Marion County Park District: Recent Episodes
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Listen to find out what's happening at The Marion County Park District and all it's Marion, Ohio Parks.
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Marion County Park's District Naturalist James Anderson joined the show to talk about Hummingbirds in our area, and how to attract them to your property. James also highlighted the July activities at your parks.
Marion County Naturalist, James Anderson joined the podcat to talk about skunks in Ohio and around the Marion area. James also talks about the Solar Eclipse and other programs he's doing in March.
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about the deer population in and around Marion. He details how they react to you and your presence and why they do what they do. Plus, James talks about his program schedule for the month of December.
Marion County Naturalist, James Anderson, joined the show to help us discover The Owls of Marion Ohio. He talked about the different species, where and how they live and what they sound like. Plus he highlighted the Park District's upcoming events, including Saturday's annual Trail of Treats at Tallgrass Trail.
Marion County Naturalist, James Anderson joined the podcast to discuss why Asters are a great fall plant and to let us in on this years Trail of Treats event coming to the Marion Tallgrass Trail in october!
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the show to talk about what prairies are and why they're important. James also talked about some upcoming programs at the parks and why motorized vehicles are prohibited from using the Tallgrass Trail.
Jonah Bowdle and James Anderson from The Marion County Park District joined the show to talk Turtles and what's happening at our Marion County Parks.
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the show to talk about the Common Blue Violets we're seeing all around Marion County this spring. james also talked about our polluniators and how you can do your part to preseve them in our area. James went over the calendar of events at the Marion County Parks for May.
Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to update us on things going on in and around our parsk, plus, he featured the Porcupine!
Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson joined the show to talk about a bird that is currently migrating to Marion, The Woodcock. They can be seen at Marion's Tallgrass Trail and james tells us all about them. He also gives us an update on the schedule of events for March of 2023.
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the show to talk about Groundhogs in Ohio and our State Bird, The Cardinal. James also highlighted the Marion County Park District's Winter Hike Series and other things on the calendar for February.
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to tell us about the legend of The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and how they relate to the weather ahead in Ohio. James also filled us in on the events at the Marion County Parks in November. Details at www.MarionCountyParks.info
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about Ohio's Native Fruit, the Paw Paw! James also ran down the events happening at our parks and much more. www.MarionCountyParks.info
Marion County Parks District Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about Monarch Butterflies and how they have been moved to the endangered list in our country. He offers tips on how you can help this species. James also went over the calendar of events for the next month in the Marion County Park District.
Jonah Bowdle, Naturalist Intern with the Marion County Park District, joined the podcast to talk about the Red-Eared Slider Turtle. He also updated us on the park district's calendar of events for the next month.
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson and intern Jonah Bowdle joined the podcast to talk about what's happening in our parks. James highlighted Day Lilies and taught us that it's actually an invasive species. James and Jonah talked about the programs planned for July and thanked the volunteers who helped clean up Tall Grass Trail after the big storms a few weeks ago.
Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about Turtles and Tortoises. He talked about how they're alike and different and how they live here in the Marion area. James also highlighted the busy June schedule of nature programs around the county.
Marion County Park Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to teach us about Spring Beauty and how they are very beneficial to our eco-system. They're one of many nectar food sources and are completely edible! James also thanked some of the great volunteers we have in our parks and detailed the schedule of events for May 2022.
Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to explore Birding 101. James talked about how to get started in Birding and what the differences are between Bird Watching and Birding. James also filled us in on the latest around Marion County's Parks and the upcoming schedule for April.
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Marion County Parks Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about weasels in Ohio and other fascinating mammals. James also had some thank yous to hand out and went over the Park District's calendar for March.
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Marion County Naturalist, James Anderson, joined the podcast to talk about Beavers in Marion County. James also updated us on the upcoming calendar of events at our parks and talked about Buckeye Chuck, too.
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Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about his species of the month, the Short Tail Weasel. James talked about where they live in Marion County and how they thrive. James also updated us on activities going on around the Marion County Park District.
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James Anderson, Marion County Park District Naturalist, joined the podcast to talk about wild turkeys in Ohio and Marion County. James also gave us a look into December's programs and had a few "Thank yous."
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Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about brown snakes in our parks and how beneficial they are to our ecosystem. James also addressed what's going on with the TallGrass Trail Trail Head building and nature center.
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Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to update us on what happening in our Marion County Parks. He talked about the monarch butterfly migration that is currently going on throughout the area.
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Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to discuss the Cardinal Flower (Red Lobelia) his programs and Paleontology In Th Park.
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Marion County Naturalist, James Anderson, joined the podcast to talk about Snapping Turtles in Marion. He also warned us about a new bird disease that we need to be aware of and highlighted the schedule of events at Marion County Parks for the next month.
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Paul James met Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson at the Marion County Fair to talk about their booth at the fair and why some of us are seeing the Brood X Cicadas and why some aren't. James also announced that park activities are being added every day and restrictions are lifted, as far as limits on numbers of participants in programs.
Learn more about our parks at: www.MarionCountyParks.info
Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about vernal pools in Marion County. He brought a sample of the wildlife from one at Terradise Nature Preserve. James also announced Kiddos at The Park will be back, but you'll need to register. lots of other programs, you don't need to register for, are planned for June, too.
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Marion County Naturalist James Anderson stopped by to talk about the "Salamander in Marion County." James also gave us his monthly parks update and went over the calendar of events for May.
Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about Skunk Cabbage. He details what it is and where you an find it around the area. James also introduced their new Coloring Contest and went over the calendar for April, as they're bring back events!
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Marion County Naturalist, James Anderson joined the podcast to teach us about skunks in Marion County. James also gave the parks update and said to be careful on the ice and the parks parking lots. James also gave us good news that the plan to to have some nature programs starting back up in a few months.
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Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about Groundhogs in Marion County. He details their life, their purpose and their hibernation patterns all to get you ready for Buckeye Chuck's Historic Weather Prediction Tuesday, February 2nd..
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about Owls in the Marion area, but he also talked about Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer in this area.
James Anderson from the Marion County Park District joined the podcast to talk turkey! James talked about the turkey, where you'll find them in Marion County and how they were driven out of Ohio over 100 years ago. James also told the story of how the Turkey almost became our National Bird. Check it out!
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about things happening in our parks, including all the nuts that are dropping from trees all over the county. James also updates us on some improvements at Marion Community Foundation Lake's trail.
Marion County Naturalist, James Anderson, joined the podcast to talk about the fall migration, the milkweed pod collection, Paw Paw fruits and his October schedule of events happening in our Marion County Park District.
Marion County Parks District Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about Monarch Butterflies and their metamorphosis. James also talked about how cyclists and motorists need to be aware of each other at the intersections of Tallgrass Trail and the geocaching policy in the works.
Marion County Naturalist James Anderson stops by to talk about Eastern Screech Owls and gives updates on the Tallgrass Trail,
James Anderson joined the podcast to talk about opossums in Marion County. He also talked about how kids of all ages can enjoy the parks in Marion and learn so much. His Kiddo's at The Park series is on YouTube this summer, as well as other programming. James also talked about all the activities you can do as a family at our parks this summer.
Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson talked in this episode about helping our wildlife out. He discussed how we can help turtles and other species we see at our parks. He also discussed kayaks, canoes and fishing at Marion Foundation Lake, and he explained the beautiful red flowers on Barks, Smeltzer and Marion Cardington Roads.
James Anderson, Naturalist for the Marion County Park District talks about the wildflowers and wildlife you'll see in May at our county parks. James also highlighted the many activities you can also do at Marion's Tallgrass Trail. Biking, walking, kayaks and canoes and fishing.
There are plenty of activities available at our Marion County Park District, James Anderson, Naturalist, has some great activities you can do on your own, with your family and practice Safe Distancing. Things like walking, biking, bird watching, watching nature emerge in the spring time and soon so much more. James has also began doing lessons on the Marion County Park District's social media pages and YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/DCA5f1X0Hfw
James talks about the Woodcock and it's migration into Marion, especially at our Tallgrass Trail. PLUS James updates us on other wildlife we'll be seeing now and soon all around The Marion County Park District. James also highlights March's calendar.
In this month's episode, James Anderson, Marion County Naturalist, talks about Ground Hog Day, Squirrels in Ohio and a Bobcat Sighting in Caledonia.