Transform any landscape into a vibrant habitat with Ohio native plants. This workshop provides a practical toolkit for creating stunning pollinator gardens—from small yards to commercial sites. Learn which Ohio native species support local pollinators, how to select the right species for your site, rain garden design, and other tips for environmentally friendly landscaping. By…

Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, affecting approximately 450,000 people each year.  It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete bacterium that is passed between wildlife and humans by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis, Figure 1).  Surprisingly little is known about the prevalence of B. burgdorferi infection among ticks…