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A gardening tool is left on the corner edge of a raised bed. There are sprouts growing in the garden bed.

The Start of Something New: Growing Together

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Big things are sprouting this spring! Great Parks of Hamilton County has received funds from the National Association for Interpretation Region 4 Interpretive Project Grants Committee to start “Growing Together”: community, square-foot gardening beds.

A squirrel looks through some forest floor debris; it is looking at the camera.

Nutrition Advice From Squirrels?

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Watching a squirrel darting around the ground, burying black walnuts seems like a random process, but they have a method to their madness. Education Manager Suzanne shares the surprising nutrition advice squirrels give us.

A trench dug in a garden bed allows potato plants to grow.

Eat What You Sow: Growing Potatoes 3 Ways

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Have you ever experimented in your garden? How about with … potatoes? Nature Interpreter Ellen shares the trials and successes of her potato gardening experiment at Parky’s Farm this season.

A nuthatch sits on a log and has birdseed in its beak on an early winter morning.

Don’t Forget to Feed our Wintertime Feathered Friends

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Don’t wait until spring to fill your bird feeder. Many birds call Ohio home during winter and are in need of extra food sources. To help our feathered friends throughout the colder months, these are the best foods to keep birds nourished and healthy.

A squirrel sits in a tree, eating a nut.

Replay: What do Animals Eat in Winter?

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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. Is it all right to leave food in a bird feeder during winter? Are peanuts a good food for squirrels? Nature Interpreter Paul explores more of the best – and the worst – foods for local animals during the winter months.

A pumpkin on the Pin Oak Trail is carved to create a cat jack-o'-lantern.

Nature Journaling #172: Good Gourd

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Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

Fall Edibles

There are many fall edibles that we often take for granted or don’t even realize. During the end of summer to early fall, I begin to go in search of some of these wonderful edible… Fall Edibles