Van Wert fifth-grader Hudson Sauer is a semifinalist in the international Junior Ranger 2025 competition, aiming to win $20,000, meet biologist Jeff Corwin, and appear in Ranger Rick Magazine.
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As progress is being made, H2Ohio is now extending its reach into other parts of the state. A key part of this expansion involves the Ohio Department of Agriculture working directly with farmers to implement water-friendly practices.
March 25, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Division of Wildlife:
This is the third year for HerbalCon, which features vendors and speakers discussing medicinal herbs, soil health and regeneration, and the use of rain barrels.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is once again hosting Girl Scouts for tree planting events across the Buckeye State!
Press Release from the Toledo Zoo: TOLEDO, Ohio – Feb. 6, 2024 – In 2025, the Toledo Zoo proudly marks its 125th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of conservation, education, and community connection.
February 5, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: SANDUSKY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft was recognized with five “Awards of Excellence” and two individual honors at the annual Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) Conference on Tuesday at Kalahari Convention Center.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - There's plenty of animals to see at the fair, and this year, that includes predatory birds.
You couldn’t have found a better day to get outside and take a run or a walk, But the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District also wanted people to think about how their action can affect the environment. The organization celebrated “Stormwater Awareness Week” with a Fun Run along the Ottawa Riverwalk. Walkers or runners could travel up to five miles along the path that follows the Ottawa River. This week, they wanted people to realize what goes into storm drains could end up in the river, like pollutants. The conservation district handed out kid friendly information to area 3rd graders, about how that can happen and effect the environment, and adding the walk helps drives that point home.
It's that time of year when state funding for green space conservation funding becomes available. Non-profit and governmental agencies are eligible to apply for grants to preserve natural areas and create outdoor recreational opportunities. 5.5 million dollars is available under the Clean Ohio Round 17 program from the Natural Resource Assistance Council.