July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Great Parks Ranger Joel. A Cincinnati native, Joel returned to the area after living in Washington, D.C. and now works in his favorite childhood spot, Sharon Woods.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Winton Woods Riding Center Instructor Taylor. When Taylor isn’t teaching lessons, she unsurprisingly enjoys to unwind on the horse trail right at Parky’s Farm.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Nature Interpreter Eric’s job at Parky’s Farm requires him to wear many hats – and he loves it! We continue to celebrate Parks and Recreation month as we highlight the work Great Parks staff does throughout the park district.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.

Why are native plants so important to local wildlife? There are countless benefits to planting native species, but one you may not have thought of is that planting native species actually helps restore natural habitats.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Ever wondered about what plants grow in a prairie? Your questions are now answered! Conservation & Parks Technicians Alex and Jennifer are giving a tour of the prairies at Miami Whitewater Forest.

Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.