Great Parks of Hamilton County Blog

Welcome to Parks@Home!

03/15/2020 9AM All, Parks at Home

Welcome to Parks@Home, our hub for nature activities you can do in your own home!

A crane fly (Tipulidae family) sits in a person's hand.

The Mysterious (and Brief) Life of Crane Flies

10/20/2020 10AM All, Nature Notes

If you’ve noticed bugs with extra-long legs flying around grassy areas lately, you may be wondering what they are and if you should be avoiding them. Fear not! Nature Interpreter Lisa is on the case of the crane fly.

A man lines up his shot at The Mill Course on a sunny evening.

Replay: The Ins & Outs of Golf Course Maintenance

10/19/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Meet the crew at Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course that works hard behind the scenes so you can enjoy the green.

Red, brown, and yellow leaves float atop the creek on the Kingfisher Trail on a sunny fall day at Winton Woods.

Nature Journaling #167: Blooms or Seeds

10/19/2020 7AM All, Parks at Home, Nature Journaling

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

A red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) rests against a tree on a sunny February day.

Replay: Birds & Their Feathers

10/16/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We’re at Shawnee Lookout where we’re on the lookout for birds. Conservations & Parks Technician Michael shares his tips on birding and great birding spots in Great Parks.