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How to Identify Coyote and Fox Tracks

A muddy trail, patch of sand or thin layer of snow can reveal far more than a fleeting glimpse of a wild animal. Coyote and fox footprints often appear near…

Snowbound Trails at Caesar Creek State Park

For Australian visitors, cross-country skiing at Caesar Creek State Park offers a very different winter experience from the groomed trails around Falls Creek,…

How to Participate in the Christmas Bird Count at Caesar Creek

The Christmas Bird Count is a long-running community wildlife survey held across North America during the northern winter. At Caesar Creek State Park in…

Native grasses and prairie life at Caesar Creek

Prairie is easy to imagine as an open field of waving grass, yet a healthy prairie is a detailed community of plants, insects, birds, fungi and soil organisms.…

Plan a memorable stargazing party at Caesar Creek State Park

A stargazing party can turn an ordinary evening outdoors into a shared adventure. At Caesar Creek State Park in southwest Ohio, the park’s open landscapes,…

Why Leashes Matter for Wildlife at Caesar Creek

A walk with a dog can make time outdoors more enjoyable, healthier and more memorable. At Caesar Creek State Park in southwest Ohio, however, a shared trail is…

How to find and identify mosses and lichens at Caesar Creek

A walk through Caesar Creek State Park can reveal a miniature world beneath the larger forest. Moss cushions soften fallen logs, green films spread across…

The life of a monarch caterpillar in Caesar Creek’s milkweed patch

A monarch caterpillar begins life almost invisibly. A female butterfly selects a milkweed leaf, settles for a moment, and leaves behind a single cream-coloured…

Safe Summer Days at Caesar Creek State Park

A summer visit to Caesar Creek State Park can include boating on the lake, walking wooded trails, visiting the nature centre, watching wildlife, or enjoying a…

The Park’s Meadow Restoration Project: A Progress Report

Across Caesar Creek State Park, a meadow can look quiet and uncomplicated. In reality, it is a working ecosystem shaped by sunlight, soil, rainfall, insects,…