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Crossbill identified
February 3, 2012 This white-winged crossbill was found at the home of Pat Theis on Melmore Street and identified by local bird expert Tom Bartlett. more »»
Tree lovers faced with another assault
February 3, 2012 We have just accepted the facts the emerald ash borer is going to cause the disappearance of most of our ash trees and the Asian lady beetle will continue to invade our homes in the fall, looking fo... more »»
Gardening workshop series
February 3, 2012 Ohio State University Extension and Local Matters are collaborating on a series of free gardening workshops through mid-June. more »»
Chickadees selected for ’13 stamp contest
February 3, 2012 The fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp contest will feature black-capped and Carolina chickadees, which are common in Ohio and frequent backyard feeders. more »»
NWTF banquet planned Feb. 18
February 3, 2012 NEW RIEGEL — Tri-County Black Swamp chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting its 15th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet Feb. 18 at American Legion Post 354, 20 E. South St., New Riegel. more »»
Bat-killing fungus detected
February 3, 2012 TWINSBURG — Biologists have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in bats living in the caves and ledges of Liberty Park in Twinsburg. more »»
Lake commission relocates to Sandusky
February 3, 2012 TOLEDO — The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is moving its office from Toledo to Sandusky, which will enable the commission to be centrally located in the area it serves across the Ohio Lake Erie basin. more »»
Wood County wildlife officer retires
February 3, 2012 FINDLAY — Wood County Wildlife Officer Marty Baer has retired after 28 years of service, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. more »»
Park programs, Feb. 3
February 3, 2012 Seneca County This month’s Nature Walk Bird Talk at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve is to be 8 a.m. Feb. 11. more »»
Yams not always what you thought
January 27, 2012 A recent column using topics beginning with the letter X was rather a struggle, but Y seems to be much easier. There are several interesting plants to consider, and I am going to begin with yams. more »»
Outdoor briefs
January 27, 2012 OSS launches retooled website FREMONT — Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca Joint Solid Waste District has launched a new website at www.recycle oss.org. more »»
Park Programs
January 27, 2012 Crawford County A nature safari is planned for 1 p.m. Feb. 4 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 SR 598, Crestline. Jim Lysle of Lima is to take program participants on a photographic wildlife journey. more »»
Imagination runs wild with seed catalog offerings
January 20, 2012 It seems winter finally is arriving. I really appreciated that extended fall, or pre-spring, or whatever you like to call it. more »»
Park programs, Jan. 20
January 20, 2012 Seneca County Dress for the weather and wander the trails at Steyer Nature Preserve at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 to see what winter has to offe. more »»
Tiffin park board organizes, looks to 2012 and beyond
January 13, 2012 By Karen Kin Correspondent Planning for the new year was the focus of Thursday’s Tiffin Park and Recreation Board meeting. Officers were appointed as the meeting opened. more »»
Learning about the moon, cycles good for growers
January 13, 2012 Since men peered from their caves in ancient times and noticed the changing shape of the moon, there always have been those who believed the moon has a profound influence on the earth. more »»
River otter caught in Putnam County
January 13, 2012 FINDLAY — A male river otter recently was discovered by a trapper in Putnam County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. more »»
Gardeners plan wildlife program
January 13, 2012 Seneca County Master Gardeners is to host Marne Titchenell, wildlife program specialist with Ohio State University Extension, at 7 p.m. Tuesday for a free program about nuisance wildlife. more »»
Local muzzleloaders take 142 deer this week
January 13, 2012 Seneca County hunters harvested 142 deer during Ohio’s muzzleloader season Saturday through Tuesday, an increase from 113 last year. Statewide, hunters took 19,251 deer, compared to 16,934 in 2011. more »»
Park Programs
January 13, 2012 Sandusky County “Hike for the Health of It” this year with Linda Rose to get some sun and have some fun. The first monthly hike is to take place at 2 p.m. Jan. more »»
Stretching out with a book? A few suggestions
January 6, 2012 This is the season when we are often urged to curl up with a good book. I am never convinced about the curling up part; I prefer to stretch out, but the good book suggestion really hits home. more »» An Evening of Wines and Chocolates February 11, 2012 "An Evening of Wines and Chocolates," 7-10 p.m. American Civil War Museum of Ohio, Tiffin. Admission: $20 per person. (567) 220-6016. more » Events & ActivitiesMeetings & Announcements |
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