Cincinnati Challenges Cleveland, Columbus in Biodiversity Blitz
Great Parks of Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Parks will team up to challenge Cleveland and Columbus in the City Nature Challenge 2022, a worldwide biodiversity blitz competition.
Welcome, Warblers! Identifying Birds & Their Songs
Do you hear some bird calls in spring that sound unfamiliar? These are small songbirds called Warblers. Warblers hail from the tropics and are visiting Ohio for a short time. Nature Interpreter Lisa lists common warbler species and how you can identify them during their layover in Ohio.
Think Outside the Trash: Join Great Parks’ Initiative to Increase Recycling Rates
After conducting an audit waste in 2021, Great Parks has launched an educational recycling campaign to engage park guests. Join us as we Think Outside the Trash and divert recyclable waste from landfills.
Great Parks to Install 370 Recycling Bins, Expand Recycling Program
Great Parks guests will soon be able to recycle more items instead of placing them in the garbage, thanks to the addition of 370 recycling bins in high traffic park areas and golf courses over the next several weeks.
6 Books That Celebrate the Earth Every Day
Reading can be a great way of exploring the world around you without ever having to leave your home, especially when you can’t get outside. Nature Interpreter Luke shares his favorite reading recommendations that celebrate our Earth every day.
Dozens of Volunteers Pitch in to Clean Up Winton Woods
Great Parks will welcome dozens of volunteers to beautify Winton Woods and Winton Lake during the Winton Woods Cleanup on Saturday, April 9.
Werk Road Property Opens to Pedestrians on April 1
Great Parks of Hamilton County announces the new park at 2918 Werk Road will open for walk-in access starting on April 1, 2022. The 22-acre property in Westwood will be the 22nd park under Great Parks’ stewardship.
What the Eft? The Odd Life Cycle of the Eastern Newt
Most amphibians live a double life, but the eastern newt puts a new twist on the phrase with their unusual intermediate life stage. Nature Interpreter Courtney dives into the eastern newt’s odd life cycle.