Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We have a special guest at Parky’s Farm for today’s video, the tree of heaven. Tune in to learn why, despite its angelic name, the tree of heaven is actually an invasive species.

Invasive species are recognized as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity across the globe, and Southwest Ohio is no exception. If you find invasive plants lurking in your backyard, follow these treatment recommendations.

We have identified six invasive species that you can see signs of this spring. Ohio has many different types of invasive plants, but these are ones most obvious and are certainly on the top of the list. Where have you seen these invasive plants before?

In 2003, the state of Ohio had an estimated 3.8 billion ash trees existing in our forests, woodlots and in our own backyards. Today, that is not the case. The emerald ash borer (EAB) has swept across our state at record pace and is wiping out ash trees where they stand. EAB was first detected near Toledo […]