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A red-bellied woodpecker rests against a tree on a sunny February day.

Replay: Birds & Their Feathers

10/16/2020 11AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos, Nature Academy

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We’re at Shawnee Lookout where we’re on the lookout for birds. Conservations & Parks Technician Michael shares his tips on birding and great birding spots in Great Parks.

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Frost covers purple-pink flowers early on a fall morning at Winton Woods.

Nature Journaling #166: Seasonal Scents | Fall

10/16/2020 7AM All, Nature Journaling, Parks at Home for Kids

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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Gourd-geous Jack-o’-Lantern Templates

10/15/2020 3PM All, Parks at Home for Kids

Looking for a not-so-spooky way to liven up your pumpkin this season? We’ve got you covered with our new nature-inspired jack-o’-lantern templates!

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Best Hiking Trails for Colorful Fall Foliage

10/15/2020 3PM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

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.

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A brown chicken sits on a fence at Parky's Farm

Replay: Keeping Chickens

10/14/2020 11AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, All About Food, Videos

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.

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White clouds in a bright blue sky. The tops of green trees are visible.

Nature Journaling #165: Wind Chaser

10/14/2020 7AM All, Nature Journaling, Parks at Home for Kids

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 southern flying squirrel hides behind its tail, sitting in a hole in a tree.

In Search of the Rarely Seen Fluff Ball

10/13/2020 9AM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Nature Academy

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.

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Replay: Leaf it Be

10/12/2020 10AM Your Backyard Habitat, All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, Videos, Nature Academy

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.

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