Around the Table
A Dakota tradition: Lessons in lefse
Discover the art of making lefse in this "Accidental Rancher" excerpt. Explore the history, technique, and heartwarming tradition of this Dakota holiday staple.
How-To's
How to repurpose your Christmas tree for wildlife habitat
Speaking of birds... Learn how live-cut Christmas trees can be recycled after the holidays to create habitat for Ohio’s birds, fish, and wildlife across the state. Plus find drop-off locations across Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
How to beat the winter blues: Science-backed tips to boost your...
Beat the winter blues with these science-backed tips from OSU Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences Educators. Discover how light therapy, movement and cozy routines can boost your mood during the darkest months.
Columns
Successes, failures and lessons learned in Ohio wildlife management
From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, explore the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.
A story waiting to be told, part 4
Judith Sutherland finishes the story of the life of her beloved great-uncle Sam.
‘Tis the season to get rid of all your stuff
Columnist Kymbery Foster Seabolt reveals her decluttering secrets: donate your old breadmaker, buy more stuff at the thrift store and drive your junk around until you forget it.
With the new year comes a new recording series on the prairie
Eliza Blue reflects on New Year transformations and introduces "Keeping Kith," a raw field-recording series capturing the spirit of her South Dakota ranch.
Winter tips for improving your pastures and hay management
Don't wait for spring! Learn how soil testing, forage analysis, and OSU Extension webinars can help you protect your pastures and prep for a successful year.
Winter bird care: Helping Ohio wildlife survive the season
Learn how to support Ohio’s birds this winter with tips on high-energy food, water sources, and shelter to help them survive the "season of the sticks."
































