The Marion County Park District is offering a slate of free programs for the general public, with the following events scheduled for September. Monday, September 7: Predator/Prey Game from 5 to 6pm at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center. Saturday, September 12: Hike with a naturalist at the Tallgrass Trail from 9 to 11am. The nature […]
ODNR offers special deer hunts on three State Nature Preserves, including in Hardin County
August 26, 2015 by
Increased deer populations can seriously affect native plant communities, and for this reason, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will coordinate special deer hunts at three state nature preserves to help preserve the rare and protected plants that grow on these properties. This year, Goll Woods in Fulton County, Lawrence Woods in Hardin County […]
Tours of Sandusky Plains Prairie Remnants start this Sunday
July 9, 2015 by
Two prairie tours, the first of the Claridon Prairie located five miles east of Marion, and the other of the Trella Romine Prairie Preserve near Green Camp will be conducted this year. The Claridon Tour is on Sunday, July 12, 2015 and the Trella Romine Preserve tour will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2015 […]
Ohio Watercraft Officers increasing patrols to stop boating under the influence
June 25, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 26-28, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. “Drinking and boating are a combination that can lead to serious and even deadly, […]
Ohio boaters, swimmers, paddlers and anglers urged to avoid high water
June 24, 2015 by
Ohio has experienced steady rains and rising waters in the past week. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) urges Ohioans and visitors to avoid high, fast-moving water in rivers and streams. “With the increased amount of rain, extra precautions are essential to ensure that the strength, depth and speed of a river does not […]
State to start spraying for Gypsy Moth
June 18, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will begin aerial treatments designed to disrupt gypsy moth mating on 25,699 acres in Crawford, Delaware, Franklin and Marion counties. To help protect Ohio’s diverse habitat, the Ohio Department of Agriculture operates multiple programs aimed at managing the gypsy moth in Ohio. One such program, the Slow-the-Spread program, focuses on […]
Ohio accepting controlled hunting applications
June 15, 2015 by
Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2015-2016 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters have until Friday, July 31, to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional […]
Tallgrass Trail to hold Nature Fair this Saturday
June 11, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District will host their first annual Nature Fair on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center from 9 to 11 am. Children of all ages will visit ten stations, where they will make tree cookies, bagel bird feeders, and sun prints. They can enjoy a scavenger hunt and […]
Annual Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour is Saturday
June 5, 2015 by
The Heart of Ohio Tailwinds Bicycle Club will host the 31st annual Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 6. The ride begins in the Waldo Community Park in Waldo. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Helmets are mandatory. The Hot Tamale is a beautiful, flat ride along scenic farm roads. Expert riders can […]
Meeker Sportsman Club holding annual fishing derby
May 27, 2015 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club will hold its annual fishing derby on June 6, 2015. Kids 12 and under are invited to participate. Registration will run from 9 to 9:15am followed by a short orientation. Fishing begins at 9:45 and ends at 11:15. Participants will receive a free lunch and door prizes. Fishing gear and bait […]
