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A rain droplet is about to fall from a tree branch.

Nature Journaling #19: Rainy Day

04/16/2020 8AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Nature Journaling

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

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A Karner blue butterfly shows off the blue topside of its wings.

Coloring Page: The ABCs of Ohio Plants & Animals | K

04/16/2020 8AM Coloring Pages, All, Parks at Home for Kids

We’re giving you some fun coloring activities! Here, you’ll find a fun coloring sheet featuring the ABCs of Ohio’s native flora and fauna.

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How to Make a Wetland Water Filter

04/15/2020 12PM Parks at Home for Kids, Videos

Try making your own water filter at home! In this video, Nature Interpreter Will shows how you can make your own wetland water filter.

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Replay: Shaker Trace Wetlands Exploration

04/15/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos, Nature Academy

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Today, Nature Interpreter Will wades into the wetlands of Shaker Trace to tell us more about this unique habitat.

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Nature Journaling #18: Times of Day

04/15/2020 8AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Nature Journaling

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

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Coloring Page: The ABCs of Ohio Plants & Animals | J

04/15/2020 8AM Coloring Pages, All, Parks at Home for Kids

We’re giving you some fun coloring activities! Here, you’ll find a fun coloring sheet featuring the ABCs of Ohio’s native flora and fauna.

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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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Replay: Pollinators

04/14/2020 11AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food, Videos, Nature Academy

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Today, Nature Interpreter Stephanie shares more about pollinators and shows how you can make a Mason bee home from objects you have in your house.

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