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Endangered Species Success Story: Running Buffalo Clover

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Great Parks staff and volunteers work diligently to protect the parks. So when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed running buffalo clover from the federal endangered species list this year, we were thrilled! Read on as Conservation team members share how this little plant went from thought to being extinct to growing in the wild.

4 Trails Where You Can Take a Time Out

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After what seems like the longest winter ever, the sun is starting to peek out and the days are getting warmer. Looking for a new place to get outside and explore? Take a time out away from screens and completely immerse yourself in nature on these trails at Great Parks.

A red-bellied woodpecker rests against a tree on a sunny February day.

Replay: Birds & Their Feathers

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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. We’re at Shawnee Lookout where we’re on the lookout for birds. Conservations & Parks Technician Michael shares his tips on birding and great birding spots in Great Parks.

Bright purple ironweed stands out among the greenery at Oak Glen Nature Preserve

Replay: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Plants

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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. What do these three R words have to do with native plants? We’re on the case with our Conservation & Parks staff as we learn more at Shawnee Lookout.

Meet the Great Parks Team: Stephanie Morris

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July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Central Region Nature Interpreter Stephanie. Stephanie loves working with raptor animal ambassadors and creating memorable experiences for guests. But one of her favorite things is enjoying the great outdoors – even when she’s not at work.

Meet the Great Parks Team: Samantha Center

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July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Samantha, Animal Care Coordinator. It’s no wonder Samantha loves working at Parky’s Farm – she enjoys the great outdoors and caring for animals.

Meet the Great Parks Team: Brad Salyers

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July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Today, we spoke with Brad, Regional Director of Conservation & Parks who works in parks on the west side of Hamilton County.

Shawnee Lookout Little Turtle Trail

New Places to Explore

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We’ve put together a list of trails and park spots that are perfect to explore, get your exercise in or find somewhere you can just kick back and relax in nature.