Tag: conservation
ODNR designates Ohio’s 16th state water trail
The ODNR, Cleveland Metroparks and representatives from several communities recently celebrated the official state designation of the Lake Erie Water Trail.
Grey Oaks Tree Plantation named 2021 Tree Farm of the Year
Grey Oaks Tree Plantation was named 2021 Tree Farm of the Year by the Ohio Forestry Association and the Ohio Tree Farm Program.
Save the bee and me
Aaron Dodds recaps a run-in with the thousands of bees in his hive and shares some conservation-minded gardening practices that can benefit pollinators.
We’re in desperate need of less costly food systems
Alan Guebert reviews a recently published study and concludes what we need are less costly, more environmentally-sound regional and local food systems.
The sustainable solution to climate change
Alan Guebert considers the findings of a recently published paper that suggests renewable energy sources may not be the answer to reversing climate change.
Two inducted into ODNR Hall of Fame
Barbara Kloha Andreas, of South Bloomingville, and Guy Denny, of Fredericktown, were inducted into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame.
How to plant a cover crop in your vegetable garden
Planting cover crops during late summer and early fall can improve your garden soil between growing seasons. Learn what to plant and how to plant it.
Help restore the natural night environment
Summer is a great time to renew our appreciation and commit to protecting our endangered night sky by reducing light pollution, starting with our own homes.
American Farmland Trust focusing on water quality in Upper Scioto
The Scioto watershed is the second highest for phosphorus and nitrogen loads in Ohio. The American Farmland Trust hopes to get that area next in line for H2Ohio funding and other assistance to address water quality issues connected to farmland.
Make sure you keep soil nutrient management records
Soil sampling on a regular basis, nutrient management records and knowing crop removal rates are must-haves for a successful harvest.
