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Feeding Backyard Birds With Lake Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 29, 2021
Are you new to backyard bird feeding and want to know how to get started? Watch this video by Lake Metroparks to learn about the different types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds to your yard. ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Tiger Cubs Update

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 20, 2021
Check out this behind-the-scenes update on Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s tiger cub trio and their development! Associate Animal Curator Jen DeGroot details how the cubs are continuing to grow and showcase new behaviors. ...
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Welcome Back the Turkey Vultures With Lake Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 17, 2021
A sure sign that spring is right around the corner in Northeast Ohio is the return of the turkey vultures, otherwise known as buzzards. Meet Buzz and learn some pretty neat facts about these awesome creatures in this video. ...
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Learn About Maple Tree Tapping With Cleveland Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 2, 2021
It's the sweetest time of year in Northeast Ohio: maple sugaring season! Join Cleveland Metroparks naturalists for a virtual tree tapping. See how sugar maple trees are tapped so that their sap can be gathered and turned into syrup. ...
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Talking About the Tegu With Greater Cleveland Aquarium

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 22, 2021
There's a dog-sized lizard invading America. Take a closer look at the Argentine black-and-white tegu and find out how it became big news (and a big concern) in America from Greater Cleveland Aquarium aquarist Brenton M. ...
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Books & Crafts to Enjoy During Black History Month and Beyond!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 17, 2021
Every February, we celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. Engage in some fun activities such as reading and crafting to honor the accomplishments of Black men and women. We have some inspiring options for you and your kids! ...
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KidStream Video: Help Name Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Tiger Cubs

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 15, 2021
Vote online to help name Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's tiger cubs! ...
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Celebrate Groundhog Day with Cleveland Museum of Natural History

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 2, 2021
Happy Groundhog Day from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Thistle the Whistlepig! CMNH wildlife specialists explain how Thistle came to the museum, what a true hibernator is, and why in the world we celebrate Groundhog Day. ...
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Learn About Owls With Cleveland Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 28, 2021
Join Cleveland Metroparks naturalists virtually to learn all about owls in Northeast Ohio! Get up-close with some live owls you might see while spending time in Cleveland Metroparks, plus learn about when and where to spot them. It’s going to be a hoot! ...
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Akron Zoo’s Red Pandas Star in ‘Panda Palace’ Series

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 21, 2021
The Akron Zoo has launched a new weekly mini-series called "Panda Palace." The series features the zoo's resident red panda sisters — Coco, Lulu and Penny — as they prepare to make their big debut when Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia opens this spring. ...
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