The Mighty Pawpaw
You might know the pawpaw tree for its delicious yellow fruit, but did you know that this tree has a long and interesting history? Nature Interpreters Corinne and Caroline delve into the wild history of Ohio’s state fruit.
Backyard Challenge: Spot These Wildflowers
How many wildflowers can you spy in your yard? Find out by completing this backyard challenge.
A Surprise Email
I have the rare privilege and opportunity to share significant experiences and information in the natural world through blogs. And in doing so, I never know the true impact. A few days ago, I received…
1803 Schoolhouse
It’s 1803 at Parky’s Farm. Winter is the time for this second grade program, as much of it is presented inside of the magnificent Hayloft Barn from January through mid-March. The field trip begins with…
Woolly & Warm
The recent cold snap has made me very grateful for all the warm clothes hanging in my closet – and for all sheep worldwide. Humans began to use sheep wool for clothing more than 10,000…
Exploring the Ancient Art of Flint Knapping
On a recent Sunday afternoon under a cloudy November sky, I joined some fellow naturalists for my first lesson in flint knapping. In its simplest terms, flint knapping is making arrowheads and spear tips from…
Mysterious Monikers
The whisper of Vlad the Impaler spawns a morbid curiosity in even those who think themselves innocent. He is the inspiration for Count Dracula and known to history as a real big jerk. This blog…
The Game Master
Recently I was asked to present a program about park history. History… I love it and I love to dig through the vintage park photos. So for me this wasn’t work at all but fun.…