Though Ohioans no longer report seeing mountain lions, elk or passenger pigeons in the wild, visitors to Penitentiary Glen Reservation on Feb. 19 learned about these and other species that used to call the Buckeye State home. The Lake Metroparks park in Kirtland said that the species featured at that day’s Lost World event are […]
Lake Metroparks announced it will be holding three events Feb. 19, Presidents Day. At Farmpark, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., families are invited to “Farmer Monday.” Experience a day on the farm, milk a cow, learn about cheese making, meet favorite farm animals and more, according to a news release. Attendees can also participate […]
Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two In August 2023, State Wildlife Officer Ethan Bingham, assigned to Williams County, patrolled Lake La Su An Wildlife Area. Officer Bingham contacted two individuals who were on the area past the 10:00 p.m. curfew and were in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. The items were seized as evidence and the individuals were issued
Did you know that even though hawks and falcons look alike, they aren’t even closely related? Have you ever wondered why opossums and some monkeys have prehensile tails? During Lake Metroparks’ “Fun Day: Wild Similarities,” visitors will have the chance to explore the world of convergent evolution and learn how and why very different animals […]
Lake Metroparks recently announced that it will offer drop-off locations for live Christmas trees with bins located throughout Lake County available through Jan. 22.