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The yellow flowers of winter aconite begin to bloom.

Nature Journaling #243: Look for These Winter Blooms

01/30/2021 7AM All, Nature Journaling, Parks at Home for Kids

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!

An orange-colored moth enjoys nectar from a purple flower.

Nature Journaling #168: Fall Blooms

10/21/2020 7AM 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.

Red, brown, and yellow leaves float atop the creek on the Kingfisher Trail on a sunny fall day at Winton Woods.

Nature Journaling #167: Blooms or Seeds

10/19/2020 7AM 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.

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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Nature Journaling #243: Look for These Winter Blooms

Nature Journaling #168: Fall Blooms

Nature Journaling #167: Blooms or Seeds

The Cause of Harmful Algal Blooms