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A little brown bat hangs from a crack on the outside of a building.

Little Brown Bats & White-Nose Syndrome

10/27/2022 9AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Grownups

Once thought to be one of the most common bat species in Ohio, the little brown bat’s population has dramatically decreased. Nature Interpreter Connor shares where you may spy these amazing creatures and what you can do to help Ohio bats.

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Growing Oyster Mushrooms: A Timeline

10/25/2022 10AM Parks at Home for Grownups

As an experiment, Nature Interpreter Ellen began growing oyster mushrooms at Glenwood Gardens. Follow along as she shares her growing process and how the mushroom flush turned out.

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Two individuals ride their mountain bikes on the mountain bike trail at Mitchell Memorial Forest.

Fall Cycling at Great Parks

10/6/2022 10AM All

With summer heat and humidity at last on the wane, fall is a great time to explore all of the opportunities for cycling at Great Parks.

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A monarch butterfly enjoys the nectar of common milkweed.

Monarch Tagging: How Did We Get Here and How Can You Participate?

09/27/2022 2PM Stories

No other species seems to have captured the public’s interest quite like the monarch butterfly. Nature Interpreter Stephanie dives into the history of monarch tagging, how it led to the discovery of the epic monarch migration, and how you can help these winged wonders.

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Growing Together: Fall Fun

09/13/2022 10AM All, Growing Together

As summer fades to fall, it means the Growing Together team is focusing on fall crops. One harvest that is already underway is none other than the pumpkin.

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Closer Than You Might Think: Animal Relatives

09/6/2022 9AM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy

Many animals that don’t look related have been grouped into the same classifications. Nature Interpreter James explores some animals that are more closely related than you might think.

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