On a chilly, sunny Saturday in October, nearly 100 Great Parks staff and volunteers gathered on an undeveloped edge of Mitchell Memorial Forest to plant 120 trees and shrubs as part of ongoing restoration efforts. How do plantings like this one help improve habitats for local wildlife? Conservation Biologist Daniel dives into how reforestation projects help Great Parks continue to be here for you now, and here for the future.
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Are you looking to spruce up your landscape before the chill of winter hits, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t know what plants would be the best for your yard? We share which native plants will add beauty to your yard come springtime.
Read moreWhen we think of fall, planting vegetables is typically not the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are some “cool season” crops that can be planted early fall that will provide us with tasty vegetables come spring and summer.
Read moreJoin us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Want to start your own fall garden? Now is the perfect time to start planting! Conservation & Parks Technician Dawn shares gardening tips in this video.
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