A Native Drummer, the Downy Woodpecker

A Native Drummer, the Downy Woodpecker

Aug 19, 2026 | Newsletter

By Zachary Hagen When taking a walk through a park or just around your yard, the sound of a woodpecker is hard to miss. Out of the seven native woodpeckers seen in Ohio year-round, our focus will be on the Downy Woodpecker. The Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)...
Ohio Endangered Animal Spotlight: Blue-Spotted Salamander

Ohio Endangered Animal Spotlight: Blue-Spotted Salamander

Mar 25, 2026 | Newsletter

By Zach Hagen There is a diverse array of amphibians native to Ohio, ranging from salamanders to frogs and toads. There are currently five amphibians labeled as endangered by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, one of them being the Blue-spotted salamander (Ambystoma...
Ohio Lights Out Program Aids Migratory Birds

Ohio Lights Out Program Aids Migratory Birds

Oct 9, 2025 | Newsletter

Think about how you commute to work or how you walk to your favorite local park. On your journey, your brain uses your five main senses to gather sensory information so you can make it safely to your destination. For example, if it’s looking like a foggy morning,...
Cool Things You Might Not Know About Vultures

Cool Things You Might Not Know About Vultures

Aug 20, 2025 | Newsletter

Did you know September 6 is International Vulture Awareness Day? In popular media the vulture can be seen as a looming threat or an eerie ambiance, but in reality, vultures are fascinating creatures that contribute a lot of good to their local ecosystem. In school...