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CLEUrbanNaturalist
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Get your dose of nature in the city. Join me on adventures, quests, and explorations of hidden natural features around Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and cities all over.
I am a self-proclaimed urban naturalist who is passionate about community-based conservation and urban ecology. I grew up on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by urban stream valleys that tumble down to Lake Erie. I am fascinated by nature in the city, and I spend much time working and playing where the woods end and the neighborhoods begin.
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*No new episodes on November 27 and December 25, 2024.
Get your dose of nature in the city. Join me on adventures, quests, and explorations of hidden natural features around Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and cities all over.
I am a self-proclaimed urban naturalist who is passionate about community-based conservation and urban ecology. I grew up on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by urban stream valleys that tumble down to Lake Erie. I am fascinated by nature in the city, and I spend much time working and playing where the woods end and the neighborhoods begin.
Please note: any opinions and commentary expressed in this channel are my own. If I ruffled your feathers, that was ME, not a third party, my employer or anyone else. Let's work together and be civil. That's the kind of behavior that community conservation needs!
*No new episodes on November 27 and December 25, 2024.
Tracing Dugway Brook
#creeks #cleveland #urbanwaterways #lakeerie #urbanexploration #natureinthecity
Dugway Brook is one of Cleveland's "bluestone streams" that has been hidden and obscured by urban development. Most of the stream is buried, but a few open sections still remain, and they retain much of their original beauty. Let me show you some of the best spots to see this nearly forgotten living relic that's in Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, University Heights and South Euclid.
00:00 Introduction
03:05 Lyman Circle
04:49 Bramson House Ravine
06:12 Coventry Park
07:32 Coventry Village
08:29 Lakeview Cemetery
09:42 Bus Stop at Cedar & Washington
10:22 Thayne Road
11:16 Cain Park
12:02 Cumberland Park
12...
Dugway Brook is one of Cleveland's "bluestone streams" that has been hidden and obscured by urban development. Most of the stream is buried, but a few open sections still remain, and they retain much of their original beauty. Let me show you some of the best spots to see this nearly forgotten living relic that's in Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, University Heights and South Euclid.
00:00 Introduction
03:05 Lyman Circle
04:49 Bramson House Ravine
06:12 Coventry Park
07:32 Coventry Village
08:29 Lakeview Cemetery
09:42 Bus Stop at Cedar & Washington
10:22 Thayne Road
11:16 Cain Park
12:02 Cumberland Park
12...
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Nature in Lakeview Cemetery
Просмотров 4719 часов назад
#lakeerie #lakeviewcemetery #dugwaybrook #streams #natureinthecity #cemetery Birding, hiking and nature exploration are probably the last kinds of activities you might think to do in a cemetery, but more often than not, cemeteries have some of the best-preserved natural features in urban environments. Join me on a walk through Cleveland's historic Lakeview Cemetery, where I'll give a tour of th...
Tracing Blue Rock Brook
#creeks #urbanexploration #natureinthecity Nearly lost in the urban fabric of the Cedar Hill area of Cleveland and Cleveland Heights, Blue Rock Brook was once a rustic ravine and tributary to Doan Brook with a popular mineral spring. In this video, I'll show you well-secluded remnants of this urban stream that deserve to be put back on the map. 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Overview of Blue Rock Bro...
Girdled Road ADVENTURE
Просмотров 6914 дней назад
#lakemetroparks #lakeerie #hiking #hikingadventures #buckeyetrail #creeks Even an urban naturalist needs a rural escape. The good news is that Clevelanders do not need to travel far to get that "out there" feeling! Located just 40 minutes from downtown Cleveland, Lake Metroparks Girdled Road Reservation offers a rural escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Join me on an exploration of ...
Down into the Doan Brook Gorge
Просмотров 19721 день назад
#doanbrook #cleveland #lakeerie #urbanexploration #urbanwaterways #creeks #watershed #waterfall #waterfalls In the middle of Cleveland's east side is a large, dramatic, but well-secluded escarpment ravine, the Doan Brook Gorge. Join me on a hike down this living relic of Cleveland's past as we explore the sights, sounds, and mysteries of Doan Brook's most breathtaking yet underappreciated secti...
Forest Hill Park Exploration
#urbanpark #urbanexploration #urbanwaterways #natureinthecity Forest Hill Park, located on the border of Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland, has a rich natural and cultural history. In this video, we'll explore the amazingly intact natural features of this unique urban park. Link to Dugway Brook Video: ruclips.net/video/Tok6Zyav6pw/видео.htmlsi=TZmIPxDA28_WpIQd More about the Cleveland Height...
Tree Selector Tutorial for Homeowners
The new Cleveland Metroparks Tree Selector tool makes it simple and easy to choose the right tree for the right place, no matter what kind of soil, light or space you have (or don't think you have) in your yard. Help be a part of the great reforestation of the Forest City and plant a native tree. Doing so will: -Clean our soil, air and water -Provide refuge for wildlife and migrating birds -Low...
Pilot episode: CLEVELAND'S ROCKS ROCK!!
Просмотров 174Месяц назад
#cleveland #dunkleosteus #natureinthecity #urbanexploration Think Cleveland is flat and boring? Think again! Let me, an urban naturalist, lead you down Cleveland's fascinating and breathtaking rock formations. Cleveland is a city built on rock, and we'll discover the history of these hardened layers of our past, from when Cleveland was an ancient Devonian-era sea to a region filled with nooks a...
COMING OCTOBER 2024!
Просмотров 602 месяца назад
COMING October 2024! Join me on adventures, quests, and explorations of hidden natural features around Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and cities all over. Nature is all around us, including in urban environments. Subscribe now so that you never miss your dose of nature in the city!
COMING SOON: Explore nature in the city with a naturalist
Просмотров 495 месяцев назад
COMING FALL 2024! Get your dose of nature in the city with Alex Palmer, as we explore hidden natural areas and local conservation efforts in Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and cities around the world! Like, share and subscribe now.
another amazing video!
Thank you!
Thanks for bringing the cemetery “ to life”. 😉😜💕
A small correction: Lakeview Dam was actually one of the first projects of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
Have you visited Lakeview Cemetery? Did you notice a lot of wildlife? Do you have any family members or friends buried there? Feel free to share!
Be sure to watch the entire video here: ruclips.net/video/35ihLgduXEU/видео.htmlsi=C3fEyp1bSvmm-VD-
Watch the entire video here: ruclips.net/video/atwuBETNXpQ/видео.htmlsi=7EudyGsWwBvGjDjo
Have you been to Girdled Road Reservation before? Do you have any fond memories to share, or things that you saw? What are some of your favorite rural escapes?
Can't wait! Forest Hill Park has a lot of hidden natural - and human made - gems!
Another Cleveland geonerd, I find your videos SO well executed. Love your mixture of water shots, historic pics, instructional graphics, shots of you describing, and the humorous interludes! I discovered your channel in the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership newsletter. Thanks, Alex!
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Our rock layers really form the foundation for so much of our natural areas - and they add so much scenic beauty. Thank you for your complements.
Thank you for the your of this "hidden gem"
You're welcome! I look forward to showcasing more of our region's hidden nooks and crannies.
I used to lead hikes of the gorge before the pandemic. We would usually circumnavigate the whole gorge east of MLK. A few spots were pretty tricky but I never lost any hikers.
It's a very rugged place that you need hiking shoes for! I am glad all your hikers stayed safe.
This is an incredible resouce! Thank you for creating this video and sharing such fantastic information. Mo Drinkard, Executive Director, Doan Brook Watershed Partnership
You're welcome! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it, and I look forward to making future videos that showcase the many natural features along this urban waterway, as well as the many local conservation efforts.
Have you explored the Doan Brook Gorge before? Do you have any memories or adventures that you'd like to share? Let me know, and feel free to share photos, too.
30 years of your study of Doan Brook is evident in your expert and entertaining presentation. A joy to see and hear.
Great video. The Gorge in Cuyahoga Falls is a short walk from my house. Hopefully, you make down this way so I can learn more about it.
Thanks, and great future video idea! Cuyahoga Falls has a lot of interesting geology and the fact that the flow of the river changes direction suddenly has a lot of interesting geologi history to it. I will add it to my list of future videos to make!
@@cleurbannaturalist I know that's @SummitMetroparks - and they have some great videos. Maybe work with them and wait til after the Gorge Dam is removed, and do a before and after and why naturalists are so excited about the project. Though the whole gorge is fascinating, from the beautiful paths to the amazing rocks.
Alex, thanks for sharing all the ways that Cleveland Rocks!
Thank you for checking out my brand new RUclips channel! Do you still think rocks are boring? Are you surprised that Cleveland has so many cliffs and waterfalls? Let me know here in the comments!
HIIIII!!!!!