Tag: conservation
Riparian buffers: The benefits of putting trees by streams
A riparian buffer is an area that contains a combination of trees, shrubs and native perennial plants that improve the health of the water and land nearby.
How to build and install a simple nest box
Learn how to build and install a simple nest box for common cavity-nesting songbirds that live in your backyard and nearby habitats.
The history of the Great Black Swamp on Lake Erie’s western...
The Great Black Swamp has changed drastically over time, from thousands of unsettled acres to an industrial hub and back to a wildlife refuge again.
How to avoid spreading invasive plant species on hikes
Learn how to avoid coming into contact with invasive plant species while you're hiking and how to prevent spreading their seeds.
Solon Woods dedicated as nature preserve
Solon Woods has been dedicated as Ohio’s 143rd state nature preserve, and the first in Cuyahoga County.
Farmers and ranchers receive $12 million for conservation on grazing lands
USDA has awarded $12 million in cooperative agreements for 49 projects that increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources receives award for wetlands work
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ work as part of the H2Ohio Initiative earned the 2023 Wetland Conservation Achievement Award.
Bring back the birds and their spring songs
Bird populations have been declining for decades. Fortunately, seven simple conservation practices can help turn things around and improve songbird numbers.
The old buckeye tree
Sometimes planting trees is really planting memories that will improve the ecosystem and transcend generations.
How you can support wildlife conservation
For those Americans concerned about the trajectory of wildlife conservation funding, there are lots of options for getting involved.
