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Eastern Skunk-cabbage: An Early Sign of Spring
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Eastern Skunk-cabbage produce heat to attract pollinators Join Debbie Nofzinger of the Wood County Park District as she examines one of the first signs of Spring- Skunk-cabbage. These plants are thermogenic, producing their own heat as a byproduct of cel ...
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Explore Ohio's Scenic Geology
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Ohio's Scenic Geology http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/OhioGeologicalSurvey/tabid/22909/Default.aspx... For anyone interested in Ohio’s natural history, this newly released video offers a brief look at the geologic origins of many scenic wonders that dot t ...
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Common Spiders of North America by Richard Bradley- OSU Wild Ohio- Ohio's Amazing Arachnids
Ohio State University professor Richard Bradley’s new book, Common Spiders of North America, has just been released. This 271 page hardbound book features nearly every spider that you are likely to encounter, and is full of interesting information about t ...
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Wild Ohio- Feeding Backyard Birds In Winter
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Wild Ohio Backyards for Wildlife: Don’t forget to feed your backyard birds this winter! Feeder photo courtesty of SW RiverLands OCVN- Dave Woehr View these short videos for some interesting feeding ideas and information. Enjoy! Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Man ...
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Biologists Propose Removing Bobcats from Ohio's Threatened Species List
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Written by: ODNR Division of Wildlife 1/9/2014 For Immediate Release Jan. 9, 2014 Traditional hunting dates proposed for 2014-2015 season COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposed changes to several species designations, including bobc ...
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Win A Show Pig Essay Contest
https://wayne.osu.edu/events/win-show-pig-essay-contest
PCS Drive Thru and Markley Show Pigs have donated a barrow to be awarded to the winner of the first annual win a show pig contest. This contest is for Wayne County 4-H members only. Essays must be submitted no later than May 15, 2015 to PCS Drive Thru. ...
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Do it Yourself- Build Your Own Nest Boxes This Winter
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Birds can be of great value to homeowners, whether they live in the city or the country. But, to fully enjoy their benefits, a little time must be taken to care for these colorful creatures. You can help make the nesting season more successful by provid ...
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Venomous Snakes of Ohio- Native Wildlife Spotlight
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Northern Copperhead photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons This four minute video features naturalist Jenny Richards of Shawnee State Park describing Ohio's three species of venomous snakes. The timber rattlesnake, Northern copperhead and massasauga r ...
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America's Mussels: Silent Sentinels
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From US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/clams/mussels.html America's Mussels, or clams, are a group of animals so inconspicuous they are often mistaken for rocks. Lieing on the bottom of lakes, rivers ...
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2015 Jr. Fair Large Livestock Champions to be Housed Together
https://wayne.osu.edu/news/2015-jr-fair-large-livestock-champions-be-housed-together
New for 2015 – the Jr. Fair Liaison Committee and Sr. Fair Board have discussed and decided to create a Champion’s Row. Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Market Goats, Hogs, Lambs, and Beef Cattle will be housed together in the Champion’s Row! More det ...