Tag: wildlife
Oak apple galls
Have you ever noticed brown paper-like balls suddenly appearing on the forest floor or attached to leaves of oak trees? They might be oak apple galls.
First fruits of the season
Eric Keller prepares to harvest from his garden — if he can beat the ravenous rabbits to the fruits of his labor.
Plotting for the future
Jim Abrams provides tips for beginners to convert part of their property into a food plot and habitat for wildlife. Planning ahead can save time and money.
Pollinator gardens support delicate, beautiful ecosystems
Tami Gingrich shares tips for choosing different themes and creating beautiful gardens to support important pollinator populations in Ohio and beyond.
The role of wildlife officers
Jim Abrams highlights the importance of wildlife officers being present at conservation club events.
The disappearing act of bats
Learn how to help conserve bat populations at the 2024 Ohio Bat Blitz Aug. 23-24 at the Grand River Conservation Campus in Ashtabula County.
The ruby-throated hummingbird
Tami Gingrich delves into the world of ruby-throated hummingbirds, and details their unique characteristics, how to attract them and safely feed them.
Waddles, snoods and backwoods bearded ladies
Jim Abrams offers a recap of Ohio turkey season, and explains the meaning of a turkey beard and phenomenon of it occurring on both male and female turkeys.
The walkingstick: Master of camouflage
Tami Gingrich shares her experience rearing walkingsticks and the observations she made about their unique characteristics along the way.
There’s always something to grouse about
Jim Abrams details the unique habitats ruffed grouse rely on to survive and the conservation efforts that are helping to bolster their numbers.
