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

5 Myths of Nature

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 beaver in a lake eats leaves from a vine.

Making a Home in Highfield

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… 

Busy as a Beaver

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… 

Busy Beavers

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… 

WOOD You Like to See Some Beavers?

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…