What can you do to promote bat conservation? Read this article to learn more about these creatures and how Great Parks of Hamilton County is helping.

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.

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!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting local Ohio women who work in the field of conservation. As a child, Dr. Kristen Lear was drawn to the creepy and unloved creatures of the natural world. Dr. Lear’s passion has led her around the world in a mission to preserve and educate people about her favorite animal, bats.

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Conservation & Parks Manager John shares how nesting boxes at Little Miami Golf Center help save local species. Learn more and explore Monarch Heaven with us in today’s broadcast!

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Happy Bat Week! Nature Interpreter Tom tells you everything you’ve ever wanted to now about these not-so-spooky flying mammals.

Bats take to the skies at night, working as pollinators and pest control. Because of their nocturnal nature, bats sometimes get a bad rap. In honor of Bat Week, celebrate the role bats play in nature as we challenge common myths about bats.

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!