Nature Education

Active: April Learn More: ODNR Species Guide Index   Rabbits are active all year, live virtually everywhere, and eat most succulent plants. While rabbits do not dig their own burrows they will use other animals’ burrows. They will nest almost anywhere with an easily accessible fo

Question: What should I plant in my yard to attract or deter wildlife? Answer: Dublin is home to abundant wildlife, and while they are beautiful creatures, sometimes they can be a nuisance. Deer, rabbits, woodchucks and other species are notorious for destroying landscaping. So what s

City offering Bluebird Box Maintenance educational session Volunteer Training Information Who doesn’t get a thrill out of seeing a blue sky and hearing the song of birds? Eastern Bluebirds are a combination of the color of sky and happiness and the beautiful blue of their feathers lig

Distemper is most often found in raccoons and skunks, and occasionally fox. It’s highly contagious among these wildlife and often more than one animal in an area is ill. Unvaccinated dogs are also at risk, as distemper is highly contagious to dogs. An animal with distemper may c

A model fox and coyote visit Dublin to help us learn more about the beautiful wild canines in our midst! Coyotes and fox are likely to be seen AND heard in February, March and April, but no need to fear their presence! These taxidermy models of a red fox and Eastern Coyote depict the

Coyotes Coyotes are currently found throughout the U.S., although prior to the 1900s they were generally located west of the Mississippi River. The first sighting of a coyote in Ohio was recorded in 1919 and today this wild dog can be found in all 88 counties. Highly adaptable, resear

Schedule a Visit The City of Dublin has developed curriculum to meet state science standards for grades k-5, but are able to help with any grade level. We look forward to designing a class to fit your specific subject curriculum. City Parks are our preferred classroom, but we will vis

The City of Dublin is water rich with over 40 ponds, several streams and the Scioto River. The Scioto River has over 115 known species of fish and flows 230 miles through the state. According to A Guide to Ohio Streams, there’s more than 10,000 years of archeological evidence showing