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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Creativity Takes Flight: Environmental Science Club Designs New Bird Species & Builds New Partnerships
Imagination. Creativity. Observation. Adaptation.These four concepts lie at the heart of nature, and the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club has spent the past few weeks exploring all of them through hands-on, minds-on learning. Students Create Their Own Bird Species A couple of weeks ago, ESC students were challenged to think like real ornithologists. Working in...
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Environmental Science Club Explores Agriculture, Soil Health, and the Mad River at the Historic Stoll Farm
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club recently made its annual visit to the Stoll Farm in Zanesfield, a hands-on learning experience that connects students with Logan County’s agricultural heritage and the modern practices shaping its future. This year’s trip—rich in history, science, ecology, and a bit of adventure—offered students a full spectrum of lessons from...
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A Month of Hands-On Learning and Outdoor Discovery
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club has enjoyed a busy and inspiring month filled with weekly activities designed to spark curiosity, build environmental knowledge, and develop hands-on skills. From studying nocturnal predators to planting pollinator habitats and designing imaginary bird species, our young scientists continue to embrace every opportunity to learn about the natural world....