The Odd History of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is a uniquely American holiday. It is also one of the most relaxed. There is no pressure to meet all your in-laws, write hundreds of cards or get your kids the best costume.…
The Cool Science of Cold Water
As cold temperatures settle in across the Midwest and our lakes and ponds freeze, many people look forward to winter activities such as ice skating and ice fishing. But fun opportunities like these can only…
WWRC Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC) Volunteer of the Month, Tina Young-Lipps! Tina has been student at WWRC for many years and is currently one of the most dedicated volunteers. Tina can be found…
Hidden Hornet Nests
Winter gives us the ability to spot the secrets that the trees were hiding during the warmer months. The nests of bald-faced hornets are one of my favorite secrets to find. Most people have probably…
WWRC Volunteer of the Month: November 2014
November’s Volunteer of the Month is Linnea Forbes! Linnea is a long-time student of the Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC), and she enjoys riding English. Linnea recently turned 14 and was very eager to get…
Cincinnati Scales
When I present animal programs, there is one animal that always causes the crowd to lean back in their seats. It’s by no means the largest, and by far not the most dangerous to handle…
Are Squirrels Getting a Bad Rap?
During this season, most animals have made their preparations for cold winter months and are laying low, only to be seen on the occasional sunny day searching for food. Usually, squirrels can be counted among…
More Than Just Decoration
While we may not get snow during the holidays, you can still find reminders of the season outdoors. Just recently Stewardship staff found this American holly tree (Ilex opaca) along the Parcours trail at Triple…