Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to Ohio’s ecosystems. But we’re working to change that. Funded by the U.S. Forest Service under the provisions of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Early Detection Rapid Response in the Oak Openings Region project launched in 2021 with an objective of improving regional response to high-threat invasive plant species. As part of this project, TNC has been working with partners to control the spread of invasive plants within the globally rare Oak Openings Region of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. To date, TNC staff have surveyed more than 750 acres, and treated invasive plants on over 90 acres of habitats. Learn more about how we’re addressing invasive species in Ohio: https://nature.ly/3S8QL1p 📸: Wheeler Preserve in SE Michigan, © Pete Blank/TNC
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Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – in Ohio and across the globe.
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From our lakes and rivers to our wetlands and forests, Ohio's lands and waters support a rich history of culture, recreation and biodiversity. The Nature Conservancy is working with partners across the state to preserve and protect these incredible natural areas for generations to come.
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One of the most striking summer wildflowers in Ohio is the purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). Found in meadows, prairies, and other sunny places, this flower’s long summer bloom time, with its vibrant purple petals, makes it a favorite among pollinators like bees and butterflies. And, because it blooms into early fall, it’s a vital food source for monarch butterflies as they begin their journey to Mexico for the winter. Once the flower heads lose their petals, the flower cone (aka seed head) becomes a magnet for seed-loving birds like goldfinches and chickadees. Purple coneflowers are also great at self-seeding with any seeds that the birds leave behind. Humans and purple coneflowers have a very long relationship, too. From the earliest times, Indigenous Peoples in the U.S. used these plants in medicine for themselves and their horses. The purple coneflower was used as a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and a treatment for a variety of other ailments such as colds, flu, and infections. Today, it remains a popular herbal remedy found throughout the country. Modern medicine is also exploring the potential effects of this extraordinary plant, using chemical compounds found in purple coneflower in studies looking at everything from immune system support to potential cancer treatments. Purple coneflower is one of the best native plants you can keep around your house. It’s easy to establish in most soils and is low maintenance. And if you don’t have a yard, it also grows well in pots! Close-up of purple coneflower bloom by T.J. Vissing American goldfinch eating a seed while perched on a purple coneflower plant by Cassie Barnes/TNC
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Join TNC at Bissell Nature Center this Saturday, July 13th at 10am on a quest to capture and examine a few of the 50+ species of dragonflies and damselflies that have been spotted in Morgan Swamp. Registration requested for all programs. To register, email us at bissellnaturecenter@tnc.org or call 440-563-3081. All programs and admission to the Bissell Nature Center are free and open to the public. The nature center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm ET April through October. Learn more about our nature center programs: https://lnkd.in/enbVznNG. 📸: © Danae Wolfe/TNC
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Join The Nature Conservancy and Ohio State University Extension on Wednesday, July 24 at 6pm ET for Rooting Out Trouble, a webinar on how to manage invasive plants in the home landscape. From Callery pear and bush honeysuckle to barberry and burning bush, invasive plants are everywhere among us. And they’re causing big problems for people and wildlife alike. In this session, we’ll explore common ornamental plants that turned invasive and what to replace them with in your home landscape, while highlighting the work TNC is doing to manage invasive plants in natural areas. To learn more about our webinar series and register for sessions, visit https://nature.ly/3LkgUGK.
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We are proud to announce that The Nature Conservancy has been named the most inspiring non-profit workplace in North America and fourth overall in the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards! 🏆🎉 At TNC, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Inspiring Workplaces celebrates companies that prioritize their people and create a culture of purpose, leadership, well-being, inclusion, communication, and exceptional employee experience. This is an incredible honor for TNC and reflects the dedication and passion of our amazing team! Learn more about this exciting award: https://nature.ly/4bA76TD #InspiringWorkplaces #TopEmployer
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Conservation success story! For the last few years, northeast Ohio staff have been working at Herrick Fen to manage habitat for the state-threatened Virginia bunch flower (Melanthium virginicum). The wet prairie plant needs open canopy and plenty of sunlight to survive and reproduce, but woody species like invasive buckthorn threatened the success of bunch flower in the preserve’s fen habitats. With the help of Ohio Natural Areas Preserves Association TNC has been removing buckthorn along with some native woody shrubs and trees to provide ideal habitat for the flower. And the numbers don’t lie—two years ago, staff counted around 200 individual plants, with only one single specimen in flower. This past spring, staff counted 253 individual plants, and they were thrilled to see 12 plants in flower a few weeks ago—a sign of recovery thanks to habitat management efforts. © Derrick Cooper/TNC
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If you live near a body of water in Ohio, chances are you’ve probably been near the largest species of turtle in our state—the common snapping turtle. While they may start out small, these turtles can grow to weigh more than 35 pounds and have a carapace (shell) that measures over a foot and a half. While fairly abundant throughout the state, these turtles are not as commonly seen as other species due to their preference for swimming rather than basking in the sun. However, during this time of year, you might catch a glimpse of them on land as they move about to find mates and lay eggs. If you do spot one on land, keep a safe distance, as snapping turtles can be aggressive, especially when out of the water, and their long necks give them a wide range of motion to bite! Common snapping turtles are true omnivores, consuming a wide variety of prey from amphibians to fish to small mammals and birds. They employ an ambush strategy, patiently waiting for their prey to come within striking distance. While adult snapping turtles have few natural predators, juvenile turtles are at risk from great blue herons, mink, and other predators. Photo 1 (adult common snapping turtle on a log that is submerged in a pond) by Cassie Barnes/TNC Photo 2 (close-up of an adult snapping turtle on land, facing the camera) by Chris Helzer Photo 3 (a juvenile snapping turtle that is laying on a branch) by Cassie Barnes/TNC.
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📣 We're hiring multiple conservation roles! 📣 🌿 Edge of Appalachia Land Steward 🌿 Edge of Appalachia Stewardship Crew Lead 🌿 Ohio Land Steward 🌿 NOWCorps Preserve Maintenance and Outreach Crew Member To learn more or apply, visit nature.org/careers and search for "Ohio" to learn more about each position.
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Searching for a nature break in Ohio this holiday weekend or any time this summer? Look no further! We’ve compiled the top TNC preserves in the Midwest and plotted out a perfect road trip around the Great Lakes. Rolling prairie, deep blue waters, towering sand dunes and never-ending forests are all part of the trip! Plot your course today: https://nature.ly/3WaJ50Q
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Join us at The Nature Conservancy's Grand River Conservation Campus August 23-24th for the 2024 Ohio Bat Blitz! Over these two nights, bat biologists and volunteers from around the state will be surveying the bat community in the surrounding areas. The purpose of the blitz is to gain valuable information about bat populations in the Grand River area, provide experience to students and young professionals and engage the public in bat conservation. Register for educational events at https://nature.ly/3L6WBwi. Space is limited for some events, so don’t wait. 😉 To see the agenda for the education events and for more information on the blitz, such as how to sponsor the event, visit https://nature.ly/3XMwpyA. 📸: © T. Travis Brown
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