COLUMBUS – Ohio’s state parks, forests, wildlife areas, and nature preserves are starting to display a dynamic palette of oranges, yellows, and reds – a breathtaking backdrop for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts for free. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) fall color report finds that hickories are showcasing their brilliant yellows while sweet gums […]
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Ohio’s 2027 Wildlife Legacy Stamp will feature stunning gray fox
COLUMBUS – An eye-catching photo of a gray fox was selected as the featured image for the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced the photo, taken by Todd Hawkins of Marietta, was selected from a field of 99 wildlife images. Hawkins’ gray fox photo, taken in […]
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Vivid autumn colors begin to explode across northern Ohio
COLUMBUS — Driving through northern Ohio, bright fall color stretches along the roadways and fills the tree canopies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) says sugar maples are still blazing with spectacular hues, while dogwoods are settling into rich, velvety reds and purples. “Even though it has been warm the past few days, this […]
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Ohio firefighters are among nationwide wildfire response team in 2026
COLUMBUS – Battling wildfires is a year-round, nationwide team effort, and this year, when called upon, Ohio wildland firefighters answered the bell many times. Wildland firefighters, including those from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry, have spent 2026 supporting wildfire response efforts across the country and mobilizing personnel and equipment to […]
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ODNR launches new website to buy Ohio-grown trees
COLUMBUS – From buckeye to pawpaw to American chestnut, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is making it easier for Ohioans to purchase locally-grown trees with the Buckeye State Tree Nursery online ordering system. Customers can visit nursery.ohiodnr.gov to browse available tree species and place orders directly online. The new system expands access to […]
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ODNR celebrates fall migration with 3rd annual Headlands Birding Festival
MENTOR — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced the return of the third annual Headlands Birding Festival, happening Sept. 18 to 20, at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby natural areas. This vibrant, three-day event celebrates the breathtaking phenomenon of fall migration, when countless bird species travel thousands of miles on their […]
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Manager of northern Ohio dairy sentenced for role in waterway pollution that caused a fish kill
TOLEDO – A 54-year-old man employed at a northern Ohio dairy was sentenced after he admitted responsibility for environmental pollutants that were dumped into a waterway. Teunis Jan Willemsen, a citizen of the Netherlands residing in Frankton, Indiana, was sentenced to 15 months of probation and ordered to pay a $25,000 fine, as well as […]
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Deer archery hunting season begins Sept. 12 in specific townships of Morrow & Crawford counties
COLUMBUS – Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced archery hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 12, and early gun hunting season is open from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12 in this […]
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Attention photographers: Enter the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Tuesday, Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18 and older. Each year, the […]