When Defiance County Commissioner Ryan Mack says he’s hitting the trail, he doesn’t mean the campaign one. Mack can be found several times a week hiking along area trails. He said hiking not only provides some physical exercise but “depending on the trail system you’re on, it also helps develop a sense of community.” “Every…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Soon the air will start to cool down, the leaves will start to change, which all means that it is also time for another milkweed pod collection. The Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District and the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative will once again be collaborating on this worthwhile initiative. Milkweed…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD The final bells for summer vacation may have rung way back in May, but for many Paulding County students, the learning has not stopped. Visitors and students at the Paulding County Fair, Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschool, Paulding County Libraries, and Paulding County Board of DD Summer Enrichment Program have enjoyed…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist Paulding SWCD It is a common fact of life in our modern society that we are always on the go. Meetings, children in sports, family responsibilities, or work responsibilities seem to dominate our lives and give us plenty of stress. Technology is everywhere as just about everyone has a smartphone,…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist How many times have you been sitting outside and always seem to be swatting at mosquitoes constantly? As much as many of us enjoy the outdoors, we certainly do not enjoy anything biting us. We all know that with the warm weather of spring and summer also comes the insects.…
March in Ohio offers several fun events at our state parks and state nature preserves. Whether individuals want to participate in the Shamrock Hike at Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, or people are interested in learning more about Ohio wildlife, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has several activities to enjoy in March. Bearly…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist So you are taking a stroll through the woods and you come across a tree but just cannot seem to identify it. All you see is a dormant tree with only the branches showing. The question now becomes, how can it be identified with no leaves or any other distinguishable…
By: the Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA Chapter has seen significant growth in its membership, currently there are 102 members. The Paulding FFA Officer for 2016-2017 consists of nine very active leaders. They are as follows; President: Hannah Farr, Vice President: Chantal Monnier, Secretary: Paige Fitzwater, Treasurer: Estee Miller, Reporter: Katlynn Fuller, Sentinel: Kourtney…
The general public is invited to a day of celebration and fun geared to the whole family and for all ages. Camp Open House Sunday, October 2 – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at 4-H Camp Palmer in Fulton County-26450 County Rd. MN, Fayette Ohio 43521. 4-H Camp Palmer is…
Monday, July 18, 2016 – PPEC employees and the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District teamed up last week to rebuild docks and spruce up around the Black Swamp Nature Center. Two docks were made safer by replacing old boards and adding reinforcements. Plus, ten new benches, new duck, bird, and butterfly boxes were also…
Whether reviled or revered, coyotes are very clever and adaptive animals. This is proven by their opportunistic and creative instincts to find food and habitat in a wide array of environments. Learn more about the lives of Ohio’s coyotes during a free public program on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. according…
By: Kimberly Smith Last year, around the beginning of spring, a citizen of Antwerp who goes by Ken Conkle started a community garden for himself and the community of Antwerp. I couldn’t help myself but to wonder why he spontaneously grew a garden… so why did he? Mr. Conkle has a burning passion and has…
Mrs. Staci Miller visited last week with an owl power point and owl pellets. We were given the opportunity to dissect the Pellets and figured out what that particular owl had consumed. It was disgusting and fascinating all at the same time! Shown here with Mrs. Miller in the back are: Madi Coler, Lily Roehrig,…
