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Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD, is one of the most common deer diseases. It’s been in Ohio since at least 2002 but, historically, EHD has been most prevalent in the southeastern United States. As a result, deer in those states have built up herd immunity against it. That’s not the case yet in Ohio. So the state sees high mortality rates when there is an EHD outbreak.

The Yellow Springs sunflower field is coming back this year. The last time it was planted was back in 2019 before the pandemic.

Scientists say that we will see an increase in parasitic ticks in Ohio this year. They say the increase is due to warming temperatures from climate change expanding the number of months ticks can survive in the region.

Billions, if not trillions, of periodical cicadas are above ground for the first time in years.

After reconstructing parts the former Darby Plains Prairie, Metro Parks are welcoming baby bison to their new home this spring.

While chimney swifts are not new to the city, a proposed tower structure will help provide shelter for the birds that find their potential nesting sites are dwindling.

Vick Mickunas' 2021 interview with Douglas Tallamy

The 121st Annual Christmas Bird Count takes place across the Miami Valley, and all over the world, this Saturday.

The Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid does best in grassy meadows but that habitat has been largely eradicated for farmland.

Today WYSO Curious takes on a question that’s simple, but also age-old. It involves a feature familiar to Yellow Springs locals: the actual springs after…

This year WYSO and Tecumseh Land Trust sponsored Living on the Land, an essay contest inviting writers of all ages to reflect on what home and land mean…

This year WYSO and Tecumseh Land Trust sponsored Living on the Land, an essay contest inviting writers of all ages to reflect on what home and land mean…