Spend the evening on January 9th with OSU Extension’s Marne Titchenell and Carrie Brown as we go on the prowl for Ohio’s owls! Join us for hot drinks and tasty treats, as we chat about owl species and ecology, then hike into the woods to call in these silent hunters. This is a family-friendly event with crafts and activities!

Now that Christmas is over, people ask “What’s the best thing to do with my greens? I know some avid gardeners and bird enthusiasts suggest taking the tree out and leave it in your yard to provide shelter for wildlife. It sounds good but there may be a problem.

Check out this new FactSheet on Ohioline, written by Illiana Moore, Research Senior Technician and Dr. Jamie Strange, Chair, both with OSU's Department of Entomology on Sphinx Moths of Ohio.

Flowering Pear Trees were put on the “Do not Sell”, Invasive Species List for the Ohio Department of Agriculture last January of 2023. The problem is the fruit!

Summary: A baldfaced hornet nest can be a wonderful conversation piece when displayed in a home or office. However, we may not yet have experienced a sufficient accumulation of freezing temperatures to kill all of the baldfaced hornets still standing guard inside their nests, particularly in southern Ohio.

Many families enjoy a “Live” tree for Christmas. The key is WATER!

What should I do to get my lawn ready for Winter. I get this question a lot from homeowners and by my neighbors.

Here is the final edition of the 2023 OSU Turfgrass Team Times (TTT). Enjoy as our season winds down. Great updates from our specialists, and a shout out for the upcoming Ohio Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show and the OSU Green Industry Short Course.

The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program is offering a session next Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Warren County on Living with Wildlife. The registration deadline for this program is this Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map.