Category: Conservation
SWACO and Columbus Foundation Grants Help Ohio Wildlife Center Reach Conservation and Sustainability Goals
Posted on Monday Dec 20 2021 at 4:45 PM by owcmaster
Ohio Wildlife Center pursues initiatives to minimize environmental impact Through recent grants from the Columbus Foundation and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), Ohio Wildlife Center has been deploying initiatives across the organization this year to improve sustainability, reduce waste from human and animal care activity, and achieve energy reduction strategies. Shrinking its […]... Read More
Humans Can Help Minimize Entanglement Injuries for Wildlife
Posted on Monday Dec 20 2021 at 4:41 PM by owcmaster
Simple tips to deploy at home can prevent holiday hazards Both large and small animals are often injured from trash and litter entanglements as they forage for food in parks and yards. The fall and winter holidays often accelerate these dangerous encounters when decorations are left behind after festivities are long over. Outdoor holiday lights, […]... Read More
Bat Week in Ohio Highlights the Importance of Conservation Efforts to Save These Furry Fliers From Disease Threats
Posted on Wednesday Sep 29 2021 at 2:03 PM by owcmaster
As Ohio bats prepare to migrate and hibernate this fall, scientists crunch the numbers on one of the most devastating wildlife disease epidemics in recorded history. With approaching seasonal temperature drops and the disappearance of summer insects, Ohio’s bats begin a dramatic transition in the fall months to adjust to winter climate changes and vanishing […]... Read More