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A red-bellied woodpecker rests against a tree on a sunny February day.

Replay: Birds & Their Feathers

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We’re at Shawnee Lookout where we’re on the lookout for birds. Conservations & Parks Technician Michael shares his tips on birding and great birding spots in Great Parks.

Best Hiking Trails for Colorful Fall Foliage

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Now is the time to get outside and enjoy the changing leaves before they’re gone. What’s a better way to go leaf-peeping than on a hike in your favorite park? Check out our list of top hiking trails for viewing fall colors.

A southern flying squirrel hides behind its tail, sitting in a hole in a tree.

In Search of the Rarely Seen Fluff Ball

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Think you’ve seen this fluff ball that Nature Interpreter Tom is on the hunt for? Read on to learn more about Ohio’s most common – and most elusive – squirrel.

Replay: Leaf it Be

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s OK to be lazy in fall! Nature Interpreter Lisa tells you all about how leaving the leaves on the ground is actually better for your lawn than raking them up.

Buckeye Falls at Sharon Woods is surrounded by trees and fall foliage. Leaves change from green to orange, red and yellow.

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Fall Colors in Great Parks

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Cooler temperatures mean fall has officially arrived! But that doesn’t mean it’s time to retreat indoors. Great Parks nature interpreters, conservation & parks staff and golf staff list the tops ways you can enjoy the beauty of fall colors this season.