Great Parks Forever, the philanthropic partner of Great Parks of Hamilton County, has received a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to test several reforestation methods and determine which will best create wildlife habitat and support the growth of native plant species.

One way Great Parks balances conservation with recreation is by limiting access to sensitive areas. Why are these natural areas so crucial to our ecosystem? Conservation Biologists Daniel and Jack take you on a tour of Trillium Trails State Nature Preserve, share the history behind it and delve into what makes state-designated preserves not just important, but also special.

May 22 is recognized as International Day for Biological Diversity. Areas or ecosystems with high biodiversity have a wide variety of species present, across multiple groups, such as trees, wildflowers, birds and mammals. Undisturbed natural areas typically have high biodiversity, while those modified by humans tend to have much lower biodiversity. You may have seen […]