LLT Annual Speaker: Guy Denny Discusses Ohio’s Wetlands
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

LLT Annual Speaker: Guy Denny Discusses Ohio’s Wetlands

  • OSU Newark Reese Center Auditorium (map)
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Guy Denny is a naturalist, writer, and photographer. Among other distinctions, he served as the Assistant Chief (1976-1994) and Chief (1994-1999) of the ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, was Executive Director of the Ohio Biological Survey (2006-2007), and is currently the President of the Ohio Natural Areas & Preserves Association.  An expert in wetlands and prairies, he is author of Peatlands of Ohio and the Southern Great Lakes Region and The Prairie Peninsula. Mr. Denny has constructed a large native prairie reserve on his personal property to the benefit of Ohio’s native wildlife and has long shared his passion for wildlife conservation with the public through educational talks and tours.

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Autumn Equinox Celebration 2025
Sep
20
6:00 PM18:00

Autumn Equinox Celebration 2025

The Licking Land Trust is excited to announce our 3rd annual Autumn Equinox Celebration! The seasons are changing, the wheel of the year is turning, let's welcome in the first day of Autumn.

The first portion of this event will feature arts and crafts, sustainability/ educational opportunities provided by partner organizations, native plant sale, a scavenger hunt, children's dance classes, food trucks, music and more! After sunset we will enjoy s'mores and high powered telescope star gazing with Denison astronomy expert Wes Walter & local astronomy clubs, plus a nocturnal bug observation area!

Location: Shelter 5, Infirmary Mound Park

Participation by:

Licking Land Trust 

Licking Parks District 

Denison University

Entomologist Karen Goodell

Ohio Department of Resources Bree Maxwell

Ohio Canid Center

Pollinator Pathway

Bryn Du Art Center with artist Sarah Gray

Granville Parent Cooperative Preschool

Village Creative Dance

Licking County Soil and Water

Chicory Farms Goats 

Ohio Native Concepts

Beekeeper Megan Hrabak

Cub Scout Pack #3

Stargazing with:

Professor Wes Walter, Denison University 

Mike Bait, Granville High School

Food:

Poppy’s Roadside Diner Food Truck

Cookies a la mode Bakery

Music:

Breezy Meadows (Brie Caldwell + Kadie Meadows)

And more participants to be announced!!!

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Sep
6
10:00 AM10:00

Community Science BioBlitz

  • 3720 Goose Lane Granville, OH, 43023 United States (map)
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Join the Licking Land Trust for a 2-hr BioBlitz to document the biodiversity at the Fryman Preserve. Beginners, amateurs, and experts can join teams to photograph or record the plants and animals at this property owned by the Licking Land Trust. We will generate a comprehensive list of sightings and upload photos to a community science database to contribute to statewide biodiversity efforts. This fun event is open to nature enthusiasts of all ages. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants can join at any point and may work independently or as part of a team.

 
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Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00

Nature Walk: Invasive Species Awareness and Control

Join plant ecologist and Denison professor Dr. McCall hike the Biological Reserve. You will learn about local plant communities and the challenges of invasive plant species. Dr. McCall will demonstrate how to identify common invasive species and show how managers are trying to control them using creative new methods!

Bring with you: Good walking shoes, water bottle, insect repellent, cell phone camera., binoculars (optional).

Meet at the Polly Anderson Field Station.

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