The Stewardship Department really knows the parks inside and out. They’re almost always out in the field collecting water samples, conducting plant surveys, tracking native species or any number of behind-the-scenes conservation activities. As the…
During June and early July, it is not uncommon to come upon sometimes large snapping turtles while hiking in the parks. That is because it’s peak egg-laying season for Ohio’s largest turtle, the common snapping…
On Monday, June 16, 53 amateur golfers teed it up at Sharon Woods Golf Course for the US Amateur Public Links Championship Qualifier. The Public Links Championship is one of 13 national championships conducted by…
As spring progresses forward, so does the Taking Root campaign. So far, Great Parks has planted just over 34,000 trees! With the generous help of our many volunteers, we are now above the halfway point…
Students participating in the Summer In-Reach Junior Golf program at Meadow Links & Golf Academy dodged rain drops a few times this week during their golf instruction. This free program is a cooperative effort between…
Woodland Mound is home to a few vernal pools, which began teeming with life in March. Vernal pools are temporary ponds, typically forming in the spring, that serve as a habitat and incubator for certain…
Congratulations to Craig Stephany for winning the Bass Series event at Winton Woods Lake on Sunday, June 8, 2014. These are two-person team tournaments, but anglers are permitted to fish alone. That is exactly what…
“So you’re a naturalist? What exactly do you do?” Every time someone asks me this question, my initial response is “That depends upon the day!” Like many people, a day on the job for me…