BUCYRUS — The Ohio Natural Areas and Preserves Association is seeking volunteers for an invasive species control project from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18 at Daughmer Savannah State Nature Preserve, Bucyrus. The ONAPA calls Daughmer Prairie Savannah, a state nature preserve managed by the Crawford Park District, “one of the finest prairie savannas in the country.”

FINDLAY — Hunters interested in hunting Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area on the opening day of teal season and Labor Day may enter the online lottery, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

WASHINGTON — The National Farmers Union has released a series of 10 educational videos to spread awareness about farm safety issues and best practices.

COLUMBUS — State environmental officials are reminding anglers planning to pursue striped, white and hybrid-striped bass to check 2016-17 Ohio fishing regulations before dropping their lines in the water.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pheasant’s Forever, Ohio State University Extension, Marion and Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, recently conducted their 27th annual conservation field days.

Fifteen project members, two cloverbuds and four advisers recently attended the sixth meeting of the River Roundup 4-H club at John Stewart United Methodist Church. Rylee Goodman and Owen Thiel provided refreshments.

COLUMBUS — Applications soon will be accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected areas during the 2016-17 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The application period opens Wednesday and runs through July 31.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife recently conducted an electrofishing survey for black bass, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, at Upper Sandusky Reservoir No. 2.

Producers enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage must protect all cropland and non-cropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. Producers who sign ARC county or individual contracts and PLC contracts agree to effectively control noxious weeds on the farm according to sound agricultural practices.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Seven Riverdale FFA members recently attended State FFA Convention. On the way to Columbus, they toured Keynes Brothers Elevator, which collects only food-grade wheat.