Mayor John Cranley has declared September 1, 2020 Community Gardens Day in conjunction with the Civic Garden Center’s 40th anniversary.
Mayor helps Civic Garden Center turn 40
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Some flora and fauna to distract you from the pandemic
Many of us are heading outdoors this summer in to alleviate our boredom and freshen our outlook. Here are three programs for focusing your attention on flora and fauna.
Duke Energy: $253,000 in environmental grants to area organizations
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $253,178 to help support 16 projects to aid wetlands, conservation, outdoor nature classrooms, invasive plant removals, water quality, new tree plantings and pollinator gardens.
Sean and Paaras Parker are ‘stronger together’
With resumes listing some of Cincinnati’s most prominent corporations and extensive volunteer histories, Paaras and Sean Parker are a couple you might want to watch.
Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s ‘Hats Off’ annual luncheon
Guests will be greeted with bursts of color, sights and sounds, starting with a champagne reception under the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, followed by a parade featuring dancers from Pones leading guests to the celebration in the main tent on the Great Lawn.
Women’s Committee holds French-themed picnic at Smale Park
Smale Riverfront Park took on a touch of France as Cincinnati Parks Foundation and the Women’s Committee of Smale Riverfront Park staged a fun and casual Pique-nique dans le Parc.
Hats Off Luncheon sets attendance and fundraising records
A record 1,200 guests went “Rollin’ on the River” at the 12th annual Hats Off Luncheon. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s premier celebration of the urban park system took place in May on the Great Lawn at John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park.
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.
11th Annual Hats Off Luncheon Celebrating the magic of Cincinnati Parks
There’s a special sense of joy shared by Smale Riverfront Park supporters who’ve been raising funds for the park since it was little more than a dream. This year’s Hats Off Luncheon, held at the park, brought in a record $575,000.
Crilley Fund gift will help transform Alms Park
Cincinnati Parks Foundation received a $100,000 gift for a new playground at Alms Park from the Terry K. Crilley Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, made possible by the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation.