Show Time!
Spring is finally here at Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC)! That means the horses are shedding, the pastures are muddy, and it’s time to spruce up the barns, because our busiest season is about to…
Enjoy the Fitness Benefits of Volunteering at the Winton Woods Riding Center
It’s a new year and many people make resolutions to get in shape. For the volunteers who ride and help at the Winton Woods Riding Center, getting fit is just part of the fun. Horseback…
A Greener Holiday
The holiday season is upon us again, and as I wrap gifts for my family and friends I cannot help but imagine the mounds of gift wrap that will soon be piled outside people’s homes,…
Plants Are Not Optional
It’s no secret that suburban development is a real and constantly growing threat to wildlife. But did you know there are things you can do in your own backyard to help? In his book, “Bringing…
Fishing Report – April 17, 2013
Dogwood Trees and Crappie? The golden rule of most crappie fisherman is “when the dogwood trees are blooming, the crappies are biting”. The sighting of blooming dogwoods means the crappies are on beds. If you…
February Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations and a big thank you to February’s Volunteer of the Month, Jamie Fehring! Jamie Fehring is a longtime student of the Winton Woods Riding Center, who has been volunteering for almost 2 years. She…
Talking About Coyotes
My first coyote report came from a Forest Park resident nearly 20 years ago. Though not surprising at the time, it certainly was not an everyday occurrence. Today, the coyote has become widespread in our…
The Race is On
While most deciduous trees are slowly waking up from a long winter of dormancy, the first woodland wildflowers have already pushed through the leaves, transforming the forest floor with a rapid cascade of color. Spring walks…