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Erosion problems are among those included in our Ten-Year Critical Infrastructure Needs study, which lists over $100 million in projects that need attention.

Veronica Senefeld – Interpreter at Glenwood Gardens If you’ve ever visited the Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon our friend Mac the Eastern Box Turtle. Many enjoy stopping by his home and saying hello to Mac (or as we formally call him, Mr. Turtle). But what exactly is […]

It’s a hot summer day, and you have the afternoon free. You decide to listen to your favorite rock bands while strolling to the creek. The Beatles serenade you, and the Rolling Stones energize you as you dip your feet in the refreshing water. Listen to the bubbling cacophony rushing over the rocks. This is the sweet melody of life.

The 2023 Great Parks Fishing Tournaments have kicked off at an amazing rate.

As the largest landowner in Hamilton County, with over 18,000 acres of protected land, Great Parks has a responsibility to keep buildings, roads and other infrastructure in proper repair so our parks and preserves will remain accessible for future generations. Infrastructure improvements were part of the commitment made to residents when voters approved the 2021 […]

Jack Fogle, Interpreter You may have recently asked yourself this very question. Imagine that it’s early March, the sun is setting, and you’ve had a long day. The clear, cerulean sky has metamorphosed into foreboding, heavy cloud cover. Soon, it will rain. That’s when you ask yourself, To squeep, or not to squeep? Or… Maybe […]

The 2023 fishing season has started to ramp up as Lake Isabella begins rainbow trout stocking through March. Fishermen are coming from all around for a delectable and fun fighting trophy to release back into the lake or take home for a savory meal. Lake Isabella’s boathouse is full of all your necessary trout fishing […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, Great Parks is celebrating eight local woman artists who find creative inspiration from the natural world around them. Stephanie Berrie sparks her creativity through printmaking.