Thursday was the first day of spring…at least according to the calendar. Morning temperatures this week have hovered around 18 degrees, and surface water temperatures at Miami Whitewater Forest Lake are struggling to reach 40…
As spring approaches, the return of the great blue herons begins. For the last few years, we have had the pleasure at Winton Woods of watching many great blue herons grow up. That’s because we…
Brad Eads was recruited into the volunteer corps here at the Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC) just over one year ago. Brad started with us as a lesson student and has continued to grow and…
Finally, the ice is thawing on a small wet depression in the forest floor called a vernal pool. In late winter, a timeless ritual begins as spotted salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) begin to emerge from the…
One of the responsibilities of the Great Parks of Hamilton County Operations department is to properly manage all of our wastewater sewer treatment plant functions? This includes making sure that all paperwork is submitted in…
I see light at the end of this dark winter tunnel! Miami Whitewater Forest lake is about half clear of ice this morning. With back to back 65 degree sunny days, we should be rid…
While walking along the Oakleaf Trail at Miami Whitewater Forest, you may notice the handiwork of nature’s most skilled architect: the North American beaver. This rascally rodent leaves behind a lot of evidence for visitors…
Well, March has come in like a lion…bummer! For those of us that cannot wait to get on the water, that is pretty terrible news. As of today, we still have more than six inches…