Where are the lightning bugs? Soon friends!
Yes, we will see lightning bugs this year. Find out how their emergence is being impacted by the weather and when you can expect to see them.
Salem woman begins community garden, hopes to start farmers market
Melissa Thompson has started a community garden near downtown Salem, and hopes to have a farmer's market up and running by next summer.
OPSB approves solar energy project in Clinton County
The Ohio Power Siting Board authorized Yellow Wood Solar Energy LLC to build a 300-megawatt solar-powered electric generating facility in Clinton County.
Statewide drought watch declared in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians are being encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use amid a statewide drought watch.
A keystone species: Beavers have huge impact on wetlands
A one-year-old male beaver was recently released at Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, reminding those involved of the valuable impact beavers have on wetlands.
Plenty of sweet treats on the Pennsylvania ice cream trail
This summer, Pennsylvanians and visitors can get a sweet treat by visiting any of the 42 creameries that make up the 2023 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail.
Ohio and Pennsylvania are in a drought
It’s going to take more than a few days of rain to pull the region out of its unusually dry start to the growing season. Much of Ohio and Pennsylvania were officially designated as being in a drought last week.
H2Ohio project completed in Medina County
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Medina County Parks celebrated the completion of the new Litchfield Wetland Restoration Project.
Conkel family donates 177 acres in Pike County
The ODNR Division of Wildlife received a donation on behalf of Marion and Fred Conkel of 177 acres of land in Pike County for use as a public wildlife area.
New study discovers human interaction may reduce calves’ stress
Scientists at the University of Florida have discovered that human interaction with calves helps reduce abnormal oral behaviors and increase rest.





















