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Know the facts about orphaned and injured wildlife

Know the facts about orphaned and injured wildlife

By Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Photo: We’re not lost. Mom knows where we are. A baby bird has tumbled from its nest. A young white-tailed deer is discovered at the base of a tree. A nest of immature rabbits calls a suburban yard home. These are all common situations humans experience when wildlife reproduction peaks in the spring. Each situation has a natural solution, an... READ MORE

It’s not spring yet, so take time to plan a pollinator garden

It’s not spring yet, so take time to plan a pollinator garden

By Buckmasters Online

Before spring arrives, plan a survival garden for our bee and butterfly pollinators to help their shrinking numbers grow. Photo: Honeybees are our smallest commercial pollinators and conservationists. It may be cold and windy now, but there’s plenty of time to make plans for planting a flowering garden to attract and feed pollinators. The gar... READ MORE

Students at home can adopt this fun, winter photo challenge

Students at home can adopt this fun, winter photo challenge

By Buckmasters Online

Photo: This image could work for a Day 1 or Day 6 photo challenge. In Nebraska, the Game and Parks Commission has designed a special program for students to combat cabin fever during winter break, but no matter where a student lives, the winter photo challenge something any house-bound, virtual learner can enjoy. Students can resist the woes of ca... READ MORE

Count birds for science during the 121st Annual Christmas Bird Count

Count birds for science during the 121st Annual Christmas Bird Count

By Buckmasters Online

From December 14 to January 5, nature enthusiasts will rise before dawn to join in the 120-year old tradition of the longest-running citizen science survey—the Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. This year, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count will mobilize over 72,000 volunteer bird counters in more than 2,500 locations across the Western Hemi... READ MORE

How to safely share the woods with hunters

How to safely share the woods with hunters

By Buckmasters Online

Photo: Blaze orange, hot pink or neon green clothing is a must for hiking or biking in the woods during fall. When hikers or trail bike riders enter the woods this fall, they need to remember it’s hunting season for small game, waterfowl and big game, and go prepared to share the woods with hunters before they leave home.Sharing the woods wi... READ MORE

Fall hiking? Time to plan and prepare

Fall hiking? Time to plan and prepare

By Buckmasters Online

No matter where you live, the arrival of fall brings renewed interest in hiking. Exploring local trails, parks and other recreational opportunities continues to engage people with the outdoors, something important for physical and mental health. As temperatures cool and colorful foliage emerges, there’s a surge in hikers hitting the trails. ... READ MORE

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