2026 Hero Award Presented

2026 Hero Award Presented

Dr. Robert Heath, professor emeritus at Kent State University, received the 2026 Hero Award from the Friends of Old Woman Creek during its annual meeting on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Dr. David Klarer, retired Research Coordinator at Old Woman Creek (OWC), and Frank...
2025 Photography Contest Winners

2025 Photography Contest Winners

A pair of contentious tree swallows won $50 for Brodie Sennish of Sandusky in the Friends of Old Woman Creek photo contest. He also won an honorable mention. Lorianne Arword of Berlin Heights won second place and $40 with a photo of a heron amidst flowers.  ...
Research Intern Ava Fornara

Research Intern Ava Fornara

As a result of state and federal budgetary cuts, the Northern Ohio Watershed Corps (NOWCorps) was dismantled.  NOWCorps was an AmeriCorps program to restore watershed health in northern Ohio by conserving natural resources, educating communities, and cultivating...
Old Woman Creek Heroes

Old Woman Creek Heroes

By Sandy Wright The Friends of Old Woman Creek presented two Hero Awards at its annual meeting on February 27th. The Hero Award recognizes service that supports the mission of Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve. Each nominee...
Two Summer 2025 Intern Opportunities!

Two Summer 2025 Intern Opportunities!

Thanks to the generous support of members and donors, the Friends of Old Woman Creek is once again happy to sponsor two 2025 10-week summer intern opportunities at the Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in Huron, Ohio.  One is in the field...
6th Annual Photo Contest Winners

6th Annual Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Sixth Annual Friends of Old Woman Creek Photo Contest.  Photos will be on display at the Old Woman Creek Visitor Center from September 17th through the 30th. Following that, they can be seen at the Huron Public Library for...