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Cincinnati Nature Center unveils area's first Earnocular

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The Cincinnati Nature Center is debuting the region's first Earnocular, an immersive experience where the sounds of nature are amplified.

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  • The Cincinnati Nature Center has installed the region's first earnocular, a wooden structure for immersive listening. 18s
  • The earnocular amplifies forest sounds and is located along the Wildflower Trail. 31s
  • The idea was inspired by a similar installation in Estonia and built by the Nature Center's Thursday Gang volunteers. 44s
  • The structure measures 12 feet long and 7 feet high, allowing visitors to hear wildlife and environmental sounds. 1m 13s
  • The earnocular's location is intentionally subtle, encouraging visitors to search for it as part of the experience. 2m 9s
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