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Perspective from a Camp Counselor

July 18, 2023

Ricky Martin, Camp Site Coordinator at Cincinnati Nature Center Every summer, the week I look forward to most is always the week kids from our Nature For All program attend, and I think all the camp counselors would

Astrophotography image with fireflies by Michael LaTour.

Embracing the Night Sky: A Call to Preserve and Protect

July 4, 2023

A story by Michael LaTour. This article is also featured in the July 7, 2023, issue of The Ripple. Click here to learn more and subscribe to this monthly e-newsletter! The first time I laid eyes upon the Milky Way

Illustration of a hand holding an iPhone, using the Seek app to identify a bumbe-bee.

Community Science: What's the Buzz?

June 13, 2023

Story by Ambor Bends, a graduate student learning through Miami University in conjunction with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens in their Project Dragonfly Program. Community science is about so much

Meet a Native Plant Influencer

May 29, 2023

A story by Steve Culver. This article is also featured in the June 2, 2023, issue of The Ripple. Click here to learn more and subscribe to this monthly e-newsletter! Prior to completing the Ohio Certified Volunteer

Joanne Allen surrounded by potted plants.

Making Connections for Conservation

May 2, 2023

A story by JoAnne Allen. This article is also featured in the May 5, 2023, issue of The Ripple. Click here to learn more and subscribe to this monthly e-newsletter! A past naturalist once said, "Of all the

Native Landscaping: A Mosaic of Colors

May 1, 2023

Article by Peter Wimberg of Wimberg Landscaping, presenting sponsor of the 2023 Garden Tour: Noteworthy Natives. A few years ago, Peter Wimberg’s home was featured on our garden tour, and this year it’s his