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Wildflowers: Nature’s Color Palette

04/25/2020 9AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Backyard Challenge

As we navigate uncertain times, nature remains ever constant. And parks have been an enjoyable getaway. Consider making a wildflower scavenger hunt part of your next outdoor adventure.

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Invasive Plants: What’s the Big Deal?

04/14/2020 2PM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Backyard Challenge, Nature Academy

We have identified six invasive species that you can see signs of this spring. Ohio has many different types of invasive plants, but these are ones most obvious and are certainly on the top of the list. Where have you seen these invasive plants before?

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A robin sits in a tree blooming in springtime.

Backyard Challenge: Backyard Scavenger Hunt

04/7/2020 9AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Backyard Challenge

The seasons are definitely changing in Southwest Ohio. Can you find these emerging signs of spring in our newest scavenger hunt?

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Spring Beauty

Backyard Challenge: Wildflower Scavenger Hunt

04/3/2020 4PM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Backyard Challenge

Spring has brought beautiful wildflowers to Hamilton County! We’ve put together a scavenger hunt you can do in your favorite park or on your neighborhood walk.

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Backyard Challenge: Search for Shapes in Nature

03/17/2020 8AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Backyard Challenge

For this backyard challenge, try something new in nature that you may not have done before.

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Backyard Challenge: Play Bingo

03/16/2020 9AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Backyard Challenge

Complete this backyard challenge by hiking in a park, exploring your own backyard or even glimpsing out your window.

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A Mississippi map turtle warms itself on a log

Backyard Challenge: Find 5 Signs of Spring

03/13/2020 7PM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Backyard Challenge, Stories

Find these signs that spring is on the horizon to complete this backyard challenge!

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Backyard Challenge: Spot These Wildflowers

03/11/2020 2PM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Backyard Challenge, From the Field

How many wildflowers can you spy in your yard? Find out by completing this backyard challenge.

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