Jane Beathard
Darbies safe from more development – for now
City of Columbus withdraws petition that would have affected creeks.
Wildlife officers on presidential security detail
Trump’s visit to Lima in September well-covered by ODNR.
Part of Darby Plains in central Ohio worthy of preservation
King savanna contains plants, species typically found in the west.
There’s reasoning behind the saying, ‘Let wild things be wild'
Public often put in harm’s way by unintentional escapes.
Mayflies and high water, oh my!
High water on Lake Erie a bit of a "downer," but these masses of mayflies are a delicacy for the walleyes to savor.
Toledo Metroparks turning to tree houses – yes, tree houses – to attract visitors
Several have been built at the park’s Oak Openings Preserve.
Darbies in central Ohio being encroached upon by development
Rumors of a large housing development in the watershed untrue, however.
In Ohio, bald eagles return to Madison County
They remain the first-ever documented nesting pair in the county in modern times.
Shortage of white oak trees a truly American phenomenon
Oak barrels used to age bourbon, among other things.
Canada’s Pelee Island on Lake Erie a sight to truly behold
Author took a summer excursion to the island winery on Ohio’s Jet Express.
National parks to get much-needed infrastructure improvements
Ohio faced a similar scenario several years ago.
First visit to Punderson doesn’t disappoint
State park and lodge just east of Cleveland a good place to spend a summer afternoon.
Ohio River island between Ohio, West Virginia rich in history
Historical figure Aaron Burr met his demise there.
AEP land purchase to debut in mid-June
State recently bought nearly 6,000 acres of AEP ReCreation Land.
Madison County beavers persist; engineering project delayed
Rodents set up shop on small wetland, delaying work.
Ohio seeing continued uptick in bald eagle numbers
Author especially excited to see two nests in Madison County – the first ones officially reported in modern times.
Exhibit puts focus on worldwide poaching
The National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement (known as The Mob Museum) in Las Vegas opened several new displays last week, including one on the international trade in poached wildlife. I volunteer at the museum during winter months…
With surge of visitors to national parks, issues adding up, too
With clogged parking lots, traffic backups, worn-down roads, and a multi-million-dollar backlog of needed improvements, many locations now looking to increase fees.
Battelle-Darby’s bison a conservation success story
Buffalo roaming the park in western Franklin County.
About This Blog
Jane Beathard is the retired media relations manager of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Prior to joining ODNR, she was a public information specialist for the Ohio Department of Health. Prior to joining the state, she was a reporter for The Madison Press in London for nine years. She has written for Ohio Outdoor News since 2008.
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