Field observations recorded July 14, 2026. Habitats Explored: Wet Prairie • Dry Sand Prairie • Oak Woodland • Oak Savanna Learning to Read a Landscape When I first pulled into Salamander Flats, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The name immediately made me picture water—perhaps a marsh, a vernal pool, or at least a […]
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Field observations recorded June 20, 2026. Habitats Explored: Oak Savanna • Oak Woodland • Seasonal Wetlands • Sand Dunes • Prairie • Pond Some places don’t reveal themselves all at once Some parks greet you with sweeping overlooks, rushing water, or an abundance of wildlife. Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve takes a different approach. It
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Introduction The Oak Openings Region in northwest Ohio is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the Great Lakes, with sand prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands all within a few square miles. By planting Oak Openings Region native plants, gardeners can bring elements of this rare ecosystem into their yards, supporting pollinators, birds, and
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