Navigating the Rut: What to Know About Deer Mating Season
By A.J. Renneker If you’ve ever spent time outdoors in Ohio, chances are you’ve run across a white-tailed deer. They’re an iconic part of Ohio wildlife, so much so that they were made the official state mammal of Ohio in 1988. White-tailed deer can be found in each of...
How You Can Support Ohio’s Parks
By A.J. Renneker There’s a reason they call Ohio “The Heart of it All.” From Kelley’s Island State Park on the shores of Lake Erie, and Hocking Hills State Park in the foothills of Appalachia, all the way to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio gives outdoor...
The Importance of Pet Bowl Hygiene
By Jessica Algoo, J.D. Keeping furry friends happy and healthy starts with the basics: clean food and water bowls. This is one of the least discussed aspects of pet ownership, but one of the most important. Small though the chore may seem, cleaning food and water...
Ohio Lights Out Program Aids Migratory Birds
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,...