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The white flowers of a Callery pear tree.

Stinky Trees Equal Stinky Neighborhoods

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Spring is finally here! If you’ve been out and about enjoying the warm temperatures, you may have noticed some tall, white-flowering trees – and their atrocious odor. Outreach Manager Sarah shares that while these trees may look beautiful, they actually stink and in more ways than one!

Replay: Meet the Tree of Heaven

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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 have a special guest at Parky’s Farm for today’s video, the tree of heaven. Tune in to learn why, despite its angelic name, the tree of heaven is actually an invasive species.

Amur Honeysuckle or Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)

4 Invasive Plants You Could Have in Your Backyard

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Invasive species are recognized as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity across the globe, and Southwest Ohio is no exception. If you find invasive plants lurking in your backyard, follow these treatment recommendations.

Trail Hunt: Sycamore Trail

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Looking for views of the Ohio River? Take a step off the beaten path next time you’re at Fernbank Park and explore the Sycamore Trail with this trail hunt.

Invasive Plants: What’s the Big Deal?

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We have identified six invasive species that you can see signs of this spring. Ohio has many different types of invasive plants, but these are ones most obvious and are certainly on the top of the list. Where have you seen these invasive plants before?

Harbingers of Spring

With spring just around the corner, the time is coming to catch a glimpse of the first spring wildflowers of the year. Two of the first early risers, and most noticeable due to their bright… Harbingers of Spring