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Spring Cut Back
By Jason Neumann My yard in suburban Blue Ash is providing solace from the constant news updates. Like most people, I’ve been holed up at home. My calendar cleared, I can no longer make excuses for not tending to
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At Home with Nature: Birdwatching (All Ages)
Birdwatching is like a scavenger hunt. You’ll view your backyard or favorite nature spot in a whole new way! You’ll need: A view outside. Optional extras: Binoculars, a field guide (book or app), and birding log
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At Home with Nature: Mud Kitchen (Ages 2-5)
You’ll need: Old kitchen utensils, a pile of soil, and a bin of water. Optional extras: Paper and markers to make your own menu. Mix the water and soil together, either in the bin or on the ground, and let your
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At Home with Nature: Nature Weaving (Ages 5-12)
You’ll need: Cardboard, scissors, tape, and yarn. Children may need help making their loom. Optional extras: Markers to decorate the
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Sierra is Scared of Snakes
When we mention snakes could be around during programs at the Nature Center, a lot of people seem to cringe or have a little internal freak-out. This isn’t just the case here, but everywhere I go it seems somebody
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Backpacking Basics
By Tess Mulrey, Cincinnati Nature Center Naturalist For me, one of the best ways to wake up is in the middle of the woods – awoken by the sun’s steady rise, the birds letting each other know they made