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A few orange leaves are almost ready to fall from a tree in Winton Woods.

Nature Journaling #161: Blooms or Seeds

10/5/2020 7AM 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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Replay: A Closer Look at Sharon Creek

10/2/2020 11AM All, 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. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the wildlife that lives in Sharon Creek. While these critters may be tiny, they play a big role in the health of creeks and other waterways.

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A red-winged blackbird enjoys a snack during a fall day at Winton Woods.

Nature Journaling #160: For the Birds

10/2/2020 8AM 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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Two black walnuts hang from a branch of a black walnut tree.

Fall Planting in Ohio

10/1/2020 9AM All, Your Backyard Habitat, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green

Are you looking to spruce up your landscape before the chill of winter hits, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t know what plants would be the best for your yard? We share which native plants will add beauty to your yard come springtime.

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Drawing of Bats

Great Parks Inktober 2020: Draw a Nature Sketch a Day in October

09/30/2020 5PM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups

Artists around the world will be tapping into their creativity and improving their drawing skills with a sketch a day during Inktober. We’re putting a different twist on Inktober this year. Grab a pen and start drawing!

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Alpacas at Parky's Farm

Replay: The Difference Between Llamas & Alpacas

09/30/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Ever wonder what’s the difference between llamas and alpacas? Now you don’t have to – Nature Interpreter Eric is on the case at Parky’s Farm.

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The leaves of a sugar maple turning red in fall.

Nature Journaling #159: Fall Plants Going to Seed

09/30/2020 8AM 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 green, swirling paint-like substance floats atop the surface of a pond. It's an example of a microcystis bloom.

The Cause of Harmful Algal Blooms

09/29/2020 10AM All, Parks at Home for Grownups, Going Green, Nature Academy

Have you ever looked into a pond and observed a green, swirling paint-like substance on the surface? Have you ever wondered what this is? Watershed Specialist Amanda delves into what causes harmful algal blooms and ways to keep your pets and yourself safe when you see this odd matter.

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