Great Parks | Great Stories

The winter solstice is when we have our longest night of the year. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by cultures all over the world, and many still celebrate it today. Why would we celebrate the darkest time of the year, and what the celebrations have looked like? Nature Interpreter Lisa shares how the winter solstice was traditionally celebrated across the globe.

Hitting the trails with your dog is a great way to connect with nature. Nature Interpreter Veronica shares some Great Parks trails to enjoy and a few tips for visiting parks with your dogs – whatever the season may be.

No other species seems to have captured the public’s interest quite like the monarch butterfly. Nature Interpreter Stephanie dives into the history of monarch tagging, how it led to the discovery of the epic monarch migration, and how you can help these winged wonders.

In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Ashley Conway loves birding so much, that she created her own birding community, Queer Birders of Cincinnati, to encourage others to get outdoors in a welcoming environment.

In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Adam Moeller knows that stereotypes are harmful. That’s why he’s sharing how community gardening projects can let LGBTQ+ kids and adults be whoever they want to be

In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Julie Cole used her imagination in the outdoors as a kid. As she got older, she wanted to give back to help conserve and preserve outdoor spaces that brought her joy when she was younger.

In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Working for Great Parks and Cincinnati Parks respectively, has given Julie Stubbs and Gia Giammarinaro a unique perspective on the beauty of enjoying the outdoors.

In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Connor Holt has always loved animals. But when he began working at Great Parks is when he fell in love with working in the outdoors.