OUR MISSION
To ensure a balance between the wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.
HERE'S OUR LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
January 31, 2025
Rejuvenate Your Spirit at Shawnee State Park’s 3rd Annual Nature Wellness Weekend
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the serenity of nature at Shawnee State Park’s 3rd Annual Nature Wellness Weekend, happening Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18.
January 30, 2025
ODNR Announces the Protection of more than 400 Acres of Forested Land in Southern Ohio
ODNR Division of Forestry has expanded protection to more than 400 acres of forested land in southern Ohio. This will expand Shawnee State Forest and increase protected acres in the Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System.
January 27, 2025
Join Family-friendly Hike at Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve on February 15
Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves for a guided Winter Hike at Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve on February 15 at 10 a.m. This naturalist-led event is a part of the official ODNR Winter Hike Series.
January 24, 2025
Governor DeWine Sends ODNR Division of Forestry Crew to Support Firefighters in California
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he has dispatched a nine-person fire management team from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to assist firefighters battling the devastating wildfires that continue to rage in California.
January 23, 2025
ODNR Awards $350,000 for Local Boating Education Programs
From boating safety courses to purchasing new kayaks and paddles, 14 organizations across Ohio will receive boating education grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercrafts.