The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club (ESC) kicked off its eighth year on October 1, welcoming 29 enthusiastic students eager to engage with nature, learn about environmental science, and make a hands-on impact on their school campus. After introductions, each student shared what drew them to the program—most citing a love for nature, the outdoors,...
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club continues to make a positive impact on their campus and local ecosystem. This past Wednesday, club members dedicated their after-school session to removing invasive plant species, specifically bush honeysuckle and autumn olive — two non-native species known to cause significant harm to local environments. Invasive species often outcompete native...
The Logan County Land Trust is thrilled to announce the successful closing of a Conservation Easement for Kirkmont Center in Zanesfield. This easement marks a major milestone for land preservation in our region, ensuring that approximately 220 acres of natural area will be protected from future development. Partnership and Funding This conservation success was made...
Dear Enviro-Camp families, We hope everyone has recovered from last week’s adventures (it took us a day or two, too!). Most importantly, we hope your campers had a blast—and took home lasting lessons about our planet and their role as environmental stewards. Enjoy the attached photos, and keep an eye out for a large image...
For the third consecutive year, the Logan County Land Trust and Kirkmont Center have partnered to provide young people in Logan County with a one-of-a-kind outdoor learning experience. Enviro-Camp 25 began this morning, August 4th, welcoming 29 enthusiastic campers ready to explore the natural world and their role in protecting it. Day One: Finding Your...
The Logan County Land Trust’s fifth annual bus trip, known as Summer Tour 25, took twenty-four Logan County residents on a journey through Ohio’s agricultural history and into the future of sustainable farming practices. A Step Back in Time: Rock Mill The day began at Rock Mill in Fairfield County, one of only four remaining...
Dear Friends and Followers of the Logan County Land Trust We are excited to announce a summer opportunity to visit the Rock Mill, Brandt Farm, The Ohio Glass Museum, and The Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. The trip is being offered by the Logan County Land Trust. This is our 5th annual Summer Tour. The...
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club has been busy making the most of spring with a wide range of hands-on experiences that bring science to life—outside the classroom. Supported by the Logan County Land Trust and dedicated volunteer teachers from Benjamin Logan Schools, the club continues to offer students unforgettable opportunities to explore, discover, and...
Local farmers, elected officials, and agricultural leaders – including Linda Venon President of Logan County Land Trust, Greg Knight Treasurer of Logan County Land Trust, and April King Secretary of Logan County Land Trust – came together on Thursday morning at Hopewell Methodist Church in Bellefontaine for the Logan County Farm Bureau’s Annual Policy Meeting,...
Members of the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club rolled up their sleeves and headed to the kitchen for an evening centered around making healthy choices. The theme, “Take it to the Kitchen and Choose Health,” focused on showing students simple, practical ways to create nutritious meals and snacks—skills they can take home and use for...
