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Some SW Ohio counties among tops for turkeys

Some SW Ohio counties among tops for turkeys

COLUMBUS, OH (FOX19) - Four of the Tri-State's 8 counties were among the state's top ten for turkeys taken on the first day of the spring turkey season, and among the top 15 for the number of turkeys taken per square mile.

Ohio hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,227 bearded wild turkeys on the first day of the spring turkey-hunting season, which is open statewide through May 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In 2011, a preliminary total of 2,646 wild turkeys were killed on opening day.

Top counties for wild turkeys killed on Monday were: Ashtabula-93, Coshocton-79, Tuscarawas-78, Muskingum-74, Guernsey-69, Adams-62, Highland-57, Knox-56, Brown-55 and Clermont-54.

Reds players, Brennaman, Lachey appear at 3 recycling events through Sunday

Reds players, Brennaman, Lachey appear at 3 recycling events through Sunday

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) -  Cincinnati Reds Players for the Planet Jay Bruce, Ryan Hanigan, Drew Stubbs and Mike Leake and recording artist and host Nick Lachey are  joining forces again with Rumpke Waste & Recycling and other organizations for the Third Annual Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding  Events  this weekend.

The Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Events provide a convenient way for Reds fans and residents of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to recycle old electronics, or securely destroy documents. People can drop off televisions, radios, VCRs, computer monitors, personal computers, hard drives and many other electronics on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

They can also drop off documents for secure shredding on Saturday and Sunday only.

Reds players boost recycling events

Reds players boost recycling events

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) -  Cincinnati Reds players Jay Bruce, Ryan Hanigan, and Drew Stubbs are teaming up with Global Environmental Services and many of Cincinnati’s leading corporations for the third annual Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling Events on Friday, April 27; Saturday, April 28; and Sunday, April 29, 2012.   

The Players for the Planet recycling efforts provide a simple and convenient way for Reds fans and citizens of Greater Cincinnati to recycle old electronics, such as televisions, computers, radios and VCR’s. Take your items to one of the three locations below for e-waste recycling:

Friday, April 27, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PNC Bank, Anderson Towne Center Branch
7500 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
(Reds outfielder Jay Bruce and catcher Ryan Hanigan appearance from noon to 1 p.m.)

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PNC Bank, Hyde Park Branch
3740 Paxton Road
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45209

Cincinnati Nature Center gets “Back to Nature” with annual fundraising event

Cincinnati Nature Center gets “Back to Nature” with annual fundraising event

 

UNION TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Cincinnati Nature Center will host “Back to Nature – Twilight Garden,” its annual fundraising gala, on Saturday, April 28, at 6 pm in the Krippendorf Lodge at Rowe Woods.

This year’s event, hosted by Kaki and Ginger Scheer, is expected to be bigger and better than ever. The gala consists of dinner and cocktails, a silent auction, and a live auction. The live auction will feature an original John Ruthven sketch created during the event and vacation packages to beautiful locations including Sanibel Island, Fla., and Steamboat Springs, Colo. Exclusive, catered garden parties and other unique items ranging from jewelry to exciting adventure trips will be sold during the silent auction.

All proceeds from the fundraising event go toward supporting Cincinnati Nature Center’s programs and operations.

Kids learn about the environment in Earth Hour activities

Kids learn about the environment in Earth Hour activities

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Kids from the Goddard School in Anderson Township learned about the earth and the environment in a series of activities preceding Saturday evening's Earth Hour.
On Friday more than 100 students were there to turn off the lights (except for emergency lighting) for an hour from 10-11 a.m., part of the national Earth Hour activities.  Throughout the week, kids participate din other learning activities.  They made musical instruments of recyclable materials, and they were visited by Allison Tait, a Cincinnati Parks naturalist from California Woods, who talked about ways to care for the environment and the animals.

Hamilton County’s yard trimmings drop-off sites open Saturday, March 31

Hamilton County’s yard trimmings drop-off sites open Saturday, March 31

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s free yard trimmings drop-off sites will open on Saturday, March 31.

This program is for Hamilton County residents only. Residents who drop-off yard trimmings must bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Landscapers and commercial establishments are NOT eligible to participate in this program.

Locations:

East:  Bzak Landscaping, 3295 Turpin Lane (off Rt. 32) in Anderson Township
                (Also open Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. in addition to hours listed below)
West:  Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road in Green Township
North:  Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road (and Colerain Avenue) in Colerain Township

Volunteers needed for June's Ohio River Sweep

Volunteers needed for June's Ohio River Sweep

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Volunteers are needed for River Sweep 2012 scheduled for Saturday, June 16, along the shoreline of the Ohio River and its many tributaries.

River Sweep is a riverbank cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River and beyond.  More than 3,000 miles of shoreline will be combed for trash and debris.  This is the largest environmental event of its kind and encompasses six states.

 “The Ohio River Sweep is very important because for a few hours on one day volunteers can help make a difference in the appearance of this great natural resource,” said Jeanne Ison, Project Director.  “The Sweep has grown so much in the past few years, we’ve been able to expand the project to tributaries and feeder streams of the Ohio River.”