TWC Conservation Easement
Do you want to protect your land forever but don’t know how? Conservation easements might be for you! What is a conservation easement? Conservation easements are legally binding protections put in place that stay with the land forever. Even if the property is transferred, sold, or divided, conservation easements remain in place to protect the land exactly how you…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 11/20/24
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! As the freezing autumn and winter weather approaches, an animal that uses hibernation as a survival strategy is the thirteen-lined ground squirrel. Also known as the striped gopher and leopard ground squirrel, this rodent is related to prairie dogs and is found in grasslands and open areas of Ohio. They may also use…
Read MoreNovember 2024 Full Beaver Moon
November’s full Beaver Moon rises at 4:23PM EST on Friday, November 15. Full Moons rise as the Sun is setting. The Sun sets at 5:06PM on this day – another indicator that nights are growing longer. The traditional full Moon names we use today originated with the Algonquin tribes that lived from New England to…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 11/13/2024
Whooooo’s ready for our upcoming owl prowl? It’s #WildlifeWednesday and we will highlight the 3 species of owls we are most likely to encounter on our grounds this time of year. The Great Horned Owl is the largest owl in Ohio and with its enormous yellow eyes, long ear tufts, and deep hooting call, it…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 11/06/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! It’s that time of the year! That time of year when the cold weather begins to set in and Ohio enjoys the arrival of large flocks of the “snowbird,” also known as the Dark-eyed Junco. These cute sparrows with pink bills and long tails with flashy white outer-tail feathers are an abundant winter…
Read MoreFive-spotted Hawk Moth
Known for their rapid flight and ability to hover over a flower while feeding, the five-spotted hawk moth is another important nighttime pollinator. Although found throughout the U.S. it is more often found in northern states including Ohio. They’re found in various habitats, including gardens, meadows, woodlands, and even urban areas if they provide the…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 10/30/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! You may have noticed Eastern chipmunks are particularly active right now. The cheeky rodents are busy with their winter preparations, which means gathering as much food as possible to stockpile in their dens. Their dens are located underground, with extensive tunnel systems and multiple entrances. They conceal the entryways by covering them with…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 10/23/2024
Slow down for wildlife! It’s #WildlifeWednesday and the time of year when our state mammal, the white-tailed deer, is most active. As a result it is also the time of year when vehicle collisions with the large hoofstock most frequently occur. The breeding season, or rut, takes place in Ohio from mid-October through December, with…
Read MoreOctober 2024 Full Hunter’s Moon
Did you see the full Hunter’s Moon on the evening of October 17? If not, it will still look full and bright when it rises on October 18. This is the third of four consecutive supermoons this year and it will be the closest full Moon of the year – 222,055 miles from Earth at…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 10/16/2024
Happy #WildlifeWednesday! The recent warm sunny weather thas made reptiles extra active and many snakes have been spotted sunning themselves on the trails! They need to catch some rays while they can, as the approaching weeks will lead to temperatures that are too cold for them. Have you ever seen a snake in the winter…
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