E-waste recycling events will take place in September, October and November. The first is Sept. 7 at Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor.
Great Parks to host 1st of 3 e-waste recycling events on Saturday
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Culture FIX: Aug. 21-27
Schools may already be back in session, but summer is not yet done with us. If you’re a jazz fan, you’re especially in luck, and the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is throwing itself a birthday party 50 years in the making. Plus there’s a perch for Parrotheads in Price Hill and great American songs across the river. Take a look.
Great Parks wants feedback on proposed 25-mile trail
The “virtual open house” lets residents offer feedback on the proposed trail in western Hamilton County. The site will be live until Sept. 1.
Great Parks to receive $1.25M from state for new Westwood park
Funds will be administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and applied toward development of the park under the master plan created in collaboration with community residents. The plan includes trails, boardwalks, playscapes, a greenhouse, accessible treehouse and other amenities.
Great Parks Forever gift could generate $7M for local parks
The Farmer Family Foundation donated $3 million and also committed an additional $2 million matching gift. Money will go toward new trails, park facilities, amenities and improved access to conservation areas.
‘Transformative’ trail to link downtown to Lunken Airport, beyond
The 4.75-mile paved, shared-use pathway will be an important trail connector between Sawyer Point and Lunken Airport.
Ohio awards $500K for new Hamilton County connecting trail
Linking these Hamilton County sites will extend the existing West Fork Mill Creek Greenway Trail to nine miles of contiguous pathway.
Great Parks plans new ‘destination’ playground in Sharon Woods
The future 10,000 square-foot play space will be more than twice the size of the park’s current jungle gym.
Sharon Lake closes for yearlong improvement project
The multimillion-dollar project aims to create new wetland areas, build a new boardwalk and add things like docks and a fishing pier.
Notables in Environment and Sustainability
Movers & Makers asked organizations involved in environment and sustainability to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit community.