Scarlet Cup Fungus
We’ve talked about fungi and their complicated lives before, but here’s another one of our cool forest inhabitants: the scarlet cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea). The scarlet fungus lacks the “gills” that we are used to…
The First Tee Program
Meadow Links & Golf Academy partnered with The First Tee of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to provide instruction for the Par and Birdie Levels of The First Tee program. Instruction began on June 18…
The Fungus Among Us
When you begin studying biology you usually begin with plants and animals, and maybe some microbes like plankton and protozoa. Then, one day, you may find yourself learning about mushrooms and realize that with fungi…
Fishin’ Report – June 17, 2013
Bass Series at Miami Whitewater Forest We had 27 teams enter into the Bass Series tournament at Miami Whitewater Forest on June 15. The winners, Craig Stephany and Jamie Rains from Cincinnati, caught three fish…
Fossil Forensics
Limestone layers of the Cincinnati area tell a tale of ocean life from millions of years ago. Scientists from all over the world come to the tri-state area to find and study these very fossils.…
Volunteer of the Month: March 2013
Congratulations and a big thank you to February’s Volunteer of the Month, Ruth Coyle! Ruth is a long-time volunteer and student at the Winton Woods Riding Center. She has been instrumental in the growth and…
Great Parks, Great Work!
Summer is just getting started, but the Great Parks of Hamilton County’s Operations team has been in high speed for months. You may have your favorite trail to hike, park to visit or golf course…
US Amateur Public Links Championship Qualifier
Yesterday, 55 amateur golfers teed up at Sharon Woods Golf Course for the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship Qualifier. The medalist for the 36-hole qualifier was David Tepe and the runner-up was Jonathan Feldcamp. Both…