According to the group "Save the Buckeye", global warming could push the iconic buckeye tree out of Ohio and into the land of blue & maize. The coalition of environmental activists and outdoor enthusiasts has put up a billboard in Columbus warning about the fate of the buckeye, and backers are planning to hold rallies during football tailgating events. It's a clever way of capturing the attention for a serious subject, and organizers are hoping to channel Ohio pride into environmental awareness.

"Save the Buckeye" has put up a billboard next to the Buckeye Hall of Fame and Cafe along a highway near Ohio Stadium. The advertisement reads "Michigan Buckeye? Global Warming is Sending Ohio's Buckeye North."

The buckeye is the official state tree of Ohio, despite being found in other midwest states as well. It's also provided the name for Ohio State University's sports teams, whose archrival in football is the University of Michigan.

Thus far, Save the Buckeye does not have proof that the buckeye has been pushed up north, but says that global warming threatens to make that happen eventually. If global warming continues, the buckeye could make its way up to colder climates such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.