Rising temperatures fuel interest in planting
The warmer weather has Julie Geiss excited to get outdoors to split rhubarb, plant seeds and go morel hunting.
Signs of spring surround us in March
The signs of spring are all around and Julie Geiss is soaking them up.
Enjoying a ‘Field of Opportunity’ close to home
There’s a very special place along the MetroParks bikeway in Canfield, Ohio — The Walnut Grove — Field of Opportunity.
Enjoying two of Ohio’s American treasures
Julie Geiss and her family visited the McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, and then explored parts of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Sled dogs embody tenacity, grit, determination
Julie Geiss recalls the incredible relay of dog sled teams that transported antitoxin serum to Nome, Alaska during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1924.
Planning for a perfect pair of pigeons for spring
As spring inches closer, Julie Geiss' son dreams up elaborate plans for a pigeon loft, enchanted by stories of how carrier pigeons were used during war.
Enjoying Lake Erie’s icy offerings, then and now
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and has the smallest volume of water, so it is the first to freeze in the winter.
Snow is a ‘poor man’s fertilizer’
Precipitation pulls nitrates down to the ground creating poor man's fertilizer. Rain and snow both contain nitrogen, but snow is a better delivery method.
First snowstorm brings outdoor family fun
Julie Geiss and her family enjoy the outdoors following the recent heavy snow, visiting Chapin Forest Reservation to ski.
Layer up and make some winter memories
Julie Geiss' crew needed a reminder of how to dress in order to enjoy the outdoors during winter. Use her tips to stay warm and active all winter long.
