The second annual Enviro-Camp, an outgrowth of the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club, and sponsored by the Logan County Land Trust was held Aug. 05 – Aug. 09 at Kirkmont Center. On Monday the campers learned how to ask questions such as “What do I wonder?” and “What does it remind me of?” when making...
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On the Road with the Logan County Land Trust
The day began at 7:00 AM with our great mode of travel, a motor coach from Buckeye Bus Company in Lima, leaving the Benjamin Logan School campus and heading to Flint Ridge State Memorial near Newark Ohio. This was the 4th Annual Logan County Land Trust Summer Tour! The Naturalist from Flint Ridge shared with...
Go Fish
“Go Fish,” is the imperative from a popular children’s card game, but that is just what Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club members did for their last meeting of the year. Volunteers from the Mad River chapter of Trout Unlimited, a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of aquatic ecosystems, led the students through a series of...
Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Program
Beautiful green pastures spotted with grazing happy, healthy cattle set the stage for the next to last program of the BLES Club. Lois and Bob Stoll began the program with discussion about making better eating choices and how that will improve our health, our attitude and our well being. Bob Stoll explained to...
Chimney Swift Tower
We all know that the real estate market is hot. Last evening Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club volunteers worked overtime to bring “Chimney Swift Tower” closer to completion. The final phase of the operation is overlaying the structure with hand stenciled sheathing showing swifts in flight. When complete, the complex will rival Chicago’s famed Marina...
The Sport of Navigation: Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Explores Orienteering
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club members recently invited Rhonda Farley from the Shelby County Sharpspurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for a very active and hands-on lesson teaching the lost art of compass navigation.
Exploring the Wonders of Wildlife: Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Hosts ODNR Biologist
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club recently had the privilege of welcoming Just Kauffman, a private lands biologist from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), for an enlightening session on mammals. As part of their ongoing commitment to environmental education, the club members gathered to delve into the fascinating world of wildlife and the...
Building a Brighter Future: Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Constructs Chimney Swift Tower
In a remarkable display of hands-on learning and environmental stewardship, members of the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club recently took on a unique project that will leave a lasting impact on both their school and the local ecosystem. Armed with determination and teamwork, these young students, many of whom are in the 4th and 5th...
Celebrating Young Innovators: Benjamin Logan Elementary Science Fair Highlights
The halls of Benjamin Logan Elementary School were abuzz with excitement as eager young scientists showcased their creativity and ingenuity at the annual science fair. With around sixty students presenting projects spanning a wide array of topics, the event was a testament to the curiosity and passion for learning that thrives within the school community....
Reorganization of Officers
The Logan County Land Trust (LCLT) met for its annual meeting on March 11, 2024. Each year at this meeting the slate of officers for the coming year are nominated and elected. This year there were two new board members elected to the slate of officers and two board members who remain as part of...