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Cincinnati Parks Nature Education Programs

Program Length: 2 minutes

Cincinnati Parks Nature Education Programs serve over 40,000 people of all ages, most of them children. These programs include school field trips, summer camps, family-oriented special events, weekend walks and events in neighborhoods around our communities. Vivian Wagner, education services manager for the Cincinnati Parks, describes the history of these educational programs and how they work today.
Riding History to the Limits - Name That 'toon
In this segment of Riding History to the Limits we take a look back at the most popular and expensive ride at Kings Island. Gary Wachs and Dennis Speigel tell how working closely with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera made this part of the park a unique attraction in this region. Other rides in Hanna Barbera land are discussed, and Don Helbig talks about the transition to Nickelodeon Universe.
Riding History To The Limits - Coney Mall
In this segment of Riding History to the Limits we look at Coney Mall, the newly-developed reproduction of Coney Island built at Kings Island. Gary Wachs speaks about his meeting with John Allen and the design and construction of The Racer roller coaster. Dennis and Gary discuss other rides at Coney Mall, and Dennis Speigel and Don Helbig talk about the Brady Bunch episode filmed at Kings Island in 1973.
Cincinnati Parks Nature Education Programs
Cincinnati Parks Nature Education Programs serve over 40,000 people of all ages, most of them children. These programs include school field trips, summer camps, family-oriented special events, weekend walks and events in neighborhoods around our communities. Vivian Wagner, education services manager for the Cincinnati Parks, describes the history of these educational programs and how they work today.