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Jul 11, 2024
A team of experts from Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) and Ohio State University Extension – the outreach arm of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) have been awarded Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) funding to empower teaching and dissemination of climate and weather education.
Through in-person and expanded digital modalities "Improving Weather and Climate Understanding and Teaching Among Ohio Environmental Professionals and Volunteers" will develop new ways to introduce students, volunteers, educators, and park service staff to weather and climate educational materials and integrate these topics further into Extension and Park programming.
Learn more about empowering climate and weather education>>
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Dec 28, 2023
Soil health is the topic of a webinar series offered in the new year. Faculty from the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) Dr. Jim Ippolito and Dr. Manbir Rakkar, along with Dr. Asmita Murumkar (Field Specialist, Ohio State University Extension) will kick-off the three-part virtual series. Attendees can attend one, two, or all three sessions. The live webinars will offer CCA continuing education credits. Learn more and register for the connection link >>.
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Oct 23, 2023
The morning air is crisp and the leaves on the trees at The Ohio State University and across the state are showing their changing colors - a visual reminder of their importance to the campus community and beyond. Learn more about trees on campus, their benefits and care >>
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Sep 26, 2023
Landowners, woodland owners and natural resource managers will have the opportunity to learn about invasive species and their impacts - those seen and unseen at an upcoming class offered by the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program in Warren County, OH.
The class will discuss both non-native invasive plants and non-native invasive insects and other invasives on the radar. Learn more and register today >>
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Sep 11, 2023
The impact of this project on the region’s farming and forestry industries is significant. Farm viability will improve by increasing the diversity of products coming from farms. Increased carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and water quality will enhance environmental outcomes, and provide opportunities for small and medium sized farms to participate in new ecosystem service markets.
A team of Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin researchers and Extension professionals has recently been awarded funding from USDA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to help support use of agroforestry practices and markets by small and medium sized farms in the region. Read more about this funded research >>
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Feb 23, 2023
The annual Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop is right around the corner. If you are a woodland owner, don't miss this opportunity to attend!
Participants will gain insights into woodland, pond, and wildlife management and learn about opportunities and strategies to improve your woodland.
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Sep 21, 2022
The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program and the Terrestrial Wildlife and Ecology Lab partnered with ODNR’s Division of Wildlife to host two wild turkey management workshops for natural resources professionals and landowners.
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Sep 14, 2022
Common barberry or European barberry, Berberis vulgaris, and Japanese barberry, Berberis thunbergii and their management is the focus of a new Factsheet available via Ohioline.
Discover the origins of these species, how to identify them, how they spread and management options. In the Factsheet, learn about new research examining the relationship between tick populations and Japanese barberry.
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Sep 6, 2022
Farmers, gardeners, and landowners can use soil testing data to gain information on soil nutrient availability and to optimize their nutrient management plans.
In a new Factsheet available via Ohioline learn key factors to consider in selecting the right lab for nutrient and soil health and access and download a listing of Soil Testing Labs in or near Ohio.
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Apr 29, 2022
Tips to maximize lawncare effectiveness and reduce nutrient runoff into Ohio waters is the focus of a new Agriculture and Natural Resources factsheet "Efficient Lawn Care Practices to Help Protect Ohio’s Waterways" via Ohioline.
