By: Mack Lotz A new trail is officially open in Oxford! Once finished, this 12 mile trail will run around campus and up to Talawanda Middle School and Oxford Community Park. Anyone is able to use this trail, and you can travel it any way you want: rollerblading, walking, running, biking, with pets or without. … More Outdoors in Oxford: New Trail Loading…
By: Gia Mariani Even though I am only 20 years old, I’ve already spent over 10 years raising horses. My grandpa spent his life raising horses on our family farm in Iowa, and my mom grew up riding so naturally that I fell into horse work as well. I have focused most of my efforts into … More Photo Series: Raising Miniature Horses
By: Elizabeth Weber What an unexpected year it has been! At the beginning of the year, I was ready to be a camp counselor in Pennsylvania; however, COVID-19 kept me home and looking for opportunities to learn more about sustainability and the nonprofit sector. Cope Environmental Center , just 15 minutes away from my house, … More Interning at Cope Environmental Center
By: Aidan Das This summer I spent my time interning at Three Valley Conservation Trust here in Oxford as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern. GIS uses computer programs to map and analyze data on earth’s surface. Three Valley works to conserve and protect natural areas and family farms in Southwest Ohio. The Trust does … More My Internship With Three Valley Conservation Trust
By: Annie Lalonde The current effects of COVID- 19 have unified us, despite their many challenging aspects. Through nature, we can all find something positive to make the days a little more bearable. Our new allotted time has helped family and friends remember their favorite outdoor activities. I decided to change up my photography for … More Nature’s Forgotten Treasures Found in Quarantine
By: Gia Mariani Over spring break, I took a day trip to East Fork State Park near Bethel, Ohio. It’s about an hour and twenty minute drive from Oxford and is one of the largest state parks in Ohio. The park surrounds a small beach and a man-made lake where boating, swimming and fishing are … More Photos From a Day Hiking at East Fork State Park
By: Annie Lalonde If you drive just five miles northeast of Oxford, Ohio, you can find Hueston Woods State Park. You might have heard of Hueston Woods, your parents might have stayed at their lodge, or maybe this is the first you’ve heard of it. Regardless, Hueston Woods should be on your radar if you … More Photos from a Day at Hueston Woods
By: Holly Flaig Staff photographer Holly Flaig headed out to Miami’s campus trails on Saturday to check out the annual Hike-A-Thon event taking place at DeWitt Cabin. This event was hosted by Miami Benefits and Wellness, Miami Natural Areas and Miami’s Paws for a Cause campus organization. Check out the photos below for a glimpse … More Photos from Saturday’s Hike-A-Thon
A very familiar face in our lawns and gardens is the dandelion, whose puffy mature flowers and persistent tap roots spell out a seemingly-endless reign over any livable area. And while it is true that unwanted dandelions are the poster child for weeds, surprisingly, this hardy plant does have some good to it as well. … More Friendly Foe: The Dandelion
Strawberries are wonderful things. The berries, flowers, and squat plants are all very sweet to look at. Anyone who has tried a homegrown strawberry knows that store-bought strawberries just can’t stand up to the ones from a garden. While a strawberry plant may be a bit of a fuss for a college student living on … More Strawberries: Better Homegrown
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