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Environment

Upgrade your trees

Upgrade your trees

It's easy for trees to be an afterthought, but many benefits lie in their shade.
Guest Dec 9, 2025
Oxford's cicada populations show shifts across generations

Oxford's cicada populations show shifts across generations

Ph.D. student Alfredo Ascanio Moreno breaks down the cicada population trends in Oxford.
Aidan Cornue Nov 12, 2025
Current program improvements, third-party help head discussion on deer management in Oxford

Current program improvements, third-party help head discussion on deer management in Oxford

Oxford's deer hunting season is now in full swing.
Aidan Cornue Oct 4, 2025
13 Oxford locations featured in National Solar Tour

13 Oxford locations featured in National Solar Tour

Several property owners in Oxford will showcase their solar panels and other sustainable equipment as part of the National Solar Tour this month.
Katelyn Aluise Oct 3, 2025
The City of Oxford is partnering with 513 Green to help local businesses improve their sustainable efforts, while also contributing to the city’s climate goals.

The Sustainable Oxford Grant Program aims to cultivate local businesses and a greener community

Oxford is partnering with 513 Green to help businesses improve their sustainable efforts.
Aidan Cornue Aug 6, 2025
A orange wasp capsule attached to a tree.

Oxford residents use Asian wasps to combat invasive species

Six years ago, Oxford residents John and Bobbi Kinne began experimenting with Asian wasps to combat the emerald ash borers in their woods. With the project wrapping up, now it’s time to see if their attempt has worked.
Kethan Babu Jul 29, 2025
A treefall in the Silvoor Biological Sanctuary damaged a stone structure.

Silvoor Stories: Snags and Stones

A recent treefall in the Silvoor Biological Sanctuary damaged a portion of the stone outflow constructed below the Silvoor trailhead.
Amanda Bentley Brymer Jun 15, 2025

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