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Learn About ‘Color in Nature’ With Cleveland Museum of Natural History

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
November 6, 2020
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History celebrated "Color in Nature" month with this live #WildlifeWednesdays video on its Facebook page. The video includes a visit to the museum's snowshoe hares and an interview with Stanley, the striped skunk! ...
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Learn All About Bats With Cleveland Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
November 2, 2020
Are bats blind? Join Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist Marty Calabrese for a Q&A in this "Ask a Naturalist" inquiry. ...
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An Underwater Twist on Pumpkin Carving With Greater Cleveland Aquarium

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 20, 2020

If you think carving a prize-winning pumpkin is difficult, try doing it underwater!

Greater Cleveland Aquarium Dive Safety Coordinator Halle M. explains what makes carving underwater such a challenge and

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Homemade Bouncy Ball Experiment

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 19, 2020
MilliporeSigma has created a number of easy and educational science experiments that can be completed at home with materials typically found around the house. Check out this homemade bouncy ball tutorial, used as part of the Northeast Ohio Parent KidStream video series. ...
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Learn About Animal Enrichment With the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 12, 2020
Creating species-specific enrichment for its animals is a huge part of the daily responsibilities of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's wildlife specialists. Why is it so important? We catch up with Behavioral Husbandry Coordinator Alexx Bigham to find out. ...
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Learn About Praying Mantises With Cleveland Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 28, 2020
Praying mantises are large insects that lead fascinating lives. Get up close and personal with live specimens, and discover the many unique features that make them one of the world’s top predators in this Cleveland Metroparks video. ...
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Explore Coral With the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 21, 2020
What is coral and why is it important? Greater Cleveland Aquarium Senior Aquarist Brenton M. explains why coral is so important to ocean life, as well as several unique facts about the animal — including what gives the different species their vibrant colors. ...
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Get an Up-Close View of a Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 14, 2020

Northeast Ohio naturalist Marty regularly takes kids and parents on virtual adventures through the videos on his YouTube channel. read more

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Homemade Silly Putty Experiment

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 7, 2020

MilliporeSigma is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. While it typically works to accomplish this through a variety of programs including SPARK™, Curiosity Labs™ and the Curiosity

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New Bobcats at Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 31, 2020
The Lake Metroparks Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center has two new female bobcat kittens in its care until May 2021. Staff has enhanced the bobcat enclosure with new items to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. Watch here as the bobcat kittens are released into the large enclosure for the first time. ...
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