No one else has this job in our County government but her! Meet Savannah Simpson, Park and Recreation’s senior aquarist. You may be thinking, what’s an aquarist and how does one become one? We asked Savannah that (plus more), so we’ll let her take it from here.
Continue ReadingBiking on trails is a healthy activity for everyone, from seasoned pros to kids just learning the ropes. With more than 70 miles of greenway trails to explore, it’s important to understand the unspoken rules that all new bikers and seasoned riders should remember.
So before you head out the door, here are some tips to help everyone have an enjoyable experience on our greenways.
Continue ReadingAre you an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced gardener? Either way, Mecklenburg County and its partners can help you grow your skills and passion in the garden.
Continue ReadingBefore you go there, this has nothing to do with what you normally think of when you think of bathing. Now follow me into the forest. (That wasn’t supposed to sound ominous, but I hear it now.) With Park and Recreation managing more than 8,200 acres of nature preserves, there’s a good chance there’s a forest near you just waiting for you to explore.
Continue ReadingLet’s talk about our ticker, the heart. It’s the unsung hero that keeps us going! Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, according to the CDC. It’s truly the one thing we can’t live with out and you only get one. So take charge of your heart health with these four steps to make sure you can continue to do all the things you love!
Continue ReadingAs we step into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to think about what you want to achieve (if making a resolution is your thing). Whether it’s about feeling healthier, giving back to your community or finding a new job, here’s a little secret: we can help!
So, grab a pen and take some notes on how Mecklenburg County can be your secret weapon for nailing those goals. Let’s get into it!
Continue ReadingPickleball is one of the fast-growing sports in the United States and Mecklenburg County. Moreover, its popularity shows no sign of slowing down.
Outdoor courts are in high demand. What’s more, when cold temperatures hit, you may think twice about a match at an outdoor court. Don’t let the cold deter you from playing your favorite game. Park and Recreation has you covered (literally), with several options to play pickleball indoors.
Continue ReadingEvery fall, nights grow longer and trees transform into bare skeletons. The witching hour brings eerie sounds from unknown creatures. But Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation nature centers are dispelling myths about nocturnal species and things that go bump in the night.
What do you know about the county’s native creatures that roam in the dark? Let’s look at four often-misunderstood species spotted at night.
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