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Friday, November 25, 2011





Cincinnati Parks Newsletter


December 2011

In This Issue
Winter Hike Series Returns
Birding: Annual Winter Bird Count
Santaland at Holiday in Lights
Do You Have The Skills?
It's a Family New Year's Eve Party!
Buckeye Tree Makes a Great Gift
2012 Motor Vehicle Permits
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Winter Hike Series Returns 
The Winter Hike Series is back this season! Fight that cabin fever by joining one or more of these scenic hikes through different parks. Hikes range from four to 5.5 miles and are on Saturday morning on January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4. Registration is required by December 20, so hurry and get your spot!


Birding: Annual Winter Bird Count  
Help us gather important information about bird population trends in your Hamilton County parks. The annual Winter Bird Count will be held on December 10 at various locations and will include an official tally at the end of the day. It's free to participate and you need to register by December 8.

Santaland at Holiday in Lights 
Holiday in Lights is in full swing! Don't miss this winter wonderland at Sharon Woods with twinkling lights, dancing displays and holiday cheer through December 31. Be sure to stop in Santaland too, where admission is free, and you get to see Santa Claus, Ebenezer Scrooge, Dickens Carolers and enjoy treats and drinks inside Sharon Centre, through December 23!

Do You Have The Skills? 
Wilderness Skills that is! Our University of the Great Outdoors staff is offering some pretty informative programs that will help you survive out in nature. Learn everything from carrying survival gear in a bottle to wilderness first aid. Next program is December 10. Registration is required.

It's a Family New Year's Eve Party! 
The kids don't have to stay up to midnight to celebrate this New Year's! Children ages three to 12 and their parents are invited for entertainment, crafts and a special ball drop at 9:00 p.m. that includes a grape juice toast! Register today and join us December 31 at Woodland Mound.

Buckeye Tree Makes a Great Gift 
Show your Ohio pride with a new Buckeye tree in your yard or as a gift! Sale goes on now through March 24 and every purchase receives a free bag of buckeye candy. Purchase your Buckeye Tree by clicking here.

2012 Motor Vehicle Permit
Be sure to purchase your 2012 Motor Vehicle Permits! For only $10.00, you and your family can enjoy camping, miles of trails, nature education programs, fun special events, and more...for an entire year! The 2012 MVPs are now on sal


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