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...
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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....
Club members keep a journal of their experiences and write down the highlights. Some describe these events with words, others with sketches. Periodically they are asked to share their writing with the group. Shown above is a session in Mr. Reames’s lab where the students learned about daphnia, a freshwater crustacean that plays a vital...
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club continues to thrive, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Benjamin Logan Local School and the Logan County Land Trust.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced that nine land trusts, seven counties or townships, and 25 Soil and Water Conservation Districts will receive funding to help preserve farmland across the state.
