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!

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Nature Interpreters Stephanie and Julie are in the butterfly garden at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. Here, they’re sharing how they complete the delicate task of tagging monarch butterflies so we can study the patterns of these important pollinators.

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

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Tune in as Nature Interpreter Will is on the trail at Miami Whitewater Forest where he shares tips on how to protect yourself (and your four-legged friend) from those tiny stowaways, ticks.

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

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 Tom is pursuing pawpaws at Sharon Woods. Follow Tom and special guest Chris Anderson from Science Around Cincy as they share more about Ohio’s state fruit in today’s video.

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

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Enjoy some wildlife observation right from home. We spotted some eagles and egrets hanging out on the Great Miami River. Sit back and relax while observing these majestic birds.