Our Ohio has a diverse and beautiful range of plants and wildlife. There are different regions with different conditions that support these different species. Habitat loss, invasive species and ignorance are the main enemies of all native species. If you go look in your yard more than likely you will not see but a few native species, just about everything we plant or have living in our Human Ohio doesn't belong here. Some are naturalized, in other words they came with Europeans and have become ingrained in Ohio's eco-system.

The purpose of this web site is to show you the species that belong here, all that we can find. There are 747 species of wildflowers, 282 species of trees, 79 species of Reptiles and Amphibians,
47 species of Mammals, 233 of Birds,(waterfowl and migratory) 11 species of Frogs and 3 species of Toads.

Discovery of nature can keep a person wondering what is in the next forest, wetland or prairie. It can change a way a person thinks about what we do not care about anymore. We go on without a thought of what we are removing from the Earth. Replacing it with roads, houses and business.
To Influence people with photos and information about what those creatures and species of plants are and why they are important. The Croc hunter once said that people will save what they care about.
April is a grand month, with Easter on the 8th and Earthday on the 22. Celebrate a rebirth of your own and spread the word of conservation. If we cannot change what will your children's future be like?

myOhionatives.com is here to help you know what you should care about and why. To make a difference in the conservation and preservation of Earth.