Backyard Buzz
August 2018



Schedule of Events
Every Tuesday
Mt. Airy Forest
8 - 9 am

Every Wednesday
Mt. Airy Forest
4:30 - 5:30 pm

Every Wednesday
Mt. Airy Forest
5 - 6 pm

Every Saturday & Sunday
Mt. Airy Forest
8 - 9:30 am

An Apothecary Soul Garden
June 30 - August 19
Krohn Conservatory
10 am - 5 pm (Closed Monday)

Modo Yoga 
August 1
Carol Ann's Carousel
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Play in the Park
August 1
Kennedy Heighhts Park
6 - 9 pm

Family Fun Night
August 2
Carol Ann's Carousel
5 - 8 pm

Rockin the Roebling
August 2
Schmidlapp Lawn
5:30 - 10 pm

Botany and Brews
August 3
Krohn Conservatory
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Friday Night Fun
August 3
Stanbery Park
6 - 9 pm

High School Paint Night
August 3
Carol Ann's Carousel
6:30 - 8:30 pm

Market in the Park
August 4
Stanbery Park
9 am - 12 pm

National Night Out
August 7
Owls Nest
6 - 9 pm

Shakespeare in the Park
August 7
Schmidlapp Lawn
7 - 9 pm

Modo Yoga 
August 8
Carol Ann's Carousel
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday in the Woods
August 8
Burnet Woods
6 - 9 pm

Play in the Park
August 8
Kennedy Heighhts Park
6 - 9 pm

Rockin the Roebling
August 9
Schmidlapp Lawn
5:30 - 10 pm

Cinema in the City
August 10
Eden Park
7 -11 pm

Movie in the Park
August 11
Oldenview Park
9 -11 pm

Read Around
August 11
Carol Ann's Carousel
11 am - 3:30 pm

Play in the Park
August 15
Kennedy Heighhts Park
6 - 9 pm

Modo Yoga 
August 15
Carol Ann's Carousel
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Rockin Roebling
August 16
Schmidlapp Lawn
6 - 10 pm

Ault Park Music Series
August 16
Ault Park
6 - 10 pm

Rockin Roebling
August 23
Schmidlapp Lawn
6 - 10 pm

Native American Tales
August 25
Caldwell Nature Center
8 - 10 pm

Music in the Park
August 26
Oldenview Park
6 - 8 pm

Modo Yoga 
August 29
Carol Ann's Carousel
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Rapid Run Concert
August 30
Rapid Run Park
6 - 9 pm



 
 Carol Ann's Carousel - 8 East Mehring Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - 513-381-3756

EVENT: HIgh School Paint Night

WHEN: August 3

TIME: 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Do you think you may be the next Picasso, or have that hidden talent waiting to be explored? Join other potential high school artists from around the city as they are taught how to create a piece of art from given instruction. The instructor, canvas, and paint will be provided along with a snack and soda; all you will need to do is paint! $10 per person.  Register Online or Buy at Carousel Gift Shop



EVENT: Read Around

WHEN: August 11

TIME:   11 am - 3:30 pm

Come join the Carousel along with Cincinnati Children's Reach Out & Read program, and the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County staff as they share fascinating stories. Bring your little ones to hear tales of adventure, in the land of imagination with llamas, elephants, and talking goats! This family event is loads of fun, and will allow participants to create cool crafts and receive a free book courtesy of the Cincinnati Children's Imagination Library! (Free)     


EVENT: Family Fun Night

WHEN: August 2

TIME: 5 - 8 pm

Bring your family and enjoy discounted rides, creating an amazing craft, and participate in learning about the characters found on the carousel! Join us for this month's Nocturnal 
theme!  Guess this week's featured character on the Carousel for a chance to win a small prize. 
The Carousel's all a 'glow' waiting for you to take a spin!  (Free)


 Krohn Conservatory - 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - 513-421-5707


EVENT: Botany and Brews

WHEN: August 3

TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

The third in our series of a fun event featuring beer
and great stories. A special, limited release beer
made with a tropical ingredient grown at the Krohn
Conservatory will be offered by Woodburn Brewing.
Tin Man Grill will have great food for sale.


EVENT:  An Apothecary Soul Garden

WHEN: June 30 - August 19

TIME: 10 am - 5 pm (Closed Monday)

Come visit Krohn Conservatory and take a stroll
through our apothecary garden filled with herbs and healing plants. Not only will you learn about traditional remedies and recipes used to treat ailments, but you can explore our own rendition of a rustic and charming apothecary shop! You will find a calming blend of rocks, ferns, and moss in our tranquil moss garden and an informative display of medicinal plants and herbs such as rosemary, echinacea, and aloe.
Let this exhibit leave you feeling restored with the
knowledge of natural healing!


EVENT:  At Home in the Garden

WHEN: September 1 - October 21

TIME: 10 am - 5 pm (Tuesday - Saturday)

Bring the comfort of your living room outside with a garden blooming with homemade style. Surround yourself with the sweet smell of chrysanthemums, asters and verbena. Make yourself At Home in the Garden at the Krohn Conservatory's 2018 Fall Show.

 Explore Nature -  4 Beech Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - 513-321-6070


EVENT: Native American Tales

WHEN: August 25

TIME: 8-10  pm

WHERE: Caldwell Nature Center

Even if you missed the first three years, join us during a full moon for family friendly Native American tales around a crackling campfire. Audience participation makes the stories come to life. The program includes a short break to toast marshmallows provided by staff. At the end,join us for a short night hike. In case of rain, we'll gather 'round the indoor fireplace. Meet at the amphitheater. Reservations are required by calling 761-4313 before 8/24.


EVENT:  Amazing Family Race

WHEN: September 29 - Registration Open Now

TIME: 11-1 pm

WHERE: Owls Nest Park

It's Back!.... And more Amazing than ever.The Amazing Family Race comes to Owls Nest Park. Teams can consist of up to 5 members, adults and children ages 5 through 17 or just adults. The race begins at 11:00am for all teams. Teams must return to the starting point by 1:00pm to be eligible for prizes. Challenges include decoding puzzles, solving riddles and finding your way to the next designation! It will be......AMAZING! For more information, call 751-3679.  Online registration for this event will begin late summer. Fee: $35 per team.  


EVENT:  Homeschool Science Camp

WHEN: August 27 - 31

TIME: 9:30 am

WHERE: LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center

Explore science in this unique camp specifically designed for homeschool students. Daily guest specialists engage participants on avariety of scientific topics and exploration. Nature hikes, make & takeprojects and hands-on experiments are also included in the camp schedule.Fee: $80 per camper.
  


                    Community Events


EVENT: Play in the Park

DATE: August 1, 8, 15

TIME: 6 pm - 9 pm 

WHERE: Kennedy Heights Park



EVENT: Summer Music Series

DATE: August 16

TIME: 6  - 9pm


EVENT:  Friday Night Fun / Market in the Park

DATE: September 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 22, 29


WHERE: Stanbery Park

                 Volunteers Make it Happen!
The value of volunteering is important in contributing to a healthy and vibrant community. Many individuals volunteer for Cincinnati Parks and you can too!

In fact, Deborah Grayson was recognized at the last Board meeting for all of the wonderful work that she has accomplished for Cincinnati Parks.
Ms. Deborah Grayson began volunteering in Valley Park in 2005 during a Make a Difference Day volunteer outing.  She started by planting flowers around the War Monument and quickly realized watering was necessary.  Deb filled one-gallon water jugs and hulled them up to the park to water the fledgling plants.  She has slowly added to this garden area with cuttings from her own garden and plant gifts from family and friends.
Through the years garden areas have been added at the three corners of the park and around the flagpole with the help of Park Horticulturist Mary Dorn and Josh Hill.  These areas serve as inspiration and connection for Deb as she remembers many family members that served in the armed forces.  She plants red, white and blue flowers whenever possible!

Over the years, Deb has also engaged other community organizations to help with projects in Valley Park.  Organizations such as River City Correctional, Talbert House, District 1 Cincinnati Fire Department, and Koa Brands have all help on projects including mulching and planting.  Not only have these organizations helped with much-needed labor but they have also donated supplies and plants.  She has also organized volunteers in Valley Park during city wide volunteer service days such as Make a Difference Day, Earth Day, Greater Cincinnati Corporate Challenge and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.

Deb is grateful for the opportunity to give back to her city, community, and neighborhood park.  She appreciates the ability to work closely with Park employees and Larry Parker has even given her a water key to more efficiently water the Valley Park gardens!

Volunteers make it happen. We can not do it without you! If you are interested in strengthening your community through volunteering,  click here!