauty.

Replay: Making Veggie Pizza at Highfield Discovery Garden

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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 make a delicious (and healthy) veggie pizza with your kids? Nature Interpreter Allyson shares her secrets of how to make cooking with kids fun for everyone in today’s video.