Web Sites for further information about topics relating to the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden
- Energy Information and Conservation
- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Kid's Page provides lots of important facts, classroom activities, and other information about Energy.
- U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Program has in-depth information about solar energy technologies including those used at the Ohio Governor's Residence.
- History
- The Ohio Public Library Information Network maintains an excellent listing of resources relating to Ohio's rich history.
- The Ohio Historical Society exists "to interpret, preserve, collect, and make available evidence of the past, and to provide leadership on furthering knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the prehistory and history of Ohio and of the broader cultural and natural environments of which Ohio is a part." Information concerning historic places across Ohio and the preservation of local landmarks can be found on the Preservation Office web page.
- Natural Resources, Ecology, Biodiversity, Native Plants
- Audubon is an organization whose mission "is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity." Try taking the "Healthy Yard Pledge"! Aullwood is an Audubon Center and an environmental education center in western Ohio.
- The National Wildlife Federation "inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future."
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The Vision of the Wildflower Center is "to preserve and restore the natural beauty and biological richness of North America by inspiring people to love the land."
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources exists "to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all." Visit the Ohio Geological Survey's web site. Among the wonderful things you will find there are many excellent Geologic Maps of Ohio
- To find a great list of nature preserves, parks, and arboreta across Ohio, check out the Dept. of Travel and Tourism's interactive map at the Discover Ohio In Bloom site.
- Find a list of parks and other nature preserves by typing in your zip code at Nature Quest Wildlife Watch.
The Leave No Child INSIDE Central Ohio Collaboarative was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working to reconnect children with nature.- Ohio Master Gardner provides lots of resources relating to gardening and master gardner education.