Rod Busting Series: April 8
On April 8, Great Parks held its first fishing event of the 2017 season. A total of 13 teams tested their luck against the catfish and carp swimming in Lake Isabella at the first Rod… Rod Busting Series: April 8
Native Bees on the Brain
Honey bees are awesome. Not only do they pollinate our plants and create honey, but how they communicate with each other to create working a hive of 60,000 bees is fascinating. (If you haven’t seen… Native Bees on the Brain
Get Outside!
Many studies have shown that spending time outdoors can be linked to less stress, improved creativity and better health. With that in mind, I feel no guilt about leaving the dishes in the sink after… Get Outside!
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
One of the things that makes Great Parks such an amazing organization to work for is the dedication to its mission statement: To preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor reaction and education… Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Woodcock Rescue & Release
Recently, a call came into the naturalist desk at Winton Woods inquiring about the identification of an injured bird. I took the call and had the woman on the phone describe the bird as best… Woodcock Rescue & Release
Boathouses Opening REELy Soon
The 2017 season is almost here! Thank you to everyone who participated in our Fishin’ Line survey last year; we appreciate you time! During the off season, we went through the results and are using your feedback to… Boathouses Opening REELy Soon
The Aroma of Spring
Can you smell it? Spring is in the air. I don’t mean the aroma of flowers or rain or anything most people find remotely pleasant. It’s actually the first trace of skunk that makes me… The Aroma of Spring
Wintertime at Woodland Mound
Winter is a wonderful time for getting all caught up on all the small things that seem to not get done during the peak season in the parks. After keeping up with all the regular… Wintertime at Woodland Mound