Naturalist Lindsay Gallagher with the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District gives tips to identify trees and previews an upcoming nature walk!
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Some Lima students on Friday got the chance to enjoy some seasonal fall activities while also making new friends! The Sparty Friends gathered this morning inside West Middle School to decorate pumpkins while enjoying popcorn and apple cider. The "Bigs from West Middle School were paired with a Little from Freedom, Heritage, Independence, or Unity Elementary schools to complete these activities together while strengthening peer relationships skills.
October 23, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – Bursts of red, orange and yellow make this tim…
Pictured: Colors of autumn shown in the hills of Hocking Hills Ohio.
October 10, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Annual Fall Color festivities will be offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) at the historic Hocking State Forest Cabin and at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve the weekend of Oct. 26. Both events are family-friendly and offer a variety of autumn fun including beautiful fall colors. “Time spent in Ohio’s state forests and nature preserves at any time of the year is time well spent,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “During the fall season, these unique locations bring exceptional experiences as the beauty of Ohio’s natural features shines through.”
October 9, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The fall colors seem to be taking its time this year, however glimpses and patches of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows are becoming more and more common, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Our fall color reporters are still seeing mostly changing conditions with a few areas at near peak. Current changers include dogwoods, sycamores and pin oaks.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fall is officially here, and the recent rainfall paired with cooler temperatures will help Ohio’s tree canopies as they trans…
The leaves are starting to fall, and the City of Lima Utilities Department wants you to be ready. Lima residents who have Lima Utilities are eligible to receive leaf bags from the city. Each residence is able to get two rolls of bags in October and another two rolls in November. This gives homeowners a chance to get a start on their raking and leaf pickup. Residents are also able to take advantage of a yard waste disposal container.
Perry students from kindergarten through sixth grade had a blast at their second annual Fall Fest. The youngsters wore their fall clothes and flannels while enjoying fall-themed activities like spooky pylon ring toss and to see who could get their pumpkin across the finish line first while only using a broom. Organizers say this festival encourages students to come to school, a fun way to reduce absenteeism.