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A monarch butterfly enjoys the nectar of common milkweed.

Monarch Tagging: How Did We Get Here and How Can You Participate?

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No other species seems to have captured the public’s interest quite like the monarch butterfly. Nature Interpreter Stephanie dives into the history of monarch tagging, how it led to the discovery of the epic monarch migration, and how you can help these winged wonders.

A humming bird sips on nectar from a coral flower.

One of Nature’s Phenomena: Hummingbird Migration

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Director of Programming Amy can’t help but be fascinated by ruby-throated hummingbirds. These tiny aviators defy logic. How so? Read on as Amy shares more about hummingbird behavior and the feats they accomplish during their migration.

A barred owl sits on a tree branch in Winton Woods. It is snowing.

Nature Journaling #237: Did You Know Birds Migrate for Winter?

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Join us in keeping a nature journal throughout 2021. This is your journal, something to help you connect to the natural world around you and make discoveries along the way. Don’t worry, we will give you a new prompt here regularly!

A white and brown snowy owl sits on a wooden fence post.

Unexpected Winter Visitors

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Have you spotted a visitor from the Arctic Circle flying around? While Santa has already packed up his sleigh, this feathered friend is an even rarer find in southwest Ohio.