A Loose Dog and A Lost Mink
I have been thinking about this story and its lesson since it was relayed to me a few months ago. In the 10 years that I was based at Winton Woods as a Nature Interpreter,… A Loose Dog and A Lost Mink
Whooo’s Out There?
With autumn here at last, the weather is growing colder, and the days shorter. Fall isn’t just the season of pumpkin spice-flavored everything, however. It’s also one of the best times to look and listen… Whooo’s Out There?
There’s Gold in The Hills!
Around the same time every year — late summer through early fall — our fields, meadows, prairies and wetlands take on a golden-yellow hue. This color change is primarily caused by a priceless pollinator plant,… There’s Gold in The Hills!
Saying Farewell to a Great Parks Legend
Earlier in the summer, we at Great Parks said goodbye to our old friend and co-worker, Missy. Missy was responsible for training nature interpreters to work with birds of prey and teaching children the importance… Saying Farewell to a Great Parks Legend
Pawpaws: America’s Hidden Fruit
Native to Ohio and found along shady hillsides, the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) will soon begin producing its highly sought-after fruit. The pawpaw fruit is unique, as it’s one of the only large… Pawpaws: America’s Hidden Fruit
Tomatoes and Cucumbers and Zucchini, Oh My!
As August ends and the warm weather persits, home gardens are still going full throttle. The cute, little tomato, cucumber and zucchini plants I optimistically tucked into the ground in the spring have exceeded all… Tomatoes and Cucumbers and Zucchini, Oh My!
Great Parks Great Reading Recommendations
It may not be an official holiday, but September 6 is a holiday for bibliophiles: National Read a Book Day. Of course, every day is a great day to read a book! But, in honor of this… Great Parks Great Reading Recommendations
Bass Series Championship Decided by Ounces
More than 360 anglers competed in the six Bass Series Tournaments in 2018. Only the top 20 earned a spot in the Bass Series Championship, where the winners would be awarded a $1,000 shopping spree… Bass Series Championship Decided by Ounces