Tag: outdoors
White-nose syndrome still impacts local bat populations
Over the last 10 years, bat populations have decreased due to white-nose syndrome. Fortunately, they may be developing a resistance to the fungal disease.
Earthworms: Blessing or curse?
Over the last 200 years, northern temperate forests in the U.S. have been invaded by numerous earthworm species native to Europe and Asia.
Pennsylvania captive deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease
This is the third case of CWD discovered in a captive deer farm in four months.
Think about applying for controlled hunting events
Don't miss the opportunity to apply for one or more of Ohio's many controlled hunts.
Watch a California condor nest up close
Last week, the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology announced that a live camera at an active condor nest came online.
Lake Erie fishermen in for a bountiful season
Lake Erie anglers are prepping for a bountiful year. Walleye fishermen especially should expect the best year in many years.
Free frog gigging workshop June 16
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will hold a free workshop on the basics of frog gigging June 16.
Size is most important when ID’ing birds
When you see an unfamiliar bird, study it through binoculars and mentally note its size, distinctive shapes, markings, colors, behaviors, and voice.
How to create a butterfly garden
It takes a variety of flowers and shrubs that provide food for both the adult and larval stages to create a butterfly garden.
5 tips for sun safety in the field
Small changes occur in the skin each time it is exposed to sunlight. Here are some things to consider before working long hours in the sun this summer.
