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A red-bellied woodpecker rests against a tree on a sunny February day.

Replay: Birds & Their Feathers

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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. We’re at Shawnee Lookout where we’re on the lookout for birds. Conservations & Parks Technician Michael shares his tips on birding and great birding spots in Great Parks.

Gourd-geous Jack-o’-Lantern Templates

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Looking for a not-so-spooky way to liven up your pumpkin this season? We’ve got you covered with our new nature-inspired jack-o’-lantern templates!

A brown chicken sits on a fence at Parky's Farm

Replay: Keeping Chickens

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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. Nature Interpreter Eric is at his favorite place, Parky’s Farm, showing there is more to keeping chickens and roosters than you may think.

White clouds in a bright blue sky. The tops of green trees are visible.

Nature Journaling #165: Wind Chaser

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Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

Replay: Leaf it Be

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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. It’s OK to be lazy in fall! Nature Interpreter Lisa tells you all about how leaving the leaves on the ground is actually better for your lawn than raking them up.

A black walnut sits in a vice. There are black walnut shells scattered around it.

Replay: Black Walnuts 101

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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. It’s Black Walnut Week! We shared recipes, showed you how to tie-dye – what more can you do with black walnuts? Nature Interpreter Paul tells us more about the science of one of Ohio’s favorite native nuts in today’s video.