We came across this squiggly Eastern Rat Snake at the Blacklick Valley Natural Area.
After a few years the Red Eft phase of the newt will transform to the adult phase shown on the left. Both of these were found together under a log at Hemlock Lake.
This fall the monument at Memorial Park will be receiveing a facelift. The concrete at the base of the statute will be repaired and new paint will be applied to the base.