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The City Show-August 23, 2011

Barb Mills discusses the upcoming Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist class which is coming up in September. Mike Carroll from the Countryside YMCA previews their annual golf outing and more. And Lebanon City Schools Superintendent Mark North gets us ready for another year of school.

Nature's Corner #35

Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists Bill Schieman shows us how to maintain a hummingbird feeder. Get a bird's eye view of bird nests as Aaron Friend shows us how each bird has its own way of building their nest. And Bill Lindauer shares his nesting discovery hidden in a hollow tree.

Nature's Corner #36

Erin and Aaron discuss everything you need to become a beginning hiker. Plus we'll meet a Naturalist who whistles while he works and get a brief tour of East Fork State Park.

Nature's Corner #37

"Let's Go Camping" - Erin Shaw takes you to the Caesar Creek and Cowan Lake campgrounds for a look at all of the amenities offered in our local state parks. Plus Dave Woehr, an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist has a couple of poems to read when the weather keeps you inside the tent.

Nature's Corner #38

"Canoe" - Erin and Don Siler, a State Watercraft Office with the Ohio Division of Watercraft, discuss canoe safety, paddling techniques and more.

Nature's Corner #39

A look at Heaven's Corner Zoo and Animal Sanctuary, located in Preble County, Ohio. And Chad Smith visits with a preview of Fall events in Southwest Ohio's state parks.

Nature's Corner #40

A look at the first day of training for an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist.

Nature's Corner #41

Erin interviews Matt Hunt from the Ohio Division of Wildlife about the rules and recommendations for hunters in Ohio.

Nature's Corner #42

"Hunting Part 2" - Host, Erin Shaw discusses hunting small and large game in Ohio with Rick Papetti and Dave Woehr, two Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists. We'll also meet Maggie, the wonderdog.

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