In honor of Great Parks’ 90th Birthday, former Naturalist Clerk Angie Brafford shares her story of growing up with Great Parks and how a love for nature is passed down from generation to generation.

Some years ago, Great Parks was fortunate to acquire four millstones that date back to the 1800s. One of these is from the old Mount Healthy Flour Mill. The flour mill and the stone live on at Great Parks in a way that’s different than you may think.

In honor of Great Parks’ 90th Birthday, retired Naturalist Coordinator Joyce Lovins Browning shares her story of growing up in Great Parks – literally. Joyce’s father built some favorite park spots. Even today, almost eight decades later, the ties that bind are still tight.

2020 marks Great Parks’ 90th birthday! With 21 parks and nature preserves, we look pretty good for 90. But we wouldn’t be here without the people who made the first Great Park, Sharon Woods, possible. Read on for a brief history of Sharon Woods.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Farmer Eric sits down and tells us what’s the deal with pigs in Cincinnati.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Samantha, Animal Care Coordinator. It’s no wonder Samantha loves working at Parky’s Farm – she enjoys the great outdoors and caring for animals.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.