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Now is the time to get outside and enjoy the changing leaves before they’re gone. What’s a better way to go leaf-peeping than on a hike in your favorite park? Check out our list of top hiking trails for viewing fall colors.

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.

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

Think you’ve seen this fluff ball that Nature Interpreter Tom is on the hunt for? Read on to learn more about Ohio’s most common – and most elusive – squirrel.

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.

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