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
October 27, 2022
The Best Fall Color Season in Years is Winding Down
The vibrant colors of fall are fading in most parts of the Buckeye State, but there are still a few spots of peak color left. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is calling this the best fall color season in years.
October 27, 2022
ODNR Offers Additional Overnight Discounts for U.S. Active Duty Military and Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, will offer U.S. military, both active duty and veterans, a 30% discount off one camping, getaway rental, state-operated cabin, or resort lodge stay during the month of November.
October 27, 2022
Campfire Story #3: The Haunting of Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is getting into the spooky spirit with campfire stories about some of the state’s eeriest spots. The next tale takes place just south of Columbus to Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve.
October 27, 2022
ODNR Hosts Veterans’ Archery Hunt at Zaleski State Forest
Fourteen Ohio veterans were treated to a guided archery hunt at Zaleski State Forest by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR divisions of Forestry, Wildlife, and Parks and Watercraft partnered with the Buckeye Hero Hunt Committee to provide this opportunity to hunt white-tailed deer.
October 26, 2022
Kids Country Day School in Stow Named WILD School Site
Kids Country Day School in Stow was recently dedicated as an official WILD School Site, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The school is the 188th site dedicated in Ohio and the 17th in Summit County. A ceremony attended by staff, students, and community partners was held to celebrate the event.