Backyard Buzz
April 2016

   
In This Issue
 

Support Parks
 
Schedule of Events
Butterflies of the Caribbean
March 26 - June 19
Krohn Conservatory
10 am - 5pm
 
Run for Rent 5K
April 2
Friendship Park
8 am - 1 pm

YMCA Weekend Workout  
April 2, 9, 16, 23
Washington Park
9 am - 10 am

Gorilla Run
April 3
Sawyer Point
8 am - 1:30 pm

Where the Wild Things Play 
April 3, 10, 17, 24
Washington Park
1 pm - 3 pm
  
Opening Day
April 4
Washington Park
11 am - 11 pm
 
Workout on the Green
April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Washington Park
6 pm - 8:30 pm

Yappy Hour
April 7, 14, 21, 28
Washington Park  
6 pm - 8 pm
 
St. Vincent DePaul Run
April 9
Sawyer Point
9 am - 1 pm
 
Junior Girl Scouts Flower Badge Patch
April 9
Avon Woods Nature Preserve
10 am - 11:30 am
 
Bark for Life
April 10
Friendship Park
10 am - 1 pm
 
Homeschoolers: MockingJay and the Return of the Icteridae
April 15
LaBoiteaux Woods
10 am - 1 pm
 
Earth Day
April 16
Sawyer Point
12 pm - 5 pm
 
MS Walk
April 23
Sawyer Point
8 am - 1 pm
 
GreenUp Day
April 23
California Woods
9 am - 12 pm
 
Spring Fest in the Woods
April 23
Burnet Woods
10 am - 2 pm
 
April Concert
April 23
Washington Park
12 pm - 7 pm
 
March of Dimes
April 24
Sawyer Point
10 am - 1 pm
 
Party in the Park
April 27
Yeatmans Cove
5 pm - 11 pm
 
Flying Pig & Piglet Run
April 30
Sawyer Point & Yeatmans Cove
 
13th Annual Health Expo
April 30
Washington Park
9 am - 7 pm
 
Neighborhood Games
May 7
McFarlan Shelter
6:30 pm
Explore Nature!
GreenUP Day at California Woods

Roll up your sleeves and help make YOUR parks more beautiful! Assist Cincinnati Parks staff on projects such as invasive species removal, trail maintenance and more. We hope you, your family, friends and neighbors will join us! Registration is appreciated by April 15. Call 231-8678 or email [email protected] to register for this FREE event. 
 
WHERE: California Woods Nature Preserve
 
WHEN: April 23, 9 am - 12 pm

Spring Fest in the Woods

It's a celebration of Spring! Join us for wild edible cooking demonstrations, crafts, vendors, live animals and more! Live music and face painting on site. Learn about Ohio's native plants and wildflowers and how you can help with habitat restoration. Get some spring tonic while you're there! Call 861.3435 for more information.
 
WHERE: Burnet Woods
 
WHEN: April 23, 10 am - 2 pm

Butterflies of the Caribbean

Dozens of countries and scores of cultures, all with one thing in common - a beautiful blue sea...
Krohn Conservatory invites you to "dive in" to the 2016 Butterfly Show, "Butterflies of the Caribbean." Whimsical ocean creatures and colorful butterflies float together in the showroom for a seaside adventure.
The white sand, "coral" reef, and towering palm trees will lend a beachside feel, while the coral and yellow hues of hundreds of flowers reflect the colors of a specular Caribbean sunset.

WHERE: Krohn Conservatory
WHEN: March 26 - June 19, 10 am - 5 pm
Fountains
Winterization is over April 15! This means that all of the fountains will be turned back on and all of the restrooms will reopen for the season.
Calling all Photographers!
Don't miss out on the special photographer nights at Krohn Conservatory! Come get some great shots of our butterflies after hours.  $12 (price includes unlimited admission pin)
WHERE: Krohn Conservatory
WHEN: April 11, 18, 25
     May 2, 9, 16
Washington Park

Washington Park events are in full swing this month! Check out their calendar of events at

Homeschool Programs

At last spring has arrived, bringing with her the return of Neotropical migrant birds from warmer climates to our south. Now is the time to get outdoors and welcome them back to the Buckeye state. Discover how birds prepare the perfect home for their new nestlings and generate a craft that will assist you in identifying diverse types of bird eggs. Fee: $5 per person. Reservations are required.
 
Appropriate for homeschool students ages 8-12. Call 542-2909 or email [email protected] by Mar 15 for more information and paid reservations.
 
WHERE: LaBoiteaux Woods
 
WHEN: April 15, 10 am - 1 pm
Reservations
If you are planning a company picnic, a family reunion, a casual or formal wedding, our award winning parks are the perfect location to accommodate all of your needs! Our rentable premier facilities offer a variety of options when planning your event, including the rental of tents, tables, chairs, linens and other party props to make your occasion truly unique.
         

Carol Ann's Carousel
Family Fun Night

The Carousel Hours will be extended from 11 am - 8 pm. Enjoy the Carousel with the whole family. Receive 3 FREE tokens when you purchase the "13 token package" for only $20.00. Themed crafts will be available for the kids to create their own masterpiece. You will also have a chance to win tickets to local business'

WHEN: April 8, 5 pm - 8 pm


Carousel in Bloom

It is time to celebrate, spring, friendship and family. Come join us at Carol Ann's Carousel for a weekend filled with crafts, music and games. Make a friendship bracelet or dance along with the music as you take a ride around the city on Carol Ann's Carousel.

WHEN: April 23, 11 am - 7 pm


HOURS AND DATES OF  OPERATION:

Peak Season runs Red's Opening Day through Labor Day.
Tuesday - Sunday; 11 am - 7 pm

  PRICE PER RIDE:
1 ride = $2.00
6 rides = $10.00
13 rides = $20.00
50 rides = $75.00
100 rides = $150.00
  
PARKING:
Paid parking is available at three nearby locations: Parking Lot D (between the Carousel and Paul Brown Stadium), the parking garage beneath Moerlein Lager House, and the Public Landing just west of Yeatman's Cove.
  
CAROUSEL ADDRESS:
8 East Mehring Way Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 381-3756 

Neighborhood Games
Westwood Works is hosting a portion of the Neighborhood Games Competition followed by a Movie Night
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase

Games: Both Spectators and Competitors are welcome at the Neighborhood Games
No need to pre-register. We can form teams for water balloon the day of the event or participants can make their own teams.
Limbo: gender neutral, Singles event, (2) age groups - (7-13, 14 and up)
Water Balloon Toss: co-ed team of 2, can be all youth, all adult or mixed
Hula Hoop: gender neutral, youth and adult
More info is available at Cincygames.com
Movie: Ghost Busters, will start at dark

WHERE: McFarlan Shelter - Mt. Airy

WHEN: May 7, 6:30 pm