When It Rains, It Pours
Park maintenance is never dull. One day our staff may be repairing a broken toilet and the next we’re laying sod at the dog park. Then there are days when Mother Nature decides what we… When It Rains, It Pours
What Good is Dead Wood?
When you hear a barred owl calling “whooo, who cooks for you?” in the woods, chances are it’s calling from a nest cavity in the limb of a dying tree. When you see the bright… What Good is Dead Wood?
Feast or Famine?
While visiting the Tech Centre at Glenwood Gardens the other day, something shimmering in the sunshine caught my eye outside the lunch room window. Flying insects were swarming thickly above the boxwood shrubs in the… Feast or Famine?
Small Tag With a Big Impact
Recently I had the opportunity to walk The Vineyard Golf Course with Great Parks’ landscape manager Jerry Frankenhoff and Woodland Mound’s assistant park manager Jason Rahe. Jerry made our mission clear before we even stepped… Small Tag With a Big Impact
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
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
Sharon Woods Golf Course Aims for Environmental Excellence
Great Parks’ mission is to “preserve and protect natural resources” as well as “provide outdoor recreation.” While some might think those ideals would be at odds on a golf course, the truth is that it’s… Sharon Woods Golf Course Aims for Environmental Excellence
Day Tripper
One of the best things about being a part of Great Parks’ operations department is knowing that we help provide a space for people to connect with nature. A place to relax, reflect and refresh.… Day Tripper