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Blog Entries - 2016
Bigger Picture: Capturing Wildlife Together
Nature is a place where some people go to be alone, collect their thoughts and hit reset. However, for photographers Megan Mahon and Jordan West, they thrive off of collaboration and while their work schedules may not
The Perfect Moment
Nature can be an endless source of inspiration: changing seasons, colors, wildlife. Yet, capturing the perfect moment with something so dynamic can be difficult. The fox is there and now it’s gone, the golden hour
Mythic Impressions
By Jonathan Duerbeck, weekend naturalist Have you ever seen one animal make different kinds of tracks? Mud, rock, and snow can all be stepped on by the same raccoon. On each of these, his paw print is different.
Mayflys, Crayfish and Snails Oh My
By Olivia Espinoza, Land Steward I grew up with a lake in my backyard. As a kid, I would spend most of my days down by the water hanging over my dock watching the fish and crawdads zoom by in front of me. Back then, I
I Am Nature
By Dr. Cory Christopher, Director of the Conservation & Stewardship I recently chopped off a friend’s arms. It wasn’t something that I expected to do when I woke up that morning, but I had known
Sanctuary
By Bill Creasey, Chief Naturalist When I began my tenure here at Cincinnati Nature Center over 43 years ago, it was a very different place. There were 18 staff members and that included grounds crew and