As 2026 gets underway, we all know how a new year can bring about a few changes. As we reflect on the old, we also envision the new. New ideas and opportunities can lead to better solutions. One good example is the Wildlife Habitat Initiative (WHI),...
Whether you’re a hunter or someone who just enjoys seeing deer while hiking one of Ohio’s State Parks, a Metropark, or on your own property, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) remains a concern. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects all members of the deer...
Did you know that an estimated 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year? Much of this pollution is easy to spot—single-use items like plastic bottles and bags—but some of the most dangerous plastic is nearly invisible. Tiny microplastics, many of...
How would you like to attend a week long, one-of-a-kind summer camp this coming June? A place where you’ll be able to swim, hike, try your hand at archery and enjoy evening camp fires? You’ll be able to do all this and even more, while also learning about...
You know the old saying, “birds of a feather, flock together”. Well, they certainty have been doing that in my own backyard lately, ever since ‘ol man winter decided to stick around! And they certainly have been keeping me busy, replenishing the bird...
Who doesn’t like to see birds and squirrels, or maybe even an occasional visit from a transient deer, in your own backyard? And to increase the odds in our favor – and theirs – quite a few individuals purpose to keep feeders replenished, just to make sure the...
