Stark SWCD celebrates 75 years
Agencies like Stark SWCD provide balance between the needs of development for today and the needs of future generations through conservation efforts.
Raising a hellbender is rough, but rewarding
The hellbender is the largest native salamander found in North America and is found within the unglaciated ragged hills of Appalachia and the Ozarks.
The pros and cons of owning a pond
Private ponds can be a great way to add function, as well as scenic beauty, to your property. A properly constructed pond can provide...
It is turtle season in Ohio
Ohio's turtle season is open July 1 to Dec. 31. Learn more about the regulations, strategies for catching and ways to enjoy turles.
What do all those colored flags mean?
Have you ever wondered what the various short colored flags along a road right of way mean or across a yard or even a field?
How to hunt for frogs in Ohio
Frog season in Ohio is open from 6 p.m. June 11 to April 30, 2022. Learn more about hunting techniques and regulations.
How to identify and control invasive tree-of-heaven in forests
One way to make a forest stand healthier is to control invasive species. Tree-of-heaven is an invasive that grows along field edges or areas of disturbance.
What happened to the ruffed grouse population in Ohio?
The ruffed grouse population in Ohio has really suffered over the past few decades, mainly because of habitat loss.
That old, abandoned road on your property may not be abandoned
To prevent headaches or disputes, if you've got an abandoned road on your property, find out if the road was ever vacated and is no longer an official road.
How to trap a beaver
Learn more about the types of traps used for beaver hunting and how to set them up for success.
