Apr 18, 2026 | Life with Animals, Newsletter, Wildlife
By A.J. Renneker Spring has sprung! And, more importantly, so has planting season. All of the foods that make summer and fall so enticing—apples, tomatoes, watermelons, and even pumpkins–are just over the horizon. But, as we prepare to plant all of our food, our...
Mar 25, 2026 | Newsletter, Wildlife
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...
Mar 25, 2026 | Life with Animals, Newsletter, Wildlife
By Alice Henry “Was that a hawk??” It was a little after sunset on a Wednesday, and my husband and I had just returned home from dinner. We had seen a brief flash through our kitchen window of what may have been a large tan bird. We don’t usually see hawks in our...
Mar 13, 2026 | Grant Recipient Highlight, Newsletter, Wildlife
By A.J. Renneker Seven miles west of downtown Troy, Ohio, sits a nature center that offers valuable resources to its patrons. Brukner Nature Center, just off of Horseshoe Bend Road, opens its to over 130,000 visitors annually. Year-round, guests can come experience,...
Feb 11, 2026 | Newsletter
By Erin Daehler An Ohio bill is seeking to expand regulations and oversight on puppy mills. The bill, Senate Bill 232, was introduced in 2025 by Senator Casey Weinstein. The bill was referred to the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and Senator...
Nov 11, 2025 | Newsletter, Wildlife
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...
