Posts Tagged ‘forests’
The State of Conservation at TWC Part 2: Beneath the Canopy– A Peek into Forest Quality
Curious about the health of our local ecosystems and how The Wilderness Center (TWC) protects them? This 3-part series will provide a transparent look into our ongoing efforts, highlighting the critical work being done to safeguard the natural beauty and biodiversity, right here in Ohio. From towering oaks to delicate wildflowers, our forests are complex…
Read MoreRegal Moth
The regal moth, also known as the royal walnut moth, is truly stunning in both size and beauty. This nocturnal giant becomes active at dusk and flies all night. Found throughout Ohio, the moth’s distribution is closely tied to its larval host trees. They are found in deciduous forests in the eastern U.S. from New…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 08/27/2025
Bzzzzzzzzz. Happy #WildlifeWednesday. The dog-day cicada, also referred to as a harvestfly, is an annual cicada found in North America whose peak singing occurs when the star Sirius is prominent in the night sky. This hot and humid time of year is often referred to as the “dog days of summer.” Its song is reminiscent…
Read MoreWildlife Wednesday 08/07/2024
It’s #WildlifeWednesday and we are showcasing an intriguing ephemeral plant that is coming up in the area, ghost pipe! Monotropa uniflora, also called ghost plant and Indian pipe, is a herbaceous plant that is usually completely white in color, though sometimes will have hints of a pink hue. It flowers from early summer through early…
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