Friday, January 23, 2026
lake trout

Lake Erie Coldwater Task Group is working to restore Lake Erie's once-prolific lake trout, which were decimated by pollution, overfishing and parasites.
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.
Baltimore oriole

Mid-April is a good time to put up orange bird feeders for orioles. Learn more about orioles and their feeder and food preferences.
Little brown bat

Bats are essential to many ecosystems ranging from rainforests to deserts and are a boon to agriculture. Learn how you can help populations in Ohio.
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.
Lake Sturgeon

A group of scientists plan to spend the next few decades replenishing populations of lake sturgeons, particularly in Lake Erie.
Bald eagle feeding chick

Bald eagle populations all over the United States have been growing. Learn more about the programs and changes that contributed to their recovery.
bald eagle

For two professional photographers, Bob DeMay, of Green, and Tim Adams, of Coshocton, taking photos of bald eagles is not just a great hobby.
wild turkeys

Barb Mudrak traces the history of turkeys in the Ohio Valley back to 6000 BC. Learn how they came to inhabit the area, evolved over time and survive today.
Anna's hummingbird

It's time to put hummingbird feeders up, as they begin their migration back North. Check out these tips for optimizing your feeder all season long.