The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden recently announced an historic gift that will allow it to embark on a bold campaign to ensure its future.
Zoo has elephant-sized plans, thanks to $50M gift
Category: Parks/Nature
What to Do/See/Hear | June 6-12
It’s another busy week in the Queen City, both indoors and out. You have no excuse not to find something completely enlightening, entertaining or both to do. I’ll even give you a head start on planning.
Fests, fairs and outdoor fun in Cincinnati
Summertime fun is always close at hand in Cincinnati. It’s a rare weekend that doesn’t have a festival, fair or music event to make the steamy summer air sizzle. Here’s a Makers’ dozen of summer attractions that support our local creatives and charitable organizations.
What to Do/See/Hear | May 30-June 5
Astronomers and sticklers will tell you that summer does not officially begin until June 21. These people have apparently not experienced either Cincinnati’s arts scene or humid heat in late May and early June. To my allergy-clouded eyes, it looks like summer to me. Judge for yourself.
Hats Off to Cincinnati Parks Foundation
Under the leadership of mother-daughter co-chairs Marty and Jamie Humes, 137 volunteers are working to infuse springtime magic into the annual Hats Off Luncheon. Hosted by the Women’s Committee of Smale Riverfront Park, the iconic event promotes Cincinnati’s urban park system.
In spring, thoughts turn to helping outdoors
As one of the first signs of spring, Great Parks of Hamilton County offers volunteer opportunities for fun, rewarding and unforgettable experiences. A variety of options are available, from just a few hours on a weekend to long-term engagements.
Springtime is for the birds
A big sign that weather is warming up is the increase in bird activity, from raptors to robins. Here are some free opportunities to get out and experience our fine feathered friends in Great Parks Hamilton County.
New Civic Garden Center award will go to Clara Berger
Gardening legend Clara Berger will receive the inaugural Building Community Award at the Civic Garden Center’s Building Community Award Dinner.
What to Do/See/Hear | Feb. 28-March 6
For many in the Tri-state, especially those near a river, torrential rains and rising waters made the last week a little stressful. If life has drained your spiritual tank, we have a few ideas for refueling it – most of them on high ground. It’s a particularly rich music weekend.
Tom Jones’ gift to his community: a walking loop at Eden Park
Tom Jones, a longtime resident of Mt. Adams, likes to give where he can make an impact on the community. That commitment shows in a $350,000 donation to develop the lower reservoir area at Eden Park.