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October 10th, 2017

Ohio’s First Pollinator Education Center

Posted by: Brittani Furlong

Recognizing the importance of pollinators, the Ohio Department of Transportation has partnered with several local organizations to create Ohio’s first Pollinator Habitat Education Center located off the I-75 Bowling Green exit.  As motorists pull in they will pass a natural…

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October 10th, 2017

Pipeline Updates

Posted by: Brittani Furlong

Kinder Morgan Utopia Pipeline Project • The Utopia Pipeline Project is still progressing, albeit slowly. Kinder Morgan initially took the position that they automatically qualified for eminent domain. That was challenged and the pipeline was held up as a result…

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August 10th, 2017

Smitely Wet Prairie Restoration Site — Saving Our Great Lakes through Collaboration

Posted by: Brittani Furlong

Do you enjoy boating and fishing around the Great Lakes? Or eating fresh produce from the farmers’ market? How about bird-watching? Or do you value hands-on, science-based learning experiences for Toledo area students? Or even having a glass of ice…

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November 15th, 2016

Volunteers and Partners Making an Impact at Sylvan Prairie

Posted by: Brittani Furlong

By Melanie Coulter- TOPS On Friday, October 7, 2016, Sylvan Prairie Park’s south parking lot was full! Over 60 Lourdes University students, faculty, and staff came to lend a helping hand to The Olander Park System’s (TOPS) Natural Resources Team….

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