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Sierra is Scared of Snakes
Sierra & a snake

Sierra is Scared of Snakes

October 2, 2018

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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Steve Culver

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

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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

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Wimberg Landscaping logo

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

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Examples of troublesome parsley found in Ohio.

Not-So-Nice Parsley

April 25, 2023

By Natural Areas Manager Olivia Espinoza for the April 26, 2023 issue of Now in Nature. Most families have at least one or two members who, well let's just say are a little more volatile than others. (Wait,

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Nature for All kids in various examples of outdoor exploration.

Nature for All

April 20, 2023

Excerpts from "EarthKids Celebrates 30 Years of Positive Impact", an article featured in the Spring 2023 Issue of Newsleaf by Membership Manager Laura Schmid. Click here to learn more about Nature for

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Volunteers of all ages

To our Dearest Volunteers – With Love, Cincinnati Nature Center

April 17, 2023

As I sit here and think about all that you mean to me, I cannot help but reflect on how our relationship has grown since we first met. Your vision for what I could be is the reason I am who I am today. Your love and

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