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Meet the Great Parks Team: Julie Stubbs

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July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Central Region Nature Interpreter Julie.

A monarch catepillar sits atop the orange flowers of butterfly milkweed.

Native Landscaping Promotes Biodiversity Beautifully

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Why are native plants so important to local wildlife? There are countless benefits to planting native species, but one you may not have thought of is that planting native species actually helps restore natural habitats.

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Replay: Prairies on Parade

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Ever wondered about what plants grow in a prairie? Your questions are now answered! Conservation & Parks Technicians Alex and Jennifer are giving a tour of the prairies at Miami Whitewater Forest.

Cheers to 90 Years!

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In honor of Great Parks’ 90th Birthday, former Naturalist Clerk Angie Brafford shares her story of growing up with Great Parks and how a love for nature is passed down from generation to generation.

The Ties That Bind

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In honor of Great Parks’ 90th Birthday, retired Naturalist Coordinator Joyce Lovins Browning shares her story of growing up in Great Parks – literally. Joyce’s father built some favorite park spots. Even today, almost eight decades later, the ties that bind are still tight.

Meet the Great Parks Team: Brad Salyers

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July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Today, we spoke with Brad, Regional Director of Conservation & Parks who works in parks on the west side of Hamilton County.

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Replay: Gone to Seed at Shaker Trace Nursery

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Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Meet Shaker Trace Nursery Technician Tim. Today, Tim is telling us all about working at the nursery and how native plants and native seeds are crucial to Ohio wildlife.