Over the course of the past two hundred years or so, Ohio has seen a considerable amount of land-use change, mainly where our natural areas were once so prevalent. An example of this is the loss of over 90% of our wetlands, along with nearly 60% of our forest cover,...
Are you a High School student (or will be this coming fall) who really appreciates Ohio’s great outdoors? Perhaps after graduation you’ve been thinking about pursuing a career as a conservationist? If so, Camp Canopy is definitely one adventure-filled week you...
Did you know that Ohio was the first state in the country to have a month recognizing the importance of native plants? In 2019, April was designated as Native Plant Month in Ohio and launched a campaign to increase public awareness of Ohio’s native plants and the many...
Local farmers interested in improving water quality can sign-up now until August 15th to participate in H2Ohio for crop years 2026 and 2027. Participating farmers will work with their local conservation district to develop a nutrient management plan and select best...
Garden centers provide a plethora of flowering and non-flowering plants that are attractive to the human eye and can be exciting to bring them home to improve one’s property. For some, gardening is not their talent and instead, prefer a manicured lawn. Without a...
There are a number of organizations today with a common mission of conserving and protecting our wildlife through habitat improvement, along with providing education, promoting conservation advocacy, and furthering public access. One that readily comes to mind is...
