District Blogs

Welcome to BSWCD’s monthly native plant spotlight! Each month we will share a native plant found in Ohio as well as the important ecological role each has in our ecosystems. Our June native plant spotlight is Golden Alexander. Belonging to the carrot family, Golden Alexander, or Zizia aurea, is an herbaceous perennial native to Ohio and the eastern and central regions of North America. This wildflower typically grows anywhere between 8-24 inches tall, showcasing beautiful yel

As we begin to think about putting our gardens to bed for winter, think about the winter habits of our friends the pollinators. Although...

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...

Milkweed's not just for Monarchs Do you have hordes of hairy black, orange, and white caterpillars munching on your milkweed? If so,...

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) is one of the most easily recognizable Spring wildflowers. It is so unique, it is the only species...

The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2020 as International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). April 2020 is our FIRST Ohio Native Plant Month, and the 50 Anniversary of Earth Day! (from ohionativeplantmonth.org ) Native plants are those that occur naturally in a region in which they evolved. They are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. They are the ecological basis upon which life depends, including birds and people. These important plant sp

When you hear the words "invasive species", people often think of the Emerald Ash Borer or Asian Longhorned Beetle, these are included...