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An American Kestrel sits at the top of a bare tree in early spring.

Helping a Falcon in Decline

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Have you spotted North America’s smallest falcon around Hamilton County? While American Kestrels are quite adaptable, they sometimes need a little assistance. Conservation Biologist Jack shares why American Kestrels need a specific kind of nesting box and how it can help boost their population.

A bee lands on the pink Rosa palustris flower.

The Best of Native Roses

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Did you know that there are roughly 20 species of roses indigenous to the U.S. and seven of those species grow in the Midwest? Conservation & Parks Technician Lauren shares more about the benefits (and beauty) these native species provide to our local ecosystem.

Ohio spiderwort

Make Your Yard Wild With Spring Wildflowers

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What better way to get excited about the arrival of spring than by adding vibrant plants to your landscape! With the help of Shaker Trace Nursery Technician Tim, we’re sharing our top five native wildflowers that are perfect for planting in early spring.

Replay: Making a New Conservation Space

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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. This sparse hillside at Winton Woods may not look like much now, but we’re working to make it into a pollinator’s paradise! Conservation Biologist Daniel shares what native species we’re planting to improve this new conservation area.

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.

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.

Mussel Up

Make a list of some of the most endangered animals on the planet and the first that come to mind might be large mammals like tigers, rhinoceroses and gorillas. However, some lowly mollusks should be… Mussel Up