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Jack Fogle, Interpreter You may have recently asked yourself this very question. Imagine that it’s early March, the sun is setting, and you’ve had a long day. The clear, cerulean sky has metamorphosed into foreboding, heavy cloud cover. Soon, it will rain. That’s when you ask yourself, To squeep, or not to squeep? Or… Maybe […]

There are many common nature beliefs our culture holds to be true. However, some of those beliefs are old playground myths. Nature Interpreter Paul shares his top 10 nature narratives that may surprise you to learn they’re actually false.

Nature is full of mysteries. Through scientific discovery, some myths can be dispelled regarding a few of our local critters. Which of these “untruths” have you believed?

Join us in keeping a nature journal throughout 2021. This is your journal, something to help you connect to the natural world around you and make discoveries along the way. Don’t worry, we will give you a new prompt here regularly!

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 Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Ever wonder what creatures live in the pond at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve? Nature Interpreter Stephanie shares more about the amphibians and reptiles that call this habitat home.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff! Today, Education Manager Julie and her enthusiastic recruits share the sounds frogs and toads make. You’ll also meet a few frogs and toads up close.

Find these signs that spring is on the horizon to complete this backyard challenge!