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OHIO'S SPECIAL PLACES

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Mailing Address:
2045 Morse Road,
Building F-1
Columbus, OH 43229-6693
(614) 265-6453

For general information about the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, e-mail your questions here.

 


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Enjoy the colors of an Ohio Autumn

Participate in a Fall Foliage event at two of Ohio's most popular preserves.

Nothing is more beautiful than the reds, oranges and golds found in an Ohio woods during autumn. Whether you choose Clifton Gorge in Greene County or Conkle's Hollow in Hocking County, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to hike scenic trails and meet naturalists along the trail.  Learn more

FEATURES
Clifton Gorge Fall Open House
October 11-12, noon - 5 pm
The beauty of an Ohio state scenic river, the Little Miami, combined with the autumn colored gorge will delight any nature enthusiast. 

Now you can read our beautiful newsletter online. Earlier editions of the Natural Ohio are available in .pdf format by clicking on an issue in the list.

Check Us
It's easy to help protect Ohio's Special Places- remember to check  the Natural Areas, Scenic Rivers and Endangered Species fund on your 2008state income tax return form.
Support Ohio's Scenic Rivers!
When you purchase either the brook trout or heron plate, you'll be helping to protect Ohio's 13 state scenic rivers!

Scenic Rivers Plate

The plates are available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and local deputy registrars. 

Find a Nature Preserve or Scenic River


STORM DAMAGE has impacted various preserves-- please check before visiting.

Map of 89 preserves open to the public. In addition 42 state nature preserves are open only through a written permit, so that sensitive habitats can be protected more carefully.  map


NEWS RELEASES

Brilliant Autumn Colors Will Highlight Annual Conkle’s Hollow Fall Foliage Weekend, Oct 18-19
10/08/08 Some of the best colors of the season will be on display at Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve for the 17th Annual Fall Foliage Event.

ODNR Director, Public Officials and Conservationists Celebrate Anniversary of River Designation
10/02/08 ODNR Director Sean Logan, along with local, state and federal officials, will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program

40th Anniversary of Ohio Scenic Rivers Program set for Oct. 2
09/26/08 Events include canoe float, SQM demonstrations and reception

Celebrating Diverse Habitats at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
09-11-08 - Open House to include two hikes to Ohio's largest surviving American Chestnut tree

ODNR to Offer Youth Deer Gun Hunts at State Nature Preserves
08/29/08 - Permits to participate in youth gun hunts will be awarded by lottery

Lottery for Special Controlled Deer Hunts at Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve
08/29/08 - A random drawing will be held to select participants for three controlled deer hunts at Lake Katharine SNP

ODNR to Open 25 State Nature Preserves to Special Archery Hunts
08/11/08 - Permits to participate in controlled hunts to be awarded by lottery