Tag: outdoors
First wildflower of the year prepares to emerge
Tami Gringich introduces us to the fragrant wildflower that will soon be making it's appearance: skunk cabbage.
Are you into trees? There’s a group for that!
Getting involved in local woodland organizations can better your understanding of your local area regarding woodland management, pests and more.
That four-letter word: S-N-O-W
Snow has many benefits for plants and wildlife. It helps disperse nitrogen and provides a layer of insulation that protects life beneath.
ODNR seeks Arts in the Park coordinator
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for 2024 Arts in the Parks coordinator.
Ohio State Extension hosting naturalist training program
The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist program training certificate program will be offered through Mahoning County OSU Extension starting Feb. 20.
Western Pennsylvanians win awards for service on the trail
Volunteers with the Wampum Chapter of the North Country Trail Association were honored nationally for their service on the trail.
The bucket: A lesson on the Osage orange
Here in the Midwest, the fruit of the Osage orange tree has yet another name, spider ball. But does it actually repel spiders?
Mother Nature’s best-kept secret: Hickory nuts
Tami Gingrich shares her love of hickory nuts with readers, offering tips on collecting and eating them.
Up, up and away: Spiders take to the sky
Tami Gingrich digs into the different times of year spiders engage in kiting, or ballooning, behavior and tells readers what to look for this fall.
Tree ID event at Woodcock Creek
Crawford County Conservation District will be hosting a tree identification workshop on Sept. 19 at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center.
