Great Parks of Hamilton County is one of 12 organizations to have received an Ohio EPA Environmental Education Fund grant for projects focused on helping Ohioans understand topics like habitat restoration. The grant supports ongoing nature education programming at Great Parks Nature Center at The Summit.

Great Parks has been able to continue reliable nature education programming through 2020–2021 thanks to a generous donation from the John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Charitable Trust.

Great Parks’ nature education programming was significantly impacted during the pandemic, creating financial constraints and limiting staff and resources. Thanks to a grant from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation Great Parks has been able to bridge learning gaps and support school curriculum content with virtual programming.

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. The cold temperatures this week make it the perfect time for a do-it-yourself nature craft. Follow along as Nature Interpreter Ashley creates story stones and how they can double as an educational tool.

Ever wonder what makes a rainbow and more importantly, what’s at the end of one? Nature Interpreter Will shares his quest to find what’s in a rainbow.

It’s 1803 at Parky’s Farm. Winter is the time for this second grade program, as much of it is presented inside of the magnificent Hayloft Barn from January through mid-March. The field trip begins with the children going back in time by the use of a timeline. We start with today’s date and go backward, […]