The Cincinnati Observatory celebrated its 175th anniversary at the Monastery Event Center, which was built on the site of the original observatory building.
Observatory marks 175th anniversary with presentation by Dan Hurley
Category: Nature
Guests get Back to Nature to support center
About 340 guests partied in the woods at Krippendorf Lodge in Milford to support Cincinnati Nature Center. About $107,000 was raised at “Back to Nature: An Enchanted Evening in the Woods.”
What to Do/See/Hear | June 13-June 19
Free and aimless we frolic from joy to joy: It’s Violetta’s life credo, but it could work just as well to describe the many events you’ll have to choose among this week. Drink up and enjoy the bounty.
Celestial Sips under the stars
Celestial Sips combines a summer solstice celebration with drinks under the starry skies. This year’s event will feature a variety of wines from The Wine Merchant in Hyde Park, in addition to tours of the Cincinnati Observatory’s buildings and views through the telescopes.
Plant Sale turning over a new leaf
The Civic Garden Center has hit the reset button on a 57-year-old tradition, and plant lovers are going to love the changes to the annual Plant Sale. The three-day event will have everything from food and music to shopping and (of course) plenty of plants.
Environmental groups merge to form Mill Creek Alliance
Two environmental nonprofits that have made substantial progress in improving the health of the Mill Creek have merged, forming the Mill Creek Alliance.
Ruthven’s memoirs will chronicle his love of art and nature
Cincinnati Museum Center plans to publish the memoirs of John A. Ruthven, one of the nation’s foremost wildlife artists, next year.
Ault in Bloom celebrates roses, flowers and gardens
Rose enthusiasts and garden lovers will celebrate the blooms of fall at Ault in Bloom, staged by the Ault Park Advisory Council and the Greater Cincinnati Rose Association.
Krohn Conservatory opening Fall Floral Show
The Fall Floral Show at Krohn Conservatory has been dubbed “Grass Roots: Art of Nature.” It includes framed copies of works by artists of all levels, local to world-renowned. This and much more coming in fall at Krohn Conservatory!
Get fit at a Great Park this summer
Beyond the 78 miles of trails you can walk, run, hike, bike or ride a horse on, Great Parks has two more ways to keep you active outdoors this summer.