It’s Paddlefest, one of the most Cincinnati of traditions, with a joyous summer vibe. While you’re enjoying it, you can take a minute to imagine that near you on the river, there’s a teenager paddling, too, with a smile on their face, because Paddlefest is a fundraiser for Adventure Crew, whose aim is outdoors for all.
The facility at the Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center marks the first operational piece of a long-planned biochar production partnership with Cincinnati Parks.
Great Parks invested more than $17 million in the project to restore natural areas and improve the site for wildlife inhabitants and human visitors alike.
The additions enhance the park’s existing 8.2-mile trail, offering features that challenge riders and expand mountain biking options in the region.
The project – funded through a mix of levy dollars and private philanthropy – includes updates from the whimsical Highfield Discovery Garden to the scenic Cotswold Overlook.
The Hoffman Coexistence Impact Fellowship Program provides emerging conservationists with salaries, resources and professional development opportunities to carry out projects in their own communities.
The seven-month-old female bears made the cross-country trek after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks deemed them unreleasable.
The birth marks a personal milestone for the mother and a small but important gain for her endangered species.
The Mitchell Memorial Forest project includes a skills course near the trailhead and a skills loop along the existing mountain bike trail.
Great Parks will offer viewing sessions in June and July for visitors to observe the birds, which serve as the national symbol of the United States.
