Thursday, February 19, 2026
Great blue heron chicks

It's only been in the last few years that waterfowl have returned to Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area near Shreve, Ohio after an absence of nearly two decades.
Steelhead

Anglers are not the only ones hoping for a "rain event" that will lure steelheads upstream. Steelhead fishing supports many businesses in Ohio and Pa.
Southern flying squirrel

Squirrels are considered tremendous assets to the environment. Ohio is home to the Eastern gray, Eastern fox, red squirrel and Southern flying squirrel.
Walt Sturgeon

Walt Sturgeon, a nationally known expert on mushrooms, educates enthusiasts about foraging for, identifying and eating wild mushrooms.
channel catfish

Ohio offers great opportunities for anglers to catch blue, flathead and channel catfish. Find out where they are stocked and plan your next fishing trip.
red-spotted newt

Learn more about the 25 species of salamander in Ohio, specifically the red-spotted newt and eastern hellbender.
otolith

The management of fish species in any body of water depends on determining how old the fish are, and whether their growth rates are good for their age. 
Ring-necked pheasants

The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Pheasants Forever, Inc. are known for providing pheasant hunting opportunities and working to conserve wild populations.
Beech Creek Botanical Garden

Barb Mudrak shares information about the things to see and learn at Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Stark County's Washington Township.
Quail

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is working to get a handle on game bird numbers in order to decide whether hunting regulations need to be modified.