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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to celebrate the fall migration of birds with the annual Headlands Birding Festival, taking place Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21 at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby locations.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry invites you to tour the 2025 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) dedicated a new historical marker at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Area which honors the role Camp Sherman had in training Army soldiers ahead of World War l. Camp Sherman, which was located near Chillicothe, opened in September 1917 and was one of 16 U.S. Army training centers at the time.

Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada geese, teal, and more open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Bowhunters can look forward to the start of white-tailed deer archery season later in the month.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Girl Scouts, along with their troops, families, and friends, to participate in the seventh annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend starting Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14. This statewide celebration promises a blend of outdoor adventure, hands-on learning, and unforgettable memories.