Tag: conservation
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.
Meet the Holmes County SWCD’s mascot, Kathmandu
Holmes County SWCD houses a yellow bullhead catfish named "Catman" to remind visitors of the wonders of nature and the importance of conservation.
Endangered piping plover nest found in Ohio
A pair of piping plovers are nesting at Maumee Bay State Park, in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Life getting back to normal in Killbuck Marsh
It's only been in the last few years that waterfowl have returned to Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area near Shreve, Ohio after an absence of nearly two decades.
How to garden for bird watching
Learn how to help declining bird populations and attract more birds to your backyard by choosing the right plants to provide an ideal habitat for them.
Beaver Creek program supports butterflies
The Milkweed Mud Pies program at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center was a start to helping monarch butterflies survive and thrive.
Education is not just for conservation
Zach Wallace explains why it is becoming crucial for anyone involved in agriculture to take time to explain farming practices to those who don't understand.
Roundup of gardening news for May 27, 2021
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District is encouraging the use of native plants in gardens and landscapes, so it's hosting a Native Plant Sale.
