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A crane fly (Tipulidae family) sits in a person's hand.

The Mysterious (and Brief) Life of Crane Flies

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If you’ve noticed bugs with extra-long legs flying around grassy areas lately, you may be wondering what they are and if you should be avoiding them. Fear not! Nature Interpreter Lisa is on the case of the crane fly.

Replay: Winton Lake Tour

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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. We’re hitting the water for a tour of Winton Lake on this cloudy Monday. Guest Experiences Manager Collin is sharing more about the wildlife you can see on the water and the boating opportunities at Winton Woods.

An Eastern Phoebe, a gray flycatcher, sits in tree branches during a sunny day.

Replay: The Francis Homestead

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Join us on our Facebook page Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Conservation & Parks Technician Jeremy is showing us around the Francis homestead, the green space adjacent to Francis RecreAcres. Learn more about how we maintain this area and how Ohio wildlife has returned to Northeast Hamilton County.

Coloring Book: Ohio Summer Residents

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Just like birds that vacation in Ohio, this set of coloring pages flew by fast! But you can color all Ohio summer residents in one place in our newest coloring book.

A blue dragonfly sits atop a blade of grass.

Replay: Wildlife at Sharon Lake

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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! What’s in Sharon Lake? Take a walk as we explore with Nature Interpreter Lisa to see what Ohio wildlife lives at Sharon Lake.