Naturalist James Anderson of the Marion County Park District will host a number of free programs for the public during November 2015, including the final night hike of the year at 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 at the Marion Tallgrass Trail. Monday, November 2: The Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon […]
Fall colors in full glory across the state
October 23, 2015 by
As autumn progresses, don’t forget to get out to a state park, nature preserve or forest to enjoy the many free amenities that they offer as well as the visual majesty that fall color provides. Peak conditions are now being seen throughout the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “This coming […]
Campus prairie to conduct prescribed burn this weekend
October 23, 2015 by
A wildfire management course from The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus will conduct a controlled prairie burn at the Larry R. Yoder Prairie Nature Center on the Marion campus, Saturday October 24, 2015, weather permitting. According to Ohio State Marion staff member Marketa Lillard, who co-coordinates activities on the prairie with Professor Bob Klips, the […]
Peak Fall colors starting to spread across northern Ohio
October 16, 2015 by
The weather and fall’s expanding palettes of color help make this the perfect time of year for hikers to get out and enjoy the colorful landscapes in Ohio’s state parks, forests and nature preserves. Peak conditions are expected across northern Ohio stretching down into the central portion of the state this coming weekend, according to […]
Fall colors starting to peek out across Ohio
October 9, 2015 by
Dynamic yellows, purples and lime greens are beginning to create the perfect backdrop for outdoor experiences across the state, and the beautiful weather is providing a great introduction to this year’s fall color viewing season. Currently, leaves throughout the state are beginning to change, creating those first opportunities to enjoy this year’s autumn makeover. “We […]
ODOT identifies high risk areas for deer vehicle collisions
October 5, 2015 by
A new Ohio Department of Transportation safety study has identified 10 deer crash “hotspots” around the state, two of the spots are on routes taken by many Marion commuters. “Fewer daylight hours, the increased movement of deer due to mating season, along with hunting season, can mean a greater risk of collisions between deer and […]
Hints of fall color begin to appear across the Buckeye State
October 2, 2015 by
Glimpses of fall color are becoming more common around the state, a telltale sign that autumn has begun, and Ohio’s trees are about to begin their colorful transformation. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer updates throughout October to help people plan their fall color viewing excursions. “The weather is settling in nicely […]
Feedback sought to continue work at Marion’s Tallgrass Trail
September 30, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District will host a public feedback meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 pm at the nature center at the Marion Tallgrass Trail. While awaiting news of a Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant for construction in 2016, the park district intends to apply for another grant for […]
Ohioans can anticipate seeing the best colors of Fall this October
September 28, 2015 by
As the days grow shorter and the nights a little cooler, signs of autumn will begin to emerge. Ohio’s forest canopies will soon begin their color transformation to strong reds, vivid yellows and bold oranges that encourage people to visit the Buckeye State to catch that first glimpse of color. The Ohio Department of Natural […]
Deer archery season opens this weekend across Ohio
September 24, 2015 by
Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when archery season opens on Saturday, September 26, 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer hunters should be aware of certain changes when purchasing permits before heading into the field this year. Ohio’s 2015-2016 deer seasons include: Archery: Sept. 26-Feb. 7, […]
