Dabbling Ducks
Last year, Parky’s Farm acquired two Welsh Harlequin ducks: a drake (male) and a hen (female). The Welsh Harlequin is a domestic breed that was developed in Wales in 1949 and is different from the…
Bass Series Tournament at Winton Woods
Neither the forecast nor the weather could scare the fishermen away from the Bass Series tournament at Winton Woods Lake on Sunday, July 27. Despite forecasts calling for heavy rain and a possibility for strong…
The Return of the Herons
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…
Boathouses Opening for the Season
Spring fishing season is almost here! The boathouses at Miami Whitewater Forest, Winton Woods and Sharon Woods will open in March. Miami Whitewater Forest Boathouse will be open weekends beginning Saturday, March 9 and open…
WOOD You Like to See Some Beavers?
New to the outdoors? Not really sure where to go to see wildlife? No problem! The parks have plenty of trails and natural areas for you to explore and find the best viewing spots. Take…
Cold Weather Doesn't Hurt Fishing
The trout were stocked at Lake Isabella on March 1 and a nice crowd of fisherman quickly found the right bait to catch them on. Snow flurries were flying that Friday afternoon, but the fish…
My First Bird Count
On December 8, I participated in my very first bird count here at Winton Woods and boy was it a blast! The start of my day was actually one of the best moments. When I…
Fall Migration Alert
Fall is a marvelous time to see lots of migrants making their way south for the winter. As these birds migrate, they are in search of food and resting places along their journey. At Winton…