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,...
About two dozen persons gathered Saturday for a Pollinator Field Day sponsored by the Logan County Land Trust and hosted by Kirkmont Center. Chelsey Dixon, Benjamin Logan 2nd grade teacher, spoke about her involvement in raising and releasing Monarch butterflies which began as a 4-H project when she was a child. Chelsey described the life...
On April 7, the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club, sponsored by the Logan County Land Trust, explored the fascinating world of birding — a hobby that has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry and a vital tool for conservation awareness. The club welcomed Joe Lautenbach, an ornithologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), who...
Thanks to the generosity of Ron Ricketts of Zanesfield, the skies above Myeerah Preserve will be even more welcoming for returning Purple Martins this spring. Mr. Ricketts donated a 16-compartment bird “condominium” to the Logan County Land Trust, offering these remarkable migratory birds a safe and spacious place to nest after their long journey from...
Have you ever savored a fresh perch dinner and wondered how that fish survives in its watery world? Or enjoyed a stack of steaming pancakes drenched in maple syrup without thinking about the journey that syrup took from tree to bottle? These are the kinds of questions being explored in the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science...
“Go Fish!” wasn’t just a playful phrase this past Wednesday evening—it was the theme of a fun and educational after-school program led by Alex Roth of Jones Lake Management, a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Roth brought a wealth of knowledge to the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club, diving into topics about fish, aquatic habitats,...
The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club launched its first program of the school year on October 9, bringing together students eager to dive into environmental science and conservation. The program opened with a warm round of introductions, where each student shared what inspired them to join the club. Leading the group, instructors Bruce Smith, Ryan...
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...
