Wednesday, May 8, 2024
catbird

Learn more about the ROW project, short for right-of-way, and how it's helped birds and pollinators survive.
barb mudrak camping photo

The peculiar circumstances surrounding this summer have pushed more people outdoors. Barb Mudrak digs into the increased interest in camping.
Brood X cicadas

As we patiently await the delayed emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas known as Brood X, Barb Mudrak fills us in on what to expect.
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.
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.
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. 
Sedosa the Harris's hawk

The Ohio School of Falconry conducted a program on the sport of falconry at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center's 20th Anniversary Bash.
wavy rayed lampmussel

Learn more about freshwater mussels; their role in the ecosystems of rivers, lakes and streams in the Midwest and how you can help protect them.
Monarch butterflies

The annual monarch butterfly migration is a natural phenomenon. Learn more about how they survive the long flight to Mexico, Florida and California.
fawn laying down

It's best to leave baby animals alone so their mothers return. However, there are things you can try to ensure survival while they're waiting for mom.