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Julie Cole

Pride in the Outdoors: Julie Cole

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In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Julie Cole used her imagination in the outdoors as a kid. As she got older, she wanted to give back to help conserve and preserve outdoor spaces that brought her joy when she was younger.

A gardening tool is left on the corner edge of a raised bed. There are sprouts growing in the garden bed.

Pride in the Outdoors: Adam Moeller

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In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Adam Moeller knows that stereotypes are harmful. That’s why he’s sharing how community gardening projects can let LGBTQ+ kids and adults be whoever they want to be

Ashley Conway

Pride in the Outdoors: Ashley Conway

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In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Ashley Conway loves birding so much, that she created her own birding community, Queer Birders of Cincinnati, to encourage others to get outdoors in a welcoming environment.

An American Goldfinch is caught in a mist nest. The American Goldfinch is primarily yellow, with black around its eyes and black tailfeathers.

A Bird In The Hand: The Science Of Studying Birds

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Ornithology, the study of birds, has had its techniques evolve rapidly over the years. Nature Interpreter Luke shares more on new ways to see birds up close – some that even happen right in Great Parks!

A young child runs through a splash pad. The sprinklers are shaped like arches, resembling a rainbow.

Great Parks to Open Wet Playgrounds

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Great Parks of Hamilton County will reopen its wet playgrounds for the season starting on Memorial Day weekend, with multiple new safety improvements in place at each site.

Native Spring Wildflowers: Wild Columbine

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There’s no time like spring to see the beauty of wildflowers. Director of Programming Amy shares the facts on this fascinating flower that blooms when the weather begins to heat up, wild columbine.