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fruit on branch

The American persimmon tree’s scientific name, Diospyros virginiana, is loosely interpreted “divine fruit” or “fruit of the gods” of Virginia. If you have tasted a ripe persimmon on a crisp fall day, ...

Girl looking through microscope

Can you recall any of the plants you saw today?

Probably not. As a species, we are not programmed to recognize and register everything we see within our field of vision. This would be an overwhelming...

Know your trees. Do they like a lot of added water? Will new sprinklers help or hurt your trees.

Seasonal Worlds text within picture of trees and BBC logo

I came upon this show while helping my elderly mother the other night. After a while she asked, “do you really like this?” Surprised, I looked at her and replied, “Mother, this is what I do for a livi...

Lightning strike on tree

Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful forces. Lightning can have devastating effects on people, property and trees. Each strike of lightning can reach more than five miles in length, and produce ...

Common Milkweed
This can be a particularly tough time of the year to learn plant identification. With the warm temperatures and plentiful rainfall, vegetative growth is rapid, and we’re often left looking at a wall...
European Hornet on branch
It’s the time of year when queen wasps and bumble bees have emerged from hibernation and are seeking cavity sites to build their nests. An increase in wasp calls this past week means its time for a ...

Asian Longhorned Beetle Quarantine Lifted at State Park and Campground

ODA, ODNR, USDA Deregulate Portion of East Fork State Park

The Ohio Department of Agriculture together with the United States D...

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