An adult and a child use a handsaw to cut a honeysuckle branch.

Honeysuckle Homestead

Join us Saturday, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Grant Park, Normandy Entrance for a family-friendly day of honeysuckle removal! After we remove honeysuckle, we will build a fire to dispose of the invasive plant and make s’mores!…

Grey dog with mouth open standing on a paved path wearing a pumpkin bandana.

Hound Hike

Did you know just 20 minutes of exploring novel scents has the same enrichment benefits as an hour-long walk for dogs? Let’s get those noses going! Join us Sunday, October 18 at the Bill Yeck Park Smith House from 4:00…

close up of goldenrod flower and locust borer

Pollinators Strike Gold(enrod)

For a lot of gardeners, the definition of a weed — any plant that grows where it’s not wanted — applies perfectly to goldenrods. After all, goldenrods disperse widely, grow readily, and look rather unruly, especially after flowering season. On…