Thursday, January 1, 2026
Christmas trees on a farm.

Alaska’s Tongass National Forest will provide a tree for this year's 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Whistle-Stop Tour.

New USDA rule mandates electronic ID tags for cattle/bison from Nov. 5, aiming to improve traceability; sparks debate on privacy, cost and industry control.
east knox ffa

Catch up on local FFA news from West Holmes FFA, Black River FFA, East Knox FFA, Northwestern FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Zombie Tree

This Halloween, as leaves begin to turn colors and fall from trees, is the time to watch out for a scary threat you might find in your yard — zombie trees. 
deer

Parts of the Geauga Park District will be closed this fall and winter for the controlled hunting program.
h2ohio

H2Ohio Students Take Action invites middle and high school classes in northwest Ohio to participate in its outdoor educational program this school year.
red oak acorns

Acorn production is strong in red oak trees this year, according to the 2024 Acorn Mast Survey conducted by the ODNR.
baughman

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently celebrated the completion of the Baughman H2Ohio Wetland Restoration Project.
forest

Rural Action's Ryan Gilliom will discuss USDA NRCS funding opportunities for forest landowners Nov. 6 at the East Central Ohio Forestry Association meeting.
billboard

The Mahoning County SWCD will hold a Winter Conservation Billboard Design Contest where student-made posters depicting environmentalism.