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Deadline nears for JAMPD photo contest

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Deadline: October 27

This is the final week to enter the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District Nature Photography Contest.

Organizers suggest, "There’s still time to capture the stunning beauty of Allen County and showcase your photography skills. Don’t miss out on your chance to be featured and win amazing cash prizes!"

 

Categories: Flora, Fauna, Landscape, Parks Potpourri

Cash awards for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

Submit at https://jampd.com/nature-photography-contest/

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 21, 2024

COLUMBUS – As we lose more and more daylight, October is the top month for fatal pedestrian crashes in Ohio.

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Test soil in the fall for a healthy yard

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 21, 2024

By Casey Heilman
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District

The cooler weather has arrived and many homeowners around the county are raking up leaves, cutting back perennials, and just generally prepping yards, and gardens for the long winter ahead. But what few people realize is that  caring for the soil should be a part of the autumn yard routine. 

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October 2024 Community Foundation report

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 17, 2024

By Tim Thomas

The Hardin County Community Foundation received a strong financial report at its quarterly meeting Tuesday in Kenton.

Trustees learned that the total portfolio has climbed to $13,238,180, which is up 16.72% year to date.

Also at the meeting, the board approved a series of policies. Those include records retention, whistleblower, conflict of interest and computer, device and internet usage policy.

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Northwest Ohio classrooms invited to assist with wetlands restoration

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

PHOTO) Blanding’s turtles are found in Ohio’s northern counties along Lake Erie, where they inhabit marshy shorelines, inland streams, and wet meadows.

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JAMPD nature photography contest announced

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Submission deadline is October 27

The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is holding it’s 47th annual Nature Photography Contest. Winners will be displayed at ArtSpace Lima and then at the McElroy Environmental Education Center.

Photographs will be submitted online. Deadline for submitted photos is no later than 11:59 p.m., Sunday Oct. 27, 2024. For official rules and details, click HERE.

For any additional questions, call 419-221-1232.

You can follow JAMPD on Facebook and Flickr to view the results.

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