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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
A New (to Us) Firefly
Introduction by Anne Horne, Public Engagement Manager We found a new firefly species at Rowe Woods (at least new to all of us). It all happened when we changed our route during our firefly hike training due to a
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Incorporate Some Nature into Your Business
by Laura Schmid, Membership Manager Now more than ever, businesses are invested in doing right for the environment. There’s even a buzzy acronym to capture the movement—ESG. That stands for Environmental, Social,
The Insect We Love to Hate
by Hunter Boothe, former Environmental Interpretation Intern As a society, we respect and sometimes adore fuzzy and rotund bees because we know they’re important for pollination. So where is this same admiration for
Lots of Lifers for a Beginning Birder
by Tracy Smith, Marketing Manager Birding is serious business. I’ve barely dipped my toe into the birder pond, and I’m quickly learning, well … there’s a lot to learn! I do not have what they
Smart Slime
by Cassie Barnes, Digital Communications Specialist Let's talk about slime molds, which are one of the weirdest and most astonishing lifeforms growing around our forests. These here are called
Pocket Prairies: Restorative Landscaping for the Earth and You!
by Carolyn Ramseur, Conservation Associate Native planting is kind of a big deal here at the Cincinnati Nature Center. We love native plants so much that we offer classes throughout the year with different instructors