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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Wildlife Council received amendments to the 2024-25 waterfowl hunting season proposals during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Hunting season proposals were amended following a review of public comments and feedback.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunting and fishing enthusiasts may apply for spring 2024 controlled access opportunities through Sunday, March 31, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Special rainbow trout fishing and wild turkey hunting opportunities are available throughout the state.… Read full story
Family-friendly parks programming free for all visitors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – While Ohio prepares to have a front row seat for the total solar eclipse on April 8, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering family-friendly, free programming at state parks to provide more insight into many different facets of the eclipse.… Read full story
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry recently approved grant funding for 85 projects totaling more than $549,000 for fire departments in rural areas of Ohio through the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program.
“We are pleased to be able to provide these grants to local fire departments,” said Dan Balser, chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry.… Read full story
| Welcome back to the Ohio spring wildflower bloom report! This past week was quite a nice one with warm temperatures and plenty of sun to further coax our native flora above ground. We expect things to continue to be a bit ahead of schedule after such a mild winter, but the wildflowers aren’t coming on too quickly, which gives us more time to enjoy each new appearance. |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites the public to visit a state fish hatchery during this year’s open houses to learn about fish production. Hatchery open houses are free of charge and are a great chance to see fish up close before they are stocked into one of Ohio’s many public lakes and rivers.… Read full story
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Spring has sprung! With a milder than usual winter, our earliest spring wildflowers are already popping up across southern areas of the state. Especially lovely this time of year, witness spring’s beauty at state nature preserves, parks, wildlife areas, and forests across Ohio. |
Ohio’s Wildflower Bloom Report published every Friday through mid-May
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With recent record high temperatures, spring arrived a bit early this year. Nature’s spring flourishes adorn its landscape with the recent appearance of early spring wildflowers in southern and central Ohio.… Read full story
All-day event offers expert speakers and professional networking
COLUMBUS, Ohio – There’s still time to register for the 3rd Ohio Rivers Symposium, which will be held on Friday, March 22, in Columbus. Hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), this year’s event is focused on the connection between groundwater resources and healthy streams.… Read full story