Ohio is home to 12 species of turtles! Although not all 12 species are found in Lake County, it's likely you'll find a turtle at many Lake Metroparks locations. Find out which species were found at Concord Woods Nature Park and learn why turtles need our help. ...

Cleveland Metroparks, in partnership with Cleveland Water Alliance and a coalition of shoreline communities around Lake Erie, is launching a three-year project that will empower residents with low-cost technology to monitor water quality and contribute to the health of their watersheds. ...

Registration opens this Wednesday for the Great Lakes Science Center program, open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade, which will provide children with the supports of a school day: an educator to facilitate the work provided by their school, workspace, Internet access, a lunch break, and supervised, outdoor recess. ...

On the latest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner speaks with Amanda Bowles, a mother of six, who shares her inspirational 13-year journey as a foster parent. ...

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The free camp offers a week's worth of engaging activities that let kids design their own Monster Jam truck, workout like a driver, create stories by using fill-in-the-blank story creators and hone their math skills for the fall by using Monster Jam fun facts to complete not-so-serious math worksheets. ...

"The Show Must Go Online," a new musical written to be rehearsed and performed remotely, features a comedic and timely storyline designed to lift spirits. The show will have its free debut Friday on the Magical Theatre Company's social media channels and website. ...

Fairies have moved into the woodland forests and gardens at Holden Arboretum and beginning today, children of all ages can see the signs for themselves. Thirty handcrafted fairy doors created by seven local artists invite guests to explore deep into the forests and gardens on an interactive scavenger hunt. ...

The season, which will run from August 2020 through May 2021, will feature ASO artists performing live, small-ensemble music experiences with a wide variety of community partners. In addition, the orchestra will develop digital content, including educational programs designed for classroom teachers, music teachers and adult education that will be accessible at no charge through its website and social media channels. ...

Jungle Terry, the official animal entertainer of Northeast Ohio Parent, produced this exclusive video to introduce a few of his favorite animals. Watch as he shares information about snakes, alligators and crocodiles. ...