Summer may be drawing to a close, but there is still time to enjoy the outdoors before it gets too chilly. East Region Guest Experiences Manager Amy has some ideas for your end-of-summer bucket list. So grab the family and get outside!

As we approach the middle of summer, it’s best to be prepared for the heat before visiting a park. But do you know the signs if your furry friend is too hot? Nature Interpreter Julie shares the signs of heatstroke in dogs and what you can do to keep your companion cool.

It’s a dark and steamy night. This isn’t the beginning of a horror story, but one of a love story! Did you know that fireflies glow in order to attract a mate? Follow along as we dive into their magical (and often, deceitful) world.

The summertime garden is like no other garden throughout the year. While we get two cool seasons and one season that requires a greenhouse, the summer garden is prime seasonal real estate. Nature Interpreter Allyson shares the secret gardening technique to have the optimal number of plants grow in a small garden space that Great Parks staff uses at Highfield Discovery Garden.

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

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Don’t be sad that summer is winding down, there are still plenty of fall blooms you can enjoy. Conservation & Parks Manager Kurt joins us at Glenwood Gardens where he’s talking about fall blooms and native species you can plant now for spring beauty.