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Closer Than You Might Think: Animal Relatives

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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.

Connor Holt

Pride in the Outdoors: Connor Holt

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In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Connor Holt has always loved animals. But when he began working at Great Parks is when he fell in love with working in the outdoors.

A dish full of pebbles and water creates puddler for flying insects.

5 Activities to Discover Life in Your Backyard

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With summer starting to wind down, it means you can start enjoying your backyard again! Nature Interpreter Paul shares his top five nature activities that you and your family can do to see what critters call your yard home.

An eastern screech owl has its beak open. It is screeching at the camera.

5 Myths of Nature

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Nature is full of mysteries. Through scientific discovery, some myths can be dispelled regarding a few of our local critters. Which of these “untruths” have you believed?

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

Nature Journaling #306: Rainy Day Nature Observations

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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!

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

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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!

A green Antheraea Polyphemus caterpillar clings to a twig

What is a Bioblitz?

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If you haven’t heard of a Bioblitz, it’s a great way to build your outdoor observation skills while helping biologists. Get outside and explore new places this spring by joining Great Parks in the 2021 City Nature Challenge.