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Friday Fix | Green Side Bunker Shot

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Welcome to another episode of Friday Fix! Follow along as Great Parks golf professionals share tips and tricks on how you can improve your game. This week, PGA Professional Ben demonstrates how to get yourself out of a sand trap with these tips.

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5 Myths of Nature

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Nature is full of mysteries. Through scientific discovery, some myths can be dispelled regarding a few of our local critters. Which of these “untruths” have you believed?

Tony Thomas shows his large catch – a 25.84 lbs. blue catfish!

Carp was the Key to Winning at Winton Woods

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May 22 was a beautiful sunny day for a fishing tournament at Winton Woods. When teams began to return to the dock, it quickly became clear that carp was key to winning the Rod Busting Tournament.

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Friday Fix | Increasing Your Driver Power

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Welcome to another episode of Friday Fix! Follow along as Great Parks golf professionals share tips and tricks on how you can improve your game. This week, PGA Professional Ben shows how you can increase power with your driver.

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Help Deer Fawns by Leaving Them in the Wild

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Have you spotted a fawn in your yard or a park recently? Nature Interpreter Ellen wants you to know the best way to help is to leave them be! Read on to learn how the best way to keep young wildlife like deer fawns safe is by leaving them alone.

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Friday Fix | Gripping the Club

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Welcome to another episode of Friday Fix! Follow along as Great Parks golf professionals share tips and tricks on how you can improve your game. This week, PGA Professional Dennis shares the best way to grip your club so you can play like the pros.

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Cicada Central: Why These Noisy Insects Are Important

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By now you have heard the buzz about the insects that will soon be taking over the tri-state area. But you may be wondering what are these noisemakers good for? Outreach Manager Sarah shares why this once-in-a-generation event shouldn’t be taken for granted and just how important cicadas are to the environment.