Local nature enthusiasts had the chance to learn more about the natural history of Allen County! The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District was at the Lima Public Library talking about past landscape in the county. The park district talked about remnants of bedrock and limestone deposits underground along with glacial traces left behind. They also discussed how these things altered the soil and how that affected plant, animal, and human life throughout the county.
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October 29, 2024, Press Release from the the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – If you love exploring the great outdoors and are looking for a summer college internship, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) might be the right place for you! The 2025 Summer College Intern Program is accepting applications now through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2025. There are approximately 70 positions available across several divisions and offices. Students are asked to apply to the categories that best matches their major(s) or interests. The link to apply for a position can be found on the Intern webpage on ohiodnr.gov.
September 27, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State University at Lima: STEAM on the Quad will return to The Ohio State University at Lima f…
AUGUST 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Geological Survey is now accepting applications for the Ohio Geology Student Research Grant program. For a tenth academic year in a row, the program will support graduate and undergraduate students who conduct geologic research in the state.
July 1, 2024, Press Release from the the University of Findlay and Bluffton University: FINDLAY, Ohio — University of Findlay announces Bioblitz 2024, a collaborative effort with Bluffton University aimed at exploring and documenting the rich biodiversity within their respective nature preserves. Scheduled for July 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., volunteers and community members are invited to join faculty experts in the day-long exploration of local ecosystems.
The libraries of Putnam County are going the extra mile to make reading interesting for kids this summer. Kids at the Columbus Grove branch learned all about space today as part of the season's "The Adventure Begins at Your Library Series." Through hands-on activities and crafts, they learned about the power of UV light, the phases of the moon, and the scale of objects in the solar system. Each week, the libraries will highlight books about a variety of different "adventurous" topics.
May 28, 2024, Press Release from the Lake Improvement Association: (GRAND LAKE) - The public is invited and encouraged to learn about Grand Lake's bald eagles and ospreys with Marne Titchenell at the June 2024 Lake Improvement Association meeting, to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Celina Moose. Marne is the Extension Wildlife Program Director with The Ohio State University. She works within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences in the School of Environment and Natural Resources.