Dawes Arboretum announced plans for a two-story, roughly 28,000-square-foot welcome center — a nearly $17 million investment that will add a cafe, larger gift shop and meeting space.

The Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District in Ohio is hosting its annual Tree and Plant Sale, offering native trees, shrubs, and seeds to promote local wildlife and combat invasive species.

Tim Taylor's wood duck painting has been selected for Ohio's 2027 Wetlands Habitat Stamp by a panel of judges, beating 22 other entries, with sales supporting wetland conservation efforts.

Ohio's deer season ended with hunters harvesting 232,142 deer, the seventh-highest record, despite a dip from the previous year and the impact of an EHD outbreak in certain counties.

The Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference will celebrate ecological successes on March 11 at the Ohio Union in Columbus, with diverse topics and perks for attendees.

Delaware, Ohio's Falconry Pop Up Program featured red-tailed hawks and handlers, drawing an eager crowd for an educational experience despite cold weather.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported 715 bald eagles sighted during a January survey, evidence of successful conservation efforts in the state.

Hilliard is revising its Big Darby Creek watershed policies, seeking public input on the proposed environmental sustainability practices for future development.

The City of Dublin, Ohio highlights winter bird activity along the Scioto River on social media, focusing on eagles and owls engaging in behaviors like calling, nest building, and hunting.

Gantz Park in Grove City is offering a Winter Wildlife Wonderland with lights and decorations every evening until December 31, for a serene, festive experience.

Marion, Ohio officials informed residents that Aqua has adjusted water treatment processes after detecting organic compounds, ensuring water meets safety standards despite taste issues.

Ohio's gun season deer harvest dipped to 85,448 from last year's 87,191, with 27,934 being antlered. The season faced impacts from EHD and saw rifles as the top choice among hunters.

Ohio hunters reported 23,149 white-tailed deer on the opening day of the state's gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, with Ashtabula County leading in numbers.