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News Feeds for Ohio’s Park and Forest Resources

This page contains numerous news feeds for Ohio’s natural and forest resources. Due to generalizations in content search terms, some articles may be retrieved that are not relevant to the subject. Lots to see and read so be sure to scroll down.

Wayne National Forest

A new Hocking County tourism grant hopes to address strains on emergency services March 6, 2026 6:02 am WOUB Public Media - Ohio A new Hocking County tourism grant hopes to address strains on emergency services By: Amanda Pirani Posted on: Thursday, March 5, 2026 < < Back to ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A new grant will help give Hocking County’s emergency …
Tips for taking lunar eclipse photos, best Ohio viewing… March 2, 2026 7:14 pm The Times Reporter - Ohio March 2, 2026, 1:58 p.m. ET A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the United States during the March 3, 2026 full moon. The eclipse will begin at 3:44 a.m. ET, with the maximum effect occurring at 4:50 a.m. ET. To take the best smartphone photos, …
See Ohio weather forecast, timing for March full moon… March 2, 2026 5:43 pm Marion Star - Ohio March 2, 2026, 12:34 p.m. ET March's full moon, known as the worm moon, will feature a total lunar eclipse on the morning of March 3, 2026. The total lunar eclipse will be visible across the United States, with the maximum effect occurring at 4:50 a.m …
Timing of total lunar eclipse in Ohio during March 2026… March 2, 2026 3:35 pm The Times Reporter - Ohio March 2, 2026, 10:18 a.m. ET The March full moon, known as the worm moon, will feature a total lunar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible across the United States in the early morning of March 3, 2026. The total lunar eclipse will begin at 3:44 a.m. EST, …
When, how to view 6 planet parade on Feb. 28 in Ohio… February 28, 2026 1:40 pm The Daily Record - Ohio Feb. 28, 2026, 8:28 a.m. ET Six planets — Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter — will be visible in a planetary parade in the western sky on February 28, 2026. Binoculars or a telescope will be needed to see all the planets, which are best …
Indiana child protection bill inspired by Hailey Buzbee heads to Governor's desk February 26, 2026 3:55 pm WRTV - Indiana INDIANAPOLIS — A bill inspired by the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee is headed to the governor's desk after the Indiana House voted unanimously, 96-0, on Wednesday. House Bill 1303 broadens the definition of a "missing child" to include …
Legislation inspired by Hailey Buzbee case get final approval from lawmakers February 25, 2026 10:28 pm Indianapolis Star - Indiana Feb. 25, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET Lawmakers unanimously gave final approval to legislation inspired in part by the disappearance and death of Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee. The bill would clarify how Indiana's alert system can be used, but more impactful …

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Salem council approves grant applications March 7, 2026 5:37 am Morning Journal - Ohio SALEM — The city council approved two grant applications in its meeting Tuesday. Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey to prepare and submit an application to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes …
Lorain bald eagle death sheds light on decades of wildlife tracking March 7, 2026 5:30 am The Morning Journal - Ohio An injured bald eagle found on the east side of Lorain on Feb. 28 is offering wildlife experts a rare look into the life of a bird that had been tracked for nearly three decades. The eagle was brought to the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 …
Woman ‘terrorized’ by raccoon just weeks after moving into her apartment March 6, 2026 10:25 pm KMOV - Missouri CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio woman said she is being terrorized by a raccoon after moving into her apartment less than a month ago. Alexus Hubbard said she first heard sounds in her ceiling on Feb. 20. She reported them to a landlord before …
McDonald gives initial reading on safety services levy March 6, 2026 4:46 pm Tribune Chronicle - Ohio MCDONALD — Wanting to provide enough funds for the fire and police departments for operations, village council on Wednesday gave first reading to placing a 4.5-mill, five-year safety services levy on the November general election ballot. Officials said …
Researchers are working to determine Southwest Ohio's future water availability March 6, 2026 7:57 am WOSU - Ohio A study of Southwest Ohio's water resources now underway could help local communities make big decisions about the future. The Southwest Ohio Regional Water Study was commissioned by the Ohio EPA, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio …
Now's the time to spot these secretive animals in Ohio… March 6, 2026 5:22 am Port Clinton News Herald - Ohio March 5, 2026, 12:31 p.m. ET Spotted salamanders are shy amphibians that are difficult to see for most of the year in Ohio. They migrate in large numbers to breeding ponds on warm, rainy spring nights. Brecksville Reservation and Sand Run Metro Park in …
Ohio proposes 2026-27 deer hunting seasons. See what's changing March 6, 2026 12:47 am The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio March 4, 2026, 5:54 a.m. ET Ohio's 2025-26 deer hunting season was the seventh-highest on record with over 230,000 deer harvested. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has proposed changes for the 2026-27 hunting seasons. Proposed changes include …

Ohio State Forests

ODNR Launches Cost-Share Program to Protect Hemlock Trees from Invasive Insect March 3, 2026 10:07 am Your Radio Place COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry is accepting applications for a new cost-share program aimed at helping landowners protect hemlock trees from the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. Applications are …
Statewide Burn Ban Returns: Open Burning Restricted in Ohio Through May 31 March 3, 2026 7:45 am NewsForce 24/7 - Ohio Ohio’s annual spring burn ban is now in effect, restricting open burning across the state from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day through May 31. The regulation, enforced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), aims to reduce the risk of wildfires …
New program available to help landowners protect Hemlock trees March 2, 2026 8:49 pm Logan-Hocking Times - Ohio LOGAN — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is now accepting applications for a first-of-its-kind program that will provide funding to help landowners battle an invasive insect called the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in …
Ohio Burn Ban in Place During Spring Months March 2, 2026 10:50 am Your Radio Place COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) – Ohio’s Outdoor Burn Ban is back in place as spring approaches. The Ohio Revised Code prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October, and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This ban includes …
Ohio burn ban now in effect: Here’s what you need to know March 2, 2026 4:32 am Clevland 19 News - Ohio NORTHEAST, Ohio (WOIO) - Northeast Ohio fire departments shared on social media Sunday the start of the Ohio spring burn ban. According to fire departments, the ban begins on March 1 and is in effect until May 31 between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spring weather …
Richland County fire departments receive wildfire… February 26, 2026 10:31 am Mansfield News Journal - Ohio Feb. 26, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Three Richland County fire departments are getting a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry to enhance their operations and wildfire protection efforts. The Volunteer Fire Assistance grant …
Worthington, Washington & Plymouth fire departments receive ODNR grants for equipment and safety upgrades February 25, 2026 7:58 pm Richland Source - Ohio RICHLAND COUNTY — Three Richland County fire departments have secured grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry which will strengthen their response and protect the communities they serve — from new radios to wildfire …

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

Greater Mohican Audubon Society keeps citizen science, birding alive with Christmas Bird Count December 20, 2025 6:35 pm Richland Source - Ohio MIFFLIN — Hawks and robins and wrens — oh my. Eight members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society braved the bitter wind and snow to count birds Friday morning. The group did not just take a leisurely stroll around a park together. Instead, they split up …
ODNR announces America 250 Celebration events November 24, 2025 9:52 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is proud to share a full schedule of events starting in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ohio’s public …
Memorial shrine to hold Sunday event September 27, 2025 4:40 am The Herald Star - Ohio A SPECIAL MEMORIAL — The Mohican Memorial Shrine, located in Loudonville was built with funds raised by more than 60,000 members of women’s clubs throughout Ohio. The shrine was erected to honor Ohioans who died fighting for this country’s freedom. -- …

Shawnee State Forest

New 'Ohio Stream Guide' offers deep dive into state's waterways, history February 14, 2026 11:04 am The Daily Record - Ohio Feb. 14, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Ohio has 60,000 miles of waterways, with many high-quality streams located in the central part of the state. A new, second edition of "The Ohio Stream Guide" has been released, offering a comprehensive look at the …
One last glimpse of fall from Copperhead Fire Tower November 11, 2025 12:21 am WSAZ - West Virginia SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – In just the space of a weekend, it feels like it was farewell to fall and hello winter. Last Friday was our last chance to enjoy what was left of all the colors of autumn before the wind, rain and snow. We had a bird’s-eye view …
Ohio’s Shawnee State Park rich in scenery and wildlife November 1, 2025 7:29 pm The Press - Ohio Art Weber Way down on the great Ohio River, near its joining with the Scioto River, is Ohio’s greatest protected forest. It’s a forest within a bigger forest. Shawnee State Park, with its many amenities which invite visitors to the region, is 1,168 …
Where to find the best fall colors in Ohio right now October 18, 2025 1:00 am FOX28 - Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio is putting on a spectacular fall show as peak leaf-peeping season sweeps across the state. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ fall color viewer, much of southern and eastern Ohio has reached peak or near- …
Teen killed in OTR shooting to be honored by Uvalde Foundation with memorial tree September 20, 2025 6:58 am Local12 - Ohio CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A memorial tree will be planted in honor of Thomas Bell, a 16-year-old who was tragically shot and killed in Over-the-Rhine. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids, established after the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, will plant the tree …
This Underrated Ohio State Park Is the Perfect Fall Escape September 7, 2025 1:38 am Only In Your State With summer coming to an end, it’s time to get excited for my personal favorite season: fall. The weather is the perfect temperature, the leaves are shaded in fantastic colors, and pumpkin pie is back on the menu. In my opinion, Ohio is one of the most …
Southern Ohio Forest Rally returns to Vinton County on Saturday, June 14 June 11, 2025 4:16 am The Telegram - Ohio This map pinpoints the area roads and trails in the Zaleski State Forest which will be closed on Saturday, June 14 when the final stage of the Southern Ohio Forest Rally is conducted. (Map Courtesy of the Ohio Division of Forestry) The Southern Ohio Forest …

Zaleski State Forest

Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds February 21, 2026 12:41 am WOUB Public Media - Ohio Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds By: Amanda Pirani Posted on: Friday, February 20, 2026 < < Back to MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After a fire caused severe damage to Hotel …
Bald eagle comeback results in four nests in Athens February 9, 2026 5:43 am The Post - Ohio American bald eagles are an incredible sight to see, even with their population increasing significantly over the years. Athens’ bald eagles are often spotted, flying majestically through the air or perched on a tree after being considered endangered on a …
Trees to Textbooks program generates $654,000 for Vinton County governments November 29, 2025 2:59 am The Telegram - Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz and members of the Ohio Division of Forestry recently visited Vinton County South Elementary School to present a Trees to Textbooks program check. Vinton County governments received $654,066. …
New state record striped bass certified November 28, 2025 1:27 pm Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage Despite being many years since Kiser Lake, a small impoundment in Champaign County, has been stocked with striped bass – not the more popular hybrids – the lake has produced Ohio’s newest state record. The new state record striper, …
Red Diamond Plant employees volunteer to support annual Buckeye Hero Hunt November 19, 2025 12:37 am The Telegram - Ohio From Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, the Red Diamond Plant near Zaleski proudly hosted a truly special tradition — the annual Buckeye Ohio Hero Hunt. This meaningful event honors our nation’s disabled veterans with a weekend of camaraderie, healing and outdoor …
ODNR hosts special Veterans’ Archery Hunt at Zaleski State Forest October 28, 2025 8:06 pm The Telegram - Ohio Sixteen Ohio veterans, supported by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and many volunteers, recently participated in a guided archery hunt for white-tailed deer at Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County. (Photo Courtesy of the Ohio Department …
Ohio’s Forest of Honor awards announced at Zaleski State Forest October 15, 2025 7:10 pm The Telegram - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry recognized two honorees on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Forest of Honor ceremony in Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County for their outstanding contributions to forestry in Ohio. The Forest of …

Ohio Wildlife

Lorain bald eagle death sheds light on decades of wildlife tracking March 7, 2026 5:30 am The Morning Journal - Ohio An injured bald eagle found on the east side of Lorain on Feb. 28 is offering wildlife experts a rare look into the life of a bird that had been tracked for nearly three decades. The eagle was brought to the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 …
South Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar helps kill resolution to end U.S. involvement in Iran March 7, 2026 4:35 am San Antonio Current - Texas Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on San Antonio news, culture, and events. Get our free newsletters in your inbox three times a week. Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on San Antonio news, culture, and events …
Buffalo Return: New Herd Report Shows More Than 25,000 Buffalo On Tribal Lands March 6, 2026 11:30 pm Native News Online The InterTribal Buffalo Council, which represents 89 member nations, has spent decades rebuilding buffalo herds after federal extermination campaigns and land dispossession nearly wiped the animals from tribal homelands. The group’s 2025 transfers included …
The rainy season has arrived, but you can still get outside March 6, 2026 7:47 pm Journal News - Ohio Dress for it Rain gear has advanced tremendously in recent years. Previously actual waterproof gear meant bulky and restricting. That’s not ideal for activities, whether fishing or just walking the dog. Or something listed as “water resistant” that would …
OUTDOORS: Hellbender continues to wait for Endangered Species Act protection March 6, 2026 7:25 pm Leader Publications - Missouri A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Camp Hellbender, a program for adults to relive their childhood summer camp experiences. It sounded like a good time, but I was disappointed when I found out that the annual program didn’t have anything to do with …
Possible U.S. 23/I-71 connector routes down to five, get mixed reviews March 6, 2026 5:23 pm The Daily Record - Ohio Updated March 6, 2026, 11:27 a.m. ET A proposed highway connector between U.S. 23 and Interstate 71 in Delaware County is facing mixed public reaction. The Ohio Department of Transportation is now studying two potential routes for the four-lane highway. …
Ohio lawmakers queue up data center study commission March 6, 2026 2:32 pm Cincinnati CityBeat - Ohio Ohio lawmakers appear ready to set up a new commission studying data centers. Business groups believe it can vindicate the industry, while ordinary Ohioans worry time is short to rein in the already out-of-control growth of data centers in the state. And …

Hiking in Ohio

5 Small Towns In The Midwest With Unexpected Thriving Art And Culture Scenes, According To Reddit March 7, 2026 3:11 am AOL Storefronts in Yellow Springs, Ohio - Wirestock/Getty Images It's no secret that the Midwest is an artistic hotspot. From the historic Art Institute of Chicago to organizations like the Kansas City Artists Coalition, creative expression extends in …
Rocket accused of kickback scheme, hiking cost of homebuying March 6, 2026 7:52 pm GMToday - Wisconsin A lawsuit alleging hundreds of thousands of homebuyers overpaid because Detroit-based Rocket Companies' mortgage unit colluded with real estate agents highlights decades-old affordable housing issues and the role of federal watchdogs under President …
The rainy season has arrived, but you can still get outside March 6, 2026 7:47 pm Journal News - Ohio Dress for it Rain gear has advanced tremendously in recent years. Previously actual waterproof gear meant bulky and restricting. That’s not ideal for activities, whether fishing or just walking the dog. Or something listed as “water resistant” that would …
Meet the candidates running for Undergraduate Student Government March 6, 2026 7:36 pm TNR News Record - Ohio Undergraduate Student Government (USG) election season is in full swing at the University of Cincinnati (UC), with a host of candidates currently campaigning for all USG positions. Official voting began on March 2, 2026, and will remain open until March 13 …
Get Outta Town: Destination Restaurants a Worthwhile Road Trip March 6, 2026 11:50 am AY About You Magazine - Arkansas Great restaurants can be found in all corners of the Natural State. Some folks have a favorite hidden gem they make sure to visit every time life takes them to that neck of the woods. Still other establishments are waiting to be discovered in some of …
Ohio mother charged with murdering two daughters found buried in suitcases near Cleveland March 6, 2026 3:51 am Fox News Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Ohio mother was charged Thursday with aggravated murder after the bodies of her two young daughters were found buried in …
Former US Air Force general linked to UFO research goes missing in New Mexico March 6, 2026 12:00 am The Independent Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …