It’s that time of year when we can see turtles basking in the sun. If you have a pond, or hike at a wetland area such as Gilmore Ponds...

Most earthworms present in glaciated portions of Ohio are considered exotic. They were introduced in the 18th & 19th centuries by early...

Tree Facts Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small tree or large deciduous shrub, native to much of the continental United States....

Spring is a great time to head out for a wildflower walk. Hopefully you will get to see Ohio’s state wildflower, the large white trillium...

Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) is native to eastern Asia and was introduced into North America in 1896. Planted originally for...

Septic tanks hold water that can carry harmful bacteria and micro-organisms, that could potentially come into contact and pollute storm...

Now that its getting cold out and your garden is going dormant, it's time to winterize your rain barrel. You don't want the water in it...

With winter incoming, it's time to think about making your backyard wildlife comfortable. Although winter snow can look picture perfect...

Timber may not seem a valued resource in Butler County, however there are still hundreds of acres of valuable hardwood forests on private...

There are several ways that farmers can manage risks, whether it be crop insurance, spraying fungicide, or using other forms of pest...