Greetings!
The season of Thanksgiving is upon us and our thoughts turn gratefully to all of you with warm appreciation.
The fabric of our city are the generous people woven throughout each neighborhood. We are thankful for those individuals whose dedication supports our mission, helping us replace playgrounds, plant trees, restore trails and activate more Cincinnati Parks.
Please take a moment to read through our November Friends of Parks eNews edition. We have even more good news to share!
May this month be a beautiful reminder of the special things around you.
With gratitude,
Jennifer Hafner Spieser
Executive Director
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Cincinnati Parks Foundation, the official philanthropic partner of Cincinnati Parks, is committed to building broad-based private/public partnerships supporting the conservation and enhancement of our city's parks and greenspaces.
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We believe Cincinnati Parks are much like our homes. They are places where you can sit and read a book, take a walk with your dog, enjoy a view, hike through or relax within and make memories you’ll treasure forever.
With over 5,000 acres of land entrusted to us, there is a lot that goes into taking care of the home that we share with millions of people annually. Our yard offers neighbors and visitors a setting to enjoy changing colors of trees, the thrill of sledding atop snowy hills, and spectacular views of our riverfront.
Each year, the
Cincinnati Parks Foundation
reaches out to our supporters and friends who have had a connection with our parks and understand the importance of making an investment to sustain their beauty. That is why we are reaching out to you. While you consider your annual giving, please remember
Cincinnati Parks Foundation
in your plans as your gift helps us continue to make our shared home beautiful.
We appreciate your kind consideration of our request and we strongly believe that together we can make our city better.
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A very special thanks to all of the veterans who have served our country. In recognition of Veteran's Day, the
Ault Park Advisory Council is sponsoring a memorial honoring World War 1 veterans of Greater Cincinnati, marking 100 years since the war's end. The event will be held on Sunday, November 11, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, on Heekin Avenue.
This very special occasion will recognize all who served along with rededicating a bench and planting trees. The bench was created in 1920 with an inscription that says "In memory of the citizens of Hamilton County who gave their lives in the country's service 1917-1918. Cherry trees were planted by the Garden Club of Cincinnati 1920."
Parking will be available on Heekin, Principio and nearby streets in Hyde Park. For more information and a full program of the event, please click
here.
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Louise Dieterle Nippert would be so happy to know that the park she walked through when she was young is now thriving with a gift of new trees.
Stop by
Burnet Woods and see these lovely trees for yourself. The changing colors of the leaves are brilliant!
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Did you know Cincinnati Parks has over 585,000 trees within its system? Cincinnati Parks are continually planting trees to help our parks and environment thrive.
A beautiful grove of trees was planted in April at
Burnet Woods through the generosity of the Martin Family and
Matinee Musicale, in memory of Louise Dieterle Nippert.
Over 50 trees were planted, all blooming varieties which add gorgeous seasonal color. 43 trees in the hillside area offer 23 different varieties that provide a renewed visual aesthetic in an area that had suffered a large loss of trees.
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This month's Volunteer Spotlight is on Lindsay Wilhelm. Lindsay is the Secretary of Cincinnati Parks Foundation's Board of Directors. She continually does so much for your Parks, and most recently has volunteered her time to be the Event Chair of Donor Appreciation Night at
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park .
This event initially started as a fundraiser, but over time became a way that we could thank our wonderful donors. Lindsay has been working diligently to raise funds to cover expenses, and we are so grateful for her.
Lindsay initially got involved with Cincinnati Parks when the annual butterfly show featured butterflies from India. Her family helped bring authenticity and a cultural experience to visitors. She worked closely with the
Krohn Conservatory staff to host a gala celebrating Indian culture with music, dance and food. She enjoyed it so much, that she joined the Board of Directors in 2009.
Parks have always been a part of her best childhood memories and she's thrilled to be creating new memories with her boys in the parks. Her oldest son helped cut the ribbon, opening the Great Lawn at the
John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
when he was just a baby. Then, just two years ago, he threw the iconic switch lighting the tree at
Krohn Conservatory
. Her youngest son loves to pretend play in
Mt. Airy Forest
. He talks to the trees, calling them by name in
Everybody’s Treehouse
, since reading “Dragon Dreams” quite a few times. She and her husband had their wedding photos taken in
Ault Park
in 2007, in the same location she took her senior prom photos in 2000. These moments are priceless for her family and she plans on continuing to advocate and fundraise so that other families can find these moments together for years to come. We appreciate all you do, Lindsay!
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Friends of Parks Golf Outing - A Beautiful Day
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Such a wonderful time was had at the 11th Annual Friends of Parks Golf Outing. We couldn't have lucked out more with the beautiful weather, and everyone brought their best A-game to the course! A very special thank you to Dean Gregory of
Montgomery Inn for chairing this fun event, and thank you to
Universal Contracting Corporation
,
Prus Construction
,
Adleta and
UDF for your sponsorship.
Thanks to our participating Foursomes:
AssuredPartners
B & J Electric
Cincinnati Reds
D.A.G Construction
Harry Kangis & Friends
Tim Seifert & Friends
Infintech
MCSP
Mellott & Mellott
Montgomery Inn
Nelson Stark Company
Premier Park Events
Prus Construction
RR Donnelley
The Oliver Family Foundation
Truepoint Wealth Counsel
Universal Contracting
Special thanks to:
Dean Gregory, Chair
Skip Merten, Co-Chair
Tim Seifert, Co-Chair
Losantiville Country Club
Ohio Valley Wine
Randy Noah
Marjorie Motch
Judi Sturwold
And now for the winners!
1st Place with a score of 58
Kyle DeBord, Tom DeBord, Chris DeBord and Maurice Kirby
2nd Place with a score of 61*
Judi Sturwold, Kevin Brunner, Molly Makin and Cliff Robson
*won by a score card playoff
3rd Place with a score of 61
Jack Oliver, Aaron Haslam, Jarrod Byer and John Borchers, Jr.
Thank you to everyone who participated. It was a such a lovely way to spend the afternoon and the food from
Montgomery Inn was a hit!
SAVE THE DATE - Next year's event - Dean Gregory Golf Classic is scheduled for September 17, 2019
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The Spirit of the Season with Cincinnati Parks
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With the gift-giving, the baking of cookies, the display of holiday decorations and not to mention the requested attendance at parties, the month of December can seem more of a burden than a pleasure to enjoy. Why not create memories by combining a few of these activities with your family and friends? Check out these programs coming to you in December.
Berries and Bows Holiday Centerpiece
Sat., December 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. –
Gibson House
, 425 Oak Street
Make something beautiful for the holidays in a festively decorated home. Join our professional florist for a lesson in floral design. Create a fragrant centerpiece of assorted evergreens, pine cones, berries and bows and top it off with a tapered candle. Materials and instruction are provided but the creative touches are all yours. Feel free to bring personal embellishments to accent it for your home. Light refreshments and wine provided.
Fee: $30 per person. Call 761-4313 or email
Olivia
by Nov. 28 for paid reservations.
Winter in the Woodlands
Inclement weather date:
Saturday, December 8 at same time
Follow a beautiful, luminaria-lit trail on a leisurely self-guided walk through the forest. Decorate your own home-baked holiday cookies, make crafts, listen to storytelling at the cabin and sit by a crackling fire to enjoy lively acoustic music by Ceol Mohr. Sponsored by the California Woods Advisory Council. Fee: $6 per person.
Register online
by Dec. 6. For more information, please call 231-8678.
“Holiday Skies” Planetarium Show
Join us as we experience the real holiday light show, the winter sky. Discover the mysteries of the Christmas Star, see a bright holiday “wreath” of twinkling lights and hear the tale of the man being pulled across the sky… and his three baby goats! Appropriate for adults and families with children ages 5 and up. Space is limited. Fee: $5 per person. Call 751-3679 by Dec 6 for information and paid reservations.
Holiday Crafts Workshop
Enjoy creating a variety of crafts, many of them made with natural materials. The Secret Santa Room gives children a chance to make presents for family members. Staff instruct and advise but the personal touches are up to you. Fee: $6 per person or $18 per family (up to 3 children and 2 adults).
Register online
by Dec.13. For more information, please call 542-2909.
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