Mysterious ginseng root prized in area
Appalachian Ohio's wild ginseng is so highly prized it's called "green gold" in some communities. Barb Mudrak digs deep into the world of ginseng harvesting.
It’s in the DNA: Monarchs make the trip to Mexico
The annual monarch butterfly migration is a natural phenomenon. Learn more about how they survive the long flight to Mexico, Florida and California.
Don’t take down your bird feeders just yet
Birds that are getting ready to leave this area, as well as those just passing through, need that extra energy provided by feeders for their long migration.
Chase and make noise to keep geese away
The early goose season that is going on now in Ohio may be seen by farmers as a chance to get rid of those unwanted guests around the pond.
Bullfrog, green frog may be added to list of Class A aquaculture species
The Ohio Wildlife Council is reviewing a proposal to add the American bullfrog and the green frog to the list of Class A aquaculture species.
Changes in ag lead to decline of barn owls
Barn owls are just one step below "threatened" in Pennsylvania, and are listed as threatened in Ohio and many other states. Learn why and what can be done.
Perch plentiful everywhere but the middle
The past few years, Lake Erie's delicacy, the yellow perch, has been in short supply. Barb Mudrak provides an update on Lake Erie's perch populations.
Beech Creek gardens popular place for children and critters
Barb Mudrak shares information about the things to see and learn at Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Stark County's Washington Township.
Catfish with Cops popular event in Stark Co.
Catfish with Cops raised $375 for the Stark Parks Ranger Cadet program, which involves working and ride-alongs with park rangers, and some training.
Beaver Creek Wildlife Education center opens
The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center in Columbiana County, Ohio, opened up July 18. Learn more about the center, the exhibits and visitor information.