Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. What happens to a prairie after a prescribed burn and why do we set these controlled fires? Conservation & Parks Technicians Alex and AJ are back at Miami Whitewater Forest to show how the prairie is doing months later.

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Have you ever seen a strange growth on prairie plants? Director of Education & Events Amy shares that these plants aren’t sick – insects call these growths home. Find out more about galls in today’s broadcast.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

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.

When 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.