By: Erica Noggle Paulding, Ohio – On Wednesday, October 26th, 2023, the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce marked a special moment at the Black Swamp Nature Center by hosting the ribbon cutting of the new Pavilion! “We are thrilled to announce that our new pavilion is now open to visitors,” says Anna Gurney, Educational Specialist,…
By: Anna Gurney, Education Specialist, Paulding SWCD The third annual GREEN Day, or Growing Resources for Environmental Exploration in Nature, was held on Friday, September 29th at the Black Swamp Nature Center, and the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the annual event for all the 5th graders in Paulding…
By Sherri Rager, Pauding Master Gardener Volunteer, and Sarah Noggle, OSU Extension Agriculture, and Natural Resources, Paulding County Paulding, OH: Community connections are key to the OSU Extension Office. One of the volunteer programs operated via OSU Extension is the Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program. Recently, the Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteers purchased benches for…
The native pollinator garden installed by the Paulding SWCD at the Black Swamp Nature Center in Paulding is coming along nicely. The project consists on installing native wildflower and grass to provide habitat for our ever-important pollinator species while also providing for a learning land lab for local residents and students. Thank you goes out…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Paulding 4th grade students enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Black Swamp Nature Center this past Friday where they took part in a day of programs on wildlife, water quality, forestry, and a scavenger hunt through the Black Swamp Nature Center. Presenters for the day included Deb Hubbard (Paulding SWCD),…
The Paulding County Republican Women will have an education program about Wreaths Across America for the public on May 14 at the Black Swamp Nature Center in Paulding. The program is free and will start at 7:00 p.m.
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Are you and your family ready to get out of the house and enjoy some nice spring weather? Are you wanting to find some way to also give back to your community? Look no further than some great spring family fun coming to the Black Swamp Nature Center on Saturday,…
The Paulding Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Paulding Chamber held their first ever joint retreat at the Black Swamp Nature Center on December 10th. The two groups engaged in teambuilding activities and worked together to build the 2019 calendar full of events for Chamber members, and community members alike. Although the Chamber and…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist Paulding 4th grade students enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Black Swamp Nature Center last month where they took part in a day of programs on wildlife, water quality, forestry, and a scavenger hunt through the Black Swamp Nature Center. Presenters for the day included Deb Hubbard (Paulding SWCD), Patrick…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist Paulding SWCD It is a common fact of life in our modern society that we are always on the go. Meetings, children in sports, family responsibilities, or work responsibilities seem to dominate our lives and give us plenty of stress. Technology is everywhere as just about everyone has a smartphone,…
By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist Girl Scouts from across Paulding County gathered at the Black Swamp Nature Center on Sunday, September 24th for an afternoon filled with great activities courtesy of the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District. This event brings all girl scout troops in Paulding County together to kick off their calendar full…
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.’ – Jack Welch On Thursday, February 2, 2017, the Black Swamp Nature Center was a-buzz. The second of many training session sponsored by Ohio RCAP (Rural Community Assistance Program) was held from 9:00…
