Swamps are wetlands containing woody plants like trees and shrubs. Forest and shrub swamps are important habitats, especially ...

Ohio is continuing efforts to preserve wetlands, which are critical to reducing erosion, controlling pollution and providing a sustainable environment for plants and animals. There are four types ...

Fens are fed by groundwater while bogs receive water from rainfall. Soon after settlers pushed into the Mad River Valley, they set about clearing timber and draining the great swamp. Ultimately ...

Swamps are rich in wildlife, and are home to animals including fish, birds and frogs. Bogs are more common in colder areas, and they often form in places where glaciers once eroded the ground and ...

Each morning will involve hands-on exploration, experiments, crafts and journaling while being outdoors. Your child will enjoy being a Coastal Explorer with the Marion Natural History Museum. Space is ...

There are four types of wetlands: marshes, swamps, fens and bogs; Sandusky County has all types. Marshlands are covered with moving water year-round. They are nutrient-rich, supporting cattails ...