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Nature

A lawn with natural foliage seen through chickenwire

Noted ecologist, champion of natural yard movement to visit Oxford

Doug Tallamy, an ecologist and leading advocate for "rewilding" our yards, will speak at events for Miami University and the Oxford Lane Library.
Sean Scott Mar 1, 2025
Several people stand in a grass lawn with flowers and other plants

Meet the local organization restoring native wildlife, one yard at a time

Dozens of locals are making environmental restoration a priority in their own lawns through Wild Ones, an organization with more than 100 chapters.
Austin Smith Nov 25, 2024
PHOTOS: Celebrating fall

PHOTOS: Celebrating fall

It’s peak fall foliage season in Oxford! Our readers have noticed the fall colors, too. Here are our favorite photo submissions from the community this year. Red leaves Farms in fall Wooded paths Read more: Why the leaves change color in fall Water and leaves Other fall foliage
Briefs Oct 31, 2024
Jon Ralinovsky stands on his driveway in front of a fenced portion of his yard with many plants

Why one Oxford resident is letting native plants flourish on his lawn

Over the past two years, Jon Ralinovsky's yard has transformed from a standard grass lawn into a haven for native plant life. The change is part of a larger shift to natural lawns.
Austin Smith Oct 7, 2024

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