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Emily Dillingham

Emily Dillingham is a Cincinnati native and University of Cincinnati graduate with degrees in English and Geology. She writes full-time for a local material science company and lives in Brighton with her husband and pack of dogs. Follow her on Instagram @keeperoftheplants

Emily Dillingham's Latest Articles

Cure quarantine fever with trips and activities in the Great Parks of Hamilton County

This year’s events will look a little different, but there are still plenty of safe, outdoor activities to enjoy.

Great Parks’ “leave no trace” programs share practices to explore the outdoors with mindfulness

Nature lovers will receive tips and tricks for preserving our greenspaces and wildlife. 

Natural attraction: Great Parks and Shaker Trace Nursery help the local ecosystem thrive

Their annual native tree and shrub sale includes low-maintenance, indigenous plants that attract regional pollinators and wildlife.

Explore space with Great Parks

"Out of this World" takes visitors to far away galaxies through interactive activities, crafts, and telescopic viewings.  

Restoration projects along Great Miami River and tributaries

Efforts along the watershed will remove invasive plant species and add pollinator habitat. 

Great Park’s addresses myths and misconceptions about urban coyotes

With an increase in coyote sightings throughout the inner-ring suburbs, local organizations are helping concerned citizens learn how to safely deter the natural hunters.  

Great Parks of Hamilton County installs Little Free Libraries

Visitors are invited to leave or take a book to learn more about plants, animals, and the environment. 

Come out of hibernation for winter fun at the zoo

Bundle up and enjoy cold-weather events at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Shop local, sustainable goods

Gift responsibly this holiday season at the Downtown Cincy Pop Shop.

Leading Cincinnati’s sustainability efforts

Erin Fay strives to make her home and community a greener place to live.

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