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News from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Nature Preserves and Scenic Rivers

May 10 Lakeside Daisy Open House
By Kathy Sochor on 4/29/2008 1:00 AM
Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve in Ottawa County will host its annual open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. 4/29/08
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100 Additional Acres On Little Darby Creek Now Under ODNR Protection
By Kathy Sochor on 4/29/2008 1:00 AM
ODNR recently purchased 100 acres on Little Darby Creek as an additional measure of protection for this state and national scenic river - and the endangered clubshell mussel, which calls its waters home. 4/29/08
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Lottery To Be Held For Those Wishing To Attend June 21 Annual Tour Of Cranberry Bog
By Kathy Sochor on 4/16/2008 1:00 AM
Nature enthusiasts throughout Ohio are encouraged to enter a lottery to tour Ohio's only floating island - Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve in Buckeye Lake - during the bog's annual open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. 4/16/08
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2/27/08 - Donations Through The Tax Check Off Program Support Nature Preserves, Scenic Rivers
By Kathy Sochor on 2/27/2008 1:00 AM
When filling out their taxes this year, Ohioans can make a difference in preserving the state's wealth of natural resources for generations to come.
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12/11/07 - State Moves To Protect 214 Additional Acres On Little Darby Creek
By Kathy Sochor on 12/11/2007 11:36 AM
ODNR recently purchased 214 acres on Little Darby Creek in Madison County as an additional measure of protection for this state and national scenic river. The Madison County Commissioners will manage the acreage as parkland, under a lease agreement with ODNR.
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10/03/07 - Conkles Hollow Fall Foliage Weekend, October 20-21
By Kathy Sochor on 10/3/2007 8:55 AM
The 16th Annual Fall Foliage Event, an outdoor open-house runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21 at Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve
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09/04/07 - September 15 Tour of Headlands Dunes
By Kathy Sochor on 9/4/2007 9:59 AM
A guided tour of Ohio’s best coastal dunes will be held on Saturday, September 15 as part of this year’s Natural Areas Discovery Series.
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08/08/07 - A Tale Of Two Bogs - Saturday, August 18 Event
By Kathy Sochor on 8/9/2007 10:43 AM
Unique habitats and rare Ohio plant species await visitors at the next Natural Areas Discovery Series event, featuring tours of two Portage County bogs –Kent Bog and Triangle Lake Bog state nature preserves. The tours are scheduled for Saturday, August 18.
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