Many anglers circled Saturday, March 16 as the start of spring fishing season with the first Panfish Cup Tournament at Miami Whitewater Forest Lake. Mother Nature quickly reminded us all that winter isn’t quite over yet. A chilly temperature in the low 40’s teamed with a rumbling thunderstorm before daylight. Despite nasty weather, six teams […]

Our oldest golf course is receiving a bit of a face lift in time for its 75th birthday. Operations staff removed a sand trap on the left fairway of the 14th hole, reshaping and contouring the area to be a grass-covered swale and hollow.   On the right side of the fairway, two sand bunkers […]

Recently, I was invited to speak at an annual kick-off meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA). This event takes place each year as a way to get the golf season started and promote all the golf activities they have planned for the upcoming season. Their organization does a great […]

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 begin. The WWRC will hold 5 schooling horse shows this year: April 21, May 19, July 21, September 15, and […]

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 riding is a balancing act, where the rider is in constant motion with the horse. The rider uses leg cues […]

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 Nature Home,” author and professor Dr. Doug Tallamy explains that, “It is now within the power of individual gardeners to […]

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 look outside, you can see the sight of dogwood flowers, and if you come to Miami Whitewater Forest Lake, you […]

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 plays a key role in our Special Olympics and Special Riders Program lessons, and has made a huge connection with […]