"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." ~ John Muir
Bollards have been installed for the Summer! Over the past week+, Cincinnati Parks crews have been hard at work setting up the temporary barriers to close Burnet Woods Drive to vehicular traffic between the Bandstand and Burnet Woods Lake (see map). This road will still be accessible to pedestrians and bicycles. You can access a… Continue reading Traffic Change in Burnet Woods
Have you been in the woods lately? If so, you may have noticed new picnic benches popping up at the lake and bandstand, or pink markers around potholes throughout the park. Consistent across community engagement sessions throughout 2018 were needs for infrastructure improvements and more public seating available at the popular park attractions. These changes… Continue reading Change is coming to Burnet Woods!
UPDATED! IN BURNET WOODS THIS WEEK - 3/09 There will be a special meeting of the Cincinnati Park Board at noon on Weds 3/11 at the Theodore M. Berry Pavilion in Friendship Park. This is an open public meeting. On agenda for discussion are capital projects which include the Urban Wilderness Center/Camping & Education Foundation… Continue reading UPDATED! IN BURNET WOODS THIS WEEK – 3/09
Giving Tuesday is here! If you aren't familiar, #GivingTuesday is a global initiative using social media to share foundations of humanism in the giving spirit. Opportunities are available for your donation to be matched and double the benefit. As an example, Facebook is matching the first $7 million dollars donated today through fundraisers on that… Continue reading Giving Tuesday & a little Data
IN THE WOODS THIS WEEK – 9/23 IT's GREAT OUTDOOR WEEKEND! G.O.W. is a Fall celebration of all of our city and county parks through an offering of nature encounters and activities. Check it out! Tue 9/24 - Burnet Woods Running Group, 6:45AM Sat 9/28 - Nature Encounters at Trailside, 10AM-4:00PM Sat 9/28 - Free… Continue reading IN THE WOODS THIS WEEK – 9/23