Unbe-leaf-able Science
Fall is here and the leaves are changing colors right before our eyes. In just a few more weeks, the leaves will have fallen from the trees and winter will …Read More
The Haunted Forest Effect
The work of busy beech blight aphids While hiking along the many trails of our Metro Parks a mysterious substance can be discovered this time of year. As this mysterious …Read More
You Can Eat That: Black Walnut
Launching into wild edible plants may seem complicated, but with a little knowledge and an adventurous mindset, you could be foraging for your own food in no time. Before you get …Read More
BIG RED (part II) — It’s all in the genes
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator As reported in part one of our two-part blog post on Big Red, regular park visitor at Blacklick Woods, Karl Hassel, became obsessed with capturing photos …Read More
Myth busting the hickory tussock moth caterpillar
You may have seen this post somewhere on social media: “POISONOUS CATERPILLAR FOUND IN OHIO— It may look like a woolly worm..but it’s not. This is a venomous caterpillar from …Read More
BIG RED (part I) – The Search for a Legend
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator There are some large bucks to be seen at Blacklick Woods, and maybe some of them are related to an impressive beast that once roamed the …Read More
The hummingbird’s tongue and other wonders
My barely-a-toddler granddaughter is fascinated by everything. To her, dirt has wonderful textures and indeed may be edible. Touching soft leaves or prickly conifer needles brings a smile to her …Read More
You Can Eat That: Wild Ginger
Launching into wild edible plants may seem complicated, but with a little knowledge and an adventurous mindset, you could be foraging for your own food in no time. Before you get …Read More