We don’t all like our neighbors—human or animal!

While animals have a right to make a home as well, the spots they choose may not always be ideal. If you have a wild neighbor you’d like to encourage to move on, there are several things you can do to humanely get them to leave.

The cold has felt endless this season, and most of us are now asking ourselves, “why didn’t we head south for the winter?!” But while many birds have winged their way to warmer climates, much of our native wildlife has hunkered down right here in Ohio to brave the cold. Although we don’t often see them during the winter months, there are many species that never leave the region. But where are they riding out the cold?

Eastern cottontail rabbits commonly build nests in what seem like the worst locations—in the middle of lawns, in yards where dogs play or even in planters. How can you protect bunny nests in unideal places? Read more to find out.