Friday, April 19, 2024
Raccoon visiting bird feeder

If you see raccoons hanging around your bird feeders, take steps to keep them away. Learn 11 ways to keep raccoons away from your bird feeders.
Hemlock trees stretch over a waterfall

Can you distinguish pine trees from spruce, fir, hemlock, yew and cypress trees? Each type of conifer has its own unique traits. Learn to identify them all.
cold frame

Cold frames protect garden plants from cold weather and frost. They can be utilized in late fall and early spring to extend the growing season.
Pine needle tea

Learn how to brew pine needle tea — a clear tea with a mild flavor that tastes refreshing and earthy — and benefit from its medicinal properties.
fawn

Learn all the different names of Ohio’s baby animals from one species to the next and find out when they'll emerge from their dens and nests this spring.
black-capped chickadee and red-breasted nuthatch

Find out what types of food and styles of bird feeders are favored by the birds that frequent Ohio bird feeders throughout the winter.
container-grown tree

There are a couple overwintering options for container-grown trees that protect their root systems without bringing them out of a dormant state.
Eastern White Pine

Learn how to grow your own native Christmas tree to plant at the end of the season to benefit wildlife and improve the ecosystem in your backyard.
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

The rock formations at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park make up one of the only exposed outcrops in northern Ohio. Learn how to safely hike there in winter.
tick

Warmer winters mean more interactions between humans and ticks. Understanding risk and reducing exposure are key to avoiding tickborne diseases.