OHIO — The Ohio Department of Agriculture issued a statewide quarantine for the invasive spotted lanternfly on Tuesday. Previously, just 18 Ohio counties were under the quarantine. Now,…
Read more ODA issues statewide quarantine for invasive spotted lanternflySUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — Summit Metro Parks is embracing history this year as its 1928 Model AA truck hits the road again. What You Need To Know The park’s…
Read more Summit Metro Parks unveils restored 1928 Model AA truckPORT CLINTON, Ohio — Before the sun rises on a February morning, a group of dedicated ice fishers journeys out onto Lake Erie. What You Need To Know Ice…
Read more Lake Erie ice fishers take advantage of frozen lakeCINCINNATI — While the worst of the cold seems to have passed, Cincinnati Parks is preparing for warmer weather as it kicks off a habitat restoration project in French…
Read more Cincinnati Parks begins habitat restoration project in French ParkOHIO — If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the…
Read more Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people, planet. Here’s how to startOHIO — As tax season approaches, Ohioans have an opportunity to help protect their state’s endangered animals, healthy streams and unique ecosystems. What You Need To Know Donations are…
Read more Tax donations help support Ohio’s outdoorsTWINSBURG — Erica Matheny, the executive director of Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners, said protecting freshwater resources is critical. What You Need To Know The EPA has proposed changing which…
Read more EPA proposal would remove Ohio wetland protectionsCINCINNATI — Great Parks visitors is expanding access by not requiring Motor Vehicle Permits on select Community Days throughout 2026. What You Need To Know These days only apply…
Read more Great Parks announces Community Days which require no motor vehicle permitOHIO — It’s common to have plans on New Year’s Eve, but there’s not usually many parties or get-togethers set for New Year’s Day. If you’re looking for…
Read more ODNR offers First Day Hikes as part of winter hike series to break in new yearOHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced new deer bag limitations for several southeastern Ohio counties on Thursday that run through the remainder of the 2025-2026 season.…
Read more Deer bag limits reduced in several Ohio countiesOHIO — America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year, and across the country celebrations are being planned for the nation. …
Read more Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources unveils America 250 celebrationsCLEVELAND — Hundreds of people gathered at Rivergate Park to contribute to an ongoing effort to re-introduce sturgeon to Lake Erie and its surrounding rivers. What You Need…
Read more Stocking sturgeon: Officials reintroduce native fish to Lake ErieTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the application results Tuesday for the state’s first black bear hunt in a decade: 163,459 applications were…
Read more Florida receives 163,459 bear hunt applications for 172 permitsOHIO — Monday marked the first day of fall, which means many Ohioans may be starting to set up their Halloween decor. Among the fake cobwebs, giant skeletons…
Read more Ohio wildlife officials warn how Halloween decorations can impact wildlifeOHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is issuing a challenge to outdoor lovers with a new digital passport. ODNR’s Ohio State Parks Passport Challenge on OhioTrails+, powered…
Read more ODNR launches digital state parks passport challengeOHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is issuing a new award for water conservation to organizations across the Buckeye State. What You Need To Know Four…
Read more ODNR names Water Conservation Excellence Award recipientsPINELLAS PARK, Fla. — On the heels of Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday that just ended in August, a new sales tax holiday will take effect next…
Read more Floridians eagerly await savings on hunting, camping, fishing suppliesMENTOR, Ohio — While it may seem hard to believe, fall is emerging already in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is preparing to celebrate, but…
Read more Headlands Birding Festival returns for fall migrationOHIO — Girl Scouts across the Buckeye State are being invited by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the seventh annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. What…
Read more Ohio Department of Natural Resources welcomes Girl Scouts to state parksOHIO — Wild turkey season opened Saturday, April 19, and hunters checked thousands of birds, according to a release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. For the…
Read more Hunting results of opening weekend for spring wild turkey season