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Jul 18, 2024
Stream Water Quality
Our streams are threatened by the amount of impervious surfaces that cause stormwater to rush all at once to scour, erode and pollute our...
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Jul 18, 2024
Native Prairies
For more information about our prairies, visit some of these websites! The Prairies of Ohio Ohio Plants
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Jul 18, 2024
Rain Gardens
Visit the Cincinnati Master Rain Gardener website for upcoming classes. Check these places periodically for native plant, shrub and tree...
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Jul 18, 2024
Prairie Management
For more information about prescribed burning, visit some of these posts by Great Parks and the National Parks Service! Using Fire as a...
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Jul 18, 2024
Invasive Species
Amur honeysuckle is arguably the most problematic invasive plant around Cincinnati. It forms a continuous shrub layer in forests that...
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Jul 17, 2024
Green Infrastructure
Our streams are threatened by the amount of impervious surfaces that cause stormwater to rush all at once to scour, erode and pollute our...
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May 29, 2024
Summer 2024 Interns
Field Center Interns work with partner organizations to assess conservation and restoration projects. They also engage in projects to...
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May 29, 2024
Understanding Prairie Flowers with Drones?
The prairies in Miami Whitewater Forest are an ever-changing tapestry of flowers that change throughout the year. These flowers provide...
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May 29, 2024
Tiny Forest
What is a tiny forest? Tiny forests are popular in Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. They are meant for urban settings...
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Oct 10, 2023
Summer Intern Spotlight: Adam Jeffers
As summer semester has fully come to a close, and Fall classes are in full swing, we wanted to highlight and celebrate our excellent...
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Oct 10, 2023
Summer Intern Spotlight: Allison Leone
As summer semester has fully come to a close, and Fall semester classes are in full swing, we to highlight and celebrate our excellent...
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Oct 10, 2023
Club and Student Open House Recap
A few weeks ago, we held our very first Fall Club Open House. UC students and organizations were invited to learn more about the space,...
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Mar 5, 2023
Rain Garden Redesign
This Spring, students from UC Environmental Studies Capstone class have been hard at work redesigning the Field Center’s rain garden....
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Feb 25, 2023
Prairie Survey
Students at the University of Cincinnati, in partnership with Great Parks of Hamilton County, conducted a prairie survey of three...