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Replay: A Closer Look at Sharon Creek

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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. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the wildlife that lives in Sharon Creek. While these critters may be tiny, they play a big role in the health of creeks and other waterways.

Two ripe pawpaws are ready to be picked from the tree.

Pining for Pawpaws: Ohio’s State Fruit is in Season Now

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When you think fall in Ohio, you probably think about leaves falling, carving pumpkins and having backyard bonfires. But there’s another Ohio fall tradition that’s a little lesser-known – and harder to find – pawpaws!

Two ripe pawpaws are ready to be picked from the tree.

Replay: The Great Pawpaw Pursuit

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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. Nature Interpreter Tom is pursuing pawpaws at Sharon Woods. Follow Tom and special guest Chris Anderson from Science Around Cincy as they share more about Ohio’s state fruit in today’s video.

A long exposure photograph of Buckeye Falls at Sharon Woods. It is a sunny fall day.

Replay: Behind the Scenes of Stream Surveying

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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. Go creeking with Watershed Specialist Amanda at Sharon Woods. Amanda shares more of what macro-invertebrates live in Sharon Creek and how she conducts a stream survey in this video.

A red-eared slider sits in the grass.

Replay: Turtle Talk

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Join us on our Facebook page with our new schedule of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Today, Regional Education Manager Julie is talking turtles. Meet our turtle animal ambassadors and learn about what makes each species unique in today’s live broadcast.

A view of the Gorge Trail at Sharon Woods.

Replay: Freshwater Swimmers

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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. Ever wondered what are those tiny fish you’ve seen swimming in streams? Then this video is for you! Nature Interpreter Tom explains all about the freshwater swimmers and then goes on a hunt for some in Sharon Creek.

Buckeye Falls at Sharon Woods is half-frozen while the other half is covered in snow. A bridge in the background is also covered in snow.

Replay: Animals of the Ice Age

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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. Nature Interpreter Tom shares more about Direwolves. Well, kind of. Not the Direwolves from “Game of Thrones,” but the animals that lived in Ohio thousands of years ago during the Ice Age. Learn more about ancient animals in today’s live video.

Four green pawpaw fruits growing on a branch with long, bright green leaves.

Replay: Nature Quest at Sharon Woods

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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. Do you want to become a master naturalist? Now you can with our new Nature Quest challenge! Tune in to today’s video as Nature Interpreter Tom goes on a hike in Sharon Woods and shows us the ropes.