Protecting Open Space on Crowded Catawba Island
With new housing creeping toward what remains of the marshy shorelines and interior woods in this popular resort area, the Black Swamp Conservancy was pleased to recently be awarded a […]
Howard Island: Sunset Landmark
Our Maumee River starts small and slow, snaking through nearly flat land, coming north and east. Then, between Grand Rapids and Providence, Ohio, the river is wide and hits its […]
Saving Seeds, Sowing Hope
Wading through tall ripe grasses and fading wildflowers is a lovely way to spend a fall day. It’s also an important way to support the restoration efforts of the Black […]
A Little Gem in Ottawa County
In Ottawa County, there is a jewel of marshland in private hands that is protected by Black Swamp Conservancy through a permanent conservation agreement. It is about 70 acres tucked […]
Paradise in Paulding County: Little Auglaize Wildlife Reserve
There’s a hidden wonderland in Paulding County, Ohio where pheasants nest, chorus frogs sing and river otters splash. Little Auglaize Wildlife Reserve features 226 acres of diverse natural habitats – […]
Wolf Creek Restoration Project Nearing Completion
This relic wetland bench within the restoration area will be enhanced and expanded through this project.
Thanks for Getting Wild with Us
So Wild a Place was our first big public event in a few years, and it was a great success! The rain held off, and the Toledo Botanical Gardens was […]
Annie Proulx’s Love Letter to the Swamp
Historical accounts of swamps are rarely kind. Their still waters were a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Swamp land also made travel difficult and prevented agricultural pursuits and commercial development. […]
Walking at Bell Woods
We had a great turnout for our first nature walk of the season with more than 30 people coming out to wade through black swamp muck and vernal pools to […]
Smile, You’re on Herpetology Camera!
Frogs are great at letting you know where they are by emitting their species-specific calls with gusto, which is wonderful! But how do you find out what quieter salamanders, snakes, and […]
