The Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation department extends Devon Pool's season, offering residents more opportunities to swim with additional hours from August 11 to 29.

Ohio's ODNR is accepting applications for controlled hunting permits on public lands for the 2025-26 season until July 31, featuring deer and other game.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources opens a new Exploration Center at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve with interactive exhibits for visitors.

Ohio's ODNR and the University of Dayton have begun tracking a female black bear with a GPS collar, aiming to study the species' reemergence and movements in the state.

The ODNR is considering restructured waterfowl hunting zones in Ohio for 2026-2030, and public input is sought before a final decision by the Ohio Wildlife Council.

ODNR unveiled a marker at Jesse Owens State Park honoring Big Muskie, the world's largest dragline. The landmark reflects on Ohio's mining history and environmental progress.

Upper Arlington officials remind residents to leash dogs and clean up after them in public spaces, citing an increase in complaints about off-leash dogs and waste.

Research led by Earth sciences professor Elizabeth Griffith suggests the deep sea floor sediment in the Pacific Ocean holds important clues to Earth's history, prompting calls for further exploration using advanced drilling technologies.

Ohio's Hocking and Mohican-Memorial State Forests introduce a new reservation system, replacing the first-come, first-served camping policy, per ODNR.

Ohio's spring wild turkey hunting season concluded with a total of 15,911 birds checked, surpassing the previous season and the last three-year average, with Ashtabula County leading the harvest.

Ohio DNR's conTAC program took teens on the Cuyahoga River to learn about conservation and ecosystem health, aiming to foster environmental stewardship.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources introduces an audio tour at Strouds Run State Park, combining nature sounds with technology for an educational outdoor experience.

Ohio opens the Falls Edge Glass Walkway, a 137-foot-long glass pedestrian bridge, at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park for unique views and conservation.