Before the cold weather settled in, Great Parks was busy aerifying the putting greens at both Winton Woods golf courses. Aerification is a cultivation process where soil and/or thatch is removed from the surface without…
Here at Glenwood Gardens, plants are near and dear to our hearts. Luckily, the cold dreary days of winter don’t require a complete withdrawal from matters of horticulture. We can enjoy the botanical offerings traditional…
Birds’ eggs…Two simple words that once heard conjure immediate thoughts of warm, sunny weather, cheerful whistling songs and industrious parents gathering food for hungry babies. Certainly, birds incubating their eggs are far from our thoughts…
The Winton Woods Riding Center changes lives. You may hear that a lot from the folks who work and volunteer there, and it is true. My story begins about seven years ago when I signed…
A snowflake’s life begins in a cloud. A cloud is made up of tiny pieces of dust or salt carried into the sky by wind and water vapor put into the air through evaporation. In…
Cult following. It’s really the best way to describe Great Parks’ Winter Hike Series. It consists of a group of die-hard hikers, volunteers and staff who don’t just brave – but embrace – the cold…
Birds are tough little creatures, enduring harsh conditions that we tend to avoid at all costs. Many birds build up fat stores before winter, which can serve dual purposes. For birds that migrate south, this…
It may be cold outside, but we are stocking the Lake Isabella Boathouse with some great deals. The first of two Holiday Fishing & Tackle Sales will be held on Saturday, November 29 from 9…