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A bright full moon shines at night over Winton Woods in January 2020.

Nature Journaling #284: The Many Names of the March Moon

03/28/2021 7AM Nature Journaling, Parks at Home for Kids

Join us in keeping a nature journal throughout 2021. This is your journal, something to help you connect to the natural world around you and make discoveries along the way. Don’t worry, we will give you a new prompt here regularly!

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An individual walks along the Gorge Trail at Sharon Woods in spring.

Trail Etiquette: How to Be Kind on Your Next Park Visit

03/27/2021 10AM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, Nature Academy, From the Field

Being an informed trail user is key to making sure you have an enjoyable time when hitting up the great outdoors. Read on for the basics of trail etiquette that will help you prepare for your next park visit.

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

Nature Journaling #283: Spring Smells Awakening

03/27/2021 7AM Parks at Home for Kids, Nature Journaling

Join us in keeping a nature journal throughout 2021. This is your journal, something to help you connect to the natural world around you and make discoveries along the way. Don’t worry, we will give you a new prompt here regularly!

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A red-winged blackbird sits on the top-most branch of a tree, calling out to other birds.

Nature Journaling #282: Listen to the Animal Symphony

03/26/2021 7AM Parks at Home for Kids, Nature Journaling

Join us in keeping a nature journal throughout 2021. This is your journal, something to help you connect to the natural world around you and make discoveries along the way. Don’t worry, we will give you a new prompt here regularly!

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How Your Dog’s Poop Can Kill a Fish

03/25/2021 3PM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Four-Legged Friends, Going Green, From the Field

Just because wild animals poop in the woods, that doesn’t mean your pup should. It sounds very picky: squirrels, birds, coyotes and rabbits leave their poop right where it is, and that doesn’t hurt anything, right? Read on to learn how not cleaning up after your pet can be detrimental to the environment and wildlife.

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Stars shine over a forest at night.

3 Things You Can Do For The Environment Right Now

03/25/2021 10AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, Nature Academy

There is no better time to help improve the environment than right now! Check out these three ways you can help improve your energy use at home and take part in Earth Hour on March 27.

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Five white and brown speckled eggs sit in a hidden nest.

Nature Journaling #281: The Nest Big Thing

03/24/2021 7AM Parks at Home for Kids, Nature Journaling

Join us in keeping a nature journal throughout 2021. This is your journal, something to help you connect to the natural world around you and make discoveries along the way. Don’t worry, we will give you a new prompt here regularly!

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Redbud trees and daffodils begin to bloom.

The Beautiful Garden

03/23/2021 10AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, All About Food, From the Field

Most people don’t think of a vegetable garden as beautiful. But Nature Interpreter Allyson knows the versatility and fun of veggies makes them beautiful. Read on to see how spending time gardening with your family can be a new kind of fun.

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