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2008 Natural Areas
Discovery Series

The Natural Areas Discovery Series features guided hikes, interpretive activities and a chance to meet nature preserve staff.

We invite you and your family to attend this year’s Natural Areas Discovery Series.

 
Sheldon Marsh, Erie County

Sheldon Marsh Open House

September 20, 10 a.m.

One preserve-- so many habitats! Join us for a fun-filled day learning about this unique state nature preserve.

  • 8 a.m. - Bird hike featuring the colorful migrants winging their way through this Lake Erie preserve.
  • 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. - See Ohio's largest, surviving American chestnut on this easy ramble into the woods of Sheldon Marsh.
  • 11 a.m. - Snake hike with Lake Erie's own Island Snake Lady, Kristin Stanford.
  • Noon - Stay and help clean up the preserve's beach habitat.

For more details, contact (419) 433-4919.

Located about 2 miles west of Huron on U.S. Route 6. Use the Rye Beach Road exit from State Route 2 and proceed west about .5 mile to the preserve entrance.

 

 Clifton Gorge, Greene County

 

 Autumn Colors Open House

October 11-12, noon to 5 p.m.

Enjoy the colors of autumn at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve. The beauty of an Ohio state scenic, the Little Miami, combined with the spectacular gorge will delight any nature enthusiast. Preserve officers will be on hand to answer questions and share historical tales from the area. For more details, contact (937) 767-7947.

Located on State Route 343, .25 mile west of Clifton at the east end of John Bryan State Park.

 

 

Conkle's Hollow, Hocking County

   Fall Foliage Festival

October 18-19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Conkle’s Hollow is a great place to enjoy the splendor of an Ohio autumn. Choose the accessibility of the Lower Gorge trail or the more challenging Upper Rim Trail. This event features a pioneer encampment and uniformed naturalists along the trails.

Located about 12 miles south of Logan on S.R. 664, 1 mile north on S.R. 374, and 1/4 mile east on Big Pine Rd to the signed entrance. For more information, contact (740) 420-3445.