Veronica Senefeld – Interpreter at Glenwood Gardens If you’ve ever visited the Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon our friend Mac the Eastern Box Turtle. Many enjoy stopping by his home and saying hello to Mac (or as we formally call him, Mr. Turtle). But what exactly is […]

We’re giving you some fun coloring activities! Here, you’ll find a fun coloring sheet featuring the ABCs of Ohio’s native flora and fauna.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! In this video, nature interpreter Lisa answers all of your questions about eastern box turtles while Mr. Turtle enjoys a sunny soak.

There are 11 species of turtle that can be found in the state of Ohio, and only four of them cannot be found in Hamilton County. Turtles are in the order Testudines and can relate back to the Triassic period from 200 million years ago. These creatures worldwide are one of the most endangered species. […]