The Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy will host its annual Earth Day Celebration in Tower Park on April 27 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. “This event, over the last six years, has grown into the largest Earth Day event in Northern Kentucky,” according to a press release from the conservancy. “Earth Day is celebrated across […]
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From battling cancer to building community: an educator’s journey of growth
It is an unusually warm autumn day, the golden afternoon sun spilling through the enclosed porch windows. You can hear the children’s laughter as they skip home from school, the rumble of cars on the road and the faint whistle of wind chimes in the breeze, mingling with the song of birds. A man sits […]
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Fort Thomas residents can access free compost for their gardens
The Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy has partnered with the city’s leaf collection program to create free compost for residents to enjoy and use in their gardens.
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Fort Thomas to host Earth Day event at Tower Park
With 75 vendors and exhibitors, the Fort Thomas Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 30 will have plenty to occupy the whole family. Hosted by the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy and the city of Fort Thomas, the event will run from noon to 4 p.m. in Fort Thomas’ Tower Park. This year’s theme is “Invest […]
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Fort Thomas Conservancy selects first Hubbard Artist-in-Residence
The Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy has selected its first Harlan Hubbard Artist-in-Residence, Cincinnati-based painter Brad Davis. The program is a partnership with the Behringer Crawford Museum and highlights artists whose work is evocative of the philosophy, life and work of Harlan Hubbard, known as “Kentucky’s Thoreau.” Davis has a studio in Camp Washington and teaches […]
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Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy hosts regional tree summit
Taking Root is a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting and promoting urban forests in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. It brings together individuals, organizations and businesses across the region to support its reforestation and education programs. On Feb. 25, the organization held its 10th annual Great Tree Summit, a free public event all […]
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Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy partners with city on compost project
The city of Fort Thomas is partnering with the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy on a unique program that seeks to benefit people throughout Northern Kentucky. The compost program uses leaf waste to create mulch, which has been made available free of charge to homeowners and businesses. The nonprofit is spearheading the project, working with city […]
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Fort Thomas proclaims ‘Mark Leopold Day’ honoring a true friend of the trees
Fort Thomas is known as a “city of trees.” At the September city council meeting, the city honored a person who has contributed greatly to that designation. Mayor Eric Haas read a proclamation establishing “Mark Leopold Day” on Sept. 19, 2022, to thank and honor Mark Leopold, who is retiring from the city’s Tree Commission. […]
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Honeybees Are Your Friends Event This Weekend
The Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy will host the Honeybees Are Your Friends event at the Harlan Hubbard Studio and Nature Preserve located at 129 Highland Avenue on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Orangetheory Fitness at Newport Pavilion. You will learn how important honeybees are to our existence and how you can make […]
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Concerned Moyer Students Present a Plan to Protect the Amazon Rainforest
Moyer students concerned about the rainforest took concrete steps to raise awareness and come up with a plan to help. By Robin Gee The environment was front and center at the September meeting of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District board. Moyer Principal Dawn Laber shared a story about how a very special new project […]
