Great Parks - Corporate Connections | Q2 2025 Newsletter
Source It's River Sweep Season at Great Parks! Great Parks is teaming up with the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) to remove litter and beautify the Ohio River. Each year, Ohio River Sweep volunteers help protect the river and its wildlife by collecting trash and recyclables along the banks. In 2024, 125 river sweep events hosted by organizations across six states removed 180,000 pounds of trash, including nearly 1,000 tires. Corporate groups and individuals are invited
Great Parks to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic Heritage Festival Sunday, Sept. 21
Save the date! Great Parks will honor the rich history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities at the Hispanic Heritage Festival from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Sharon Woods next to the recently opened 10,000 square foot destination playground near Sharon Centre. The festival celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Each year, the Great Parks Hispanic Heritage Festival is a chance to mingle with people and businesses in the
News from Great Parks of Hamilton County 2/14/2025
Source Did you know February is Matching Gift Month? Right now, your generosity can go twice as far to support Great Parks! Does your company offer a matching gift program? Many employers offer programs that match donations to eligible nonprofit organizations. That means if you donate $50, your employer might match it with another $50 - instantly doubling your impact at no additional cost to you. Branch out now and double your impact! Great Parks Forever has an exciting, limited-time
Annual Group Volunteer Opportunity 'Protect Your Wild' Returning in Spring!
Source Great Parks will host its largest volunteer event of the year, Protect Your Wild in honor of Earth Day. Volunteers are assigned locations around Winton Lake to remove litter from one of Great Parks’ most valuable waterways. After the cleanup, participants are invited to Winton Harbor to celebrate their efforts, enjoy nature education stations and support local vendors. In 2024, the event welcomed 149 volunteers who worked across 13 locations to remove 152 bags of trash and 62 bags of recycling -