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?

Winter is a quiet time in the Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens. Frogs wait patiently in the mud for warmer weather. The vegetables in the raised beds are all gone except for some hardy greens. We’re not greeted by buzzing bees or happy grasshoppers. However, if we take a walk down to the wetland […]

In the hubbub and craziness of life, we often encounter things that interrupt the smoothness of our day. When these situations arise, they can often make even the most level-headed person question why they even bothered to get out of bed that morning. Recently the Landscape Department has been working on edging and mulching all […]

While walking along the Oakleaf Trail at Miami Whitewater Forest, you may notice the handiwork of nature’s most skilled architect: the North American beaver. This rascally rodent leaves behind a lot of evidence for visitors to observe. From gnawed-off bark to completely felled trees, there is no doubt as to just how true the old […]

New to the outdoors? Not really sure where to go to see wildlife? No problem! The parks have plenty of trails and natural areas for you to explore and find the best viewing spots. Take the Kingfisher Trail at Winton Woods for instance. This trail is abundant with wildlife such as woodpeckers, titmice, deer, squirrels, […]