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Logan County Land Trust holds first annual Farm Breakfast

Thu, March 19, 2026 by April King as featured by The Peak of Ohio The Logan County Land Trust held its first annual Farm Breakfast on Thursday morning at Winner Harvest Barn in DeGraff. The non-profit welcomed around 80 agriculturally minded people from across the county, along with representatives from partner organizations including the Logan County Auditor’s...

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Maple Syrup with the Kavanaghs

Cycles of freezing and thawing are responsible for one of the sweetest treats nature has to offer. The WorldAtlas ranks Ohio 8th in Maple Syrup production for 2026 at 65,000 gallons just behind Michigan’s 82,000 gallons, but that slight didn’t matter to the members of the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club when they visited the...

Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Explores Wildlife Careers and Conservation in Action
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Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Explores Wildlife Careers and Conservation in Action

The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club continues to expand students’ understanding of the many professions and responsibilities connected to caring for our environment. Each week brings new opportunities to explore real-world conservation work—and last week was no exception. Learning from a Logan County Wildlife Officer The club recently welcomed Adam Smith, Logan County Wildlife Officer...

Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Explores Recycling and Sustainable Food Systems
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Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Explores Recycling and Sustainable Food Systems

The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club (ESC) continues to keep students engaged with timely, hands-on lessons that connect science, sustainability, and everyday life. Recent meetings have focused on two important topics: plastic recycling and growing healthy food. Understanding Plastic Recycling in Logan County At the club’s most recent meeting, students learned about the history and...

Planning the Future of Your Farm: OSU Extension Offers Farm Transition Planning Series
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Planning the Future of Your Farm: OSU Extension Offers Farm Transition Planning Series

For many farm families, the land represents more than acreage and assets—it represents heritage, livelihood, and a legacy meant to carry forward for generations. Ensuring that transition happens smoothly requires thoughtful planning, clear communication, and the right professional guidance. To help families prepare for that future, The Ohio State University Extension is once again offering...

Healthy Choices Take Center Stage at Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club
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Healthy Choices Take Center Stage at Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club

This week’s Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club meeting brought learning to life through preparing, playing, touching, smelling, and tasting—all culminating in a warm, nutritious treat made from wholesome ingredients. The evening focused on an important message: “You are what you eat.” Students explored how making healthy food choices and practicing proper hygiene contribute to living...

Discovering, Learning, and Doing: Environmental Science Club Builds Skills for Life and Stewardship
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Discovering, Learning, and Doing: Environmental Science Club Builds Skills for Life and Stewardship

Discovering, learning, and doing—these three words perfectly describe the experience of students in the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club. The start of the new year has been filled with engaging lessons that connect science, health, conservation, and hands-on problem solving. Understanding the Smallest Forms of Life January began with a fascinating exploration of the relative...

Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Explores Microscopic Life and Wildlife Populations
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Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Explores Microscopic Life and Wildlife Populations

Young scientists in the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club (ESC) recently dove deep into the world of science—both microscopic and ecological—through two engaging, hands-on learning experiences that brought classroom concepts to life. Seeing the Unseen: Life Under the Microscope In one recent session, students learned how to properly use a compound light microscope, gaining skills...

Logan County Land Trust Holds Annual Meeting and Announces New Leadership for 2025
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Logan County Land Trust Holds Annual Meeting and Announces New Leadership for 2025

The Logan County Land Trust (LCLT) held its Annual Meeting on March 17, 2025, at the Solid Waste Building Conference Room, bringing together board members to review organizational updates and elect new officers for the coming year. The meeting was called to order by Renee Winner, with the following directors in attendance: Renee Winner, Linda...

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Preserving our past, protecting our future

It is so easy to live, work, and be part of a community, and yet never really know the extent of what is around us. Logan County is no different. We slip into our comfort zones, traveling the same roads and routines every day, and forget to branch out. But what if we took the...