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05/11/2026

🐢 Please Report Reptile and Amphibian Road Crossing Hotspots for Wildlife Research 🐸
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⚠️ Our agency, in partnership with Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Department of Natural Resources, are asking the public to report locations where they see reptiles and amphibians frequently cross roadways. Wildlife crossings put both animals and passenger vehicles at risk on the roadway, so reports can help ODNR and ODOT can create safer solutions for wildlife crossing areas.

☠️ In spring and summer, reptiles such as box turtles, snapping turtles, and snakes are vulnerable to vehicles as they cross roadways to lay eggs, find new habitat, or seek shelter. In the early spring and occasionally in the fall, amphibians like salamanders, frogs, and toads sometimes cross roads as they travel to breeding areas.

👀 Observers can report locations of reptile and amphibian road crossings via the Wildlife Reporting System (https://ow.ly/agO150YVKew) and on the HuntFish OH mobile app. Observations of live animals are helpful, as are reports of roadkill. Users are encouraged to take note of road crossing locations and submit reports once they are no longer driving. Never use this app while driving; please park in a safe location before reporting or ask a passenger to make the report.

05/06/2026

🌿 Today we officially dedicated Berwick Alternative School as the 217th WILD School Site in Ohio and the 18th in Franklin County and only the 2nd for Columbus City Schools! 🎉

The students have worked hard to create a garden that doesn't just grow food but supports wildlife. From bird houses and bug hotels to native perennial flowers and water features, the garden is home to bluebirds, monarchs, black swallowtails, goldfinches, and more. 🐝🐦🦋

The eight classrooms grow radishes, kale, tomatoes, potatoes, basil, spinach, and more in 20+ outdoor beds and indoor hydroponics. The students plant, harvest, cook, and eat it all! Extras go straight to the local food bank. They even have a few beds for rent to the community members. 🥬🥔

They are proud to name the site, “Tyler's Garden” honoring former Berwick student Tyler Simmons, who lost his life serving our country in Iraq. His memory lives on in every seed they plant.

Thank you to the Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteers, teachers, students, families, and community who made this possible.🌻

04/29/2026

Looking for an opportunity to be trained in Project WILD and Project Learning Tree with cool field trips? Consider joining our SWCD friends in western Ohio for an America250 themed workshop! Email for more details.

04/29/2026

📣The SWCD Educators of NW Ohio are back at it again with another exciting educator workshop coming up this summer on July 14, 15, and 16! We will be located at the fabulous Sauder Village in Archbold, OH and have three days filled with exciting lessons, field trips, and sharing of ideas. Participants will have the option to stay at Sauder Village at the Inn or camping (additional cost outside of workshop registration).

See the flyer below for all the details on how you can join in on the fun!

➡Want to register? https://www.lucasswcd.org/edworkshops.html

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04/29/2026

04/28/2026

The Division of Wildlife and Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West will be hosting a Project & Aquatic WILD workshop on July 29 from 9 am – 3:30 pm at the Shuer Center (4925 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH 43616). This workshop is for formal and nonformal educators looking to teach about wildlife to children grades K-12. All backgrounds are welcome!

The workshop is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/44674

04/28/2026

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