Tag: conservation
Fall strategies for backyard conservation
Want to make your backyard more environmentally-friendly this fall? Here are some tips for making better use of leaf litter and incorporating native plants.
Innovation is key — don’t be a laggard
The term innovator is used a great deal but what does it actually mean? Stuart Heavilin weighs in in this week's The Dirt on Conservation column.
Wild Ohio article wins national award
An article about wetlands from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife’s Wild Ohio magazine won a national communications award.
ODNR hosting weekend for Girl Scouts across state
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is calling on all Girl Scouts to participate in Girl Scouts Love Ohio State Parks weekend, Sept. 8-10, 2023.
Forestry group will discuss easements
A field director for the Western Reserve Land Conservancy will discuss conservation easements at a Sept. 6 East Central Ohio Forestry Association meeting.
Geauga SWCD holds rain barrel auction
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District has rolled out its 2023 Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign.
Richland SWCD honors Volunteer of the Year
Richland SWCD recognized its volunteer of the year who provides exemplary support to the district — Leonard N. Fox, of Shelby, Ohio.
Grants available for conservation ditch program in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced $5 million available in grants for a statewide conservation ditch program.
Bats are essential to the environment and benefit people
While some folks think bats are creepy and should be shooed away, they are essential to the environment and benefit people, especially those in agriculture.
ODNR inducts seven into Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame
ODNR officials inducted seven people into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame and awarded seven others with ODNR’s Cardinal Award.
