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AUTROR Mervin, Ruth W; TITLE A Guide to Outdoor Eduction Areas. Second Edition. r" INTITUTION Ohio Academy of Science, Columbs.;' Ohio State Dept, of Natural Resources, Columbus. PUB DATE [75] NOTE 238p.; Contains color-coded maps; olored photographs

- :may tot reproduce well; For first ition of this publiCation, see ED 073 945 AVAILABLE FROM Ohio Department of Natural Resources,Division of Natural Areas and'Preserves, FountainSquare, Coluqbus, Ohio 42214 ($5.00),

EDRS' PRICE MF-$0.83 HC-$12.71,Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Directories; *Environmental Education; ield Trips; Guides; *Indexes (Locaters) ; Natural Resources; Nature Centers; *Outdoor Education; *Science Education;-Study.Facilities,: IDENTIFIERS *Ohio 't trESTRACT To. this new and updated second edition, eve 160 new sites and their description have been added. The firSt majosection,. outdoor educatiNn areas, includes state Parks, forests, ;and ildlife areas; historic sites andmemorials; Wayne National Forestl metropolitan county and city,parks; agency and private camps conservation agency properties; conservancy district lands aid reservoirs; school land laboratories; and private conservatiofarms and camp grounds. The second section is devoted to selected's ate, nature conservancy, university, and private 4ature preserves. In both sections, each outdoor area summar4,is arranged alphabeticall according to county and includes size and location, correct name, a short description, and the address of the person to contact fo -i-t use. Additional information concerning suitability for camping is given in chart form in the .4lrd sc.,,ctioni,-Seven color maps-des ribing Ohio geology, glacial deposits, soil regions, surface water, groundwater, original vegetation, and major forest types follow .,,AlsO included aro a sel'ected bibliography, and .index of sites, and directions for using this publication.. (MA)

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INCEUdINq- o state parks, forests and wildlife areas; historic sites and memorials; ; metropolitan, county, andcity parks; agency and private camps; conservation agency prop- erties; conservancyaTstrict lands and reservoirs; school land laboratories; private conservation farms and .campgrounds; and nature preserves. co

Prepared by Ruth W. Melvin for

James A. Rhodes THE STATE OF OHIO. Robert W. Teater Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Director and THE OHIO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE' w

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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 74-31901 4 TAME 01CONTENTS/

Foreword to the Second Edition: iii

Foreword to the First Edition: iv v.

Preface: v

Using this Guide: 1 Ohio Outdoor Education Areas:

Nature Preserves: 170

Summary of Ohio Outdoor Education Areas: 192 Maps with Descriptive Information Geology of Ohio: 208 Glacial Deposits of Ohio:210 Ohio's Soil Regions:212 Groundwater Resources of Ohio:214 Surface Water Resources in Ohio:216 Original Vegetatioti of Ohio: 218 Major Forest Types of Ohio: 220 Selected Bibliography: 223 Index: 224

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f6REWORd TOTHE SECONd EdiTION

It has been a pleasure and an honor for the .Ohio Departntentof Natural Re- sources to work cooperadve.ly with the Ohio Academy of Science in the publication of this second edition of the Guide to Ohio Outdoor Education Areas. Th& Depart- ment has enjoyed a clOse-:agsosiation with Ruth Melvin and other mgmbers of the Academy for rawly years, and still-es .a.strong interest in furthering of tdoor educa- don, A joint effort on such a project as the Guide wai, therefore, natural and, we believe, highly desirable in that it has- enabled the citizens of the state to benefit from the combined resources of both organizations.

''Since it was first published in, 1970, the Guide has been a unique tool for educa- k tors desiring to make productive use of'The outdoors as classroom and laboratory. ,1 . No other single source provides a.comparable survey of the areas in Ohio that are available and well suited foi- educational purposes.

This second edition is a substantial revision of the original text. Many new areas h ve been added, a few no longer available to the public have been dropped, and all'. information updated as much as the constantly:changing patterns of land oixnerstitp".. and management would permit.

We hope teachers and students and interested Ohioans of all ages will make full use of this book, and actively enjoy the rewarding adventure ofdiscovering our state's immense natural richness and diversity.

o. Dr. Robert W. Teater Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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6 iii fOREWORdTOTliE" FIRST EdiTiON

When my great-grandparents, like those of many native Ohioans, entered this beautiful and bounteous state, they came into a land of, great forests. This landscape was rolling, but level enough so that for the first time, perhaps in history, it was-possible to divide the land into mile-square sections by roads running north-south and east -west. The settlers' chief problem was toLemove enough of the giant trees to grow food and fiber for themselves and their livestock. The forest {and in places the prairie) was in a sense their rival for space as well as a source of building material. Since it seemed unlimited, they gave little thought to the fact--if they knew about itthat in older lands such as Switzerland, France, Denmark, and Germany-people had found it necessary to restore the forests to provide needed timber and protect the water supply. One of their arst concerns, after making a living, was to establish schools and later colleges. Because there was, for a long, time, plenty to see and do out-of-dobrs and books and teachers were scarce, teaching and learning went on indoors. As high schools and colleges sprang up this continued to_be true; life was studied from books and in laboratories through the microscope.ttis *true that for many years students were encouraged to collect plants and identify them; meanwhile, their knowledge of animals came largely from liunting, fishing, farm livestock, and pets. The main emphasis Was on -tile three R's, their higher branches, and laboratory science. Geologjst,,s, of,course, were obliged to take their students on field trips. Some zoologists like Edward L. Rice of Ohio Wesleyan encouraged bird - study; others like the late Lynds Jones of Oberlin actually taught ecology, still gratefully recalled 'by alumni. Another notable example was the modest and learned naturalist Edwin Moseley who taught, for years in the Sandusky High School andlater at BOlvlin Green State University. All of nature was his province.. But these men had to take what they, found in the field. The possibility of setting aside nature preserves and outdoor laboratories seemed remote. N notable exception was the establishment of the Lake Laboratory or "Bug House" at Cedar Point by a consortium of colleges. This facility, since removed to , has paid rich dividends to science and its teaching. Only in recent decades, as urban expansion, highway development, and industrial operations have threatened to destroy antraces of natural communities within the state, has it become a matter of some priority to set aside remnants of them for teaching and research. It is a pleasure to learn that there is now a total of at least 780 of these. About 100 are "winterized" and 'many can be used for extended visits by classes. The majority of these are available and heavily used for instruction, but some Are set aside-as preserves to be used in research. Credit for this great service to the public must be widely shared among-many individuals and organizations, including Ohio:s nature writers, professional scientists like the late Charles Dambach, lay naturalists, the Audubon Society, and the Nature Conservancy. Many 'of these benefactors will be identified in the text which folloWs. A' notable example with which, in spite of my long absences from Ohio, I am familiar, is the Ayllwood Audubon Center near Dayton, made possible by the generosity of Mrs. Mar..ie Aull. A feature of this heavily used center is a recon- structed prairie of tall grasses and other plants that once flourished in enclaves in Ohio. Another is the well- knownGlenHelen- at Antioch College in YellowSprings. Nor should the Ohio Forestry Association's camps and similar establishments where high school students and teachers are sent by contributions from garden clubs and- other sources be overlooked. 'Let no one think that these are merely "nice things" or even luxuries in a busy and preckcupied world, to be sacrificed to growing land hunger when the time comes. For in the self-regulating organization' of natural communities that have maintajwd themselves through the ages, enriching the soil, regulating The flow of water, purifying the air, and stabilizing the land surface, we have a model for the use of energy and materials which our technical civilization, with its. exploitation, waste, and pollution, has violated to a point where it threatens the quality of human life; if not its survival. To establish them has been a difficult task. To preserve and .maintain them may be even more difficult, as a conversation with those in charge of some of them will quickly prove. Constant vigilance is required to prevent inVasion, damage, or even take-over-for projects such as sewer lines, highways, and other developments which can be made to sound more important in this crowded world. The citizens of Ohio should stand ready to prevent this kind of mischief and lend their steady support to those who have rendered them an invaluable service.

Dr. Paul B. Sears

Erriler' itus Professoi-pf Conservation, Yale University Past President, The Ohio Academy of Science Formerly Member, Wildlife Council, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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Outdc1oil education will continue to be -of paramount importance so long as we hope to preserve and restore the' quality of life on earth. To understand and appreciate natural environment, and help-the public to achieve the same, is a challenge that must-be met by governmental, industrial, and private organizations as well as educationalo professionals. And basic to the entire undertaking, itis generally agreed, is the initially simple process,of gang into the outdoors, observing natural objects, and then discoveri e complex relationships of all plants and animals, including man, to the physical environment. A Guide to' Ohio Outdoor Education Areas is a "natural succession" project resulting`from a long-time emphasis on conservation education in the Ohio Academy of Science. It was conFeved as a means of helping teachers and youth group leader's find sites for field trips, school camping, and training in outdoor education. Long before the present environmental crisis, thelc,onviction that children and youth,' no longer a part of a rural environment, should have more opportunities to Ycounter and study in the outdoors, in order to appre te and conserve it, was foremost in the minds of the members-of the Conservation Section of the Academy. embers themselves became involved in studying and recommending wise game laws, proper ittili2ation of dater resources, the preservation and utilization of wildlife, the acquisition of land and the formation of state parks, topographic mapping of the entire state, reforestation, and strip mine reclamation. These studies frequently led to resolutions, reports to state government, and the developmment of legislation.

In1942, a nationally recognized crusader in the field, Paul B. Sears,' now professor emeritus of Yale University, published a review of the history of conservation in Ohio. He later became chairman of the Conser- vation Committee and then president of the Academy, to which he delivered an important address entitled 1 "Conservation in Theory and Practice." Under the leadership of Dr. Sears and many other conc4rned members, including the late Dr. Charles Darnbach, the Conservation Section (evohwd from the old Conservation Com- mittee) has continued to be-active. In 1968 acting on. a recommendation calling for the promotion of coerva- tion education in the public schools and encouragement of wider use of fieldstudyin the school progra the members formed a committee to make use of a small grant from the Edwin H. and Nellie 'M. Rausen erger- Fo4ndation for Conservation (a pioneer conservation group, since absorbed into the Columbus Foundation), to begin researLh to find areas suitable for outdoor education. Almost simultaneously the administration of the Department of Natural Resources envisioned a descriptive guide to show the numerous educational opportunities at such sites,as its parks, forests, and wildlife areas. . The private academic organization and the public governmental body became aware of the effortsof each. <5, The result was th-e publication of the first Guide to Ohio Education Areas in 1970. ,. " At the end-of three years, the supply of the first edition, which had becomeoutdatedutdated in a great man?'" instances, was practically 'exhausted. The agency collaborators of the first edition agreed that a, revision was necessary, and that the Ohio Academy, through the Conservation Section, would prepare the manuscript; the Department of Natural Resources, through its environmental education program, would assume again th&lesPonL sihility of printing.

. . , Funds for the preparation of the revised manuscript, whiclrequired contacts with each property owner and the addition of more than 160 new sites, Were provided to the Academy by the Rausenberger Foundation Fund andthe Ozias Fund of the Columbus Foundation, and Battelle Memorial Institute. The Columbus Foundation is 'a public foundation supported by gifts which have been, received fromumarry individuals, families, and business organizations. Its objective isto reach out more and more to build a better community," Battelle Memorial Instituteisa multinational public-purpose organization of some 5,600 scientisfs, engineers, and supporting personnel. A major objective is the advancement and use of science for the benefit of mankind through to hno- logical innovation. Itis reassuring to the outdoor educator that the project has had the combined support of such diversified institutions. ..-- 4. . The preparation of the revised manuscript was guided by a new advisory committee chaired.by Thomas P. Stockdale, then vice president of the Academy's Conservation' Section:Upon completion of the manuscript, editorial, artistic, and production advice and services were provided by. the Office of Public Information and Education of the Department of Natural Resources. Great contributions were .also made at various stages pf the work by the Department's Divisions of Geological Survey, Lands and Soil, Water, Wildlife,.Parks and Recreation, , . Forestry, and Natural Areas and Preserves. P To the many other individuals too numerous to acknowledge here, who, contributed in various ways, we extend our appreciation with the hope that the Guide may lead, ultimately, to a better understanding and appreciation for natural environment as well as a cautious approach to eliminating or further altering eve seemingly unimportanortions of it. -- SB

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5 9 v i IMPORTANT PLEASE REACT bEfoRE usiNg,This quidE

TKis book was designed originally to give teachers and youth group leaders information necessary to select and plan a field trip or a school camping program.Where possible the information included descriptions of rocks, soils, climate, and topography to help establish"flieir relationship to the plant and animal life of the living communities. Man's historical influence has been added to give further, and important, perspective to visitors' knowledge of the character of the areas. The updated second edition contains descriptions of, numerous new sites not too fragile for more extensive use by families as well'as school groups sites tope explored and, hopefully, from which to gain an appreciation and understanding of the remaining beautiful lands available for study. A family trip should be planned only after examining the material describing an area, in order to make it a more rewarding experience and more effective preparation for or supple- ment to the understanding gained by school class field trips or camping. It is imperative that permission be obtained from each property owner or manager to use a, site, regardless of category. For private lands and nature preserves,. permission is absolutely Mandatory. But even for state, metropolitan, county, or city parks, it is important, both as a courtesy and for operational efficiency, that managers know when a class or youth group will be on' the premises. In most cases, wheh perrhission is requested, arrangements can also bemade for facilities or a naturalist's services, trail guides, maps, and road information.

SELECTING THE SITE Iti,. suggested that the user of the Guide first read the descriptions of areas within a reasonable radius, his own county first, then those adjacent or near enough to be considered. The areas described in this guide "are all listed in alphabetical order under their respectivecounties. The true nature preserves are also in alphabetical order under countyeadings, but in a separate section toward the end,of the Guide.Some counties have Woefully w places available, but Ohio, with its great diversity of localities, offers many opportunities within a reasonable distance.. If -the name of an area is known, but not its county location, the index should be examined. The index is composed of names of sites only. Adaptability to curriculum must be determined by locating the area and studying the description material.

AVAILABLE FACILITIES It is essential to consult the charts near the bkk of the Guide to determine what facilities are available at each site. The charts alone give this information. The facilities lis,ted are those helpful in planning an educational trip and do not include many available recreational accommodations.

TYPE OF AREA Anothpr piece of important information is on the charts. The areas have been categorized according to type and this is the first item listed. The categories and their abbreviations are as follows: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: Abbreviation on chart is NE. Include are a variety of areas suitable for study_of physical environment, one or more'habitats or communities, Pioneer history, prehistory, or IndiSn lore. These areas may or may not include sites of scenic splendor. All areas listed, even under other categories, have"natdtal environ- Ment" characteristics in addition to the specialized interest For instance, sites where school camping is indicated as the category are excellent fiend trip possibilities for - natural environment observations. A NATURE PRESERVES:. Charttbbreviation is NP. A separate section has been devoted to these very special areas. They are "living museum," to be studied by ac,..1enced

10 studerits or special small groups. They are 'usually without facilities.; This section should be read for- a knowledge of some of Qhio's outstanding remnants of woodlands, swamps, prairies.; glacial relict vegetation, and geologic phenomena. The revised Guide includes descriptions CW.,,..runiber of the new state nature preserves. SCHOOL CAMPING: Chart a eviation is SC. These are camps, outdoor education workshop areas, or nature centersttpre resident school camping already exists or where owners are willing to Cooperate w ,such programs. Facilities may or may not include winterized sleeping quarters. Since she previews and reservations should, be made for use of all such sites, additional informatioh may be obtained at that time. a CONSERVATION EDUCATION AREAS: Chart abbreviate isC. These are sites which provide demonstration areas or illustrate the Wise use of nat I resources: farms using approved co'nservation practices,(including tree farms and childre' farms), loots, fish' hatcheries,nurseries, weather stations, arboretums, reclamation areas,id others. The number has ,begn expanded greatly in or near large cities in order to eurage trips where.distance is a restricting factor. UNDEVELOPED AREAS: Chart abbreviation is U. These are usually public lands, roadless and undisturbed, lands earmarked for future development, or area retained as green islands for future generations.

CARE OF THE PROPERTY necessary part of education is respect and appreciation for the property of others. This includes no littering, no picking-or trampling of flowers or other plarfts, no collection or abus6 of .animals, and noefacilities used unless 'prior arrangements have been made. It means staying on trails or paths. Rocks may be lifted in Ik'stream to examine life beneath, but they are then to'be replaced as before. Salamanders, turtles, fish, frogs, insects, and other animals may be exam.- ined if they are released promptly and unharmed.

- A TRIP PREVIEW A careful 'examination pf the area in advance leads to a pleasurable as well as an educational experience. We cannot delineate all the necessary preparations and procedures for a fiejd trip in this volume, but .we emphasize the importance of this. (See "Planning and. Proceeding with a Field Trip," Woodlands [Ohio Forestry AssOciation IMay-July, 1970.)

MAPS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS The use -'of maps bias been an important consideration in the preparation of this guide. Included are geologiq, glacial, soils, water, forest, and natural vegetation maps. An explanation is printed opposite each map anti' should be reviewed in preparation for a site study. In this way the interrelations becomeclear. Because we now know that the understanding and protection of environment requires a knowledge of soils, drainage, watersheds, depth of glacial deposits or bedrock, the- minerals for 'soil determination and such factors, the descriptions of areas have included this type of information when possible. Further study can be made by using the large maps, county bulletins, and, topographic' maps available from the Division of Geological Survey, Department pf, Natural ResourcesofFountain Square, Columbus 43224. A publications list will be sent upon request. The writer has drawn heavily on Water in.Ohio by Dr. Wilbur Stout and associates, as well as county geologic bulletins for information. jfir more detailed information on the flora and fauna of Ohio, consult the Publications Center of the Department of Natur I- Resourtes, Fountain Square, Columbus 43224; The Ohio Journal of Science And other publitions of the Ohio. Academy of Science, 445 King Avenue, Columbus 43201; and the Publicatio ist of the Ohio BiologicAl Survey, 484 West 12th Avenue, Columbus 43210. Valuable teaching tectniques under headings such as "What Can You Learn about a Quarry?" or "What Can You Learn at a Museum...a' Zoo...a Cemetery?" are desO,Ked The Yellow Pages of Learning Resources, the MIT Press, Massachusetts Institute, of Te hnoloiffr, Cambridge, Massachusetts02142. (See alsoselected bibliography at, back of book.)

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ADAMS COUNTY. a ,ADA S LAKE STATE PARK evergreen conifers restricted to alkaline (firnestonehoils, 96 acres have survived 41,png the edges of cliffs like this one since glacial days. Oil the rocky promOntory, plants such as On SR 4/, north of Weft Union hoary puccoon,-tall larkspur, and flowering spurge, typical is composed of an artificial lal2e of the great prairies in the West,are found.. of approximately 47 acres and a large mowed picnic area Above the dolomitic rocks is a layer of the Ohio . - containing hardwood trees. A small relict prairie occurs This thin-bedded black shale is not alkalir4 and the change here. The dominant vegetation of this dry praii is prairie in vegetation, is noticeable. Scarlet, black arid white , dock. Post oak also occurs. dogwood and sassafras are typical of the acid soil condi- Park Manager tions. Adams Lake State. Park The South Trail, scraped bare of forest cover and topsoil West Union 45693 duping logging operations years ago, shows colonies of red (614) 544-3927 cedar, scrub pine, redbud, and some prairie flowers in the recovery process. Cedar Cave, caused by groundwater solu- tion, and a geologic fault showing rock displacement are special features to be noted on this trail. - 11,760 acres Visitors must remain on the nature trails. for brochures On SR 73, N miles west of Rarden contact: The Ohio Historical Society Thisis an extensive, undeveloped area establishedin 1928 with the objective of bringing denuded and fire- Columbus 43211 ' damaged timberland under forest management. The terrain (614) 466-4663 is hilly with an oak-hickory forest containing wildflowers, , squirrels, deer, and other wildlife. A fire tower is on the property. The property lies in Adams, Pike, and Scioto SERPENT STATE MEMORIAL counties. 60 acres Forest RangeA On SR 73, 4 miles northwest of Locust Grove Brush Creek State Forest Located On the east bluff of Ohio Brush Creek beyond Route 3, Peebles 45660 the boundary of glaciation, this area dies on dolomitic rocks (614) 372 -3194 of age. Of special interest historically, this is an outstanding in the shape off a tir-bent,,thes largest known mound of its kind in the . ' DAVIS (EDWIN H.) STATE MEMORIAL 88 acres 'One-quarter mile long, with seven deep curves in the helped-up earth material, the serpent is in the act of uncoil- On Twp. Rd. 129 approximately 5 miles southeast ing. In as open jaws lies a small mound representing an egg. of Peebles Excavations have 'been inconclusive but some authorities This, tract, of unusual' scenic beauty and scientific in- believe it to have beert,built by the Adena Indians between 1000 B.C. and 400 A.D. terest,is one of the nature preserves administered by the Ohio Historical Society. Rugged dolomite cliffs, rich forests Helpful in interpretation is a museum, which also has andprairieopeningsgivediversityfor environmental information and items for sale. The area has much to offer' studies. for a multipurpose'field trip. Near the effigy is an unusual, world-renownedgeologicfeature,the cryptoexplosion The Circle Trail and the South Trail have,numbered site structure of volcanic origin. markers. The trails may most informatively be followed by using an Ohio Historical Society brochure which contains Manager concise explanations keyed into these signs. The Circle Trail State Memorial has rich moist slopes covered with a variety of wildflowers Route 4, Peebles ,45660 in early spring. Redbud, arroWwood, witch hazel, leather- (513) 587-2897 ., wood, 'and wild hydrangea are understory -Shrubs which 0 flourish along the path. Trees include arborvitae, yellow oak, red oak, tulip, and sugar maple. TRANQUILITY STATE WILDLIFE AREA The cliff faces of resistant dolomite rock provide a habi- 3;581 acres tat for many primitive algae; lichens, and mosses which Northeast of Tranquility off SR 770 yield to walking fern, cliff-brake and other ferns aS a little more soil filters into the rock crevices. A rare rock plant, This large acreage, partially wooded with oak-hickory Su /livantia, known in only a few widely scattsereditlocalities forest, contains several small ponds which provide habitat in Ohio, grows in these rock pockets also. Native arborvitae, for fiirbearers, fish, and waterfowl. Cottontail , quail,

3 12 ADAMS ALLEN squirrel, woodchuck, ; muskrat, mink, skunk, and meteorite explosion. The proximity of the campto Serpent opoqum are the principal upland'anirnals. Deer and ruffed Mound and Fort Hill adds to its value for outdoor educa- grttuse may be seen in the forest. tion.A. Area Manager The facilities at Woodland Altars are designed to permit Tranquility State Wildlife Area . flexibility of use. Camping or school groups have the choice Route 4, Peebles 45660 of. indoor or outdoor facilities to suit their individual ob- (513) 764-1281 jectives. Retreat and conference groups will find ideal sur- roundings in the lodge for a successful educational event any time of the year. ,Families will find the uncrowded solitude of the family camping circle much to their liking. The camp can accommodate both types of group's simul- WOODLANQ ALTARS. taneously. Of particular interest to schools is the,program 430 acres of outdoor education now offered throughout the school n . 'year. A complete staff of teacher-naturalists guides student 20 miles southeast of Hillsboro, access from SR 41 residents through four days of experience in environmental Woodland Altarsislocatedinthe beautifulhills of interpretation. northFrn Adams County, in the midst of abundant natural and historical resources. The site includes 430 acres of Rates for meals, lodging, and resident camps, available upon request, are kept at a minimum to provide a service to mostly wooded terrain, With:.several miles of trails givingr. controlling access to the significant features of the natural groups seeking a location for meetings. communities which comprise the area. Resident Manager The area abounds in pioneer history and Indian lore and Woodland Altars is, as well, the'site of a highly controversial geologic feature Route 4, Peebles 45660 known as a cryptoexplosion structure. This is a circular area of some 10,000 acres showing a high degree of disturbance (513) 588-2105 considered to be due to either internal volcanic forces or a 588-2100 4

ALLEN COUNTY

PEEP CUT PARK types and grassland provide food and. cover for a wide 6 acres variety of wildlife. Manager, -M./, Zapp On west side of SR 66 on the county line near Spencerville Fort AManda Gun Club Area Deep Cut is a 6,000-foot-long excavation through a gla- RoUte 4 Mills Road, Buckland 45805 cial moraine, which served as a part of the Miami and Erie (419) 657-2275 Canal linking to TOledo. Water remains in this

section of the canal, adding to the site's beauty and ecologi- 1". cal interest. JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT Deep Cut Park is a rest area primarily but provides, in addition, 'trails on the high east bank and alon the original 202 acres, towpath. 'A historical marker and plaque dgnating the The park -district-was organized recently in Order to pee - site as a National Historic Landmarlc emphasizits value as serve natural areas and provide enjoyment andappreciation\ a part of Ohio history. of natural beauty fOr the people in °theCridersville area. Ohio Department of Transportation Land for two parks has been acquired,.picnic faciljties and Division of Highwdys, District No. 7 hiking trails developed. Both parks have wooded areas; an Sidney 45365 abundance dearly spring wildflowers, and water, areas., Heritage Park in Shawne'e Township, entrance on Reed Road, has a shelter house and rest.rooms. Teddy Bear Park FORT AMANDA GUN Mb AREA, in Bath Township on SR 25 has picnic facilities, an outdoor 148 acres Alassroom, and two ponds at the present time. Eithersiteis liuite adequate for beginning field trips for younger classes On Mills Rd. between SR 117 and Fort Amanda Rd. where the relationships of water, soil, plants, and animals This isa preserve for club -members, but if may be introduced. proper arrangements are made in advance' with the manager, Commissioner field trips may be conducted. The entire area is maintained Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for wildlife protection, with hunting and fishing in season foh P.O, Box 2006 Cridersville 45806 permitted fa? rriem6erftnly. PheaAancrabpit, andquail are abundant. Three small lakes and aitacres Of mixed forest, . (419)991-1311

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LIMA LAKE S5 .ores of water .3!,? miles of shoreline On Findlay' Rd., west of Lima access through parking lot On Findlay' Rd., and from Me tiger Rd. during loW wuter in the Ottawa Lima Lake, built in 1917; is an upland reservoir which was formerly relied upon heavily for the city water supply. ,For outdoor education purposes this area is more advanta- geous tian Lost Creek Rese'rvoir because there are.sevpral acresol woodland on the south edge and the Ottawa River flows bif one corner. Namerous species oftrees and wildllOwers may be identifiedinthewoodland areaComparativewater chemistry study of the river and the re'ser'voir, as well as the geological or physical reasons reservoirs are necessary for water supply, tould be challenging projects fbr high school students in ecology, physics,-c.hemistry, or earth science. The use of the reservoir and e surrounding territory for any purpose is restricted, and teacrs will find it neces- sary to work closely with the Director o tiJities. ts Director of Utilities Municipal Building P.O. Box 1198; Limu 45802 (419) 229-2891 trained naturalists. The area also 3erves a_ s a sanctuary for protection of wildlife and native plants. , The, rich variety .Qf habitats includes 4an eight-acre pond LOST CREEK RESERVOIR with marshes and an island; 20, acreof woodland,"flbod 112 acres plain, and cropland. An old orchar and black walnut grove provide additional learning exper ncps. 1 mile east of Lima on High St. Rd. A renovated century -old use, built by early swiss set- This is a large water suplikympground reservoir owned by tlers, may be used 'as a coerence center or weekend re- the city of Lima. The reservoir contains many" fish species, treat for small groups. Inddition to a library and exhibits, and (las a limited shoreline growth of cattails. During spring the education center provides. space for lectures, discus- and fall, migrating waterfowl may be observed using the sions, and films. The area lends itself well to interpretive lake; these are often canvasback, redheads, scaup, and other hikes and the study of many bircn, , reptiles, fish,, diving ducks. Other common visitors are geese, blue and plants. and geese, , and black djicks. Lost Creek

flows adjacent to the reservoir cm the east. - , Director Swinging Bridge Natsire Preserve Because .the reservoir is close to-Lima residential area,' Bluffton College, Bluffton 45817 no extensive womtland or unaltered grasslands are present. (419) 358-2175 or 358-8015 Director of Utilities Municipal P.O. Box 1198, Lima 45802 (419) 229-2891 WINONA LAKE 50 acres On Breese Rd. in ' Township , SWINGING BRIDGE NATURE PRESERVE Winona Lake is a plot developed with the help of the 104 acres Soil Conservation Service primarily for recreation. Hiking ss One-half mile north und4 one-quarter mile east of the trails lead to the,16 acres of mixed hardwood trees as well as to a sizeable lake, grasslands, and croplands. Shorebirds Bluffton College Campus are seen at the lake; other animals and plants may be found The Swihging Bridge Nature Preserve has been developed for observation. No charge is made for school groups,- asa fieldlaboratoryfor training students inecology, botany, and zoology. The college personnel; realizing the Mrs.' Howard Wellman .importance of outdoor education for school children, invite 5675 Breese Road groups to study the natural world under the guidance of Route 4, Cridersville 45806

5 14 ASHLAND ASHLAND COUNTY CAMP"tdDSON HILLS Watershed Conservancy District. The beautiful (0h4 Baptist Camp) lake, with wooded shores, narrow bays, and long wincliog 260 acres -peninsulas, provides, innumerable areas for the study of bird, plant, and animal life of great variety. On Co. Rd. 187, off , 5 miles south ofLoudonville Manager Camp Judson Hills lie on unglaciated rolling hills along. Ch es Mills Lake the . pp oximately 80 acres in the river Route 4, MansNd 45144 basin are devoted to a conference center which contains a (419) 368-7171 beautiful winterized lodge overlooking a three-acre lake. Five modern and winterized cabins actd shower buildings are scattered on the hillside back of the HICKORY CAMPGROUND prCtop- of the hill a large tract of woodland and meadow 123 acres comprises a 'frontier camp area. Two well-marked-nature 6 miles eas7 of Butler and 'youth of 97 in the. southwest trails have been established which reveal the rock strata of corner of the coty sandstone and shale,a multitude of birds, and .plants inclticling beech-maple, oak-hickory associations with club Although this Iprol3 rty has been devehoped primarily for mosses, a wide variety of wood and rock ferns, lichen and recreational purposes it I*ch in Indian ancfnatural history. fungi. The food provided forresident camping is'reputed to Wet-weather springs and twlakes provide water habitats;

be outstandingly good. 15 acres of woods contain ,hickory, dogwood trees, shrubs; wildflowers, and animals. There are .farm animals Bert Gilmore also on the property. Land lies partially in well-weathered Ohio Baptist Convention Illinoian glacial deposits. Students are invited free of charge Box 386, Granville 41023 during spring and fall months. (419) 994 -4657 John and Elizabeth Bellan Route 2, Butler 44822 CAMP WESLEY (419) 883-3330 120 acres

Off SR 9.5, halfway between Butler and Perrysville, Han- os. over Township HILLSDALE OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA 120 acres Camp Wesley is situatecloon and betWeen' two hills'near the shore of Pleasant Hill Lake. Access Co the lake:is across Surrounds. Hillsdale High School at Hayesville just off SR land owned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources 30 and to be developed for park purposes. It is adjacent 'to new Thisfoi4-unate school ha's a large area of land available Lodge. for immediate use and future development. Approximately The area has' tnen permitted, to return by successionto 15 acres of woods provide'many trees, flowers, and shrubs natural vegetation. Thirty-two acres upon which the build- for study. Future plans include a. pond for biological re- ings stand contain many trees and shrubs, wildflowers and search and two large shelters. Facilities are available during birds. Sandstone and shale strata a well as glacial till of the school year only. Wisconsinan age tell the geologic st ry. ...- Director Pleasant Hill Dam, with Sh unusual morning-glory spill- Hillsdale Outdoor ,Educatioti Area way, is within easy hiking distance. The property is ad- Route 1, Jeronaesville 44840 jacent to the Mohican State Forest and State Park, which (419) 368-6851- furnish more naturalfeatures for study. The attractive Iddge is winterized. MOHICAN STATE PARK AND STATE FOREST Manager Park - 1,294 acres , Forest c 4',091 acres Camp Wesley Route 2, Perrysville44864 On SR, 97 east of Bellville,and SR-3 south of Loudonville ,(419) 938-7151 Mohican State Park is acijac nt to and surrounded bythe larger acreage 'of the Mohicantate Forest. Both tracts are CHARLES MILLS LAKE outstanding in their beauty androvide numerous field trip t,- possibilities. Land - 2,050 acres Water - 1,350 acres Within the parkis the LyonS\ Falls hiking trail with Oh SR 30 and 430, 8 miles eastof Mansfield abundant forest vegetation, wildflOwers in season, a great This extensivewaterarea and the surrounding land are Black Hand sandstone overhang, and rich local history. A part of the flood control and recreation program of the marked nature trail on the north side of Clear Fork i5 un-

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).. cliffs on the lake shore provide habitats for d wide variety wildlife.and natural environment study. This is also the site of the new MohiCan State Park Lodge. Manager Plecgunt Hill Luke -Route 2, Perrysville 44864 I (4 I 9) 938-7884

WILLIS WOODS

8 42 acres On Twp. Rd. 2156, 1. mile east of SR 603, south of Mifflin Willed to the Ohio ,,Forestry,Association 'as a wooded retreat, this secluded natural area lends itself well to field trips or extensive ecological research.

40 This site is almost completely wooded except for a small usually picturesque and informative. Paths lead along the area around the cabin. Mixed hardwoods tf maple, oak, gorge on either -side. All trails offer equally exciting oppor- beech, and ,humerous other species cover the hillsides, some, tunities for studying botany, birds, and geology.-The stream stalwart specimens of considerable age, others indicating is a good canoe trail, offering yet another way to observe recent regeneration and planting. A 20-year-,old Pine plants the relationship of physical environment, plant and animal tion 'creates a different woodland habitat. Witdflowers are life. abundant in the spring, both in the woods and forest open- The forest was established in1928 to guard precious ings. The area containsmany types of ferns and mosses, especiallyhere seeps provide a moist environment. scenicareas; .Oak-hickory and beech-maple forests, ex- tensive pine plantations, and native pine and hemlock cover winterized lodge stands near the second highest the hilly terrain 'and steep slopes. A fire tower and a,,post point in Ashland County. The %property is reported to be and small pole peeling and treatment pInt are available for additional, forestry study. A part of the forest added in 1948 has been designated the Memorial' Forest as a living tribute to Ohio servicemen. For a more detailed 0.0. of Clear Fork Gorge see the Nature Preserve section of this book. In addition to trails and innumerable picnic and canpipg sites, a small nature center is adjacent to the service center, In the summer a- furl-time interpretive naturalist offers an education program free of charge.

Park Manager near the site of the Copus Massacre, a tragic attack on'one Mohican State Park of the most highly respected white settlers by hispreviously Box 211 A, Route'2, Loudonville 44842 friendly Indian neighbors. The Copus monument,trected in (419) 994-420 memory of the Copus (amity, is situated mear Mifflin.

') Forest Ranger The Ohio Forestry Association Mohican State Forest Neil House, Columbus 43215 Route 2, Perrysville 44864 (64)221-6671

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O YOUNG'S SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATION PLEASANT HILL LAKE 300 acres Land - 1,490 acres Water - 850 acres 2 miles west of Loudonville an SR 39 On SR 95, 7 miles west of Loudonville Earth science classes may wish to see tfigextensive (per; This Jake and dam are a part of the Muskingum Wafer-' ation both to study-the kames and gla6ial otrtwash deposits shed Conservancy District program kiitiated in 1934 for along the Mohican River and to collect a wide variety of flood control and,r&reation.*The earthfill dam has an un- igneous and metamorphic rocks deposited by the glacidr. inthe spring and fall usual spillway ofmorning -glorydesign. The company recommends 'visits 's months. It is located almost exactly on-the line dividing glaciated and nOnglaciated land. The low, rolling land north of the Young's Sand and Gravel Co. Route 2, Loudonville 44842 dam is in sharp contrast to the deeply eroded gorge,orthe Clear, Fork' on the south. The forests, marshes, and rocky (419) 994-3040

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ASHTABULA COUNTY BEAUMONT SCOUT RESEkNATION CAMP KOINONIA 1,200 acres 250 acres On SR '45 ut Rock Creek On Cold Springs Rd.,Harpersfield Township

,e1 This extensive restrvation,lies in an area of flat to gently Camp Koinonia is a Baptist Association camp serving rolling topography with a few deep ravines cut into the Akron, Ashtabula, and . It contains an excellent underlying . The flows "through the selection of both deciduous and coniferous trees, most of western part of the prolzierty. the typical wildflowers and shrubs, and the small wild ani- mals associated with such an environment. Four artificiallakes, open farmland now in grass and shrubs, and wooded areas provide diversity in habitat for Several streams converge within the cgmp and together many, plants and animals. Oak-hickory as well as beech- with three ponds provide ex6flent sites4cir "VatCr life and maple forests and their plant associations.can be studied geologiC studies. The camp can accommodate up to 100 in from the hiking traits. The camp, used as a training center, tents in May and September and up to 60 in winterized has winterized lodge and dormitories. facilities during colder months. Heated outdoor swimming pool available in May, and September. Director of Camping,. Council Director and Manager Boy Scouts of America Camp Koinonia J'Voodland and East 22nd Street, Cleveland 44115 6810 Cork Cold Springs Road, Geneva 44041 (2,16) 861-6060 (216) 466-7278 CAMP LUTHER BUCCANEER CAMPSITES 66 acres 270 acres On SR 531, 5 miles west of Conneaut On SR 304 mites s4theastol 1-90 andS*4.: Camp Luther is on a beautiful 90-foot bluff overlooking Most this campground, designedforrecrAtliactiv- . The site is heavily wooded' and a brook flows ities,is wooded. The forest was timbered many years ago into,the lake, all of which contribute to its scenic quality. and now contains sizeol* hardwoods and natural 'succes-

- sion plants. The land lies in the glaciated Lake Plain province near the beach ridge of old Lake Warren. The underlying rocks Mill Creek, 'relatively unspoiled, flows through the length arsandy and thin, hard sandstones of the Chagrin of the farm, giving some relief to the flat land. Migratory fo mation, in age. These are exposed in the bluff songbirds and waterfowl, deer, mink, raccoon, opossum, and along the stream. The woodland is coveted with mixed beaver. and woodchuck are animals seen at least, occasion- hardwoods, no species particularly dominant. Wildflowers ally. Wildflowers are plentiful in the spring. Rental canoes and small animals are present. and five miles of hiking trails provide access to desirable a' study areas; a-The camp has many comfortable cottages, a rustic lodge andining hall, playgrounds, picnic areas, and chapel. It is Richard. J. Buchan use extensively for family camping. School camping or Route 2, Jefferson 44047 field trips may be arranged. (216) 576-2881 or 5 76 -1 I 75 Rev. Kenneth Lai;kiii,. Manager Camp Luther ,CAMP KENISEE Route 2, Mansfield 44903 170 acres (419) 589-7406 On Creek Rd. near Jefferson CAMP UNALIA This is a private campground used primarily for recrea- 190 acres tion. However, the area haseonsiderable woodland contain- ing oak, ash, maple, elm, hickory, walnut, dogwood, White On SR 534:0 Trumbull Township pine, and hemlock. Wildflowers are abundant to season. Unalia is a relatively new Girl Scout camp with winter- Glacial deposits and bedrock in thestreams provide ma- ized buildings. More than half of the area is covered with terial for geologic Studies. The woodland'and forest _edge mixed hardwoods on flat to gently rolling topography with are good habitats for 'deer, rabbit, woodchuck, and many a few deep ravines and high overlooks. Trumbull Creek birds. A barn is available for shelter. Hayrides may be ar- flows along the north boundary revealing bedrock andglac- ranged. ial deposits. Open areas are flat and have poor drainage. Kenneth Carroll'. Lake to River Girl Scout Council Creek Road, Route 2, Jeffron 44047 Niles 44446 ( 16)176-1176 (216) 652 -5877

p a 17 ASHTA BULA "ATHENS CAMP WHITEWOOD wotclland are representative of a typical qortheastern Ohio 230 acres swamp forest composed, of elm, ash, soft maple, pin and swampNlkhite oaks. Grouse, woodcock, squirrel?t and deer One-half mile south of SR 322 and 1X miles west of SR are cdl-nmon, with woodCock nesting on the arel\Warblers 534 near Windsor .are abundant during spring and fall. migration periods. Regarded as one of the outstanding conservation educa- tion facilities in , eamp Whitewood is gen- Division of Wildlife District 3 Office erally used by area schools during May and June. However, 912 Drive, Akron 44319 arrangements can also be made for September and October. (216) 644-2294 The camp is located in Warner's Hollow, deeply cut through Devonian shales by a tributary of the Grand River, exposing large sections of the rock layers'. The large acreage ORWELL STATE WILDLIFE AREA provides three lakes and several streams for wildlife study; 193 acres woodlands for tree and plant work. Buildings include dining 2 miles north of Orwell on east side of SR 45. hall, sleeping cabins, and staff 'quarters. . This area is characteristically fla0anclopoorly drained. A " Frank R. Wilson, Executivi Director pond proyides fishing and offers nesting sites to wood Route 1, Box 74, Windsor 44099 ducks. Occasionally black and ducks are ob ed. (216)272-5275 Typical swamp forest trees such as pin oak, swafnp white oak, and maples are dominant. Grouse and squirrel are com- mon.

. Division of Wildlife District 3 Office 682 acres 912 Portage Lakes Dfive,Akron 44319 On SR 534 and Lake'Erie (216) 644-2293 This state park is primarily natural beach sand with some stands of mixed hardwoods of considerable -size and some old fields. Beach plant succession and shore-water relation- PYMATUNING STATE PARK' ships may be observed. It is a good area forshorebirds but 8,499 acres %, not for waterfowl due to the lack of cover. Between US 6 and 322 on the Ohio- border

Park Manager Pymatunibg Lakeisan extensivereservoir covering Geneva State Park about 17,000 acres, ofwhich 3,5 are ln Ohio.,,The ex- Box 429, Getteva 44041 tensive acreage surrounding theartificiallake provides (216) 48-7-5488 many habitats for plants and animals. The topography is relatively flat with swamp forest in the low areas. Slight elevationsprovideuplandconditionsfor beech-maple woodland. The shoreline is excellent for observing, water- NEW LYME STATE WILDLIFE AREA fowl and shorebirds. A nature program is conducted during . 529 acres 0 the summer.

1 mile east of South New Lyme off SR 46 0- Park Manager Pymatuning State Part The state maintains this property for forest-wildlife man- Route 1, Andover 44003 agement. The area is flat and poorly drained. Waterlogged soils persist until late spring or early summer: Mani/ acres of (216)293 -6030

ATHENS 'COUNTY

BUCKEYE II/NIL returning to forest land through succession andlanfing. A 8 miles branch Of is crossed, a stream w h is re- sponsiblfor the eroding of the rock rma- From to Murray City tions below. The walking is good, the countryside sceic. The trail enters Athens County near the head of Burr For maps and further information contact: Oak Lake and leads souththrough,second grOwth wood- lands and pine plantations. At croises the county westward Association, Inc. through Trimble State Wildlife Al'ea, which is old farmland P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085

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GIFFORD STATE FOREST , hardwood deciduousforesttypes of oak-hickory and 320 acres beech-maple. The area is characterized by steep, dry hill- 1 mile northeast of Sharpsburg on SR 377 sides dissected by narrow, moist ravines, creating a rough and broken topography in the Pennsylvanian age sand- Gifford Forest lies in the northeast part of the county stones, shales, coal beds, and . on wooded hillsides and ravines cutting into sandstones and shales of both Pennsylvanian and : age. The area was The many developed trails, the facilities, and the labora- a gift of the 'Selby heirs, presented to the state in 1959. tory displays concerning forest research and management woodland is covered withYoak-hickory, maple forest. make this area a particularly choice one for field, trips. The ildflowers aid animals typical of southeastern Ohio Groups may be able to view gray and , contr bute to an interesting natural environment. Of in- grouse, turkey, deer, and many songbirds. A colored slide tere ,also, is a seed orchard which*was started for-produc- talk and guide service may be requested with advance regis- tion of high quality tree seed. tration. A fire tower provides an additional conservation Forest Ranger study facility. Gifford State Forest Manager Route 2, Chesterhill 43728 Waterloo Stcite Wildlife Experiment Station (614) 554-6617 Route 1, New Marshfield 45766 N\r (614)'664-2745 STROUDS RUN.STATE PARK 2,606 acres Oft Us 50 east of Athens WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST Strouds Run, now dammed to form lovely Dow Lake, Dispersed among 12 Ohio counties are 162,000 acres of had formerly eroded its way through sandstones and shales land set aside as Wayne National Forest. In Athens County of Pennsylvanian age to create a beautiful scenic area. The tfie acreage is concentrated in the north, northwest, and park around the lake is mostly wooded, of oak-hickory east parts. Snake Ridge in the extreme west, Utah Ridge forest type. Many kinds of wildflowers, shrubby plants, and near Doanville in the north central section, and Burr Oak in small wild animals add to the study possibilities of the area. the east constitute the wooded areas in Athens County. A naturalist is on duty from mid-June to Labor Day. Much of the territory is exhausted farmland, originally for- Park Manager est, now being reforested for timber, watershed protection, and recreation.n Route 3, Athens 45701 The area has been and isstill being heavily *fled for (614) 592-2302 coal. Present mining is primarily by stripping. This activity is'the result of reserved or outstanding mineral rights at the

TRIMBLE STATE WILDLIFE AREA time the surface was sold to the United States. 0 2,091 acres Wildlife is recognized as a primary resource, and the On SR 68, west of GlOuster Forest Service carries on an active program of improving Located in the scenic, extreme north central part of the the forest habitat, with cooperation from the Divisicih of county, this area is rich in wildlife habitats. The topography Wildlife of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This is hilly, consisting of deep, moist ravines and dry, rounded activity creates many acres of woodland suitable for the ridgetops. American beech, sugacmaple, red Qak , and tulip- study of plant and animal associations. trees grow in the ravines and of the lower slopes. Mixed oak-hickory stands are characteristic of the drier ridge*. There are two management areas, where this bird has been reintroduced and established %lath assistance (wt. Vario4species of wildflowers typical of the eastern de- *eiduous fo'et are abundant in season. These include tril- from the Division of Wildlife. They are the Irish Run- lium, hepatica; rue anemone, bloodroot, and cut-leaf tooth- Jackson Run unit in Washington County and Phillips Knob wort. Wildlife htat can be seen or hunted in season on the unit in Lawrence,County. area includesgra, squirrel, ruffed grouse, white-tailed deer, Among the projects carried out are the deve1opment of raccoon, and cottontail rabbit. Tour arrangemen,ts should ponds and the creation of openings for use by, wildlife. be made well in advance. - Regulated timber harvesting is also practiced, and various- Division of Wildlife District 4 Office sized, cutting areas create temporary wildlife openings. 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 A part of the forest known"as Buffalo Beats, located in (614) 593-6933 Dover Township, is on heavy calcareous clay soil and con- tains typical prairie plants. These include big and little blue- WATERLOO STATE WILDLIFE stem, blazing star, and post oak. The area is less than one EXPERIMENT STATION acre and is surrounded bly oak forest-on typical sandstone 1,250 acres soil.Ithas tong been Used by Ohid University botany At the junction of SR 56 and 356 in the west central part classes. of the cou t District kcMger U.S. Forest Service, Athens. 415701 The sta aintains this reserve and laboratory for forest game reseah purposes. The land lies within the central (614) 591-7273 10 19 AUGLAIZE

AUGLAIZE COUNTY

CAMP ST. MARY beauty, and others. Squirrel., _rabbit, muskrat, and other 105 acres, smffl game animals, as well as deecore sighted. This is also a good site for forest and edge-of-the-forest birds. At the east end of Grand Lake St. Marys on SR 364 A word of 'cautionis given by the owner regarding Camp St. Mary, with its buildings clustered on the water- poison ivy. He is willing, nonetheless, to share this Iv front of a large lake, offers a limited natural environment. wood's with appreciative groups. Some trees remain from the earlier maple forest; some have been planted. No extensive woodland, however, shelters Hoge Lumber Compan wildflowers or animals. But the water habitat attracts many New Knoxville 45871 shorebirds and waterfowl, and provides opportunity to ob- (419) 753-2263 serve plant and animal life associated with the shore. A 0 large, winterized lodge accommodates 80 people; dormi- tories, cabins, and ether facilities are available. Manager LUNZ OR AUGLAIZE HERONRY Camp St. Mary 10',acres Route 2, St. Marys 45840 South of Wapakoneta off Co. Rd. 25A near Fryburg (419) 394 -2151 A small woodland near Lake St. Marys, surrounded by farmland, has been adopted by a colony of great blue FORT AMANDA'SYATE MEMORIAL herons during their' months in the north. Often erroneously 10 acres called a crane, this large bird with a wingspan of about six feet is easily distinguished by the fact that it flies with its 9 miles northwest of Wapakoneta on SR 198 head drawn back to the shoulders. Numerous nests, large Situated along the Auglaize River, this ploi-A significant platforms made of sticks in the topS*of trees, are found in primarily for historical and estheticieasons. However, be- the woods. The bird has telescopic sight and feeds along the cause it is,rather heavily wooded with natiVe Ohio trees of edge Of a body of water. Presumably, proximity to Grand beech-maple association, it may well be used for a multi- Lake St. Marys makes nesting in the Lunz woods feasible. trip to study natural history and human purpose field Access to the beech-maple forest is difficult and arrange- ecology. ments must be made well in advance to enter the property. Originally the site of an Indian Village, Fort Amanda Bird activity can be watched from the road from mid-March was built in 1812 as one in a, s of fortified supply to late August. depots in Ohio. A simple obelisk was erected by the state in Ms. Norma and Edith Lunz 1915 in memory of the men who 'served and died there. ,s Box 64, Wapakoneta45895 No reservations are, requi?ed, as the si* 's aptn tothe (419) 738-3318 public. For further historical in forrhation:t The Ohio !lister Center Coluffibus 43211 (614) 466-63 'POHLMAN WILDLIFE HABITAT 25 acres HOGEWOODS On SR 198 on the Auglaize River dear Fort Amnda 41 acres This small area of woodland and natural succession or One-half mile southwest of New Knoxville on Si3 219 reforested farmland is maintained as a wildlife sanctuary by the owners. The trees are characteristically oak-hickory as- The Hoge :Lumber Company Is managing these woods sociation, some beech and maple, with an 'abundance of for timber production. Selective- logging is practiced; only understory wildflowers in the spring. trees which show indications of dying or degradation are cut. Natural reforestation continuously takes place from Nesting birds, including on the river in syeedlings after treesare removed. There are excellent speci- spring and numerous wintering birds, may be studied. Trees mens of white, bur, and red oak, asb, and hickory, with_, and shrubs that will attract birds have been planted to in- some beech and maple inassociation.ltess common species crease the number. A wooded ravine was dammed several bassw0d, maple, sycdmore, and dead elm are found in years ago and provides water habitat for pip ts, fish, turtles, the forest also'. and frogs. Many understory wildflowers typical of neutral soils Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Pohlman grow in abundance. These include jack -irs -the pulpit, tril- Route 4, Cridersville 45806 lium, hepatica, violet, swamp lily, wi(d geranium; spring (419) 657-6915

11 AUGLAIZE

ST. MARYS STATE FISH HATCHERY 71 acres

a At the east end of Lake St. Marys Almost 52 acres of this area are devoted to rearing and holding ponds, a complete water system and jar hatchery building. This fish farm is used ptimarily foi' the production of largemouth bass, but it produces all the northern pike . used in Ohio's stocking program. Breeder northern pike are jib held for stripping and muskellunge are reared to breeder size. Typically$ the areals also valuable for bird study: A large variety and number of waterfowl and shorebirds may be found during fall and spring migration. Canada goose,,mal- lard, and smaller numbers of other waterfowl nest in the area. The management encourages visitation for viewing fish from March through September; for birds, all months of the year. Grand Lake St. Marys State Park is nearby. Superintendent St. Marys State Fish Hatchery L . 4 St. Mary§ 45885 (417394-51 70

BELMONT COUNTY

BARKCAMP STATE PARK, miles from Dysart Woods. No fee is charged to teachers or 1 1,121 acres youth group leaders. ISouth.of 1-70 a few miles west of St. Clairsville Roberta Hagmaier Route 1, Camp Cooney, St. Clairsville 43950 Belmont Lake, approximately 117 acres in area, is sur- (614) 695-0504 rounded by 1,004 acres of park land. Situated in the ma- turely dissected sandstone and shale strata of late deposition, the area has considerable topographic relief. CAMP, PIEDMONT Part of the extensive acreage contains oak-hickory wood- 40 acres lands, while part shows" old field succession from .earlier _ In the northwest corner of the county farming practices. This is particularly noticeable on the up- lands. Together with the lake, the area thus provides a wide Camp Piedmont is a 4-H camp located on the shore of variety of habitats for studying plant and animal life. Piedmont Lake. The area is heavily wooded with beech- marte and oak-hickory forest types. Hiking trails give any Park. Manager oppo nity to study geologic features and many kinds of wildlifeabitats. Facilities include a dining hall and winter- 1 Route 1, Belmont 43718 . ized sleeping cabins. (614) 484-4064 Area Extension Agent 4-H Area Extension Cntir CAMP COONEY 59 N. 7th Street, McConnelsville43756 58 acres 4 (614) 695-1455 At Lloydsville 1X miles west of the Ohio University Branch . exit of 1-70 PIEDMONT LAKE A recreation area primarily, Camp Cooney consists of Land-24,330 acres 'Water - 2,27acres natural growth woodland undisturbedsince1935 and On US 22 and SR 800 several pine plantings: An early carriage house shows hand- hewn logs and peg c-onstructionaacilities are available for a A beautiful lake windin rough a portion of the Still- lunch period, an attractive feature since this site is only 10 water Creek watershed"was created by placing a dam in

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Harrison County' near Piedmont. The extensive land area been established as a scenic and historic site for hiking ,and surrounding the lake lies beyond the boundary of glaciation nature study. Several features bear such names as Devil's inthe highly eroded province known as the Allegheny Den, Old Woman's Cave, and Bear's Den. 0 Plateau. The- resistant rocks underlying the area are the Besides the three spectacular cliff and ravine areas, and limestones, sandstones, and shales of Pennsylvanian age. , in the winter and early summer months, many' The lakeshoresareheavily and almost completely species of wildflowers, trees, and wildlife will interest the wooded. The hills- are covered with beech-maple and oak- visitor. White -tailed,deert once gone from the valley, have hickory stands. Many acres of pine plantation are a result of returned. reforestation for erosion control, particularly along the lake Raven Rocks, Inc. shore. Route 7, Beallsville43716 Pienic facilities are available at the dam and boat livery 014) 926-1705 as well as at the roiliside park on U5 22. Camping facilities are found only at the boat livery. A portion of the Buckeye -Trail follows the lake south on the west side. UNION SCHOOL' LAND LABORATORY 50 acres Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District > 1319 Third Street, NW, New 44663, At the intersection of 1-70 and SR 149 (216) 343-6647 This fortunate school has a comparatively large acreage, to study and develop for an understanding of wildlife habi- tats and behavior. Two farm ponds have been constructed. RAVEN ROCKS' Several,acr are in forest, providing an abundance of wild- 100 acres flowers and animals. Near Beallsville; 20 miles south of 1-70 Manager, Union School Land Lab Raven Rocks is a group of ,three, rugged ravines, given Route 1, Belmont 43718 this name because ravens once nested there. The area has (614) 7824181

BROWN COUNTY

BUCKEYE TRAIL GOOSE RUN VALLEY 9 miles 10 acres The trail crosses the north end of the county passing Orf New Hope-White Oak-Sturim Rd. west of Goose Run through Fayetteville Bridge 6 The tit touches the northern boundary of the Indian -A deep ravine formed by the headward erosiln of GoOse Creek StatWildlife Area. Many ponds \ nd marsh lands in Run, a tributary of the beautiful White Oak C:reek which this area atacta variety of waterfo and shorebirds.. forms similar topography, offers an excellent site for eco- Limited facili 'es are available here. - logical studies. The exposed rocks are limeslone ., 1 andshale,interestingintheir formation and erosion The trail leads across almost flat farmland to Fayette- patterns, bayabundantly rich in the typical of their ville, The area is`underlain with the Richmond formation, formatirs: rock strata of the \Ordovician age. To be noted along the streams are the typal plant communities, the evidence of The Slopes are covered' with the hardwoods typical of Illinoian glacial till, and the mixturo of silt, sand, gravel, and the beech-maple association. Blue ash, found in debris from the thin limestones in the valley fill. areas, grow in the woodland. The site was grazed, but some wildflowers and reproduced hardwoods are in natural suc- The blue, trail blazes show the way 'through the town' of , cession. Fayetteville, then across the Little Miami Rivet, EaSt Fork, and along country roads toward Edenton. ----- Goose Run itself provides good study possibilities. There is some silt p011ution, but it is relativelyure as It flows For maps and,further information contact: throug.h.-Itmestone bedrock. Typical ref vertebrates and Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. inveffebrates may be found. Red-baca; long-tailed, and P.O. Box 25-4, Worthington 43085 two-lined salamanders are comnion, a d pools hold fair to

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large populations of small fishy stuch as darters, minnows, glacial end moraine mark thtopography of,,this- section of and sunfish. protected land. Bedrock fr m the OrdOVician .period of Permission to visit the propertyO. -do arfy-tollecring Paleozoicage is exposed ip s stream beds. Wooded areas must be obtained from the owner. °tare priinarily oak and hickory, and the charaCteristic pin George P. Courts ' Pak profilers frequently seen. There.are manyRonds on the Rolite 2, Georgetown 45121 area, and wildlife abounds in the form of rabbit, bobWhite :'. pail, fox and gray squirrel; raccoon, Muskrat Skunk,-op,os- ' (513) 444-2872 , "Sum, Waterfowl, woodcock, aqda wide variety of shore- birds. GRANT LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA 0 0. t Area Manager 412 acres Indian Creek State Wildlife Area Op SR 68, 3 miles south of Mt. Orab * Rpute 7, Fayetteville 45118. Primarily a fishing area, this prOperty has 200 acres of (513)875-49.V water. Studies might be made of plant andanimalassocia- tions on 'the shore and water's edge. Spring and fall migr 31 tions bring ducks and shorebirds, which include rail and 'MT. OR'ABOUTDOORI ESUCATIciN CENTER gallinule during fall migratiOn. 8 acr Divisiodof Wildlife District 5 Office On SR2 onestoside of Mt drab Route 3, Xenia 45385 Realizing tat nature is whre you are, an enterprising (513) 372-7668 and dedicatedficulty niernherand ,students of Pis school. )created theirsyn clutdoor labratory on school property GRIFFITH FARM surrounding te buildings. T school complex was con - 195 acres strutted on flt fieldg fornierlin soybean and corn, with At the junction of Camp Run and Day-l-lill-Arnheim roads poorly drainedsoils of -linty clayloam glacial till 9f Illinoian eastofGeorgetown age. The lowermeability, of the`soil is best met by surface This,farM is recognized as an outstanding study area for drainage, so the first, importat contribution to..the labor:, three rearnsi'PFirst, it is c9mMended by the Soil Conserva- atory was a Ige pond whichelps to drain the area. The' tion Service and others as an efficient farm operation spec- underlying Orovician limestpnrock was used for rinrap in ializing in a grade2A dairy and burley tobacco production. the drainage cannel and to bild an outdoor classroom in Second, it has diversified habitats including permanent pas- the shape of aamphitheater.. ture, hay fields, cultivated land, natural succession areas, a A few pinaks, which tdle ate wet feet, remain on the farm pond, free-flowing and intermittent streams, and un- school yard, ut the majoregetational study is along ' grazed woodland. Third, environmentally sound methods fencerows andin a wildlife are here plants have been left .e for disposing oranimal wastes are used. growing to proide food find prection anti to illustrate the The farm adjoins Straight Creek, which flows directly principle of naural succession. into the . Slope varies from flood plain to ridge- Withlimitd resources,te school has access to tops with one steep woodland area covered with sugar number of haitats which cart maple,, Ohio buckeye, white oak, hickory, and other be explored by means of a naure trail guide.For a guide and further inn, species. Near one ridgetop a small gorge has been dammed ormation conact: to create"a pond. Small streams have cut deeply into the fformation Ordovician bedrock, exposing many fossils. utdoor Education Director The Griffith farm has been producing tobacco since its Mt. Orab Middle. School earlysettlement days. Milk production with grain and hay Westernrown Local SchoolDistrIce for feeding is now the larger operation.. The 60-head dairy Mt. Orab 45154 herd is registered Holstein. The entire dliry complex is con- (513) 444-2505 structed over concrete and includes a free-Stall loafing shed and auger feeding system for ensilage. Manure handling is OHIOESEARCH facilitated by a covered manure storage pit which has .a AD DEVELOPMENT three-month capacity. Liquid waste is handled by adiver CENER sion system. 260 ares Studies of this well-managed, conservation-oriented farm On lJ5-6'7, 4 16 north of Riley may he arranged with the owner. AgriculturI research, soilnd water conservation prac- .tices, and witlife proteCtioq etpi:{ds constitute the m Wayne L Griffith/ /- Rout 2, Georgetown ,45-1-21 prt of theFrograna con ucteon this-site, located ithe soltthein tip o (513) 378-3758 Brown Count n the edge of glacitill and ./ no glaciated -Resea include pduction.of INDIAN CREEK ST E WIL IFE AREA. tot accO, fruitkef catty: an an us forages. /' 1, 0acres. isitatio d faI months only. s. In the northwest extensi n'of the c unty off iSR 5', 1 mile, - Manage ,ORb of Fayetteville Route 7, Ripley 456 Rolling hills and .wamp "fl ','in the olderIllinois (513) 392-26 j BUTLER

BUTLER COUNTY

BUTLER COUNTY PARK DISTRICT

The purpose of the parks and the preserves of the Butler County Park District, con- taining over 875 acres of forest lands, recreation areas, fishing streams, and boating Waters, has been to preserve and restore natural aryg for present and future generations. Progress toward this goal has been made on a very modest Uudget. Many parts of the park program are yet to be developed, Each park is described with specific relevant informa- tion. Each has available facilitiel indicated on the chart at the`back of this guide. For 'Maps and reservation:

. Director-Secretary Butler County Park District 2200 Hancock Avenue, Hamilton 45015 (513) 867-5835

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CRAWFORD HOME AND WOODS bunkhouse provide complete cooking facilities and 'sleeping . 5 acres quarters for 32N * t A 2200 Hancock Ave., Hamilton Pry Fork Creek, a branch of theWhitewater River, flows ttirough the park. High bluffs of Ordovician limestone pro- A 136-year-old home made of hand kila.bri,ck, and wood vide scenic topography in the forest. Wildflowers and small which Was "taken from land of the Symmes ,Purchase, is animals may be seen. Another feature of this park is the .situated on this small plot literally abounding in nature coveted bridge which you travel over to e he pads. objects. Designed to toe acrd and small animal sanctuary,it Accommodations include use of the youth hos and bunk- has a "Garden for the.Birds" in which plantings to attract' house on a reservation basis only. birds, feeders, and houses fulfill this objective.' This includes houses forencouraginge the return of the bluebirds. Numerauslold trees, primarily oak And hickory, aswell INDIAN CREEK BURIAL GROUND as young flowering and hardwood trees, serge as a memorial 2 acres to the Crawfords. Pail of the building is the office of the On Indian Creek Rd. between Oxford and Reily

county Oark district. Home tours and a recreation room for . eating are available' by reservation at a nominal cost:The This pioneer burial ground includes the historic Indian large cohferenee room may' be scheduled for meetings. Creek Church. Built in 1829,, the structure is one of the-r -oldest chth buildings in the County. People interested in local history,trtay follow the beauti- FOURNILECREEK PARK ful Indian-Greek Roadto visit the1old pioneer church and 22 Acres cemetery. Under many tree numerous grayeites of the At the end of Four Mile Creek Rd., 6 miles north of Hamil- earliest settlers of the India Creek region. ton 'Other park lands may .e used for recreation, but th \s

This was Butler County's first park development andcr I nd is simply for the goon of the soUl...wherenthe violet features beautiful creekside woodland areas and a low dain a d \ redbud bloom...where e trees totr the sky...wher which impounds two acres.f the \ streark Forest and inth sing...wherb\ the 6 hurch is filled with:Memories\ aquatic studies are feasible. of o r earliest settlersand ere there is an instilling qual-1 ity of, closeness to God" Butler CountParks bro-

'C'hre). 1, . GOVERNOR BE B PARK 230 acre , , K PKRK On SR 126 btwOgn Okeana anScipio in the southwest 15acres segment of the county near the Inlona border. 732,--b-etween-Reily ad Oxford' In this park a heavily Woodedorest With 27 species of native Ohio trees contains the recnstqucted birthplace of This preserve extends alog Indian Creek, surrOurided Ohio's 19th governor. A pioneer I,glagconsisting of a heavily, wooded hillsides a bluffs of Ordoviciarc liffie- school, tavern, pioyeer store, andtwo dwellings fi-abeen stones! and shales. The ruggd topography and forest tMils reconstructed around the Bebb cabn. iA youth hostel and a er 6xcellent opportunitiefor nature study, which can

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t BUTLER COUNTY PARK DISTRICT (Cont.) CAMP CAMPBELL GARD .r) 175 acres embrace 26 species of native trees and many wildflowers as 4803 Augspurger Rd., 6 milesrlort4easiro-of Hamilton well as good hunting and bird study. In 1926 a YMCA eamri was established on the flood Three acres of water are maintained, giving shore habfraT plain of the Great Miami"River. This rich natu environ- for plants and animals in summer, recreation in winter. This ment is underlain with Ordovician limestones nd shales in park is considered a good ekutdoor laboratory by Miami an area where the glacial-fed river has cut throh bedrock University classes, botfor seience and art. Future plans cleaving flood plain deposits of 17 to 23, feet inhickness, call for a bike tray and a youth hostel. Major forests are typical flood plain species with sycamore, cottonwood, box elder, someoak, and white pine plantings. MIAMI AND EitlE CANAL PARK Woodland wildflowers are abundant,a,nd include wild gin- 170 acres ger and marsh' arigold. Along Canal, Headgat,e, and Reigart roads from Hamilton to New winterized, lodges, several miles of hiking trails, a Middletown weather station, bird blind, telelcope, visual aids:an exten: -sive library, and abundant recreational facilities ate con - The historic Miami and Erieanal lands betweeff Hamil- A ducivetto a quality experience in outdoor education. ton. and Middletown form the basis for ts park complex, which features several recreation areas, fest tracts, and The professional staff at. Camp Gard-is available for con- restored areas of the canal. A two-mile hing trail goes sultation, planning, and implementation of an effective pro- along the canal, which adjoias Rentschler Foiest at Reigart gram. The staff and classroom teachers become jointly in- Road. The scenic woodland trail has several` vista points volved in preparation for, execution.of, and follow-up acti- overlooking the Miami River. vities of each school in an outdoor educationtxperience. A multimedia /presentation is available to scOols, teachers, parents, and civic groups as an introduction to program PATER PARK possibilities andphysical facilities. Interested school princi- 200'acres pals,curti culum _coordinators,science coordinitors, teachers, and school administratois are invited to visit the On khe Reily-Millville Rd. camp by appointment. T 's park features 15 acres for recreational uses with the ,/Directorof Camping Services remairfng 185 acres used for hiking trails, bridle paths, fish-, - Hamilton YMCA ing, an hunting. The mixed hardwood forest provides shelter for many birds'and small animals and an overstory 105 North 20 Street, Hamilton 45011 for Wildfloers. The park includes one mile of access to p. (513) 895-601 - Of6e Indian Creek r aquatic studies and Ordovician fossil col- (513) 867-0600 Camp lecting.

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RENT$CHIAR FOREST PRESERVE . CLIFFVIEW 0 TDOOR .. 27 acres EDUCATION ENTER Ogeigartrt Rd.,aloktheVami and Erie Canal 30 acres \ .

, < is the purpose of the park district to develop here, On Eaton Rd. adjaCeptl to Wilson I nior High School thrbugh good forestry praCtice, an exceilert example of The fascinating 'story of a s 111 group of edupt is native hardwood forest as found in pione r, times. The working with federal funds to 'de etop an qutdoor edu a- woodlandis t mposed 'of the pirt.arid white oaks; red tion property already belonging to the schol is typicalf maple, sweet m, beech, and hickory trees typicaof some, of Ohio's best land use prog ands. Fo nda ion funds .sputirestern Oh.o. provided salary monies until the sc ool recei inits benefit Steep ravines 'n the Ordovician shales and limestones recognized the, merit of the program and act pt responsi- create rugged top graphy. Wildflowers are abundant in the `ility for its-continuation. ' .. I spring. Hiking trailwith access to the Miami River add to Cliffview is picturesque, with,itssheer expels res of Or- the pre/serve's interest. V dovician limestone and shales, cut deeply by a t butary of the,. Its extensive wooded area ontain a ST. CLAIR RECREATION AREA igreat variety of habitats and Many tree speciesecausrof the differences in elevation. The animal life, rela ively 28 acres disturbed at the edge of the city, is varied, wit abbit, n the Hamilton-Trenton Rd., at Overpeck squirrel, Chipmunk, muskrat, raccoon, opossti f ox, and , 7 t kunk in evidence. This park features a 14-acre iake managed for It "- is an abandoned graygl pit reclaimed for recreation. Her- Shelter houses serving as outdoor assrooms and tWo- baceous succession plants and some native. Ohio trees reay miles of hiking trails give ample diversity for daily use by a be studied. large number of students. For teachers or administrators

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passed by the large state park. It still standsunharmed al- looking for ideas for developing a program,-this is an ex- though. sdpounded by, the products of humanengineering: ' emplary situation. See Nature Preserve section for morederailed desdiption of Ranger Duke Caldwell o 1126 Western Avenue, Hathilton 45013 this forest. (513) 892-8628 Alammed stream forms 'Actok Lake, comprising 625 acres of the area. An active sugarbush, a nature display FANTASY FARM center, numerous winterized cabins, a magnificent lodge, 41! homes are a few '!150 acres tree plantings, and reconstructed pioneer of the added featu/es enhancing the naturalenvironment. On SR 4 south of Middletown Not -to be ignored are the exposures ofOrdovician lime- t his Several thousand scbool children per year visit stone and shales which are excellent fossilhunting sites. An for recrea; former farmland, now used primarily as a park interpretive n"atualist is available all months of the year. tion. The hilly .terrain slopling toward the riveris underlain with Or4ovician limestones and shales, Covered inpail with trees anNther vegetation typical of limy glacialtill soils. Park Manager ' The feature attractions for the children are n .er Route 1, College Corner 45003 -0 and variety of domestic' and wild anima may be seen, fed, and petted. (513),523-6347 An antique house and bath arquipped t9 be represen- tative ofthe,1890 period oarm life: the woodcooking stove, dash chur-nffirepla e, andfignilufe of that period, -including the wooden whI,,baby carriage, portable organ, and straw-tick mattress. PATER LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AkEA park`with ' In connection with this attraction is a family 4192 acres picnic areas and sheltet houses! 1. The experience can be enriched with hikesThrough the/ 10 mlfes west of Hamilton off SR 129 farm along several Viking trails. Beech, oak and hickory are the predominant trees on Edgar Streifthbu this property. Numerous upland amespecies arepro*tected, Po'ote.1, Middletown 45042 namely cottontail- rabbit, bobwhite quailfox squirrel, 9 7 -(57.3)549-23 woodchuck, raccoodr mus rat, s,kunk, d o ossum.

- 'HU ESTON WOO'bg STAs;TE.PARK Div ionbi'Wil lite DistrictOffice 5;584 acres Ro te13, Xenia 5385; On SR 732, north Of Oxford (513) 372 668\ Hues ton Woods' originally was the name of a 200 -are, irtually uncut beech-maple climax forest now encom-

4 \ H L_ L NATURE CENER V i 11 acres rrOu ds Spring Hill School at 2101 Brellb Middletown Tfi ough the volunteer effort of teachers s elemen- tary hoot boasts a well-developed naturefr it as a partof its n to e center. The trail winds through a wo land whic conis if wide variety---of trees, someof th m typically found areisof Calcareous soil, notably chi quapin oak and redbud. The pail goes through a meadownd along a creek, part wet and part dry. An eroded areaalso Ins its stay to tell. Tree planting and abirdieeder are evidence of student and teacher activity. Thp area may bevisited during theschoolyer if reva-. tions-are made well ini advance.

Secondary Science or dinator Middletownigh r.School . 1515 Girar41 Avenue, Middletwn 45042 (51) 423-0781

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CARROLL COUNTY

ATWOOD LAKE CAMP FALCON er Land 2,580 acres Water1,540 acres 750 acres On SR 212, 39, and 542 near gellruy On across from thdam The long, relatively low earth damwas constructed This 'camp lies in forested seclusion created by pine- across Indian Fork in 1936 for flood control, water conser- covered slopes going down to the water's edge. It ison the vation, and recreation. The water impoundment issur- inside of the horseshoe of the eight-mile lake formedby rounded by a native hardwoodforest, extensive pine planta- damming two tributaries of . In additionto tions, and fields in natural sacession, all of which addto,, the 13 acres used for-scamp facilities,a camp ranch of 200 the beauty of the area and curblrosion. acres,a game preserve of 250 acres, apd 300 acres of There are several miles of hiking trails,many campini wooded hills belonging to the Muskingum WatershedCon- areas, rental cabins, and a beautiful lodge. The area provides servancy District may be used responsibly for camp activ- an abundance of wildlife habitats which can be discovered ities. by exploration. Mixed hardwood forest, wildlife plantings, fields farmed and fields in natural succession, and several creeks with Muskingum Watersh Conservancy C /strict rock 1319 Third Street, NW., N w Philadelphia 44663 exposures are available for study. Dining and recreation halls, an infirmary, craft shop, and 13 cabins provide facil- (210 343-6647 ities which are not winterized, andcan be used only in spring and fall. Access to the natural areas is by'hiking, canoeing, and horseback riding. BUCKE TRAIL. lack Hardman, Director miles 2019 Arnold Acres Drive, Pittsburg, Pa. (412) 921-.3350 On township roadsong Leesville Lake from near Sher- rodsville to Bowers wn The trail tends through the 'southwest part of the CAMP MUSKINGUM county, pang through upland hardwoods of beech-maple, 256 acres oakhic .ry forests with the wildflowers, shrubs, and small East side of the north section of Leesville Ldke ani s typical of this association. Along Leesville Lake the leads through white and pitch pine plantings with 30 Used extensively for outdoor Qducation for,some time, _7 or more years of growth. Facilities are availableat Leesville FFA. Camp Muskingum -is well adaptedto the purpose. Marina. The camp is on a hill beside the lake, mucli of the shoreline, reforestedin For maps and further inforrpation contact: pines. Sandstone outcropping of Pennsyl- vanian age are evident at the water's edge. Woodedareas Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. above are typical native hardwoods withmany wildfowers P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 in association.

Sixteen experimental forestry plots of one-halfacre each have been planted by resident campers. Soilpro.erra e available for study of soirtypes and horizons. CAMP ALDERSGATE ,0 40 acres A large rustic lodge with assembly h, food service, and sanitary facilities is the fOcal point. Fur dormitories witha On east side of Leesville Lake capacity of 300 campers are availse. A nature trail, out- A new winterized lodge is an inviting feature of this door education pavilion, and a 1 0-acre farm al'e recent lamp property, Situatedon the shores of Leesville Lake, additions. All buildings are comfor ably winterized. amp otters access to the adjoining property of the FlJohn Davis, Director M usking atershed Conservancy District. oute.3, Carrollton 44615 The area is wooded, much a result of reforestation at the , (216) 627 -22d8 time the lake was established. There is an abundance of flowers, animals, and good rock exposures in the sandstones 1 of Pennsylvanian age. Hiking trails, sleeping cabins for mod- iCAMP WAKONDA' erate weather, and other facilities are available. 97 acres

Manager On ).eesville Lake one mile from Lepvittsville-. Camp A ldersgate _ 1 Wakonda's acres include woodland beside Leesville Lake, 10776 Asbury Road, Hiram 442314i mowed open space for recreation, and fields in naturalsuc- (216) 569-3172 cession. The shoreline was reforested in pine about 30years

27 CARROLL ago, shortly after the dam was constructed. The natural woodland contains maple, oak, and cherry, with dogwood, *- .** crabapple, and other plants in association. Wildflowers grow I t in the various plant communities. Small animals are frequentlyseen, sometimes deer. Beaver and muskrat may be watched on the lake. A lodge with a balcony provides cooking and sanitary facilities with sleeping quarters for 32 people. Nine sleeping cabins are available for mild weather use.

. Manager Camp Wakonda Route 1,Sherrodsville 44675 Extensive pine plantations were.established along the (216) 735-3732' shore during the 1940s shortly after the dam was built. Part of the land adjacent to the public shoreline is leased to GREEN HILLS TREETARM resident camps, some of which are used for school camping. Picnic facilities are available at the darn and boat liveries. 180 acres

2 miles south of Carrollton off SR 332 Muskingum Watershed ancystrict This American ForestryInstitute-certifiedtree farm 1319 Third Street, NW., New WHY 1phia 663 grows a large variety of conifers, including unusual species (216) 43 -6647 such as. Douglas fir, loblolly pine, and ponderosa pine.

In addition, severalmiles of woodland trails provide ROLLING Y RANCH access to a good assortment of 'hardwood trees and wild- flowers. Wildlife plantings attract birds, and animals such as 600 acres grouse apd deer are seen. Four small lakes provide sites for On SR 39, near Sherrodsville studying aquatic plants and animals. They are underlain by Pennsylvanian age rocks, with strata exposed in various This large ranch and farm used by the Cleveland YMCA places. for recreation and retreat has much of value for outdoor education. The land lies on theanglaciated, highly dissected Donald N. Haugh , underlain bY Pennsylvanian age sand- 715 Sob Road, Carrollton 44615 stones, shales, and coal measures. (216) 627-2952 Woodlands are in the oak- hickory forest association typi- cal of residpal acid soils. .Wildflowers and wild animal life . HIGH HOPES HOLIDAY HOUSE tare abundant. Streams have eroded through to reveal out- 13 acres crops of the rocks in ravines. A lake provides for recreation and study of aquatic plants and animals. On Co. Rd.12, one - quarter mile northeast of Harlem 9 Springs, just off SR 43 );"*. 'The ranch ;has 53 tlOrses, eight cattle, and three goats. School camping on weekdays will be considered. Nestled in a ,picturesquesetting,at the base of a ski area, High Hopes Holiday House might serve as home base for a Cleveland YMCA day's fieldtrip. A small pond on the propertyprovides 2200 Prospect. Avenue, Cleveland 44115 habitat far aquatic plants and animals. The wooded area (216) 627-4587 contains wildflowers and many kinds of birds. The lodge has ample meeting space but no overnight accommodations. The owner's 580-head 'dairy farm is suggested for a visit TWIN VALLEY FARM' also. 365 acres

R. Edgar Snode 1 miles northeast of Harlem Springs on Co. Rd. 1'2 Route 1, Mechanicstown, 44651 Situated in the rolling hills of the area, this large acreage (216) 627-2477 is used for both a vacation spot and farming. The extensive" wooded areas contain mixed hardwood trees, wildflowers, and small animals. A lake and small stream provide water LEESVILLE LAKE habitat. An old coal mine, some strip mine areas, and a Land 2,620 acres Water 1,000 acres limestone plant that makes slag and lime are accessible for Near SR 212 and 164, northeast of Leesville study. Observation of farm animals and farming operations may+e included in arrangements for aifield trip. Leesville Lake is a large impoundment ()NW() creeks at their .Itis a narrow witting lake with com- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dunlap pletely wooded shoreline. For this reason there is little ac- 2330 Appollo Road, SE, Carrollton 44615 cumulation of silt in the reservoir. (216) 739-2811 28, 19 04t,' CHAMPAIGN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY

CAMP SHAWANO on an end moraine of the Wiscorisinan glacier Oaracterized' 165 acres by rolling topography. There are low-lying areas which are somewhat swampy ravines cut by erosion. On Kiser Lake The area has a one-third-acre pond, a small forest, a pine Situated on the hummocky end moraine of the Wis- plantation, and some acres used by vocational agriculture consinan glacier, in a boulder belt containing a large quan- students for experimental planting. Included also isan un- tity of rocks brought by the glacier and left in place, this touched plot for study, Camp Fire Girl camp has an interesting glacial story\ to tell. It has deep ravines, wooded areas showing a Mislay of Principal spring wildflowers, and small streams running through the Graham Lothl Schools property. Hiking trails lead along the streams and through 7800 W. Route 36, St. Parg 43072 the woodland revealing some challenging erosion problems. = (51 3)663-7477 Resident campingfor a shall group in.its winterized lbdge is feasible durinrtke school year. Two tenting units and one cabin unit are available for use in late August, September, October, and May Field trips or one-day study 864 acres projects may be carried on during these months, also. 17 miles northwest of Urbana on SR 235 Camping Director Shawiree Council of,Cgrnp Fire Girls The topography ,,of this park isflat to gently rolling, 184 Salem Avenue, Dayton 45406 lying in glaciated territory. There is a considerable amount (513) 222-6327 of for'ested natural area, mesophytic (mixed hardwood) in type. CEDAR FARM The shallowness of the lake and the bordering marshland provide good, 'habitat for an abundance of water-associat ' 140 acres plant and mama' fife. The atmosphere is peaceful, partially One-half mile west of Carysville off SR 29 because no powerboats are permitted on the lake. / This beautiful farm provides a wide variety of ecological A seasonal nature program is provided from rrild-June to and conservation education experiences. Seventy acres con Labbr Day. Activities include hikes, slide programs, movies, list of a reforested succession and woodland tract, farm and a junior naturalist prograrn for children ages nine pond, peat bog, swamp land; and gravel pit. Fencerows are through 14. An amphitheater and nature center are north maintained for wildlife feed and shelter. Sixty-seven thou- of the campground. Several hiking trails beginning at the sand red, white, and Scotch pine were planted at various picniareas have been diVeloped. Maps are. available upon places on the farm. request. , ti The effects of glaciation are evident in ttl'e topography, 'Park Manager thq, soil type, the underlying glacial lake deposits of clay Kiser Lake State Park providing springs and bog, outwash sand and gravel, and fox 586, St. Paris 43072

gracial erratics. . (5 73)362-3822 Mosquito Creek on the south border and Huling Creek on the west have abundant fish, reptiles, and aquatic plants, including marsh marigolds. The 70 acres of cropland are used for popcorn as well as other farm products. Indian and OHIO I.AVERNS pioneer history enrich e site for multipurpose field trips. 100 acr The owner, widely re ognized for his conservation in- On SR 245, 4 miles t'ast of Welt Liberty at the junction of terests and practices, will ac as guide for tours. Champaign and Ldgan count* Thurman H. Huling A natural feature created as the result of descending, 12475 West f oute 29, Conover 4531 7 dissolving groundwater in limestone rocks, Ohio Caverns are (513) 362-2530 unusually colorful and splendid. Cave formations including large and small snowy stalactites and stalagmites, calcite GRAHAM LOCAL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR crystals and bands of travertine, adorn the ceilings:and pass- EDUCATION AREA ageways. These are deposits from the evaporation of water which was saturated with dissolved limestone. 63 acres The park area\bove_ground_containr>a, variety of trees At the rear of the high school in St. Paris anceshrubs. The tan- of the underground passages is well On school property, the 45 acres set aside for a land conducted but prior understanding of basic geologic pro- laboratory are only partially developed. The land is located cesses would be helpful,

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Special rates and services are given to..school groupsur- sand and gravel ridges shelter a variety of plants and ani- ing' spring and fall. They are advised to make reserva inns mals. well in advance. V. L. Siegenthaler Manager 7601-Golland Road, West Liberty 43357 ..`,74 A I Ohio Caverns, Inc. (513) 465-3284 'Route 1, West lilierty '513) 465-4017 URBANA STATE WILDLIFE-AREA 5'3 549 acres 6 miles north of Urban4' 1 mile east of SR 68 SIEGENTHALER FARM 16 acres The Urbana Wildlife Area lies in a.glaciated area showing extensive wildlife, soil, water, and woodlot conservation On Calland Rd., no hWest bf Urbana, off SR 2 practices. Three small farm ponds provide water habitats. 4 This property is of interest primarily because t contains Two woodlots have an overstory of oak, hickory, maple, outstanding land forms i-esulting from thefast period of elm, and cherry and understory of a dogwood, hawthorn, glaciation. Gla0a1 outwask deposits in the formf a sinu- wild grape, and blackberry mixture. Animals seen include ous ridge composed of bedded sand and gravel ri e above pheasant, quail, rabbit; Hungarian partridge, dove, and fox the ground surface. This feattire has the characteristic pro- squirrel. The arda is enclosed with a chain lin k fence. file of an esker, typically firmed in ?fielitream channel of a bivision of Wildlife District 1 Office wasting glacier. Cross-bedng is observable in a cUt. 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus 43212 Birds are abundant in the area; swaibp habitat and the (614) 466-4603

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BUCK CREEK ST TE PARK - GEORGE RODGERS CLARK PARK ' under developm Rt \i.. 150 acres lust northeast of Springfield off SR 4 \ 3 miles west of Springfield off I-170

Ezt The C. J. Brown Reservoir was recentacquiwd from This beautiful city park is composed primarily of a large, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is litt deveToped at well-manicured section and a lovely woodland containing a the present time. The large area of the par.is primarily seven-acre lake. Wisely, the sugar maple and ciak forest is open farmland in natural succession with some Vvoded ra- being preserved in its natural state. vines. The valley of Buck Creek is forested with oak and A small stream is captured to form the lake which pro- .0 maple, while the uplands support mixed oak forests., vides an excellent study area for aquatic plants and animals District Supervisor as well as fishing. The land lies on the edge of a glacial Ohio State Pack District 2 moraine, the soil derived from the till.I is underlain by the Route 1, Box 3, L'aktview 43324 dolomites of Silurianage.Herbace us speciesinthe (513) 842-3476 wooded area' are outstanding enough tenlist the interest of Wittenberg College classes. Historically the site is of interest for its monument to CLARK LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA George Rodgers Clark, ,and for Hertzler House: he site of the Battle of Piqua. 288 acres Board of Park Trustees 2 miles northeast of Harmony, off US 440 C4 Building, Springfield 45501 , One hundred.and four acres of impounded water make a (513) 325-8754 good fishing area and create habitats for study of aquatic plants and animals. WatPrfowl are present during spring and fall migrations. Oak-hick4y forest and typical wildlife are GUNDOL:F',S FARM found in the small woodlots associated with the lake. 95 acres Division of Wildlife District 5 Office 1 ii miles southeast of NorthamRton off SR,41 Route 3, Xenia 45385 A tour of this farm under the guidance of the owner (513) 372-7668 would include the examination of his farm plan, soil types,

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3O CLARK CLERMONT and conservation practices. The forested area contains 36 SNYDER PARK species of trees. Wildlife dens and feeding grounds and wild- 200 acres flowers may be observed. A winterized _shelter and farm pond are available for use. Within city limits on we edge of Springfield I. Paul Gundolf 2964 Myres Road, Springfield 45501 Open woods and. flood pin characterize this property. (513) 964-1169 Buck Creek traverses the par n the east side, and itis bordered on the west by the River and a railroad. NORTH_HIGH SCHQOL LAND LABORATORY Spring thaw and rain frequently fins th creek and river 92 acres inundating the area. 'addition, the park contains. an 'On the reaXgnd *cgt side of school building eight-acre lake. - The land boratory ofthis schoolis, utilized, as a c oh . posite ,Mudy area for soils, stream erosional and depose .1. Silurian age dolomites in the Niagara strata are exposed tionalfeatures, evidences of glaciation, and Silurian age on the north and northeast boundaries. Natural succession rock strata. 'A wooded section contains hiking trails in the .plants may be found alting the streams and the railroad. beech-maple and white oak forest association. Small ani- Study possibilities are numerous, depending on sublectrni mals and deer are present. phasis. Biology Department North High School Board of Park Trustees 49 E. College Avenue, Springfield 45501 City Building, Springfield45501. (513) 323-7593 (513) 325 -8754

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BUCKEYE TRAIL CAMP EDGAR FRIEDLANDER 27 miles AND'CRAG WILDERNESS 860 acres From Est of Edenton to Miamiville, where it divides and one branch goes northward along the to On /bold Rd., 1.mile east of Miamiville , Loveland and the other crosses the river Into Hamilton With itslarge acreage of woodland alonghe Little County Miami River, this camp and the wilderness area adjoihing it The trail passes Edenton and enters , have tremendous potential for nature study, including ge- where it crosses through flat, poorly-drained areas. Note the ology and glaciation. The river valley itself has the typical change in plant species which occurs with a change of only profile resulting from carrying meltwater from the Wis- a few feet in elevation (see description of Stonelick State consinan ice sheet. Notable ahe the wide flood plain, terraces, Park following). cutbanks, natural levee, and meandering pattern. The area is within the border of Illinoian drift, the chief Influence of The trail continues westward to Miamiville, following which was to leave a thick deposit of outwash silt, sand, some major traffic-bearing roads and highways. When walk- , and gravel on the old rock floor. The underlying rocks are ing along roads, keep on the left facing appioaching traffic. hard calcareous shales and limestones of Ordovician age. As cars approach, step off the pavement onto the berm The properties include a scenic view along Horners Run giving traffse ample space to pass. 0 Creek. Bedrock is exposed and fossil hunting is good. he lush forest, mixed oak in type, contains walnut, m ple, The trail skirts the large Camp Edgar Friedlander, Boy Scout camp, on (bold Road (see description following). sycamore, and many other species with an abundan e of From Miamiville, the trail goes northward along the Little wildflowers, birds, and smallm/mm.,,,,,,,als. / Miami River-valley °through an area predominantly of the The largelodge is not winterized. Field trips be mixed hardwood forest type. The valley walls rise steeply arranged. to the east, and are 100 to 200 feet high. Camp Director Dan Beard Council For maps and further information contact: Boy Scouts of America Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. 3007 Vernon Place: Cincinnati 45219 P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 (513) 961 -2336

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CAMP SIMMS with Ordovician, limestone and shale. The acreage is largely 22.9 'acres woodland, providing many teaching opportunities. Large open fields, complete food service, recreation and craft , Miami Township off Price Rd., Milford buildings, a woodland chapel, and a pond provide for a Located opposite Camp Dennisbn in Miami Township on variety or programs. a flood plain of the Little Miami River, Camp Simms offers' Cabins and lodge are,not.winferized, which somewhat in a small area adjacent to the Milford community a dy: limits resident camping, but fieldtripsfor relationship namic demonstration of the geological processes of river studies are delightful.' erosion and deposition and glacial activity. Director, Christ Church Campi The Little Miami travels south.toWard Camp Simms in a 318 East 4th Street, Cincinnati 45202 long straight line, then abruptly curves west around the (513) 621-7960 camp. At several locations along this stretch, high terraces of Illinoian conglomerate project above the Wisconsinan outwash plain. Across the river one may see one of these terraces as 'ell as artesian well structures which provide CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER water for Indien Hill Village. The source of this water is the 680 acres at Cincinnati Nature Center deep gravel outwash whiCh fills the vatley to the west. 534 acres at Long Branch Farm The northeast boundary of is formed by-the Long Branch Form -'An educational division of the Cin- edge of the outwash plain carved t by the river, fermigg a cinnati Nature Center , steep slope. The location and composition of the founda- tions of the original, camp buildings on this ridge (approxi- 4n Tbaltowri R'¢ south of US 50, east of Milford, near Per- mately 50 feet above the river and 25 feet above the main 'intown , ..t , camp area) offer an opportunity for relating the geologic This' nature center has become an environmental ecology past to man's use of the land. learning-area for tliousands of school children and adults. It The narrow camp road leading from Milford drops down is supported principally by membership dues and donations steeply from the terrace upon whicr(Milford is located be- and utilizes a large group of volunteer teacher naturalists. Aide. an intermittent stream which has cut into, the graVel Membership is npt restricted. The' area is ri h in a natural -7nd the Ordovician bedrock; orming the southern bound- Variety of habitats, including a beech-mae clirryax forest' ary of Camp Simms. with wiiilflowers, shrubs, and planted dfodils making an understory of striking loveliness. Several miles of nature The central portion of the camp is maintained as a sports trails provide access to a very natural-appearing flake, a gully field. A hundred-yard strip along the Little Miami remains a with a stream eroding beds of Ordoviciaage limestones. typical bottoinland forest with large cottonwoods, syca- rich in fossils,, :a -natural forest area on he stream flood mores, -red maples, box elders, hickories, and ash. This plain and terrace, a cliff exposure of e limestones and forest tapers off to the north where the river has in recent liales topped by tillite of Illinoian glier age. Management times cut deeply into the property. Following the nprth- units have burl established, With wildlife plantings, soil and , eastern ridge, the forest becomes predominately red and water conservation, and pine plantations. The Cas er H. & white oak, walnut, hackberry, sycamore, and redbud; on Fannie S. Rowe Interpretive Building provides ocal point 7 the top is an early succession ,field with box elder and ash. for educational'activities and members' prpgr s. Wildflowers indigenous to the local forests and the field are. present seasonally. Long Ifranbrarm, a recent gift ty the Cincinnati Nature Center by Neil H. McElroy, will)ae operated by the Camp Simms is available for field trips, day camping, Cincinnati Nature Center to provide education of children, church groups, and some overnight primiti'Ve camping. A and adults in agricultural ecology. The farm, open only to shelter building, swimming pool, playing fields, and canoes scheduled groups, will continue as an operating purebred offer varied day activities. A caretaker lives on the property Angus farm. year-round. .sr. Director Mr. Thomas Campbell, Manager Cincinnati Nature Center Columbia Parkway YMCA 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 45150 Columbia Parkway and Delta Avenue (513) 831-17T7 -Cincinnati 45216 (513) 327-0738 ( . CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN

LAND LABORATORY 0 CHRIST CHURCH CAMP 122 acres ° 100 acres Near Batavia on US 50 On Linroot Rd., off SR 774 north of Felicity This land laboratory contains 88 acres of woodland with Thiscal)is in t e lower part-of the county on rolling 40 species of trees and 150 native plants. Fourteen acres of hillsides covered with Illinoian glacial till soils and underlain fields in natural succession, two streams with exposures'of

23 CLERMONT CLINTON the Ordovician age limestones bearing typical fossils, and STONELICK STATE PARK, two ponds provide ample habitat to study aquatic plants 800 acres and animals. Forty species of birds have been counted on Soalh of ,SR 727, near Edenton the property, twenty different kinds of animals, and an abundance of insects. The nature center is a part of the Stonelick Creek, a tributary of the Little Miami River, school campus, which limits visits to school hours. The use was dammed to cream a lake of about 200 acres. The park of an unsheltered outdoor classroom and autoguide tapes areaincludes a beech-maple woods on the east side of the may be requested. lake which is a good wildlife area.. Fields now in natural succession contain some prairie Leo H. Bradley species. A few marsh areas along the shallow margins of the Clermont Northwestern Land Laboratory lake are.good study areas for water vegetation and animals. Route 4, Batavia 45103 'A nature program is conducted during the summer months. (513) 732-2551 The area is relatively flat since it lies in the undissected (513) 625-1211 Illinoian gladial till plain. Park Manage Stonelick State Park EAST FORK 'STATE PARK Route '1, Pleasant Plain 45162 under development (513) 625-7544 South of Batavia, off SR 222 and SR 125 WILDWOOD CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTER Recently acquired from the Corps of Engineerg, East 250 acres Fork is little developed at the present. tinie. The reservoir was created by damming the East Fork of the Little Miami Off Round Bottom Rd. southwest of Perinton River, With woodland covering steep ridges and valleys, streams showing Ordovician rock ledges, and fields and meadows in The park lies within the border of Illinoian drift. The natural succession, this site has many rith habitats for the Ordovician limestone bedrock is of the Eden formation. study of relationships of plants, animals, and physical envi- The deep wooded ravines providehabitat for a variety of ronment. Two winterized lodges, ideal for small groups (10 plant and animal life. Beech-maple forests and mixed meso- to 50), make year-round resident camping, conferences, re- phytic forests prevail. treats, or training programsexcellent*possibilities. Park Manager Program Director WIldwood Christian Education Center Route 2, Bcot 48, Batavia 4.5013 Box 207, Milford 45150, (512) 734-4323 (513) 831-5211

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CAMP KIRKWOOD boats. The owner recommends use for resident camping 250 acres from September through May. Field trips may be con- ducted anytime. 5 miles northwest of Wilmington on SR 73 Ohio Baptist Corivention Camp Kirkwood consists of rolling natural succession 'Box 386, Granville 43023 fields and heavily wooded forest. Dutch Creek meanders (614) 587-0804 through the property, exposing outcrops of Silurian age rock strata and showing typical erosional and depositional features. The wooded areas contain many species of trees including maple, beech, oak, hickory, and walnut on the CHERRYBEND PHEASANT FARM well-drained areas; sycamore, cottonwood, aspen, honey 375 acres locust, and willow on the low-lying flood plain and terrade levels. 2 miles southeast of SR 3 and 22 at Melvin A small pond for wildlife study is a recent addition. The primary interest on this property is the hatching, Many flowers and birds may be observed in Season. A large care, and ,,growth of pheasant& Chicks are hatched every lodge has sleeping quarters for 48 persons and food service Monday in the spring and summer. Infall and winter facilities. A new 31/2-acre Fake has been constructed. It will 20,000 pheasants can be watched in their pens. Other 4- be stocked with fish and is available for use with small mals on the farm are peacocks and hunting dogs. A se

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growth hickowoodlpt with wildflowers woulit be of in- south and west of the dam site. Excellent exposures of terest particula in the spring. Liberty shal6a0 Waynesville shale (Richmond formation) which are very fossiiiferousre seen.in the spillway cut. The Mr. 4 Mrs,,Harold H. Hollister original Cowan Creek beday also be explored for fossils. :Box 87, Route 4, Wilmington 451 77 Genera includebrachiop ds,gastropods, bryozoa, and (513) 584 -4269 . The north side has a dense stand of mixed hardwoods with shrubs and wildflowers in association. Seven hundred COWAN LA E STATE PARK acres of lakprovideNample access for the study of aquatic 1,775 acres plants and animals. An interpretive naturalist is available On SR 350 southwest of "Wilmington- during sumer months. Gently rolling topography typical Of the Wisconsinan Park Manager , glacier end moraine is a distinctive feature of the park Cowpn lake State Park around Cowan Lake. Th'''e park property includes an overlap Route 1, Wilmington 451 77 of Wisconsinantill on Illinoiantill, thedatter extending (513) 289 -2107

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much ofthe evidence, portions of the park were stripped BEAVER CREEKSTATE PARK 4. 2,405 acres / for coal.A naturalist is on duty from mid-June to Labor Day. Off :512_7.8 miles northwest of ESst Liverpool \ Park Manager A. park rich 47' wildlife, sceniceauty, and historic re- I. minders of pioneer life, Beaver eek is outstanding for Route'', East, Liverpool 43920 field trips and class st cree self, a wild river, is (216) 385-3091 4 fairly unpollu it. rushes with a st= p gradient over the Pennsylvanian age sandstones to form aeep walled.gorge. Glacial relite vegetation, hemlocks, Cana an yew, and BEAVER CREEK members of the ,heath family have' pers'isted the cool UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CAMP moist ravine, which approximates their northerhabitat. 120 acres xcellent wildflowers are found in Association as ell as Alon the Beaver Creek'4irr Coyhot(a typicalsmall animals. Hiking. trails give access for oerva- tion of ?II the scenic featues. The camp is situated in a heavily wooded ravinearobg above Grimm's Bridge. The rugged Remnants of the Sandy andBeaverCanal, a privately beauty of Little Beaver Valley. is difficult to surpass k financedtransportation venture of the mid-1800s, are Ohio. The stream, fortified by a great volume of water from proniinent throughout the. park. This includes Lusk's Lock, the wasting glacier, has cut a deep trench in the upland/ .-,a paqicularly historic part built in 1836. A restored grist plains through the massive sandstone of PennsylvaniaR`aF/ millis open to the public. 'Though time ha4 eradicated Steep walls varying from 300 to 500 feet in heightare topped with lustrous oaks and other hardwoods, gadually yielding to a cover of feathery hemlocks and other speci6 of glacial relict vegetation. Projecting crags-h-ave Terns,,and creeping plants growing in abundance at their bases. Wild- flowers grow in profusion; there is evidence of beaveract_iv- / ity and other animal life. o lodges with sleeping quarters and food service facil- itieare available for school camping during the week in the spring and fall months. Field trips along old Indian trails may be arranged when camp is not in use. The area is now >being studied by the federal governtnent for inclusion under the Wild and Streams Act of 1968. George Reynolds Beaver Creek Camp Route 3, East Liverpool 43920 (21 095=3490

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BEAVERKETT,LE FARM shelter hou4e, and other facilities are available. No charge is 4,000 acres made for field trips. Located near Frederickto. wn Camp Registrar Tayanita Council of Cdmp Fire Girls In one of the most picturesque spots in Ohio, the Route 1, Salem 44460 Vodrey estate is an exciting natural area Within the prop- erty a section of the Little Beaver Creek and the North (216) 337-6413 Fork of Little Beaver, both streams greatly affected in theirk drainage by their relationship to the glacial boundary, have \. the steep walls' and deep gorges typical of stream reversal. CAMP PAUL E. DEAN All of the North Fork formerly flowed north but now 82 acres . rushes over sandstone rapids and ripples to join the Little Near Rogers, Ohio Beaver at the point where the Little Beaver, too, flows south into the Ohio. A 121stic, natural woodland area provides the setting for this cmp used by the Boys Club of McKees Rocks. The The upland plains are covered with large oaks and native thick, mixed oak forest contains many species of trees and white pines which" give way in the co I moist ravines to a rich herbaceous understory for the study of plants. His- feathery' hemlocks and other glacial re ict p1a. Yellow toric Bull Creek runs. through the property, exposing Penn- birch, river birch, and rare herbaceous!ants a found in sylvanian age sandstones, coal, and shale. A small dam has the association. There is a complete sele tion ofildflowers been constructed which provides for canoeing, swimming, in the area, and wild animals include grouse andeer. and challenging water chemistry and aquatic life study A segment of the Sandy and BeavFr Canal aids historic above and below. sigoificance. Field trips may be arranged anyitne of the A winterized'Iodge and cabins suggest the possibility of year. sl resident school camping. / lmer Hiles Manager Route 1, East Liver,of 43920 Camp Paul E. Dean. (216) 385*- 99 - Farm 343 Munson Avenue), McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania 15136 (216) 227-356 Home (412) 331-3845

BOY SCOUT CAMP 4 F4ESTONEWIOMESTEADFARMS 423 acres \ t AND TEST CENTER *t,00 acres />,\Washington Townshipnear alineviiie on T . Rd.175 Orpthe corner of SR *14 and 7 This is an area in the YelloCreek waters ed south of the glacial boundary. The glacial waters causehe stream.s__ "To me the Americark farm represents the spirit and to de pen their valleys to form deep rugged r vines. Penn ...fundi-mentals that have m 1e America so great a nation...." sywanlfan age sandstones are exposed in rock ledges. Thus spoke Harvey S. Firestone, .founder of the Fire- Much of the area is woodland with tir oak-hickory for- stone Tire nd Rubber Com any, and great-grandson of tht-- est type on the upland plains and hemloCk prominent in the, 1797 home eader NicholaFirestone, who journeyed to cool, moist valleys. A swamp and several small streams pro- 0 the rolling co -ntryside of 1olumbiana County froM his vide aquatic habitats. Woodland and the tee plantings home tatind lanckvith opportunity and promise. shelter small wild animals and'flowers. For nine years Nicholas Fire tone ancLgis 'family lived in a log cabin while he gradually cleared fields. In 1803 be made- ' Thd property has no buildings, so use is li ri ited to field his final payment for 640 acres, the deed signed by Presi- trips or primitive camping. dent Thomas Jefferson in 404. In 1828 he constructed Mah nin ouncil one of the earliest brick hotte's in the region from bricks Bo cou erica produced from the clay and fl ed by kilns on his own farm. A ,s -08 120 E. Rayen nue, Yo ng own 403 Here, as indicated by a pla ue.erected by the Ohio His- torical Society at Columbiana kin 1968 on the 100th anni- versary of his birth,,was born Harvey S. Firestone. k The present very modern Firestone Hdtnestead Farms is- a ntinuation of these early effots. They are widely recog- CAMP MERRYDALE nize for their abeikence in farm Management: for soil .. 17 acres conservation research, outstandjng crops,.46 projects in for- estry, and prOductive cattle feeding operation. Eachs year a ° 5 miles north of Salem "large, number agriculturalists, 4-H club members, FFA,, A small, heavily wooded camp, this area °mains a,little National Grange, Farm Bureau, and other-interested groups creek, wildflfwers, and small animals. Hikintrails, a lodge, visit the farms to observe advanced farming methods.

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T Fire -tdpe Tire and Rubber4 ompany is known as A large variety of wildflowers is found *n numerous habi- the ompary that "put the farm on r bber." From a simple tats. Quail, grouse, and other small anials occur in num- begi fling as a testing site for the fir t prac\tical pneumatic bers; deer are seen occasionally. Fish, wil t life, and soil and tracr tirethe farms now include Testing Center with water conservation practices may be obserd. testing fac lities for tractor and. implement tires, earth Area Manager. mover tires, as well as some high speed racing tires. . Highlandtown Lake StatWildlife Area

. Tuesday and Friday are tour days, with reservations re- Route 1, &dinllle 43945 quired. .! (21. 6-2201 Charles L. Harper, Manager Firestone Farms Columbiana 44408 YELLOW CREEK STATE FOREST 756 acres (2616) 482 -2121 Near Salineville Because the land is in a coal mining territory, a program to acquire forest lands begun in 1947 was thwarted by GUILF RD LAKE STATE PARK conflict over mineral rights. However, 756 acres were ac- 489 acres v quired in three scattered tracts to comprise this state forest - 9 miles west of Lisbon on SR 172 A' part of thee Yellow Creek watershed, the area has Guilford Lake was originally constructed in 1884 as a gently rolling uplands dissected by .streams to form deep ravines with steep slopes. The upland vegetatton is oak and reservoir for the Sandy and Beaver Canal. This canal, one of two connecting the to Pennsylvania, other hardwoods, with reforestation of pine plantings. Ra was never used in its entirety; the lake remains as an histori- ,vines contain glacial relict vegetation, hemlocks, and other 'Cal reminder of the canal era and a popular recreation area northern plants which seeded in front of the glacier ancfr_ persisted in the cool microclimates after the glacier wasted in eastern Ohio. back. Woodlands harbor rabbit,squirrel, and dee as well as The hilly topography surrounding the body of water is numerous wildflowers. Field trips may be arrang . end moraine, an accumulation ofsglacial material marking the greatest advance of the Wisconsinan ice sheet in this t J. T. Lenox part of Ohio. The mixture of sand and clay forms a low- 1888 E. High Street Ext., New Philadelphia 44663 lime soil of some thickness underlain by Permian 'age rock (216) 364-4428 formations. The 396-acre lake has a goad population 'of a variety of fish northern pike, crappie, bluegill, and bass. An examin- ation of the aquatic vegetation, water quality, scattered pine plantations and other vegetation in the areas used fort camping" and picnicking, would provide aninteresting study. The numerous activities within the park, the golf courses nearby, and the 'community festivities engaging the interest of park visitors explain the park's popularity (nearly a million visitors each year), making a social study another interesting possibility. Park Manager Guilford Lake State Park Route 4, Lisbon 44432 ZEPERNICK LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA (216) 222-3242 s 513 acres On SR 172, 2 miles east of New Alexander A 30-acre fake, a small.pond,woodland, and rolling -to- HIGHLANDTOWN LAKE steep topography are the physical features whjch Rrovide STATE WILDLIFE AREA numerous types of habitat for plants and animals.,Avariety Land2,035 acres Water - 270 acres of waterfowli seen in spring and fall? and Situated south of the glacial boundary, thisarea is in mallard use the area for nesting. The well-drained upland steeply 'rolling topography with some flat hilltops and has oak and hic 'ory trees as the dominant species. Hill, valley floors. Scattered ponds, a lake, and beaver dams at- wildlife, and soil :nd water conservation practices may be tract a variety of waterfowl during migration. Mallard, seen. - wood duck, and teal nest in the reserve. Division of Wildlife District 3 Office 91 Portage ltakes Drive, Akron 44319 theupland soils are well drained but acid; hilltops are- wooded with white oak, red oak, hickory, and pine forest. (216)

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CAMP5MUMAC MUSKING1V6AL SERON- cres Off SR 83, 9 miles south of Coshocton on Willi Creek Near Conesvie off US 16 This Girl Scout- campsite lies on a wooded flood plain This Boy'cout camp is siuated on a .along below the re ,servoir. Pennsylvanian age terrace and srip mine land. Eghty per'ent of the acreage is rocks are exposed at.,tream level and in a. h,ighwall created woodland, ntive on the hilltps, plantings and natural suc- by -strip mining many year's ago. A large open meadow pro- cession on thvalley floor, Amany as 100 different kinds vides test sites, as well as study areas for natural succession. of trees and srubs have beeriamed. The stream lends itself well tb the study of aquatic life, chemical analysis, ,and glacial 'influences. Bird life is abun- Birds andmall animals arnumerous' er are seen og- tvdant. A shelter house make a suitable outdoor classroo casionally. S lakes as wells. the riv give access to the and gives protection in case of incle4rnentweather. study of aqutic plants and anmals. M sissippian and Penn- sylvanian agerock strata are eposed in the cliffsides and at Camping stream level. Heart of OhiwGirl Scout Council 1215 Newark Road, Zatiesville' 43701 The cam isnear the C lumbus and Southern Ohio Electric plan,- which is fedoal for processing on an im- (614) 454-8563 pressiVe conyyer system from, coal field to plant. A winter'd lodge and kik ng trails are 'available. MOHAWK RESERVOIR Camp Manager `3,700 acres Muskin4 u Valley Scout Reservation On SR 715 near Walhonding. Box 206, 734 Moorehe d A e Zanesville 43701 A dry reservoir designed for flood protection, this large (614) 453-0571 area remains essentially in its original state, modified only by natural succession and pine plantations. Most of the land is wooded in native mixed hardwood stands, with typical PILGRIM HILLS CONFERENCE CENTER plantnd animalassociations. The Mohican and Wal- 200 acres hoodingfivers Wind through a scenic area which has Miss- On SR 206, miles south 62 issipP'an a sandstones exposed on occasional cliffs. Rollins hIts topped by nnsylvanian age rock strata Faciles are available at the roadside park 4djacent to Provide theetting for this Ively retreat, rich in a varivariety_1 the dam. of habitats.Many kinds'of es, wildflowers, birds, and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District other animalmay be observe. A stream running along the v south side ofthe proper s access to the study of water 1319 Third Street, NW., New Philadelphia 44663 ° plants and anmalsa e exposed rock layers. . (216) 343-6647' Nature-. tr ays been deelo ell as an amphi- theater an Fern Chapel.' ilities provide space for cold 1110HleAN RIVER ACCESS weather rtogams. Overnightccommodations are available 370 acres for 170 perons in heateduarters for sleeping. ,Modern bath facil i tieare adjacent. On SR 715 west of Walhonding Mr. John Vicsak, Manager This area includes natural flowage of undefiled water Route 1, Brinkhaven 43006 capable of supporting thenativefish population. The Mohicarl River is bordered with an interspersion of, large (6144599-6314 soft maple and sycamore, with native hemlock and Eastern (800) 282-1293 red cedargrowing on the north-facing hillside. The stream habitat contains a desirable population of PROJCT "BOYS AID EARTH" CAMP ° animals including raccoon,, squirrel, and mink. Various 564cres . v shorebirds, rail, heron, and an occasional osprey may be Off SR 541,miles southeastof Coshocton seen. Waterfowl consist mainly of wood duck, mallard ;'and blue-winged teal. Many species of 'forest birds are foupd'inv Surface fined for the MiIdle Kittaning or No. 6 coal the wooded areas. under the1 47 and. the 196 amended reclamation law,' this large pr Party provides great variety of habitats for Division of Wildlife District 4 Office field study. ighwalls and aid lakes contrast with gently 360 East State Street, Athens 45701* contoured hillsides and numrous "clean lakes." Natural, (614) 593-6933 unmined hilltops and steep rvines are maned as control

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orests, some p e scompletely undisturbed withlittle be obtained here. Guided tours a vailable by reservation

under st s) ry -growth, some selectively timbered with, open- . only. ings for herbaceous and woody plant succession. For illustratedbrochufes an ditional infermation The greater rari of, the acreage has had successive tree ,. contact! plantings. Several thousand alder, European alder, 'silver oe Village Restclraion maple, cottonwood, aspen, locust, sweet gum, and autumn 381 Hill et, Coshocton 43813 olive have Attained heights of 15 feet or more. Grass has (614) 622-9310. replaced thaly hillsides, and emergent vegetation lines some of the ponds. Three small lakes have been created by beaver activity on,,a stream "where water is fairly pure.

Other wildlife, including deer°, muskrat, fox, and weasel, WILL CREEK LAKE' have come into the area; indicating the return of adequate Land 2,790 acres Water - 900 acres plant food. 4 On SR 76, 12 miles south of Coshocton The property was mined by Peabody Coal and given to This long, narrow, man-made lake meant rs through the the Franklin County Commissioners for a youth rehabilita- rolling hills of southern and eastern Coshocton County, and tion program named "Boys Own Youth Shelter, Inc." The along a portion of the northern part of Muskingum/County. project "Boys and Earth" is headquartered at Coshocton Wills Creek, a tributaryf the Muskingum River which joins and provides staff with outdoo\education expertise to the parent stream south of Conesville, has a large watershed Assist teachers with field trips or research projects. =' with many small streams draining into it

Facilities are limited at present but this federally funded hT t rollinghillsliein unglaciated Ohio within the project has staff and plans for a tremendous program. Allegheny Plateau proving?, underlain b' .Pennsylvanian age sandstones,shales,coal, and limestone. The land sur- Administrative Director roundirlg the lake is both bottomland and rolling hillside Box 663, Coshocton 43812 With good developments of oak forest and bottomland (614) 622-7093 timber. Rocky ravines, wildflowers, beaver, and waterfowl are plentiful. Facilities are limited to the boat livery and a- -camp- TRIPLE LOCK PARK AND ground on SR CANAL BOAT T AT ROSCOE. Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District 1319 Third St., NW., New Philadelphia 44663 Off US 36 immediately west of Cothocton and the MUsking- (216) 343-6647 m River o

'Historic eveasarrenatural history both justify a mem- orable field trip to this area. 'A small park has been estab- OODBURY STATE WILDLIFE AREA lished just north of the restored village of Roscoe, whek 2,000 acres triple locks were constructed to join the Walhonding Feeder On SR 60, ngles south of Warsaw Canal to the Ohio Erie Canal. A large canal boat turning area is immediately below the locks.In addition to the This area is in a hilly, unglaciated sandstone and shale I opportunity to visualize and compute the method M raising region. Several fine examples of filature and undisturbed and lowering the boats through the locks, pathways lead native oak-hickory forest may be observed. Of-special in- along the canal where ecological studies including man's terest is a stand containing numerous large black walnut r. ationship to the area maybe made. trees.

An a hentic canal boat called Monticello II in honor of Gray squirrel, ruffed grouse, deer, raccoon, and cotton- the Monti o which once plied this canal mute, is avail- tail rabbit are-common. Old hillside pastures aregrowing as a result ofo able several m hs Of, the year for a mile-long trip on a sassafras, dogwood, redbud, and hawth strip Qrcanal betw Lake Park basin nearby and the Mud- natural plant succession.

pojt Basin. This is a morable ride, a delightful glidipse Situated a few miles east of the gla I boundary, the into try colorful past wh freight boats carrying rich farm streatns are Ieeply entrenched from the gr at flow of glacial' product's from the Coshoctonounty fields squeezed their meltwater., The hills on either side rise rather steeply to way through the narrow canals an'. ocks. heights of 2'00 to 250 feet, making the area beautifun scenic. A visit to the village of Roscoe sin its restoration in the late 1960s provides ar authentic pictur of the develop- Anger ment bf a typical canal town, an important gage in Ohio's Woodbury State Wildlife Area history. The VisitorInformation Center, is' the recom- Route 2, Warsaw 43844 mended first stop. Background information and a map may (61) 824-3362

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AMANN RESERVOIR .studies (see Ts hanen Woodla2d, Tract in Nature PreServe ,- . . , section). 156 acres For:use of C mp Michael onl, contact: On SR 30 south at County Line Rd. Mrs. 1390 Shen 574 Prospect, Bucytas 44820 A sizeable body of water surrounded by recreation ground and wildlife area has potential for effective ecologi- (419) -562-2781 .cal studies. Hiki'fig trails lead into the beech forest remnant here many kinds of shrubs, wildflowers and birds may be CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP BRICK ARCH Ilserved. Aquatic plants and animals may be studied on the 80 acres Ia ke shore. 'One-half mile south and one -half mile west of ,New Wash- ington Shelter hous and other facilities have been added re- ntly. Of considerable historical and engineering interest is this brick "ash" or conduit completed in 1892 as a drainage Service Director ditclizAr ap extensive cranberry, marsh. It is one of the City of Galion three major outlets of the former marsh Which created en- City Building 44833 'gineering and construction difficulties. (419) 468-1680 The 'glaciation map shows the township was practically covered by temporary lakes formed when streams were blocked some 11,000 or more years ago by the glaciafend moraine on the south and the ice on the north. Thd lakes CAMP MICHAEL' gradually changed to marshes which, in turn, were drained, by early settlers to create tillable field's. The Harrer farm is YOUTH COMMUNITY CAMP' typical of those in the former marsh area. (nsacres Four feet in diameter, the conduit is more than one-half mile long and 25 feet deep. A surface ditch 12, feet 'deep Between Mt. Zion and Wyandot roads on Shupp' Rd., 7 remains over the tile. No other si.511 drainage immovement miles southwest of Bucyrus exists in Ohio, according to the '11,Conservation.Service. Although the arch is in excellent condition after all these...t, This delig tful property lies on gently rolling glacial till years,itisthreatenedomowhat by the roots of trees ..plains disseCte 1 by the drainage system. An above, and the possibili y of settling because of a dam con- early WyandoIndian hunting territory,. this .upland site, structed below the 'ou let. to provide water for the village. like the surro nding acres, was cleared by white men for There is no char e to view this structure. To quote the agricultural p rposes. The ravines, steep river banks, and owner, "Best thing to do is park at the town reservoir on upland bords are wooded in beech-maple forest with the north side of Chatfield Center ROAd or Reservoir Road many oaks,ickoty\ ash, tulip,.basswodd, and flowering one-half mile south of New Washington and crawl down.in shrubs in the ssociation. the open ditch and look at the discharge. end on the south large fiId.; an amphitheater, a small winterized lodge, 4 side of the road. The entrance is one-half mile due south at anAa newinterized dormitory constitute the Hides. the end of adiet ditch." The woodla d and river areas hold excellentstudypossi- ° Mr. Herbict Harrer bilities. Two adjoining properties, adding 200 ac ?es of water New Washington 448.4 , and wood) nd, may be utilizedfor further ecological (419) 492-3571

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BUCKEYE TRAIL well as park drives, and in these instances hikers should use 34 miles extreme care, walking on-the left berm wherever possible. The trail through the parks is through forests that are' From SR 174 ,at Cuyahoga County line near Mayfield to very beautifulatallseasons.Itcrosses many valleys Peninsula abounding in wildflowers. The trail crosses through several of the Cle elanci'Metroo, For maps and further information contact: politan parks, including North Chagrin, Southhagrin Bed- ford, and Brecksville reservations (see descriptionsllow Buckeye Trail Associat Inc., ing). It also 'follows some country roads and hig ays as P. O. Box 254, Worthington-43085 30 39 1 , aleYA H00,14, / 4,ea CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT t, 18,000 acres Encircling Greater Cleveland like a garland of green, the Metropolitan Park Syst with more than 18,000 acres in 10 ma'or reservations and four connecting parkways, provides a variety of dutdoor educatidexperiences as well as pleasure. The ysical erivironrent has many features of interest in earth science, particularly therock'orma- tions and stream pattern. The flora and fauna of river, lake, Wood plain,swamp, sides, upland, and rock cliffs are, preserved in as natural a condition as possible in vieof the fact that the district receives asmany,as 16 million visits each year. Advance reservations are necessary in order to secure the services available. The. park areas are described in more detail as they form an east-,syest "emerald" chain aroundthe, city. For reservations contact: Cleveland Metropolitan Park District," . 2048 Standard Building, Cleveland 44113 (216) 621-1054

Fo(GirlScout facilities: Camp Registrar

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BED ORD RESERVATION-TINKERS CREEK GORGE BfG CREEK. 1,3/5 acres- 534 acres Along SR 14, Egbert Rd.,old Tinker's Creek A ribbon along US 42 (Pearl Red.) to'Snow ,\ A spectacular' portion of Clefeland's "Emerald Neck- This narrow strip of park land extends aldbng ributary la" is found in this park. Geologically, the gorge embraces of the . The stFeam has eroded throligh the the tte,,locafity for the and upper Devonian Cleveland shle and there is a good ex- of the period lying above the Devonian shale. posure available for study. Upland trees are the beech-

Deep erosion lay,Tinker's Creek since glaCiation is respon- _ maple forest type. Many shrubs and wildflowers are f und sible for the scenic pography. A mature beech forest with in association. Hiking trails have been developed andcil- sugar maple, the oaks,ickory, and ash in association is ities are available. es found on the upland. YellovOirch, hemlock, and mountain

Sev I picnic areas,a Girl- Scout eamp, foot paths, Between Center Ridge did Lorain roads, entrance on Brad- bridle.rtath, nd park roadways provide access and facilities ley Rd. for study of m habitats. aq Near the Lorain County line, this park is a westernex- 0 A Girl, Scout ca providing sleeping facilities for 26 tension of the "Emerald Necklace." Perhaps the outstand- person nd cooking 'Mies may rented during the ing ecological features Are the extensive swampland, which week, spri g or fall, by nat study classes._ has standing water well into summer in a wet season, and the stream dissection exposing the Berea sandstone of early Mississippian age. This is a good site for the study of birds and wildflowers, swamp forest, and aquatic animals,

BRECKSVILLE ffESER LION 2,768 ac East of US 2.1, south of SR 82, west of euyahoga River near Brecksville The vegetation on this preserve provides good examples of oak-hick8ry, beech-maple, and hemlock glacial relict forest types. The Harriet Keeler Memorial Woods is in the northwest section. Geology field trips are' often led in -th,i5 area because of the rock exposures. From top to boitatb are 20feet of the r j ci.kyA HOGA

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Mississippian age Berea, sandstone, 65.feet pf Bedford shale, 25 feet of Cleveland "shale containing giant armored fish fragments, and 12 feet of the where fossils are abundant. A trailside museum, alabefid nature trail, and the ser- vices,of a naturalist guide areavailable, the batter by ap- Ointment. An asphalt-paved "Trail for All People," de- signed for the handicapped, was constricted in the Brecks- ville Reservation and is named in honor of Harriet Keeler. ,A granite boulder and bronze Plaque bears a message challeng- ing future generations to love and care for the woods which

she loved aP , 11. PCGirl Scout 'camp, 'which_ has a dormitory sle Ping 28 persons and'a lodge for 20 persons, each containg food "service facilities, may be 'rented during: theweein spring and Tall months by nature study groups.

EUCLID CREEK 351 acres Along GIen-Ridge Rd. and from US 6 south to Anderson Rd. ROCKY RIVER RESERVATION A narrow valley, about four miles long dissected by a 5,614 acres fast-flowing stream provides the physical environment for this park. Good exposures of the Missisppian shales and .Froni Ave. in Lakewood through Fairview, Brook- sandstone as well as the older shales of Devonian age are park Berea, and Strongsville south to Egerton Rd. revealed in the slopes. The area is forested with mixed hard- A long ribbon, a mile or more wide, extends for several' wood trees and some relict northern species. Wildflowers- as' raIles along the river to form the western portion of Cive- well as trees, shrubs, and evidences of small anjmak may be land's 'Emerald Necklace," embracing over 5,000 acres of seen from the trails. valley and hillside. Geologically interesting are the goock exposures of the.Devonian age ,the flood HUNTINGTON RESERVATION plains, alluvial deposits, typical erosion 'patterns of the shale, and the fossil fishhdrizon. See Lake Erie junior Nature & Science Center. Forest associations include original remnants of swamp, beiCh-maple, and mixed hardwood, types. Small ponds, a NORTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION lagoon, and the meandering river furnish habitat for aquatic

A plants and animal, Of historical interest is the site of Erie , '.' 1,719 acres Indian fortifications, a mill and mill race. East of SR 97 and south of US 6 . , A resident naturalist and a trailside museum, nature and This northeast link of the "rmeral- Necklace" around special mildflower trails, .and many picnicSix:As-make this a Cleveland is along the . The river has dissected desirable site for visitation. Wintergreen Cabin, under Girl the shales and sandstones to form rugged topography. The Scout jurisdiction; steeps -24 persons and has food service "green" is provided by a mature beech-maple clirri-x forest. facilities; it may be rented by riaure study groups. Williams Memorial Forest, a wildflower -trail;a nature trail, and a trailside museum are significant feares. Sunset Pond and tributaries draining into the river provide SOUTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION . water habitat for plants and animals: A nearby waterfowl 614 acres sanctuary has,observation platforms td view resident and Migratory birds. Near Chagrin Falls east of SR 91, west of Chagrin River 1,' Long andshorttrails,numerpus picnicplaces and This property contains a segment of the river and its shelters are additional conveniences for field trips. A resi- valley with exposures of Mississippian age sandstones and dent ,n*draliit is available to assist, teachers in Mterpreting, shales, flood plain, alluvial deposits, and other geologic fea- all phases of the environment to classes. A Girl Sciout cabin, tures..Such intriguing spots as Table and Squaw Rock and Int'ergrove, sleeps 30 persons and'hascookjngfacilities.This( Spring should be ofinterest. The Cleveland Natural may be used byst9dy grOups during the week in spring and Sci nce Lodge and mUseur and; an arboretum are Addi-

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CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL PARK INDEPENDENCE SCHOOLS OUTDOOR 125,acres EDUCATION CENTER 35 acres On 'West 25th St., Fulton Rd., Denison Ave. and (main entrance) Brookside Park Dr. In City of Independence in the Cuyahoga River Valley; t. Within easy reach of hundreds of school classes is this The acquisition of a relatively undisturbed natural area outdoor education area recognized as.ope of the oldest and has been the cause of an exciting new project in a'highly largest in the Midwest. By special affangement all school industrialized and urbanized community. Located in the classes, many youth agency groups, and senior citizen, bi- river valley, the property contains outcrops of Devonian ology, and natural history clUbs within the Cleveland shales and Mississippian sandstones and shales. Flood plain Metropolitan District are admitted free. By prior arrange- vegetation, good field succession areas in various stages, ment, school classes from within the park district may ask mixed hardwood forest on upland slopes, wildflowers, and for guided educational tours conducted by knowledgeable small animals provide an abundance of material for ecologic science teachers. study programs.

From the tiny hummingbirds to the Nile hippopotamus, Two miles of trails have been developed, one of which from the monkey and cat buildings to the children's farm leads to an excellent overlook of the Cuyahoga Valley and and the bird building, this tremendous facility, with prior the Ohio Canal. Two small ponds (one stocked with fish) exploration and planning, can provide a wealth of fortifying and an experimental bog' have been developed. A small experiences for classroom instruction. museum is being developed and a Cuyahoga Valley Water- shed Study is housed in rooms adjacent to the main class- An addition to the animals from around the world, room. teachers may use the wooded areas with labeled trees, the water habitats, and the general environmental aspects of the Activity in the center has included field biology and zoo world to augment indoor educational experiences. ecology courses for secondary students and arroutdoor edu- cation prograni for elementary children. Community in- Dire6tor, Cleveland Zoological Park volvement has been an objective, and adults as well as child- Cleveland Zoo ren are recognizing and .appreciating the new instructional Brookside Park Drive, Cleveland 44109 facility. Interested persons are invited to visit by appoint- (216) 661-6500 ment. Parking, a classroom, and shelterhouse,are available at the site.

Mr. William Taylor, Director or GARDENVIEW HORTICULTURAL PARK Miss Dianne Witwer, Curriculum Coordinator Outdoor Education Center 16 acres Independence High School On SR 42, 1miles south of SR 82, Strongsville 6111 Archwood Road, Independence 44131 p-- (216) 524-4124 Gardenview Park is an excellent example of a long- neglected parcel of land brought to beauty and productivity largely through the efforts of one man. For techniques and experiences of value in beginning a school garden, a visit to LAKE ERIE JUNIOR (NATURE this site is recommended. AND SCIENCE CENTER 105 acres Five hundred flowering crabapple trees create a spec- tacular display in early May, but they are only a part of the Huntington Park Reservation, 28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village Landscape beautyisenhanced by the great plantings. (Cleveland) variety of species and setting; of daffodils, azaleas, tulips, iris, poppies, tuberous rooted begonias, dahlias, and numer- This isi a unique outdoor nature center showing living ous perennials. Two small lakes, fed by a stream flowing things in their natural habitats.. Nature trails along lake, through the property, 15rovide a habitat for waterfowl. Resi- streams, in meadows, and woods show the remarkable,Vild- dent peacocks also frequent the area. flowers, the oak forest association of trees, many planted exotic trees,wild animals, and numerous kinds of birds. Although the park and arboretum are the dream and effortof the developer,individual memberships, civic There are conservation exhibits of outstanding value, groups, and garden clubs make contributions which hope- constructed as "a result of the conviction that a child's fullyinthe future will permit a modest administration curiosityis a precious thing." A planetarium, a curator's building and further expansion. workshop, and classroom, facilities complete the appoint- ments. Harry A. Ross 10,711 Pearl Road, Strongsville 44136 The program is so effective in introducing children to (216) 238-6613 their natural environment that many'school districts use it

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as a supplement to school science classes. The center is in place in,the scheme of nature, this is potentially a valuable the Huntington Park Reservation of the Cleveland Metropoli- setting. .tan Park District. Siedel Fun Farm Director 21897 Westwood Drive, Strongsville 44136 Lake Erie Junior Nature and Science Center (210 238-6081 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village44140 (216) 871 -2900 SOUTH' EUCLID-LYNDHURST

ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ( SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL 3 to 5 acres NATURECENTER 4645 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid 275 acres This environmentalcenterwas established by two Brush Creek High School teachers who serve as coordinators. It is On boundary of Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights staffed and operated entirely by its membership, primarily students from Brush High School. With this large acj,eage devoted to nature study, many types of habitats are available, including lake, stream, field, The center, which consists of a classroom and a labor- marsh, and ravine. The ravine has good rock exposures of atory, leases the facilities and land along Euclid Crek from shale and sandstone of Mississippian age. The area has a the county library. It is largely a community projdct funded variety of trees and flowers, both natural* and introduced. by community groups and a small grant from the Institute The animal 'populationisvaried. The propertyissur- for Environmental Education, which provides training and rounded by a surburban area, thus limiting the membership in the Cuyahoga River Watershed Project.. population, but birds are abundant. Over 160 varieties have he project began by student teacher teams doing water been sighted. This is the location of the former North cheMistry and bacterial studies of Euclid Creek, which has Union Shaker Colony and some remnants of early Shaker an access and a woodland area available for study. Other construction remain. project subjects have been consumerism, zoning, ecological An interpretive guide is available, on weekdays for school' studies including limnology, and community services. Along groups.Saturdayprogramsforchildrenareavailable with the wooded area, 'which has a short nature trail, and through the school year, and an extensive summer program the stream, the rnerpbers have established an organic gar- is offered. Each Sunday a nature walk is held at the center. den, a recycling center, apd a bicycle clinic. They have sponsored Earth Week at the library, an organic garden con- Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center test, and ecological trips to other places of interest. 26Q0 South Park Boulevard, Shaker Heights 44120 Meetings are held _at the center on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. (210 327-5935 Any teachers or students interested in further information, use of testing materials, and instructions may attend the meetings. Head Librarian SIEDEL FUN FARM County Library of South Euclid 4645 Mayfield Road, South Euclid 44121 83 acres (216) 382-4880 N miles west of Strongsville

Within easy access to thousands of school children is this delightful thirdgeneration farm, conceivably a remnant of WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS the historic Western Reserve' territory. There are fields of LAND LABORATORY wheat, oats, corn,'and hay and 25 acres olpastureland for 16 acres the animals. Eight acrexof woodland have been retained for Wildlife cover and a limited glimpse of the earlier mixed Across from Senior High School hardwood forest. A beech-maple cliMax forest, a transitional mixed hard- Farm tours and hayrides are the specialty. The daytime wood forest, and a meadow in natural succession vegetation- tours include a ride over 10 miles of trails and a visit with are reached by developed hiking trails. A second area of the animals, followed by a picnic or cookout at one of the eight acres is presently being used for elementary gardening. eight camping areas. The animals are both wild and do- Classes may visit on weekdays only. mestic and include chickens, pheasants, geese, cows, rabbits, Land Laboratory Director skunks, buffalo, and many types of dogs. 4 Warrensville Heights Senior High School For a combinatio'h of learning and fun, with oppor- 4270 Northfield Road, Cleveland 41'28. tunities to establish ecological relationshipsincluding man's (216) 752-8585

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43 n. DARKE. COUNTY DARKE COUNTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA a beautiful lagoon is little used but literally invites school 315 acres classes to reenact the monumental historical events. 6 miles east of Greenville on SR 76 Garst Museum, housing many pieces of historical value, and a Girl Scout Little House complete the tremendous This areais situated in a. productive .agriculture area complex Oravailable facilities for educational ventures. where glaciation i% reflected in the sligh*rolling reces- sional moraine and the heavy Ocial ,neutral soils and glacial Not to be neglected is Fort Jefferston, locaterhon SR 121 boulders. Seven ponds of 2,1' acres provide many species of via Weaver Station Road, a much earlier fort commemorat- fish and other aquatic animals, and plants for study. The ing the great efforts of the frontiersmeiTrp forge a place for property is managed for such farm game species as phea- themselves in, the Ohio wilderness, thpugh undoubtedly at sant, quail, rabbit, and fox squirrel. Oak and hickory forest the expense of the lives of its original inhabitants. type is found in the small woodland plots.. Manager Division of Wildlife District 5 Office' _Greenville City Park Route' 3, Xertia 45385 Greenville 45331 4 (513) 372-7668 (513) 548-1314

SPORT'S HAVEN GREENVILa CITY PARK o 92 acres 4 90 acres miles south of New Madison off SR 121 In theearl of theecity along Park and Harmon drives With advance notice, club members of the association This property constitutes two distinct parks, one an out- conserving tf plot for wildlifewilltake classes along trails. st/ ding city recreation area providing space and facilities Signs of glaciation may be found in the rolling recessional r a variety of outdoor recreation programs. It includes a moraine topography and boulder deposits. Two lakes; widely known horseshoe court. abandoned cropland in a middle stage of natural succession: Across Park Drive, which separates this first park a ea and beech woodland provide a. variety of habitat for plants from the historically famous Greene Ville Treaty Memorial an4 animals. Recent plantings of conifers and multiflora Park,is the actual site where -Anthony Wayne, in 1795,, rose have attracted mar, bias, some deer, and other wild- ,with the diplomacy of a Kissinger and the patience of Job, life. succeeded in molding an agreement with the leaders of the A full-time caretaker, a Cantiiiing area, picnic shelter, and various Ohio Indian tribes which opened the Northwest clubhouse provide convenient facilities. Territory (of which Ohio was a part) for extensive settle- I. ment. Treaty talks began in June around a council fire lamesStanforth, Secretary-Treasurer which; if kept burning for the designated period of time,, barke County Fish and Game AVSociation would convince the Indians that their gods favored the 1267 Highland Drive, Greenville 45331 treaty. The fire burned. (513) 558-3695 A large stone plateau flanked with concrete benches con- tains the "Altar of Peace," and a flame representing the ,WAYNE LAKES , original council fire is burned each year during the summer 527 acres ' months to honor the agreement. The peace,,,was built upon the commitment of the Indians to confine their hunting 6 miles southwest of Greenville on SR 121 grounds within a line on the east following the Cuyahoga Due to the esight of the president of a company and Tuscarawas rivers to Fort Laurens, then westward by which began removing glacial sands and graver in the early way of Fort Loramie to Fort Recovery and southward into 1920s, a desirable recreation and housing area has been eastern . This line is Called the "Greene Ville Treaty developed.'The excavation process left 16 lakes ranging in Line." size frcim five to 13 acres, totally' about 100 acres. The In addition to the Altar of Peace is a cemetery and a steep banks Were leveled antrees were planted. replica of the large stockade constructed by Wayne to The area is now owned bycorporation Which sells lots house and feed the signers of the peace treaty. This wooded for homes or cottages. In ad n to studying the early treaty park, with its sassafras grove, large oaks, hickoi- physical features, which are:glac kames and eskers, and walnut, and conifer plantings, has been the scene of oy the cons rvation practices, groups m observe water plants Scout camporees in the past. Five lagoons and two I es, and animals, plantations, and natural woodland. For free which attract enormous numbers of geese and ducks/pro- tour arrangements contact: vide water habitat together with , hich Vietor, Manager meanders through the area. Wayne Lakes, Inc. A grassy knoll planned for pageants, flanked breplicas 1054 Main Drive, Greenville 45331 of block houses, backed by L6mbardy poplars faced by (513) 548-3807

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DEFIANCE COUNTY AUGLAIZE RIVER POWER DAM BlackSwamp and the Au Glaize Village areas. \a, 15 acres Richard Helwig, Manager Au Gluik Village On SR 111, 4 miles south of Defiance on the Augluiie 527 Nicholas Street, Defiance 43512 Riper (419) 784-2744 0considerable potential interest from historical and ecoloical viewpoints is a 22-foot dam.,constructed by a CAMP EDWARD DRUMMOND LIBBEY predeessor of Toledo Edison in 1913 to supply electricity 150 acres to the city bf Defiance2 The hydro plant augmented other miles east of Defiance on SR 281 powgenerating facilities, such as the coal-fired boilers in doOntown Defiance. Hydroelectric power has not been gen- This Girl Scout.resident camp k located on\ the Maumee erated by this installation since 1962. The powerhouse on Riveacross from Independence Dam Slate Park. Originally the east side of the river has since been stripped of its afarths,it contains some natural growth of trees, of the equipment. ,oak- hickory forest type, especially in ravines which have never been cut. Many kihds of:conifers, particularly, ecology, which includes the exposed dolomitic and Austrian pine and tuliptree have been planted, achiev- rocks, striated glacial boulders, flood plain Vegetation, and ing considerable growth in ,their 20 to 30 years.'One trail water life, may be studied on limited land areas adjacent to leads around the' camp giving access to the study of wild- the river on both sides, particularly during low water levels. ftbwers and animal life, soils. and stream action. A winter- No facilities'are available. ized lodge housing 40 persons is available. School camping The owner ofthe nursery south of the, dam, Mel or day field trips during school time are feasible. Chapman, is willing to act as 4 resource person to teachers Camp Registrar upon request. Maumee Valley Girl Scout Council john B. Cloer, Manager 2313 Madison Avenue, Toledo 43624 Auglaize River Power Dam, (479) 243-8276 613 Third Strt, Defiance 4,3512 (419) 782 -2015 CAMP FORT DEFIANG,E 5 acres 6 mide,s northwest of Defiance off SR 15

AU'GLAIZE VILLAGE AND WOODS 6 This small property is adjacent to the Oxbow La-ke State 120 acres Wildlife Area. In addition to its own -woodland, the diversi- fied Terrestrial and aquatic wildlife indigenous to that area 3 miles southwestof Defiance just off US 24 may be studied from' the camp! A winterized lodge with food service facilities for 16 persons is available. Use of the A short distance beyond the western boundary of a city two 'properties for study Nrposes necessitates advance richinIndian Jore, frontier activity, and expanding in- registration each time. dustry, the Defiance. Historical Society has begun a recon- Camp Registrar struction project to revive and maintain much of the area's Mauniee Valley Girl Scout Council colorful heritage. 2373 Madison Avenue, Toledo 43624 Au Glaize Village has acquired a number of historic (479) 243-8276 buildings and restored them to their original functions. These include an operating cider mill, a doctor's office, a FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOLCONSERVATION ,village blacksmith shop, .a church, a school, a'railroad sta- LAND LABORATORY tion, a Black Swtmp cabin, and, the village cook shed. More 5 acres buildings, such as a museum of natural history and arche- ology, a military museum, a broom factory, a grist rrtill, and East of Fairview High School, Sherwood a saw mill are planned. A small pond serves as a nucleus for the management of The Black Swamp Farm is an 80-acre tract adjacent to a conservation area which will include forestry, wildlife Au Glaize Village. The farm is on typical old growth Black preservation, conservation practices, pond studies, and rec- Swamp forest land with stands of hickory and swamp white reation. Conservation classes have developed hiking trails oak. A temporary pool is an excellent study area during the and established a picnic area. Other schools are invited to frog breeding season in April. The area is good bird habitat; observe the program as it p?ogresses. Conservation students woodpeckers are common. A plot survey of the flora and will conduct tours on the nature trails for younger classes. fauna. would indicate typical regional biota. Mark Welch Guide service is available baldthe fee for students in -Route 1, Sherwood 43556 groups is nominal. Trails are being developed in both the (419) 658-2786

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FIVE MILE CREEK ACCESS Terrestrial cover ranges from cropland to grassland to 5 acres Woodland. These support such upland game as quail, phea- sant, rabbit, and perhaps some Hungarian partridge. The 5 miles south of Defiance on SR 111 wooded area has good fox squirrel, ground squirrel, rac- This small area provides access to the power dam back- coon, and deer populations. Different types, of wildlife waters of the Auglaize River. A limited number of wildlife jAlantings may be observed, including autumn olive, multi- plantings, including multiflora rose, have been established. flora rose, and evergreens, which provide habitat for many A few trees are present; some of the fruit varieties. The _kinds of birds. adjacent Auglaize River contains a varied fish population. Division of Wildlife District 2 Office Birds are present, and during spring and fall migration 952 Lima A venue, Findlay 45840 waterfowl may be observes on the river. They are.wood (419) 422-6757 duN mallards, black ducks, scaup, blue and snow geese, and Canada geese. Division of Wildlife Distritt 2 Office SHAWNEE SCOUT RESERVATION- 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 650 acres

,(419) 422-6757 Camp Lakota and Camp, Nell Armstrong, both 2 miles south of Defiance on SR 66 74! Although thislargeproperty is near town, the wood- 8 lands give.a feeling of remoteness and.privacy. The Auglaize River borders the camps on,the west; Powell Creek, a tribu- tary,-runs through it; a 40-,acre lake lies in the center. These provide both ample study of stream erosional and deposi- cv,.141. tional features and adequate plant and animal life. :ii The treesareoak-hickoryforest type with alarge number of pin oaks. In addition, pine plantations and trans-10 planted hardwoodstrovide protection for many varieties of "44 yvildflowers,'' edible plants, and wildlife. Eleven deer have INDEPENDENCE DAM STATE PARK been seen at one time: The bird 'Population is outstanding; 606 acres . it includes-guch upl4ndliirds. as pheasant and quail, witha.ori waterfowl irilhe lake area. 5 miles northeast of Defiance on SR 424 A new primitive camp adjacent to Camp Lakota is being This park is.a narrow strip of land five miles long lying developed, to be 'known as Camp Neil Armstrong, a tribute between the and'the highway. A hiking trail to the,spaceman, who was an Eagle Scout here. Meechaway traverses the old towpath of the Miami-Erie Canal, parallel- Lodge and a new winterized training center at Lakota make ing the river. One of the canal gates has been restored to its this site:a possibility for school camping. original condition. Of additional historic interest is the fact that "Mad" Anthony Wayne traveled this park £n his, Scout Executive famous march north, and the site of the, BattIcktFallen Shawnee CoUncil, Boy Scouts of America Timbers is o trierer. Most of the vegetation'reflects 2375 Allentown Road, Lima 45805 the environment with sycamore, oaks, elm, and (4.19) 227-2107 willow predominating. Park Managet THE TREE FARM Independence Dam State Park 78 acres Route 4, Defiance 43512 6 miles east of Defiance on S.1? 281 on left-hand side of the A , (419) 784-3263 road- OXBOW LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA This property has many varieties of trees in the mature 313 acres beech -maple forest association with a rich assortment of wildflowers and animal' lifetypical,of the area. Situated on On SR 15, 8 Miles northwest of Defiance glacial till plains ,,near the gre.4t swamp province, the soils Situatedin the Big Swamp area of "Ohio,- which was are rich in clay. A stream runs Through the property, reveal- formerly glacial lake bed, the area coptains d iversified ter- ing the unsorted glacial deposit in its banks and the abun- restrial and aquatic habitats. Two ponds have been stocked dant flora as it flows into the Maumee River on the north kith a wide variety of fish. In large Lake Oxbow, aquatic edge. vegetation in the form of potamogetons, coontail, myrio- No.facilities are available, parking must be on the side of ac, phyllum,elodea,cattails,andrushesarepresent. the road and the owner indicates no liability. Moderately extensive marshareas contain standing trees, as wellastypical marsh plants. Associated aquatic animal Mrs. Erma E. "Greenler species such as frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects are abun- 1120 Wilhelm Street, Defiance 43512 dant. (419) 782-6942 46 37 r"'

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BIG WALNUT ECOLOGICAL CENTER CAMP LAZARUS 38 acres 300 acres On US 23,,-2 miles south of Delaware_ Along: Big Walnut Creek back of Big Walnut High School at 1216 Ross 1?d., Sunbury This large Boy Scout reservation has a multitude of ad- vantages for the study of geology, zoology, botany, and The Big Walnut FFA and Vo-Ag c lasses, under enthusi- their interrelatedness. The buildings are situated on a glacial .astic faculty leaderihip, have developed a flood plain and till plain above the ,But rugged topography river terrace area of outstanding significance. Students in has been formed in the erosion of shale and limestone rocks the conservation classes conduct tours on a one-mile trail by a small tributary of the river. The cliffs and steep hill- leading from the school grounds through 20 stations which sides are Ohio shale, a carbonaceous, thin- bedded formation highlight ecological principles involving geology, forestry of Devonian age. The shaleisfurther characterized by and reforestation, water as a resource and an erosional "ironstone"or more correctly, dolomitic concretions, force, soil formation, wildlife management, succession, and which occur in the basal part of the formation. The contact plant adaptation. between the Ohio shale and the occurs at the foot of the hillside. On down the valley, outcrops of the In addition; the boys have created a natural outdoor are exposed and create a picturesque classroom, a picnic and campground with shelter, a tree little . Glacial erratics, large rocks carried down in - identification 'trail, erosionresistant steps, and an gbserva- the glacial material, are evident in the stream bed. tion deck overlooking the vallef where birds, rabbists, and The property is almost all wooded: the top level with deer may be observed. large oaks, beech, and maple; the lower levels with hack.: The participants exhibit an unusual appreciation for berry, hate!, cork elm, sycamore, and numerous other their natural area, .and their construction projects indicte specie,* of trees ty1cal of flood plain or low-lying terraces. an aptitude and willingness to contribute hard work and Bird species are many, as well as typical wildflowers. The . stream and two impounded lakes furnish ample aquatic en- intelligence. This is a project deserving high recognition. vironment. Two training lodges, a large dining facility, and . a large rustic lqdge provide good space for school camping Manager groups. Though the main campgrounds haveseen used ex- Big Walnut Ecological Center tensively for 40 years, the site has tremendous potential 1216 Ross Road, Sunbury 43074 outdoa education. (614) 965-2768 Central Ohio Cquncil, Boy Scouts of America 7428 East Broad Street, Columbus 43215 . (614) 253-5513 BLUE LIMESTONE PARK 16 acres COLUMBUS ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS 100 acres Off West William St., west of E abeth St. On SR 257 northwest of Columbus above O'Shaughnessy This is a small citypa rk designeforrecreation. A few Dam oaks are scattered throughout. Water-011ed limestone quar- A visit to the Columbus Zoo is potentially a delightful ries, in which' swimming is no longer permitted, have little educational experience for 411 ages. It is an ideal school field vegetation or other life. trip or family outing at a reasonable cost with a free guide service available upon three weeks advance request. However, one significant feature makes the park interest- ing for study. A fracture in the rock- strata, known, as a The zoo has a large mammal section representing many "fault," shows a displacement of the sides rela 'ye to one areas of the world. A like number of birds; a reptileand another parallel to the fracture. This fault is in thsouth- amphibian collection of over 800 specimens; the largest of west corner of the park and can be traced by meanof a its kind in the world; and a large.aquarium which includes cherty, nodularslay,er of rock which has been broken. native fishes, tropical and salt-water tropical specimens are can be seen on the wall to the right of the fracture about outstanding attractions. - six feet 'above the same layer on the left. Rubble partially The zoo is open the year around from 10. a.m. to 6 p.m. obscures the fault. in summer; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter.

City Manager Director City Building Columbus Zoological Gardens Delaware 43015 9990 Riverside Drive, Powell 43065 ' (614) 362-4354 (614) 889-8335

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DELAWARE STATE PARK definitely one of the factors responsible for the quality of 7,378 acres Galena bricks. - On SR 23, north of Delaware' A visit to the plant includes a trip to the open-pit strip mining operation where the shalejs loaded upon narrow A large earth-fill dam has created a/reservoir of approxi- gauge railroad cars and carried by rail urjder the highway mately 1,330 acres. The large acreage of_parkland adjacent and over Big Walnut Creek. An escorted/tour through the ismostly oldfieldhabitat with scattered beech-maple plant during prodyction hours will give students an oppor- wooded areas. Many spots are undeveloped and affOrd good tunity to see the raw material, aigely finely ground shAe, wildlife study areas. It is-known as an excellent waterfowl sand, and water being mixed, olded, baked, and glazed and upland game. region. Recommended .for use from April ready for_quality construction O tdoors and in. to October. A naluralist is on duty from mid-June to Labor Day. Plaiit Superintendent Galena Shale Tile and Brick Company Pasik Manager Galena 43021 pelaware State Park Route 1, DelaW are 43015 (614) 965 -1925 (614) 369-2761 GREENWOOD LAKE CAMP 87 acres DELAWARE STATE WILDLIFE AREA On SR 42 northeast of Delaware 15 7,600 acres This beautiful site on a winding 1,,a2 -acre. lake, has been 8 miles north of Delaware and east of US 23 1 used by the Salvation Arrhy for 46 years and has much toy Considerable acreage east of the reservoir is retained for offer for outdocni education purposes: The lake was formed the protection of many kinds of wildlife.'The numerous, in 1873 by the property owner, Fred Vergon, for harvesting ponds and marshes arc an-attraction for waterfowl durifig ice. With the change of Cultural pattern the area became a spring and fall migration. Nesting on the property are mal- pleasure parktl, it was purchased by the present owners in lards, bluewingireal, and wood cliick. Shorebirds such as 1926. .,P' woodcock, snipe, and rail are freqUently seen. Other inhabi- In addition to the lake, the Ohio shale banks, and a tanti of thesite. arepheasant,quail,abbit, fox squilYel, and railroad embankmEnt, the area contains large oaks of the - deer in limited numbers. Aquatic plants and animalsare oak-hickory climax forest in a park-like camping arena. In numerous and accessible for study. the less disturbed woodland, 80 different speciei of trees , Many wood lots are interspersed among the bodies of and many spring wildflowers are reported. A recent histori- wat, thewell drained areas containing oak-hickory forest cal review and ecology study by students of Ohio Wesleyan typend the typical spring wildflowers. Miles of Osage University provides an accurate up-to-date report: orange d multiflora rose serve as field dividers and biid Steps`' are currently being taken" to winterize the camp habitat.TThpsis an excellent place to observe conservation for year-round use; this has been, aclfleved already in the- practices for\soil, water, woodlot, and wildlife. Frank B. Willis Memorial Shelter. Numesroustottages, a din-. Area ,Manager ing lodge, aritl a recreation lodge are availAb1e, as well as a Delaware State Wildlife Area picnic area and swimming pool imseason. 8' 89 Horseshoe Road, Ashley 43003' Columbus Area Commander (614) 747-2922 The Salvation Army 138 East State Street, Columbus 43215 (614) 221-6561 GALENA SHALE TILE AND BRICK COMPANY Resident Camp Director Greenwood Lake Camp 100 acres 340 Lake Street, Delaware 43015 East of Galena (614) 369-4821 The small town of Galena has been famous for its "colonial" quality brick since the early 1800s. The town HIGHBANKS METROPOLITAN PARK squarestillcontains the Stagecoach Inn and the Odd Fellows Hall which were constructed in those early days 1,055 acres from clay scraped from nearby fields. North of Columbus on US 23, entrance at 9466 Columbus Pike Galena's brick manufacturing operation continued to grow from that time. Moreover, in 1924 a rock formation The fall of 1973 marked the opening of Highbanks Met- known as the Bedford shale was discovered in a hillside a ropolitan Park, an area of considerable size, rich vegetation, few miles from the plant. Experimentation indicated this andoutstanding geologicaland archeological features. shale, with its red upper layer and blue bottom layer, was Although only a relatively small part of the planned devel- Itcapabte of producing the strongest brick in use today. It is opment is completed, Highbanks undoubtedly will become

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Indians. The cavern gradually enlarged though thb millions of years since the' limy ooze was deposited on a sea floor and uplirted as rock to its present level. Here the Indians found refuge from weather and enemies. Four levels are known within the caves. Visitors have access to three of these; they aroe ,55, 75, and 105 feet below .the surface of the ground. On the site is "Ohio Frontier Land," an historic-replica- tion of a frontier town, which contains a hand-hewn log cabin, a general store,Z'saloon(soft drinks only), bank, marshal's office, church, school, and other buildings needed for a growing settlement. An "Indian Cdunty contains a number of units such as teepees, travois, a wigwam, drying racks, and an l9nghouse, 30 by 60 feet. The area is open daily during'the summer and on Satur- days and, Sundays during spring and fall. It is available for groups of 50 ore at other times by appointment only.

ti Ohio Frontier Land, 1779 Home Road, Delaware' 43015 (614) 548;7917 a favorite natural and recreational area in central Ohio. Pub- lic shelters, a parking lot, and a 21/2-mile nature trAil haVe been completed. O'SHAUGHNESSY12/ESERVOIR Highbanks receives its name from the 110-foot-high cliff 1,143 acres of Ohio shale overlooking the Olentangy River valley. This 12 miles northwest of Columbus on the . cutbank is the result of the glacial m'eltw ?ter river erosion which formed, the present valley as the Wisconsinan glacier The second of the dams built by the City ofColumbus wasted back. From the top"of ,the cliff is the most spectac- as a source of water,O'Sllaughnessy has 829 acres of im- ular remaining view of the Olentangy River valley, respon- pounded water and over 300 acres in park land Part of the sible in part, at least, for the designation of the Olentangy area is still natural woodland With tree and Tlower study. from Delaware Darn.. south to S,R 161a's one of Ohio's possible. Swamp Habitats furnish plant and animal associa- scenic riVers. tion of an hydrophytic nature. Noteworthy, also, is the horseshoe-shaped Indian earth Below the dam, with clue precaution, studiesipf the lime- ' works identified as a remnant of the Cole Culture or "late stone strata and weathering and fossil collecting are -fea woodland" Ohio Indians. ible. Just north of the municipal z0, which might prOve o be of interest for,a multipurpose field' trip, is a wild ife Much of the park is former farmland in various stages of refuge where many species of birds are looked for each 'succession. Wooded areas are largely oak-hickory. The river spring by ardent birdwatchers. . itself, with magnificent sycamores and oaf& floOd plain vegetation, contributes water habitat to the study areas. Director Columbus Recreation and Parks Departmdnt For more detailed description of the Highbanks Scenic Room 124, City Hall, Columbus '43215 Nature Preserve dedicated under the Ohio Natural Areas (61)461-7410 system, see Natur6 Preserve section. Metropolitan Park Board of Columbus and Franklin County 999 Park Road, P.O. Box 72 WILLIAM POWELL Wers-terville43081 EDUCATIONAL LABORAT.ORY,- (61-09- 1-0700- Central office BUCKEYE, VALLEY HIC CHOOL 14) 8824-796 Naturalists' office 300 On Radnor Rd. east of-in OLENTANGY INDIAN CAVES An extensive project for vocational and conservation 91 acres education has been developed on pis Delaware County farm. The land laboratory is divided into three study areas: 9 miles-north of Columbus, 3 miles. west of US 23 on Home a crop demonstration area consisting of 65 acres and about Rd. 200 acres of student cropland, which gives farm and non- This historic and geologically significant site is visited by farm- students the opportunity to prepare the land, plant many schciol groups each year. The caves, formed by the the grain, tend and harvest the crop produced, and rerain- percolation of groundwater through the cracks.and crevices the financial gain. Equipment and instructior,1 ai.e provided of limestone, give evidence of earlier use by Wyandot to assure as much success as possible.

40 49, DELAWARE ERIE I The third area of 45 acres it being developed as an out- are used for Forest.Service res6arch'experimenial tree plots door education area, both for instruction in conservation and nurseries;. 115 acres for AgriculturalResearch Service techniques and as anibpportunity for high school students experimental tree plots and nurseries. to introduce younger classes to the ecology .of the area. All three groups represented at the laboratory complex Two nature trails havebeen developed, one self - guiding. are under the administration of the United States Depart- The land is level and has poorly drained soils composed ment of Agricul um. Each has separate responsibilities but of high lime glacialtill. Soil wetness is the major manage- all three cooper to in the use of equipment and informa-\ ment problem. Thirty-two acres-an on woodland, one plot tiQn. managed and the other` reverting to undisturEted climax \ I The Foist 'Service research groupisresponsible for Vest. A/half-acre-pdnd, stocked with fish, gives an,oppor- forest insect and diseasciproblems Which include forest tree tunity to tag and measure fish growth. A rabbit' popullticin virus diseases, shade tree insects, effects of air polltition on study, conducted by the students themselves, has proved trees, vascular diseases, hardwood cankers, heart rots and inforMative and given means of developing wildlife manage- C., root diseases, and insect behavior. Of considerable interest ment techniques. Wildlife feeding stations, plant succession is extensive research and its results pertaining to the Dutch plots, and drainage measures are additional study features. elm disease. ,The total progri'm deserves high commendation. A state and private forestry group cooperates with fed- Paul A. Bodros eraland managers as well as with stale and private land 901 Coover Road, Delaware 43015 managers. This group is responsible for putting the research (61) 363-1340 into ac,tion. The Agricultural Research Service group deals with USDA RESEARCH LABORATORIES shade tree,and grnamental research which includes genetics, 248 acres pathology and physiol-OR: ,On Mciin Rd. (Co. kd. 213), 1 mile east of US 23, 4 miles Conducted tours are provided on a limited basis for ser- north of Delawal-e ibus students of 'biology. or agriculture. This extensive and spacious laboratory complex is situ- Chief of Laboratory ated on rolling glacial till plains dissected by the Olentangy USDA Research Laboratories River drainage system.Forty-eight acres house the 54 P,O. Box 365,'Delaware' 43015, modern administrative offices and 30 laboratories; 85 acres (614) 369-4471

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THE BLUE HOLE JONNIall 10 acres North Washington St., Castalia The "Me Hole of Castalia" is famous throughout the country because of its beauty and seemingly bottomless depth. Although it% source Is usually termed "an under- ground river," geologic study indicates that it is a spring, its Source the rainfall and drainage of more Than 100 square miles,for the most part lying south of Castalia.This southern region is higher in elevation so that, as the rain water drains into surface , small cracks and joints, 'it produces a network of solution channels in the Limestone. With many thousands of these moving north, eventually the springs, geared to lower land beyond, come to the surface.

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Nearly two milhorrhgallons waft' per day cnlilwiing to At the lirl2sent Cole, thecamp is scheduled for usefrom

the grotind level, to r the unusual pool. '1,11e'SVater ion. June 1t6 5 ternbe 1 by vIriOus'grOtps. Recognizing the tains no air and tish\4;anriN live in it ORO ii 'splashes over exciLing-pot for;outdoort educatiOn, other schools may rocks and waterfalls, picking up-life-giving oxygen' A" mill wishtoin'v'stigateitsavailability. Transportationis by pond- nearby is stocked with trout. ferry from S ndusky or Marb1ehead. The camp is open only to preschech led organization; Of great interest also in Castalia is a 12-acre pond in the' middle of town which dues not freeze over during the Managei- winter because of the steady flow if wa'er from under- Erie County 4-H Camp, Inc. ground. Waterfowl become incredibly numerous when near- 1200 Sycbmore '[tine, Sandusky 44870 by waters freeze over. Admission is free to children under (419) 626 -9440 12 years. Manager The Bhie Hole of Castalia- Castalia 44824 (419) 684 -5303.

CAMP TIMBERLANE 324 acres On County Line Green Rd. near-Birmingham This Girl Scout property is a T-shaped piece of lkd with the east 'fork of the Vermilion River flowing throighout from southwest to northeast. The northern,section is rela- tiNely flat farmland now in natt.fral succession vegetation; the southern section has rolling topography, is considerably wooded with beech -maple forest type and asI-4, black wal-

1 nut, and/red elm in assOciation. . The tream has erded through the Mississippian sand- stone,xposures of v4iich may be found inits banks. A rnultifl ra rose hedgprovides cover for the bird popula- tion. Deer may be sheen, as well as smaller wildlife. Wild- flowers grow in the' woodland and may be observed from tht1,developed trails A five-acre pond is rich in aquatic flora nd fai,na. Four winterized lodges, one housing 24 persons, wo holusing 36 p rsons each, and the fourth, 12 persons, GLACIA GROOVES STATE MEMORIAL a e available. Adi ondack shelters and tent units may be 31/2 acres u ed when weathe permits. Kelleys Islan the prPperty for the day or overnight requires The Gltrial Grooves State Memorial, located on the Per for non-Scout-affiliated groups. The fee for its north enof the island, is managed as a natural area for the usei1 de4rrined by the facilities reserved. educatio al interpretation of a glaciation phenomenon. The Camp Registrar, large groves s measure up to 12 feet in 'depth and 400 feet Erie Shores Girl Scout Council, Inc. in lengt ,. They represent a relatively rapid moving mass of ,42639 North Ridge Road, Elyria 44035 ice imb dd d with very hard igneous or metamorphic boul- (216) 324 -6104 - Elyria ders w ich scraped over tie spfter Columbus lirnestcnie (216) 233-6112 - Lorain layers t. fo m the grooves. Recent excavations by the Ohio Histori al S cietV'removed a covering of glacial tilt! to reveal the full ext nt of the grooves. ERIE COUN'TY 4-H CAP The arewas dedicated in 1967 by the Natrona! Registry 21 acres of Nat raland marks. -1 On Kelleys Island Insc ipti n Rock has unique pictographs carved on a This small acreage provides a tremendous opportunity limesto e boulder by prehistoric inhabitants. It is preserved for campers to study a variety of trees and shrubs, early under- shelter so weathering will not eliminate its stpry for spring -wildflowers, many features of geology or earth future. ene -ations. _se ience related to limestone formations,. fossils of Devonian Perm ssi?n is not required to visit the area. age, glacial grooves, shore action, and weathering. An abun- dance of anjmals includes pheasant, waterfowl, tern, rac- The Ohio Historical Society coon, fox, snakes, turtles, fish, and snails. An Audubon Columbus 43211 group has recorded 70 different species of birds. (614) 464-2915

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KELLEYS ISLAND STATE PARK theblackbird\problem.Inadditionto cattail rtlarshes and 601 acres swamp forest v)\oodliOts,\ an old fielt1 segment, alloosestrife segment, and a great variety of water-associated animal life in. Luke Erie about 10 miles from the mainland may be studied.

Cab An exciting field trip to this park begins with a ferry ride No interpretive personnel of facilities are available. How- from Sandusky or Marblehead. The area lies on the north ever, wildlife researchers reside here part of the year and shore and includes an excellent sand beach where water will conduct tours as long as they do not conflict with the movement and shore vegetation may be observed. research program. Primary woody plants are in the hackberry-elm associa- Farm Manager tion, with some scrub trees, old fields, and small marsh North Central Branch OA RDC areas for,study of plants and animals. Route 7, Vickery 43464 (419) 684 -5037 Without a doubt the..outstanding feature of the island is geologic in significance. Much of the park is covered by limestone quarries, abandoned long ago and now returning RESTHAVEN STATE WILDLIFE AREA to native vegetation. There is much room for hiking, explor- 2,210 acres ing, and collecting the fossils typical of the Columbus lime- stone. On west edge of Castalia, west side of SR 269 Park Manager Resthavenis mostly in permanent grass and shrubby Kelleys Island State Park cover, with some woodland and crops, in rotation. More 4049 East Moores Dock Road, Pat Clinton 43452 than half has been strip mined for marl. The area lies in (419) 797 -4530 what was originally a wet marl prairie underlain by the clays of an ancient Lake Erie. MILAN STATE WILDI.1. About 322,acres oonds have been developed for rear- 296 acres inlarge fish populations. A greit variety of waterfowl are to beod- on. em during spring and fall migrations. On SR 113, 3 miles west of Milan Wood-duck, mallard, blaccluck-,--,3nd.12.1ngel teal nest The bisects the area with approximately on the area. Woodcock nest , and - ,largeritiMbers--of in the fall. one mile of the river within the boundaries. In places the migrantg' are present occasional river has eroded perpendicular shale cliffs from six to 60 Of interest also are the many remnant prairie plants: big feet in height. and little bluestem, Indian grass and prairie dock -relicts,of .the vegetation present when the state was new. Pheasant, Over 200 acres are woodland, the primary tree species quail, as well as muskrats and other fur species are present being red and white oak, hickory, cottonwood, ash, maple, and walnut. Animals include fox, red and flying squirrels, also. raccoop, rabbit, opossum, and woodchuck. Wood duck nest Area Manager in trees along the river and occasionally a pileated Wood- Resthaven State Wildlife Area pecker is seen. P.O. 'Box 155, Castalia 44824 tivision of Wildlife District 2 Office (419) 684-5049 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 (419) 422-6757 SHELDON'S FOLLY 64 acres NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH OARDC Old Cedar Point Rdwy. 335 acres° A managed woodland, a sand beach on Lake Erie, a On Wahl Rd., 6 miles northwest of Castalia waterfowl refuge pond, and natural marshes make this On.land donated r research- purposes by an Owens- property a sanctuary of considerable renown. Cultivated glass company o ner, the North Central Branch of fields, a tree farm section, multiflora rose hedge, and a farm the Ohio Agricultural R earth and Development Center pond have been man's contribution to its beauty and at- (OARDC) has been experimenting on drainage, field surface tractiveness to wildlife, particularly birds. In addition to the preparation, crop varieties, and wildlife research since 1950. woodland of oak, hickory,shislassafras,-and black walnut, There are 130 acres of marshland and two 10-acre swamp- approximately 8,000 hardwood and softwood seedlings forest woodlots. Much of this may be observed frongrass- have beenplanted.Thisextensivevarietyof habitat covered dikes. These were built to,control the artesian and furnishes nesting sites and migration cover for a great flow of water, thus maintaining optimum number of waterfowl and other birds. Though privately habitat conditions for muskrat production and waterfowl owned, the property is visited by schools, Scout troops, and hunting. college classes on a regular:basis at no cost. Blackbird research has been conducted for five years o Mr. D E. Sheldon, Jr. using landing, decoy trapping, oral sterilant measures, and 402 Northampton Court; Huron 44839 the study of migration patterns for determining answers to (419) 433-3116 52 43 FAIRFIELD/'` j, _S. FAIRFIELDdo

ARNEBEY CENTER FOR FIELD UNION LAND LABORATORY NVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 134 acres

985acres . On US 22, 7 miles east of Lancaster In Fairfield County's Clear Creek Valley, -5 miles west of A well - ;designed program for outdoor education has been US 33 developed on a farm purchased for use by this high school. Forty-fiveacresarefarmed by vocationalagriculture This lae tract of land situated on either side of Clear students, featuring contour apd strip cropping cm the roll- Creek, a ±ributary of the , was a gift to the Ohio State Universit4 from the late O.L. Barnebey, a inghills. An arboretum of 100 species, a natural wooded area of native hardwoods, and wildlife plantings highlight Columb 's industrialist. yr' forest conservation and production. Two ponds and an ad- 'Mr Barnebey began acquiring land for a summer youth jacerWstream provide access to water for aquatic studies. Three trails have been established, together with an outdoor cam in1926;the property was dedicatedas Camp classroom with tables and benches in the woods. Incj anola in1928.For more than 40 years,thousands of c ildren and young people from area churches enjoyed the The area is situated on glacial end moraine with some f/(a cilities_and nature-inspired programs conducted at, this Mississippian age sandstones and shales exposed in the °cation. wooded ravines. Nesting biids and wildflowers,may be seen , also. Part of the success of this growing program stemsfrom In1969the property was dedicated as an environmental education center under the direction of the School of the,guidance of a Land Laboratory Council of citizensand Natural Resources. Since then it has bean used as an out- school personnel. door classroo for college st .dents and for teacher-training Facilities are.avallable in the school building. No picnick- . programs. PI ns for the Tutu, e include the development of facilities, and staff to provida resident outdoor education . ing is permitted. Use is restricted to school hours, program forementary s ol classes. Superintendent -. s. Fairfield Union High School . The phikaf envikihmeitt of Barnebey Center has been 4 k influenced C the fact that it is just beyond the line mark- Rouie 5,-Lancaster 43130 ingthe fuhest extent o glaciation in Ohio. The rolling (614) 536-7306 ''topograph"s due both tthe millions of years of erosion / and the fi; that Clear C eek, fed by glacial meltsyater, cut 'a deep a (infrequently grow valley through the resistant Black Ha d sandstone. proximately 300 rugged acres lie, _ GENEVA HILLS acrosstel creek fromhe central facilities and provide, 250acres opport6 itie, to observe he weathering processes affecting \ the vatio s in the Black Hand formation, as well as 7 miles south of Lancaster, reached via US 33 southeast, _'., \\--tfie plan assn ations in a coot, ravine environment, includ- and Co. Rd. 86 and 67 west (Blue Via/ley Road)

ing heml ck. , Situated on the west edge of the Hocking River valley, \' Othe, parts of the property contain mixed mesophytic this camp has many outstanding features for outdoor. edu- forest ith large oak, tulip, beech, maple, and hickory. cation. Ge0ogically it lies on end moraine with Black,Hand 4Thodod ntlron and laurel are abundant. Flood plain vegeta- sandstone cliffs. A creek and a necklace of six lakes provide tion ma be observed; fields in succession, beaver activity, studies in erosion and deposition as well as aquatic wildlife. `deer and grouse, aquatic life iptream and lake, birds and Botanically the site is well endowed with numerous acres of 'other animals are available for ecogical studies. woodland, most of it hardwoods of maple, oak, hickory, wild cherry, black birch, and ironwood with many shrub Day field trips, even a series of them, to conduct sea- trees of dogwood,hazel,sassafras, rhododendron, and sonal or contrasting plot studies, are 'encouraged forneigh- laurel, with mosses and ferns in association. Wildflowers are . boring school districts. Winterized facilities permit resident abundarit,and include trailing arbutus, orchids, and spotted outdoor education on a priority basis. Fees are subject to pipssev.ea. Some of the woodland is native pine change and hence are not published. and some plantings consist of white and red pine. More than60species of birds, are known, as well as numerous small apimalsi . Barnebey Center Coordhobtor School of Natural Resources A large winterized lodge contains food service and dorm- \ The Ohio State University itories for 78. A frontier lodge and covered wagons provide 124 West 17th A venue, Columbus 43210 quarters For as many more. The area is being utilized for (614) 422-5589 resident school camping and training as well as Christian

44 53 o _a o a, FAIRFIELD' ffeby education programs. Field- trips also can be exciting and The beautifully situated residtrice is a center fOr, senior eddcational. citizens. A multipurpose building with a seating capacity Richarea Beidler for 350 persons was started in the fall of 1973. Presbytery of Scioto Valley Route 8, 1380 Blue Valley Road, Lancaster 43130 Park Supgrintendent 203 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster 43130 (614) 746-8439 746-8512 (614) 653-0418 RISING PARK AND MOUNT PLEASANT GREENFIELD DAM AND STATE WILDLIFE AREA 75 acres 46 acres On SR 37, Nort High St., Lancaster Reached from US 33, 4 miles north of Lancaster,or from Thisis a parof unusual scenic beauty, with its ponds, SR 158, 1 mile west of Dumontville trees, and particularly a high ,hill with a cliff exposure of the Black Hand sandstone tyrmation. A nature trail leads This small dam is a part ofan'upper Hocking watershed tip to the top of the hill, known as Mt. Pleasant, at a moder, conservation program. The acreage associated with it is in ate slope.Large reelof,oak:hickory, beech-maple associa-' field and woodland. The ecology of the lake is similarto tion as well as, an abundance of shrubs, ferns, and wilik that of a large farm, pbnd. The wooded area is primarily flowers provide a rich vegetation for study. ', oak-hickory forest type. ., A large gllal erratic near. the lop indicates that the Division of Wildlife District 1 Office glacier reached that point. Geologists recognize the glacial 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus.. 43212 boundary. as being only a few miles south of Lancaster. (614) 466-3337-nt Chips of flint are found on the knob, giving plausible evi- '-, dente to the possibility that this was A Indian camp*, perhaps as Indians returned from Flint ,Ridge with their ° LOCKVILLE LOCKS supply of material. The view at the,cliff overlooks th'e 2 acres broad Hocking River valley. 4.s On Co. Rd. 20 south of US 33, beyond atrial Winchester Park Superintendent %If 21/3 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster 43130 Seven stone socks in a one-mile segment of the Ohio Canal may be viewed from the old towpath at the little (614) 653-0418 village of Lockville. The locks are as long as .120 feet, con- structed from sandstone blocks quarried not far from the site. A restored covered bridge crossing the canal is adjacent to the lock at the east end of the series. 8 The canal proceeds through leased property beyond the park. The irge locusts, cottonwoods, and willow trees in the moist canal bed provide an interesting habitat for study- ing plants and birds. Permission to explore this sectionmay, be obtained. Parking is available on Lockville Road just south of the wo bridge over Little Walnut Creek or at the park. For a copy -tleofPG7",",r,- of the Ohio Canal Map, send 64 cents to: The Ohio Histori- cal Society, Columbus 43211 Fairfield County Commissioners County Court House ROCK MILL DAM, STATE WILDLIFE AREA Lancaster 43130 83 acres , (614) 653-1921 2 miles north of SR 188, northwest of Lancaster OLIVEDALE PARK A 20-aCr'e lake recently formed by damming the upper 16 acres part of the Hocking River makes good fishing and aquatic plant and animal study. Upstream is a wooded area,an old Left off US 23 on Boving Rd. 'at Lancaster city limits grist mill built in 1824, and a covered bridge. A nature trail along Hunter's Run where over 70 species From the roadside near the bridge the eyes of the ini- of trees may be found, a large white oak in the park which tiated can read an exciting_ geologic story. The narrow is estimated to have been growing there when Columbus rocky gorge above' the bridge, which becomes so narrow discovered America, large glacial erratics, anda rock wall just below that a man could hop across it, was caused bya with unusual concretionary boulders from the Black Hand large volume of water draining a glacial lake. In cutting formation are highlights-of a trip to Olivedale Park. through the upper and more resistant part of thee Black

45 54 4"U FAIRFIELD FA YE TIT Hand landstone, the water formed the narrow ,gorge. A TARLTO,N CROSS MOUND little below the bridge the valley widens and bills into a '16 acres huge pothole. This was formed in the less resistant part of 159, /mile,porth'of -Tarlton the sandstone as the heavy Flow of water carrying sand and On SR pebbles was caughtina whirlpool motion.Liverwort, Thit area has been set aside to preServe tot future genera- mosses, Td polypody fern growing on the rot nndicate a tions an unusual flopewellAndian mounfliconstructed in the crAnsiskently cool, moist environment. 'shape of a cross. A small, parlies on one side of Salt Creek. Private property prevents exploration of the old mill, Abridge -and path beyonclbrg one to the mound and a wooded area containing mixedrdwoods and numerous which has been used as a barn since 1906, as well as the shrubs. The stream, which has cut rough glacial till and river banks beyond the road. Mississippian sandstorie and shale, is can and sparkling. Lake studies may he arranged through: Creekside and forest studies are feasible. N,

Divisionof Wildlife Distri( t 1 Office The Ohio Histoticgl Society 1500 DublinRoad, Columbus43212 Columbus. 432/ 1 (614) 466-3337 (414) 466-46'63

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4 CAMP GIPIWA' EYMAN ESTATEFOREST 37 dares 298 acres On Zimmerman Rd southwest of Washingtot4Court House On Boyd Rd. and US 35 small of Washington Court House, Formerly farmland, this property is now used by Girl 3 miles northwest of Ross-Fayette county line Scouts fOr day and troop camping. The1N)ography iy recessional gently rolling; the site lies on Wisconsinan glad, This large forest is, irded as one of the few remnants t4noraine bordered on the west by flattlesnaketreek,,,a tri- (1 semi-prairie forest lett in the state. The land is level, ,_butPy of Paint Creek. The rock beneath the glacial material p torly drained, the soil'stoilmed in limy loam glacial till. is Silurian' age Niagara dolomite, but 'this is rarely ,exposed . .. even at stream "revel: .. The treet, are largely w,bite rd' bur oak with 'hickory, The mixed hardwood forest contains :litfry sp.ciei of beech, and other h:trilwood Tr) tWe association. The,walnut trees, shrubs, and wildflowers typical ofneutr11%offs. Hits: s,has been almost entirely harvested. Although there isre- ing trails have beendevelOped giving access to mans, habi- selec- , ported to be a virgin timber stand, the forest is now Las.- A 'remodeled farmhouse and a roof-treeshelter on the tivelharvested under the supervision of state foresters. The hilltop are available. woods have not been pastured and support a rich herba-. Camp Registrar ceous understory, especiallVearlywildflowers' GirtScopt Council P.O. By,,k24, 1295 Hubbard Road,Gulloway 043119 An old log schoolhouse is located on the edge of the (614),V8-1381 "woods.It dates baCk to the original development of the large estate, a part of the Virginia Military District, and was CAMP PINE used to educate the children of the farm help. 17 acres The estate was placed in a trust'fund in the will of Jesse WashingtonCourt House 5/rules southeast of Eyman. Certain periodic bequests were designated in the ' The Boy Scouts 'have reserved this small piece of land will; the remainder of the Eyman trust income is used for short along Sugar Creek, which flows into Paint Creek a the financial aid of deserving Fayette County residents. distance downstream, for primitive camping. For a studyof floOd plain vegetation including the trees which line tiche stream, glacial soils underlain by Niagaralimestone, rocks, Permission to student groups to visit the woods may be and small an,imals in the stream bed, the site is adequate. , granted by contacting one of the trustees. Adipondacis shelters are available at no cost. Central Ohio Council, Boy Scouts of America less Persinger. 1428 East Broad St., Columbus 43215 Route 2,, Washington Court House 43160 (614)253-5513 ,.1.(444...c872)38 46 55 FRANKLIN FRANKLIN COUNTY

OYER PARK CAMP JOHNSON 11 acres '87 acres At the casiilrn-lOnnnus of Park St.in Westervillel South of Camp Mary Orton, entrance/narkedon SR 23 Moyer Park consists primarilyof second growth red Adjacent to Camp Mary Orton, this propertycontains a maple, elm, and A good cattail marsh of about one acre lodge .and a deep, wooded ravinecut in the Ohio shale contains muskrat lodges and typical marshplants and .ini- showing the characteristic jointingpattern and large concre mals. School classes utilize thearea to study fdrest and tions. Wildflowers in season, largetrees, ancrsmall animal pondecology. A self-guiding nature trail ismaintained; the are abundant. brochure is available at the Westerville City13cti !ding. Godman Guild Associatin Parks and Recreation Department 321 West Second Avenue, Columbus 43201 Westerville43081 (614) 294 -53/39 (W 4)&2-2317

BROOKSIDE LAND LABORATORY 3 acres CAMP MARY ORTON 76 acres In Brookside Estates school groundson the west edge of N Linworth On west side of US 23, 2 miles north ofWorthingto trance at former roadside park A small acreage has been developedto provide numerous experiences for students using thisarea. A quarter-acre This is a camp with a natural environment wellsu ted to pond was dug and its one- to three-foot banks naturalized outdoor education or nature hike?. Thecamp area, c ntain- -with typical shoreline plants. Itnow-supports aquatic life ing fields where the buildingsare located, is bord red by including fish,amphibians, snails,and insects. The sur- woodedravines. There isconsiderable frontage n the rounding land has a wide range of trees, shrubs ., and herbac- Olentangy River. The creeks, river, and woodlandprovide coos material for study. Remnants of the last glacier inthe plant associations typical of beech-maple-ash forests,and form of large igneous and metamorphic boulderstell part of abundant evidence of animal life. the geological story. Thy geologic features include the contact ofOlentangy Instructional, informational, and identifying signsare shale and Ohio shale, steep rugged banks ofthin-bedded located throughout the area. A sketchmap is available at Ohio, shale showinga distinct jointing pattern, large "iron- the Worthington Outdoor Education Office,300 West stone" (siderite or dolomite) concretionsnear stream level, Granville Road, Worthington. plus a classic example of stream piracy. Principal Brookside School Godman Guild Association 6700 McVey Boulevard, Worthington 43085 321 West Second Avenue, ColumbOs 43201 (614) 889-1155 (614)1 294 -5339

CAMP GAN MAH TOV 28 acres COLONIAL HILLS LAND LABORATORY At Hoover Reservoir 8 acres This day camp area k situated on land rich with wooded On the school grounds at the south edge ofWorthington on ravines, abandoned orchard and conifer plantations border- Greenwich Ave. ° ing Hoover Reservoir. An inlet provides access for water activities including the study of, aquatic plants andanimals. A small stream has createda large east-west ravine on the Spring wildflowers are abundant;more than 80 have been school grounds. The plot containssome remnant trees of tit identified. The bird population is,excellent, especiallydur- the original oak-hickory forest, particularly inthe wooded'{ ihg migration periods. Commendableare the conservation ravine. Glacialecratics are found in thestream bed. Squir- efforts which are represented in the 4,000conifers planted rels, , opossum,, chipmunks, anda good variety of since 1950. A lodge is available for inclement weather. birds may be seen.

Manager, Gan Mah Toy School Principal The Jewish Center Colonial Hills School 1125 College Avenue,Columbus 43209 5800 Greenwich Ave., Worthington 43085 (614) 231-2731 (614) 885-6202

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COLUMBUS CITY PARKS and interests are represented.atthe/ 04 park sites con- A wide variety of activities of land and tained 'within the city park system,which cover more than 0,299 acres meet the needs of myriadsof people. Looking ahead, water. For recreation, these areas urbanized the system has purchased large acreagesof land on the periphery of the highly presently aric.notewcwhy natural city which will be developed*in the' future but which of thi's quality will be retainedwith development. These and a few areas. -Hopefully, much for outdo& other parks have been selected on thebasis of distribution and potential use education purposes. For further informationcontact: Director ). Columbus Recreation and ParksDepartment Room 124, City Hall, Columbus 43215 (614) 461-7410

CHERRY BOTTOM PARK PARK 94 acres 1Q2 acr's Three-fourths mile north of Morse Rd.' ondie west side of On Mock Rd. one-half mile westof Sunbury Rd. in north- Cherrybottom east Columbus This park-inpUdes 44 acres of woodedhillside south of This undeveloped park is quitedesirable for nature field Big Walnut Creek and extends.westand behind the water trips. Along a narrow trAil east ofthe picnic area bordering treatment plant. It is nicelywooded along the bluffas well Alum Creek, easy access to thecreek permits study of as in the bottomland5along the creek. plants and animals. Largeoak, hickory, and wild cherry trees and many smaller woodyplants may be seen from the The northern portion of thepark, north of Big Walnut small stream its anticipated use is for trail.Following it south one encounters a Creek, is mostly flood plain and -flowing into Alum Creek. Glacial till isexposed in its banks; active recreation as well as boatlaunching in the pool erosion and depositional features maybeobserved as well backed up by the water plant dam. as flood plain vegetation.

FRANKLIN PARK, BIG RUN PARK 100 acres 277 acres In east Columbus from 1500 to1800 E. Broad St., and Entrance west' of St. Stephen theMartyr School on Clime south Rd., in westw Columbus Franklin Park is one of the oldestlandmarks in Colum- city parks. It extends This is one of the largest Columbus bus, having served as' the first OhioState Faitgrounds for through forest, stream, and old fieldsuccession. A stand of site of the historic Veterans of the the creek and on the many years. It is also the beech-maple and oak forest along Civil War speech by General WilliamTecumseh Sherman. hillside provides a' good natural areafor observing birds, facilities, and for squirrels, and many plants. An oldtrail goes up the hill and The park contains many recreational along the forest edge giving accessfor woodland studies. the botanist or horticulturist thereis a conservatory of Recently developed, the park shooslittle encroachment. exotic plants from many parts of theworld. In addition, \ the park provides an opportunityto study a wide variety of 'trees, native and introduced, which includeconifers, sweet BIG WALNUT PARK gum, And oaks. 136 acres Though located in the heart ofthe city, the parserves Along Big Walnut Creek north andsouth of Livingston Ave. as an outdoor oasisfor adults, family groups, and children participating in the kupervised day camp orrreational This city park has been reserved as agreen island in a activities. heavily populated urban district.The physical environment associated with a glacial streamprovides emarsh habitat for over J20 species of birds as well aswild hyacinth and other 'GLEN ECHO PARK water-associated plants. The flood plainlevel also contains 4 acres an avenue of sycamores.Oak-hickory woodland with wal- cutbank of the valley gives protec- nut trees on the eastern At Parkview andCliffside Dr., east of Indianola Ave., north tion to small animals and plants. of Hodson St., it i north Columbus Ohio State University This has been the site used by by a small stream Trails give access to both This small city park lies in a ravine cut students for frog and bird study. bridges and steep time for other groups is from in Ohio shale. Picturesque with its stone sides of the stream. The best slope, this little plot provides anopportunity to study shale May 1 through October.

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strata, stream erosion an eposition, glacial errati sul- OLENTANGY PARKWAY phur springs, vegetation, and squirrels. Segments of thhill- 358 acres side are wooded with beech-maple, oak, and cherry trs, Along the Olentangy. River; Whetstone Park north to SR with sycamores at the flood, plain level. It is an ecologic taTit Worthington study oasis in the heart of a crowded residential district. This park development, isintendedto preserve the natural character of the land-along the Olentangy River. GRIGGS RESERVOIR The general area for nature study is to be located between- Land 195 acres Water - 363 acres the pr6posed Olentangy Freeway and the Olentangy River to the east. On US 33, northwest ofColuib'us,along the Scioto River There is a streamside access with many groups of trees This extensive park area extends for a mile north of along the natural course of the stream. Recreation develop- Griggs Dam, an early structure built to supply water for the Ment areas are planned at two locations: one just north of City of Columbus. The river, the fossiliferous limestone Henderson Road west of the proposed freeway and a rock exposures on its banks, the forest remnants, and 'mi- second area west of Olentangy River Road and Tangy grating waterfowl provide ample material for ecological Drive. studies. Facilities are available from May to October. A 30acre quarry lake just east of Tangy Drive is in- cluded in the proposed development. Until recently this HAYDEN RUN FALLS was the site of the Olen Gravel Pity 2 acres On Hayden \Run Rd. Just beyond the bridge crossing the I Scioto River Off US 33, northwest of Columbus THREE RIVERS PARK In an unmolested, wooded and steep, rock-walled ravine 390 acres lying astonishingly close to a housing *development is a Southeast of the Intersection of Williams Rd. and 1-270 30-foot waterfall. The Devonian age Delaware and Colum- bus limestones forming the walls and the falls indicate that This is a new city Par,k, basically undeveloped. Its main this is a hanging tributary of-the Scioto River, a situation in featureisthe junction of three of the rivers that pass which the small stream was stranded by the formerly through Columbus: Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek and rapidly eroding river resulting in falls now several hundred Blacklick Creek. The area is low bottomland and is the feet back. Other geologic features include fossils, stream scene of frequent flooding during spring high water. It is erosion and deposition, slump blocks, jointing patterns, and well wooded in the vicinity of the intersection of the upon occasion, a portiorl of the stream disappearing above streams, and there is a woodland tract located on the bluff the falls and reentering the stream well below the falls. overlooking Blacklick Creek. Several small 'lakes are already on thesite,andlightboating,fishing, and an inter- The flood plain and hillside vegetation as well as aquatic connected system of streams and lakes are planned for the life and opportunities for testing water quality add to the area. value of the site for educational ventures. The steep banks require reasonable care and supervision. Itis an ideal place for the study of the ecology of streams as well as aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. Admittace by written permission only.

HOOVER DAM AND RESERVOIR WHETSTONE PARK Land - 930 acres Water - 3,843 acres 161 acres On Sunbury Rd., north of Central College Off North High St. In Columbus on Hollenback Dr. west of This is a water supply source for the City of Columbus. 3500 block The dam itself is mainly an earth-filled structure with a Extending along the east side of the Olentangy Rivet, central cement spillway. It has dammed Big Walnut Creek Whetstone Park is excellent for the study of many facets of so that a lake 8V2 miles long has been created, with the environments., The valley profile of the river shows the surface at an elevation/of 890 feet. effect of glacial stream erosion, with cutbanks, flood The public lands surrounding the reservoir, some in Dela- plain, terraces, and deltaic deposits. E°sures of the car- ware County, provide opportunities for nature study and bonaceous Ohio shale bedrock may be studied. Wooded recreation. There are many sites for study of birds, wildlife natural areas, wildlife plantings, many species of birds, hik- habitat, native Ohio trees, and other plants. Plans for future ing trails, and access to the perennial and rose gardens give development indicate that wooded terrain neat the lake will the area considerable advantage for a multipurpose field not be disturbed. trip. 49 58 FRANKLIN

DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL FOREST Fork and Big Walnut creeks in Gahanna provides rich op- AND LAND LABORATORY portunities fbr observing natural relationships. 100 acres The two streams have cut through the glacial till deposits At 500 Morse Rd., one-half mile west of 1-71 north, Colum- and the underlying Ohio shale. Cutbanks, broad terraces, bus and flood plains show typical erosional and depositional patterns of meltwater streams. Seasonally an interesting With supporting funds from an interested conservation gravel bar is deposited by Rocky Fork as its flood waters group, land long owned by the State Department of =Educa- enter the parent stream. tion now serves as a model for school and laboratory devel: opment.Advantageously locatedincentral Ohio,this Water-loving flood plain vegetation inclucjes large syca- former golf course contains a stream, marsh, ponds, and a 'mores, hackherry,- and basswood" trees. A portion of the beech-maple climax forest which may be studied by an edu- park is grassed, and grassed walkways lead along a succes- cator seeking ways to begin a dynamic environmental edu sion trail to the mature treeson the banks of the creeks. A cation program. good varietyof spring andfallwildflorsiers,including A variety.of resources include tour loop study trails with carpets of wild ginger, are present, and many edge-of-forest significant sites marked with numbered posts, garden plots, birds arc consistently in. view. Reflecting the influence of compost heap, Christmas tree plantation, soil profile pits, the 'city's special djstinction "the fiekb Center of the and wildlife management areas. Str'eam and woodlot man World" F raendshin ParkItas`developed 3 saleable herb agement, natural succession, flood'plain vegetation, and the garden. geology, aquaticlife, and chemical properties of streams Man's environmental impact can be studied by. testing . can also be studied. The area contains almost any type of and comparing the water of both creeks. The effect of a' habitat tope found on a school site in Ohio. storm sewer draining into Rocky -Fork Oast above the con- Facilities include a sturdy shelter house for group work fluence might have a particularly interesting st6ry to tell. or play. Supervisor Park Mower Environmental Education Municipal Building Ohio Department of Education Gahanna 43230 65 South Front Street, Golumbus 43215 I (614) 471-6917 * (614) 466-2761

FLIN RAVINE GAHANNA WOODS PARK 0 acres 101 acres On the northwest se or of the Pontifical College 7ose- On Taylor Station Rd.,,east of Gahanna phinum property, n. th of Worthington In order to preserve an unusually good woodland in Flint Ravine, a o known as Glen Mary Ravine, intersects close proximity to a growing metropolitan area, the City of US 23 about one-half mile north of 1-270 interchange and Gahanna and the State of Ohio purchased a property where extends generally southwestward to the Olentangy River. development was imminent. The city property consists of The cut, exemplifying strong early erosion forces, exposes rolling fields, now in succession, cut by two streams and the two lowest levels of shale lying above the Delaware and bordered with shrubby fencerows. The area will contain Columbus limestones. The lower of these, a blue-gray, clay, park facilities and possibly a nature center, and will serve as shale, is known as the Olentangy; the next higher, a dark, a buffer zone for the adjacent state-owned woodland. A thin-bedded formation, is the Ohio shale. The variety of interesting plot studies could be made on the latter formation contains pyrite and "ironstone" concre- property. (See Nature Preserve section for a description of ; tions, particularly in the lower'50 feet. the wooded area.) .Indigenous trees, tflowers, and shrubs are abundant, in- Pdrk Manager cluding good example\ 4.black walnut, beech, and several " Municipal Buildirtg varieres of oak. Extensive reforestation is ide.nt south of Gahanna 43230 the ravine. Rector (614) 471 -69i7 Pontifical College losephinum Worthington 43085

(614) 885-5585 - GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA 10 acres FRIENDSHIP PARK, 22 acres On Goodale Blvd. at Grandview Ave. Off Ave. in Gahanna (south of SR 317, Granville This sr-nail city park, half of which is on mowed, level Rd., on High St., left on Clark, right on Oklahoma) ground and used as a play and picnic area, contains Several wooded acres on a hillside. The hillside is a cutbank of the This amaring little city park at the-confluence of Rocky Scioto River connecting the -flood plainto the terrace

50 59 FRAN K UN. above. Marked trails provide access for mixed h\rdwood wildflowers, mosses, ferns, lichen, fungi, and small water tree study. A guide is ava(lable at the school library. and land animals provide a 'choice study area. The trails are narrow and riot ;oodistinct, requiring Principal supervision for continued protection of plants as well as Robert Louis Steven Von Elementary School safety. Notebooks explaining the area may be procured. for 1065 Oxdey Road, Columbus 43212 study prior to field "trips. (614) 294-3155 If other schools are to continue to be granted peemission to share this choice natural area, it is imperative that stu- dents comply with the restrictions imposed,Visitors must GREEN LAWN CEMETERY remains on paths in an orderly fashion staying completely away from the north side of the narrow valley. 341 acres Principal Southwest Columbus, off 1-71.4 Green lawn Ave. west:, Indian Run Elementary Building Birdwatchers and school geOups ,have been' nthusiastic P44 West Bridge Street, Dublin 43017 visitors to this famous area for many- years, especially dur- (614) 889-8338 ing migration seasons. Three thousand large trees and an abundance of smaller shrubs and plants shelter the birds. The older plantings are most rewarding. Owls are often found in the' conifers. The trees are valuable also for a study INDIAN VILLAGE CAMR Of dendrology. eN' small pond which lies behind,a row of 8 acres large mausoleum buildings is frequenily an excellent place for observation. On west side of Scioto River near Griggs Dam Green Lawn has been a burial place of central Ohio citi- This site has long been used as a day camp for City of zens for 116 years, which means there are some very old Columbus children. Situated on the banks of the Scioto gravestones to be examined for historical interest7-Geologi- River and containing a steep limestone rock rhine and cally, most of them are a hard igneous rock known as gran- steam, the property could well be used for earth science ite, highly polished, Then,iudof rock which resists weather- "studies, An overlook of the Marble Cliff Quarries, two pic- ing. A 4lisiparison of these with the limestone and sand- turesque waterfall, an adjacent mixed hardwood woodland stonemaricerSill of, which are dated, makes,an interesting withwildflowers, and small animals add to the study pqssibilities. Two winterized lodges are available as well as study for earth scientists. a sh necessary facilities. A carefly conduCted trip through this area may help' Director students r spect and appreciate all aspects of ilk venture: Columbus Recreation and Parks DePartment the final r'e'sting place of more than 126,000 people, many Room 124, City Hall, Columbus 43215 of whom/ have made great contributions to he history of Columbus; the quiet environment whichattractscongrega- (614) 461-7410 tions of birds and other small animals to the shelter of,the il vegetation; and the memorials whichtellthe perp tual story of Columbus and its environs. JEWISH CENTER OUTDOOR AREA 50 acres Edward N. Sloan, Secivtary Greed Lawn Cemetery AssOcktion Between I-70 and college Ave. Entrance at Jewish Center 1000 Gteenlawn A venue, ColumbA 43223 A' When Interstate 70 was plotted, it was learned that it (614) 444 -1123 wpuld createan isolated area on the west bank of Alum Creek. The north boundary of the "island" belonged to the Jewish Center, -which arranged to lease the en imarea for token fee. Two lakes with safe shorelinesnd aaI - INDIAN RUN RAVINE LAND LABORATORY amphitheater were developed from thee frway borrow 9 acres pits. lust off SR 161,bckk of Dublin (Washington Local) Now a bridge, an arboretum, nature trails, and trees schools bordering the mile of frontage on Alum Creek all make this Indian Run Ravine is a small outdoor education area 50 acres of previously inaccessible land a good day camp which contains many significant natural features. The geo- site,a, bird sanctuary, and wildlife refuge. May through logyischaracterized by heaelward stream erosion with October are designated as the months most desirable for waterfalls, steep limestone walls containing a small sou programs. tional cave, underground stream in rainy season, and fossils. Manager The ravine shoWs stream deposition as well as erosion The Jewish Center including a short "yazoo" or backwash area. Many native 1125 College Avenue; Columbus 43209 Ohio trees including large sy'camore's and a profusion of (614) 231-2731

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MARBLE CLIFF QUA glass. The Formation is evenly bedded, strong, occasionally 1,000 acres crystalline, ranging in color, from\ buff to blue, the former predominating. Entrance south on Trabue Rd. west of thecioto River bridge A "bone bell" made lipf fragments of fish is.found near the top of the formation, marking a change in the This operation covers many acres of land which provide environent of t e sea in which they were deposited. Be- valuable geologic and ecologic study as a result of limestone low theone b the formation is very fossiliferous, con- quarrying. Becauv of continuing .quarrying operations and taining aab dance of corals, bryozoa, , and the precipitous lks it is available only to special groups by trilobites. ove the bone bed is the Columbus-Delaware s permission. limestone contact and a few thin beds of brown shaly ma- The , a Paleozoic formation depos- terial of that formation. ited in warm interior seas during the Devonian period of Permission m st be obtained to enter theremises. geologic history, has about 40 feet of exposure within the quarry. Economically thisis one Of the important lime- Joseph Harper Trueoad Quarry stones of the state, being uses) for flux, buildings, ballast, MCQ IustrieColumbus roads, concrete, lime, fertilizer, and in the manufacture of (614 486-5251

METROPOLITAN PARKS OFCOLUTAUSANI FRANKLIN COUNTY h i Authorized by law to conserve natural resources, the Metropolitan Park ard of Columbus and Franklin County has purchased more than 5,000acresof land r the enjoyment, education, and appreciation of the people in Franklih County. The parks are essentially forest preserves with outstanding scenic features in woodlands, strearris, rock .cliffs, and lages. Recreational facilities are developed wherei&fre is no confliqi iti pre- sen/ihg the natural features and wildlife. A wide range of acties,Mt frompassive/recrea- tion to more vigorous pursuits, is possible; the most popular is hiking on fost trails. Thaugh some sites have agency day camp areas,' these are not overnight camping sites. The concern of the park board is that present use and enjoyment shall not jeopardize these natural areas for future generations. The physical environments vary. All are on glaciated land dissected by streams to form interesting topography. The parks on the west show the influence of the high-lime con- tent soils underlain by limestone and dolomite rock formations. Those on the east are on the western edge of the Allegheny Plateau and are underlain with sandstones and shales. All are somewhat different and theirLfeatures are described separately. Metropolitan Park Board of Columbus and Franklin County 999 Park Road (P.O. Box 72), Westerville 43081 (614) 891-0070 - Central Office (614) 882-1796 - Naturalists' Office

BLACKLICK WOODS METROPOLITAN PARK 633 acres Southeast of Columbus on Livingston Ave., between Brice Rd. and SR 256 ,Much of Blacklick Woods is a beech-maple andswampamp forst, largely unspoiled. Blacklick Creek flows through a part of the park, haVing eroded through the shales and sand , stons,s, and glacial ils. Many native wildfldwers and shrubs may be studied as wellas .agreativ ariety of birds and other animals..AliveanimaldisplayWith deer, raccoon, fox, and many Other speci s is maintained. The Park Boa d has dedicateda 54-acre portion of this patk as a scenic nature preserve under Ohio's Natural Areas

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METROPOLITAN PARKS OF COLUMBUS AND FRANKLIN COUNTY Cont.) system. See Nature Preserve section for detailed descriptiOn of thiS part of Blacklick Woods. An interpretive center as well as naturalist 'services are available'byadvance arrangement Recognized groups may reserve shelter for educational purposes by paying a service charge. A six-tenths mile loop trailis paved for use by physically handicapped persons. Visitors may request a self-guiding trail brochure describing highlights of the na- ture trail.

BLENDON WOODS METROPOLITAN PARK 577 acres

10 miles east of Worthington, just beyond Big Walnut Creek ,educational Purposes. Much of the area is ,wooded, primar- 7 sotith side of SR 161 ily in an oak-hickor ssociation. In addition, it is highly valued for the native wildflowers arid shrubs, a wide variety Blendon Woods is a large area, most of which is wooded of birds, and trails leading to the water's edge. The soil is a in beech-maple rand oak-hickory forest association.Itis largely unspoiled though used extensively the year round. neutral prairie type of glacial origin, underlain by dolomite Several ravines and small streams reveal shales and sand- which accounts for star grass and qther stones which Li/Arlie glacial soils.Native wildflowers in species in the upland are s. season are ab6rfdant as well as birds and small water and A self-guided trail br chure is available for Darby Creek land animals, nature trails. /

SHARON WOODS METROPOLITAN PARK 760 acres lust off Cleveland Ave. and Schrock Rd. adjacent to 1-71 north and 1-270 east The area consists largely of former farmland in various stages of succession and second growth woodland. Decid- uous trees include pin oaks, red oaks, ash, maple, and syca- more; pine and spruce plantings and native species of,irees and shrubs number several hundred. There are several public shelters. Eleven-acre Schrock Lake is set aside for fishing by children. Several miles of 'nature trails have been developed and a self-guided trail brochure iS available. Walden Wildlife Refugegives visitors an opportunity to view free-flying ducks, geese, heron, shorebirds, and other The Spring Hollow Outdoor Education Center-is also wetland wildlife at close range in natural surroundings. Ele- locatedat Sharon Woods. Details about Park District- vated observation shelte s on the perimeter of a lake are sponsored environmental education workshops can be ob- provided for viewing wiout being seen. A small visitors tained by writing the central Office. center with displays and programs to assist school classes, scouting groups, garden clubs, and church organizations is available. A self-guided trail brochure is available for study of the nature trait L

DARBY CREEK METROPOLITAN PARK 359 acres On east side of on Koebel-Suydam. Rd., off ,US 40, about 6 miles west of Columbus city limits, 2 miles east of West Jefferson. Darby Creek provides, a wide variety of habitats for many forms of wildlife as well as a winterized lodge for

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PRAIRIE LINCOLN LAND LABORATORY SOUTH BRANCH HOOVER "V" PARK 7 acres 68 acres Back of school at New Rome north of US 40 on Amesbury In Hamilton Twp, betweedrrbourneRd. on the west, Bixby Rd. on eas :,--Serance on Rohr Rd., the south bound- Way ary This small plot is an oak-hickory woodland with paths developed for fin-cling typical'irees and wildflowers and nly three miles from Columbus, this 'delightful prop- shrubs. No stream is available for aquatic studies. Benches erty is operated by the South Side Branch YMCA as a are provided for class discussion. Visits are limited to school nonprofit community service. It is divided into a camp and conference area for organized youth group's, and a picnic hours. area. The three shelter houses in the picnic area are an Principal income resource for which substantial fees are charged. The Prairie Lincoln School camp and conference areais encircled with lodges and 4900 Amesbury Way, Columbus 43228 .,,sleeping cabins. A large athletic fieldis adjacent to the (614) 878-4403 well-kept campus. A youth group of thei/ operates Borror Observatory which contains a sizable telescope for studies in astronomy. ' ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA The campus, with large plantings of red and Scotch pine, l0 acres gingko and other exotic trees, lies on a terrace above the flood plain of Big Walrlut Creek. Rock is exposed in the Adjacent to church and school at'1070 Thomas Ln. east of ravine of a tributary stream, while deltaic-depOsits and cut- Kenny Rd. banks area part of the typical glacial drainageiver profile. This small area, hemmed in by housing on three sides, Natural wooded areas border the streams, providing habitat demonstrates the many uses of a surburban "green island." for small wild animals, including many birds. o Turkey Run Ravine runs east and west through six acres of the' church property showing exposures of Ohio shale and Manage,' glacial boulders, together with normal stream erosion and South Branch Hoover "Y" Park depositional features. Part of the area is wooded Nitith native 190 Southwood Avenue, Columbus 43207 Ohio trees, shrubs, and wildflowers ip spring. Several acres (614) 444-2151 are natural field succession supplemented with the planting of a. conservation packet of trees by students. Squirrels, as well as pheasant, quail, and other bird life are attracted to the area by winter feeding. Principal WORTHINGTON HIGH HOOL St. TimOthy Savo' LAND LABORATO Y 1070 Thomas La columbus 4320 15 acres -'' 614r451-26V N 451-073 West of Worthington High School to the Olentangy River One of the earliest outdoor education programs was be- SHAWNEE BRANCH gun on this plot many years ago.The,physical environment, MARBLE CLIFF QUARRIES which includes the east bank of the Olentangy River, its cutbank and floodlain, terrace and upper till plain, plus a 200 acres tributary flowingweserly into the river, provide many con- Off SR 745, 1X miles north of Shawnee Hills on west side--ditions for study. of Scioto River The ravine of the small stream is well wooded and con- A relatively small operation, this quarry is worked for tains wildflowers in season. A pine plantation of red and limestones, as are those belonging to the same company white pine was established 20 years ago and the trees are farther south on the river. The Columbus limestone is ex- now about 25 feet high. Large shrubs, attractive toyvildlle,, posed, gray in color, with iron stains, and is highly fossil- are found in one area. A Wildlife plant seed area and an iferous. In addition to fossil collecting this is a good site for arboretum of Ohio treesave been planted through te hunting evidence of glaciation in overburden, striae, and years by students. glacial till found in dissolved joints of the limestone. The enclosed and heated shelter serves as an office for Chester Brown, Superinteodent the staff of the Worthington Outdoor Education Depart- MCQ Industries ment. 8415 Dublin Road, Powell 43065 Worthington Outdoor Education Dept. Office -014) 881-5583 In Columbus area 600 North Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington 430 dial 240 first. (614) 888-03517

54 63 FRANKLIN FULTON WORTAGWAYLAND LABORATORY a few large black walnut, sycamore, and hackberry. There is 8 acres evidence of rabbit, squirrel, chipmunk, raccoon, opossim, and possibly muskrat and mink. Seedings have been planted Behind the school at 6625 Guyer St., in Worthington to attract wildlife. This small, plot is being developed in conjunction with Principal a the other Worthington school natural areas. A swale drain- Worthingway School ing a small watershed has cut a small ravine with hio shale 6625 Guyer Street, Worthington 43085 exposed. The swale contains calamus and cattai he ravine (614) 888 -1330

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CAMP PALMER 142 acres 245 acres Off SR 66 west on Co. Rd. MN SouthifUS 20 on Co. Rd. 26 4-H Clubs of 10 riorthwest Ohio counties have developed Harrison Lake, covering approximately 105 acres, *as this attractive camp in the wooded portion of a farm. The formed by constructing a dam oh Mill Creek. Vegetation is land is gently rolling except for steep slopes in the wooded sparse, primarily open beech woods and old fields pla ted areas where the"streams are eroding through the glacial till. in young pines. At the shallow end of the lake typical This varies in thickness but is as much,as 100 feet thick in marsh vegetation and animals may be observed. Visita ion is one place. There are some depresional areas but no year recommended for April through October. A naturalist is on round pond i ng. duty from mid-June to Labor Day. Park Manager A portion of the land is being reforested. A kitchen and Harrison Lake Stpte Park dining hall, a recreation building, andheated cabin units for Route 1, Fjyette 43521 boys and girls constitute the living arrangements. (419) 237-2593 Richard McBride, Manager Camp Palmer Route 1, Fayette 43527 3,068 acres (419) 237-2155 3 miles west of Whitehouse on Co. Rd. B This flat plain property lies in an old glacial lake bed known as "Oak Openings." The soil is sandy, the result of FULTON POND STATE WILDLIFE AREA beach deposits on the shores of this ancient lake, and sup- 38 acres ports an elm-ash-maple forest type. The land was purchased in 1947 and since that time has had all open areas planted 13 miles north of US Alt. 20, 2 miles west of Swanton to pine plantations. This wildlife area contains a shallow pond of 15 acres Tributaries of Swan Creek, which joins the Maumee with a large fish population. Associated aquatic organisms River in Toledo, wander through the area, providjng.a study su as frogs (green and bull), turtles (snapper, painted, and of stream action in a flat region and the flora and fauna usk), and snakes are present. Aquatic vegetation includes associated with streams and swampland. A good understory cattails, sagittaria, potamogeton, coontail,TVater mil foil, of wildflowers may be found in the old forests. Pheasant, and others. Most of the land surrounding the pond is grass- -squirrel, and rabbit are present. A fire tower is available for land with some oak and hickory woodland. Waterfowl use demonstrating triangulation and fire fighting techniques. the area during spring and fall migration, but nesting is Fifteen miles of trails have been developed to give access to limited. all parts of the land. I Forest Ranger Division of Wildlife District 2 Office Maumee State Forest 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 Route], Swanton 43558 (419) 422-6757 (419) 822-3052

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BOB EVANS FARMS below is ell orth stud ing because it has eight roller 1,100 acres gates bet een 1:foot pie s.It is non-navigable, high lift, and gated top Ingth of he, gated section is 1,132 feet, One-fourth mile east of Rio Grande on SR 35 ,- damming eight i29 feet ,hove sills. There are four public This extensiveacreageisenclosed by Rio Grande access site witharking ar as and picnic units; 46 acres are College, Raccoon Creek, and the state highway. The topog- earfnarked, for recreation si es. raphy of the land ranges from nearly level to rough 'as a result of the millions of years of erosion which have ma- turely dissected the Permian age sandstones and shales. Though much land is in crops and pasture, woodlands of large white oak, red oak, hickory, and tulip may be ex- plored. A small farm pond is bordered by ,a park. The Evans homestead was built in 1806 by settlers from Virginia. The farm and barns may be visited from June through October, the season limited because of mud condi- tions. Manager Bob Evans Farms Sausage Shop Route 2, Bidwell 45614 (614) 245-5324

me o io- RiVer in the 'Gallipolis area cuts thro Penn- CAMP FRANCIS ASBURY sylvanian age rocks forming maturely dissected relief ap- 300 acres proximati g 400 to 500 feet. The hills above the flood 2 miles west of Rio Grande plain are orested with mixed hardwoods of oak and associ-

ated vegetation. , This fairly extensive camp property has a wide variety of habitats for study. A three-acre pond, streams in mature A study of the ecology and history of tke area could be valleys with high hills topped by Permian age rock, some a stimulating experience for high school students. exposures of typical shale and sandstone, fields in natural Contact for tour of locks and dam: succession, and a large woodland are/may, be investigated. The ridgetops of the unglaciated 'Allegheny Plateau typi- U.S. Goyernment, Gallipolis Lock cally are mixed oak forest' with hickory, sour-gum, dog- Gallipolis 45631 wood, sassafras, and pines in -the association; wildflowers (614) 256-6311 and small animals are abundant.

Two winterized lodges with kitchens and a capacity of TYCOON LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA A4 persons each provide excellent accommodations. 6$4 acres Damon Stapleton, Manager Camp Francis Asbury On SR 554 northeast of Rio Grande Rio Grande 45674 A small dam on a tributary of Raccoon Creek provides (614) 245-5254 the natural environment for an abundance of wildlife. The area is situated in the maturely dissected Allegheny Plateau cutting throUgh the Permian age shales and sandstones to GALL'IPOLIS AND THE ROLLER DAM, the older rock formations of Pennsylvanian age. The topog- 92 acres raphy is rolling hills and wide valleys. Gall /polls River Front and the Roller Dam 9 miles below The impoundment brings various species of waterfowl the city during migration. A small marsh development has( created Unlike many Ohio towns Gallipolis has retained its his- habitat for rails, raccoon, muskrat, shorebirds, woodchuck, tory and charm through its long years of development. snipe, and various species of amphibians. Bobwhite quail .Homes built "after the log cabin era remain today. A brick c are abundant in and around the area. Beaver activity may tavern built in'1819 is now a .museum of the Ohio Histori- be observed and deer frequently seen. Bass and bluegill cal Society. Of even greater significance is the riverfront, make good fish studies.. which has kept its natural beauty. Area Manager Government dams abo;e and below Gallipolis I have Tycoon Lake S4zte Wildlife Area deepened the channel of the Ohio River and brought ex- Route 2, Bidwell 45614 tensive,.trade to and beyond the town. The present dam (614) 245-5289 ese 65 gEAUGA

GEAUGA COUNTY

AQUILLA LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA including waterfowl, in addition to small mammals, con- 69 acres stitute the animal population. Off US 322, 2 miles northwest of Claridon Primitive camping for special groups is available. One- fourth mile of paved trail for the handicapped has been A glacial kettle hole, a small lake formed by the melting added at Big Creek. of a large chunk of ice left by the wasting glacier, provides a 40-acre water habitat and swamp land. A variety oewater- Director-Secretary fow I may be seen in spring and fall months. Wood duck and Geauga County Park District mallard nest on the property. One or two pair of Canada 9420 Robinson Road, Chardon 44024 geese have been known to nest in the marshy areas. (216) 285-2222, Ext. 61 Land access to the &ce is a long sloping hillside consist- ,ing of about 20 acres. Srid,stone bedrock outcrops on the north side. A previous owner sculptured an Indian head in BUCKEYE TRAIL the rock with the name "Chief Aquilla" inscribed below the , 31 miles figure.Boat rentalanda concessionare open during Through the east side of thy county from Big Oteek Park summer months. (Geousga Metropolitan Park) to LaDue Reservoir Drvision of Wildlife District 3 Office The trail proceeds along country roads through moder- 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron 44319 ately rolling countryside,' except where streams have dis- (216) 644-2293 seited the terrain. This is the low -lime till soil region where the process of glaCiation has. resulted in poorly drained soils. Observation of plant relationships to this feature should prove ,very interesting. At places the change of the AUBURN MARSH STATE WILDLIFE AREA Pennsylvanian age rock formation to Mississippian strata 461 acres may be seen. At Big Creek Park (see description above) the North of US 422 at Auburn Center Sharon conglomerate forms steep cliffs and spectacular out- crops. Nature trails and facilities are available here. This property lies in a shallow U-shaped valley with scattered knolls, These are characteriStic of the glacial end For maps and further information contact: moraine of the area. The soils are acid, poorly drained, and Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. waterloggeduntillatespring. A small, well-developed ^P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 ch-maple woods is'on the property. No facilities are aval le except parking.

Divisioa of Wildlife District 3 Office BURTON MEMORIAL FOREST

912 Portage Lakes Dria, Alkron 44319 32 acres . 01'6) 644-2293 On Hiram-Rapids Rd., one-half mile south of SR 87 Almost 50 years ago, the Burton Township trustees pur- chased this beech forest remnant to preserve as a memorial. BIO CREEK PARK Sinc,e then the Chamber of Commerce has assisted in main- 635 acres tenance and further plantings of sugar maple, red and white Three-fourths mile north of Chardon on old SR 44, en- pine, and Norway spruce. trance on Robinson Rd. No picnic sites or other park developments have changed the quiet, undisturbed serenity of a walk along the simple Big Creek, a short tributary of 'Grand River, meanders through this scenic park. The creek has eroded through the trails.Wildflowers are abundant in the spring, and birc15, Pennsylvanian-Mississippian age sandstones and shales to squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons are the only permanent resi- form steep cliffs and spectacular rock outcrops. dents. On the cliffs grow 12 different kinds of fern, club moss, The Cuyahoga River, glacial deposits, and changes in liverwort, and many other species of plants. The deep moist topography due to the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian age valley contains the hemlock trees of glacial relict vegeta- rocks below the surface are physical features in close proN- imity to the woods, adding to the possibilities for ecological tion. . study. The surrounding upland area is rolling and wooded with deciduous trees and dense undergrowth in places. Several Manager small lakes provide aquatic habitat. Nature trails have been Burton Memorial Forest established and permit observation of a great variety and Box 373, Burton 44021 abundance of wildflowers. Deer, fox, beaver, many birds (216) 834-4417

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69 CAMP HO MITA KODA HAMBDEN ORCHARD 85 acres STATE WILDLIFE AREA 841 acres a. On Auburn Center Rd., south bf Newbury On SR 608, 3 miles south of Hambden In this heavily forested area a camp for diabetic children has been developed. It is situated on the hurt._ mocky topog- The name of this property refers to the 224 acres, of raphy of glacial end moraine.,;Two small seams wander abandoned orchard. Sandstone bedrock is reported to be through the,. property. Wildflowers, birds, and small mam- close to the surface, resulting in shallow, acid soils. The area mals are found in the woodlands, through which hiking is just south of the Defiance end moraine on thin glacial till trails have been developed. plain and esker deposits. TFie dominant tree species are A large lodge and sleeping cabins, not Winterized, are beech and maple withhickory, black walnut, and red oak. , available. Field trips or school camping programs may be Deer, grouse; woodcock,squirrel, and rabbit are corn- arranged, mon. Woodcock use the area for nesting. Two small ponds V provide fishing- and encourage black, mallard, and wood George Cervenka, Manager duck to stop during migration. Warblers, too, frequent the _Camp Ho Mita Koda area during this 'time. There is,.a great variety and abun- 14040 Auburn Center Road, Newbury 44065 dance of wildflowers. (216) 564-5125 Wildlife management as well as soil and water conserva- tion practices may be observed here. There is a roadside rest area conveniently ready on tUS 6 east of Hambden. GEAUGA LAKE Division of Wildlife District 3 Office 276 acres 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron 44319 (216) 644-2293 On 8R 43, 4 mile§ south of Solon This small lake lies in a glacial lake bed formed when a stream was_blocked on the south by an end moraine and on HIGHBROOK LODGE the north by the wasting ice mass: "Geauga" is an Indian .21acres word meaning raccoon. These are reported to be abundant in the area. On Aquilla Rd., Chardon The lake has an amusement park adjacent to it; but the This camp, established for blind- children and adults, lake itself, marsh areas with turtles, muskrats, and water- may be used during spring and fall months for field trips. fowl, and a variety of mixed hardwood trees offer study Most of the property is woodland with beech -maple climax possibilities. forest. Although killed years ago by the chestnut blight, some very old chestnuts, five to six feet in diameter, are Manager 'stillstanding. Good exposures of bedrock Sharon con- The Geauga Lake Park glomerate as well as glaCial boulders brought down front Box 184, Aurora 44202 Canada may be seen along the streams. Hiking trails with (216) 562-7131 guide wires have been established throughout the area: ' Manager Highbrook, Lodge Cleveland Society for the Blind HALLE PARK 1909 East 101st Street, Cleveland 44106 300 acres (216) 791-8118 Near Burton, on-SR 700 Woodland, marsh, and stream provide a variety of habi- tats for plants and animals an this property. 'The east METALS PARK branch of the Cuyahoga River, which is fairly low in pollu- 50acres tion at this point, runs through the property. The,area lies Off SR 85 east from 1-271 at Russell on glacial lake deposits of silt and clay. An impressive educational and aesthetic experience of The dining and recreation hall as well as sleeping cabins great diversity is destined for the teacher and students who are not winterized but may be used from May through visit Metals Park. A huge geodesic dome constructed from October. Hiking trails lead into the woodland, where wild- aluminum tubing lies on a grassy slope away from public life finds habitat. notice. The dome was the first created by R. Buckminster Manager of Halle Park Fuller; it is a network of hexagonal and pentagonal shapes Jewish Community Center of Cleveland designed to repr,gsent the crystallized structure of metals. 3505 Mayfield Road, Cleveland 44118 Beneath the dome there is a unique garde'rn of metals and (216) 382-4000 a jet fountain. The saucer-thaped garden contains 651very -58 67 GEA UGA large and some rot -so -large specimens of ores representing through the Sharon conglomerate, a basal formation of the world's most important sources of metal, distribLell Pennsylvanian age. The forest is beech-maple and associates) among quartz pebbles instead of soil. The display specimens with enough maple to keep a sugar bush in operation. of hematite, magnetite, jasper, and taconite from General areas of study" include fresh water ecology, field and Minnesota;' aluminum ore from Arkansas;nickel, and meadow ecology, geology, conservation, and pioneer copper, manganese, zinc, lead, and silver from all over the history. world; and Ohio's own limestone illustrate the sources of A main lodge has two bunkrooms; two wings of the materials which have made modern technological advances dining area provide additional sleeping quarters. A second possible. winterized building is used for activities. L-liking trails have In sharp contrast to the modernity of the geodesic dome been established and may be used for field trips as well as and the importance"of man's use of metals is an outstanding for school camping. beech-maple forest lying below the dome area, purchased we/ for expansion when needed. A study of this near-virgln Red Raider Camps:17ic. woodland places modern technology and Ohio's natural 20800 Almar Drive, Cleveland 44122 heritage' into a perspective that highlights the value and the (2'16) 561-6652 need for both. Manager, Public Relations American Society for Metals RICHARD'S CAMP Metals Park 44073_ 50 acres (216) 338-5151 One-fourth mile east of Thompson on SR 528 This camp, adjacent to the township park, was designed for recreation. However, its 46 acres of woodland, which include high cliffs carved in the Sharon conglomerate And many varieties of native wildflowers, make it desirable for nature hikes. A small lake provides an environment for aquatic plants and animals, including equisetum and am- phibians. The beech-maple forest contains red, white, black, scarlet, and pin oak. Found, too, are such trees as walnut, tulip, cucumber (Magnolia acuminata), hemlock, and white pine. Campsites are in the wooded area near the scenic rock a ledges. Manager A Richard's Camp (winter or summer) 733 acres 16780 Thompson Road, Thompson 44086. (216) 298-3870 On SR 87 west of Burton This scenic property with an uncompleted Tudor manor RIVER PARK house was purchased in 1950 by the state and developed 50 acres into an outstanding park. Punderson Lake, a natural glacial lake of 90 acres, is surrounded with the rolling topography On Hiram Rapids Rd., 3 miles south of Burton characteristic of glacial end "moraine. Its boggy margin, is Park land along the upper part of the Cuyahoga River stillsquitewild. The forested part is predominately beech- maple with a variety of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in has been acquired recently. It contains an extensive swamp habitat which can be reached by boat from the park. association. It is recognized as an excellent wildlife area. Buttonbush and cattail stands contribute to its value as a In addition to the lodge, cabins are available. A nature nesting place for duck, bittern, and prothonotary warblers. program is conducted in the summer months. Many migrating waterfowl and shorebirds may be observed. Park Manager Punderson State Park Director-Secretary Box 178, Newbury 44065 Geauga County Park District 9420 Robinson Road, Chardon 44024 (216) 564-2279 (216) 285-2222, Ext. 61 RED RAIDER CAMPS 300 acres SUNRISE FARM ,z173 acres, On SR 87, one-half mile east of SR 306 On SR 87, Burton; 30 miles east of Cleveland This delightfully natural area is already used 22 to 24 weeks per year for outdoor education. It is advantageously Situated -in the heart of the Western Reserve Territory at situated on the Chagrin River, which has cut a deep valley Burton, this farm offers a rich experience in studying the 63 59 GEA ilGA GREENE history of the area, which celebratecrIts8175th birthday in THOMPSON LEDGE PARK r?, 1973. Here 41asset may observe first hand the actual activi- 31 acres ties of farming, with all the crops, equipment, and animals involved, as well as the natural environmeht the rolling hills and flood plains, the Cuyahoga River, swamps, glacial soils 'One-four th mile east of SR 528 at Thompson Center and gravel deposits, and woodland which provided the physical basis foe frontier developnient. The educational-recreational program includes a barn This area lies on the glaciated, rather hilly Allegheny Plateau on a high ridge. Outcrops of Sharon conglomerate edemonstration, a visit with animals in their natural habitats, are the outstanding feature. Remnants of a beech-maple a demonstration of early American power devices using ani- mals, water, and windmills, a hayride, and,.a visit to an and mixed oak forest with many other species in the asso- ciation may be studied. Hiking trails lead through the enic aviary. area. A silica sand processing/plant is nearby. , , The fee is modest and bookings must be made well in advance. Manager Sunrise Farm -Thompson Township Park Commissioners Box 323, Burton 44021 6503 Madison Rood, Thompson 44086 (216) 834-8902 (216) 298-3991

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GREENE COUNTY

BEAVERCREEK SCHOOLS In addition to the buildings, the property consists of LAND LABORATORY farm and woodland. Situated on a glaciated area between 46 acres the Mad River and the Little Miami watershed, part of the -- topographyisrugged where small streams have eroded 2940Da.yton-Xenia Rd. . 4 through to the Ordovician limestones and shales. A larger portion is level. An area adjacent to the school is in the process of devel opment for outdoor education purposes. Partis already Bergamo `;woodland with mixed hardwood trees, some of which are 4100 Patterson Road, Dayton 45430 ,typical of limesto& soils. An understory of Shrubs and , (51 3)426-2363 wildflowers is particularly interesting in the spring before the trees`come into leaf. A school-for:est has been a project of students and teachers. BUCKEYE TRAIL 41 miles Director Beavercreek Schools Land Laboratory The trail enters near Spring Valley take and passes north- 2940 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia 45385 ward,to Yellow Springs, then wes,,t. through Fairborn to (513) 426-1522 Dayton The trail gives a good cross-section of the terrain and forest types 'found in Greene County. Theo south half is in the oak-sugar maple type and the north half (north of . BERGAMO CONFERENCE Xenia) isn the mixed oak type. The trail is rough where 265 acres. the land is cut by stream valleys 100 feet ormore in depth, On County Line Rd. and Patterson' hd., 5 miles east of with a maximum relief in the county of from 730 to 1000 Dayton feet above sea level."--- Named after, the .Italian county where Pope John XXIII The trail passes the Spring Valley State Wildlife Area, was born, this. confererice center offers its meeting-rooms Glen Helen Nature Preserve, and;' is close to John Bryan van } nitres to allreligious, 'educational, and industrial State Park (see descriptions following). A good vista point groups. Handhewn stone walls suggesting the simplicity of a on the trailis at the Wright Brothers Memorial near 'the western_ forthelp expressthepurpose ofthe center, Montgomery County line. namely, to further individual and group renewal. Two beau, For maps and further information contact: tiful buildings contain large conference rooms, small group discussion areas, a c el, lounge, dining facilities, and li- Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. brary. -P.O.Box 254, Worthington 43085

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CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY GLEN HELEN NATURE PRESERVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA 68 acres 960 acres On US 42, south of Campus Extension of Antioch College at Yellow Springs

A developing program 'is well under Way for students of Glen Helenisa living demonstraion of geologic and the university to study land use in farming, conservation ecologic processes providing an outdoor laboratory and practices, recreation, and human ecology or man's relation- classroom at the doorstep of Antioch College. ship to environment. The former farm lies onthe Cuba end Yellow Staring Creek, a tributary of the Little Miami. moraine of the Wisconsipan glacier, which give's it a gently River, has incised itself deeply in the dolomitic rock of the rokling topography. A small stream runs through the prop- Silurian age, forming a steep-sided valley rimmed by rock erty impounded to form a body of water for the study of ledges. From these seep numerous springs around which aquatic plants and animals. ferns and other moisture-loving plants grow in profusion. A woodlocontains t4ie oaks, hickories, walnut, and At the upper end of the ravine, a spring has deposited a maple treestpical of the area and provides shelter for yellowtravertinelimestone mound projecting into the wildflowers, birds, and small mammals. Indian artifacts are valley. The scenic topography in the valley includes the found. Hiking trails, a farmhouse, and barns are available. cascades, the result of the more resistant layers of the dolo- Manager mite forming a shelf, and rocks yielding asignificant series 'Outdoor Education Area of fossils. Box 338, Central State University, Wilberforce 45384 The soil mantle supports a stand of old-growth hard- (513) 376-6321 woods, primarily chinquapin oak (a neutral soil tree), white oak, bur oak, sugar maple, basswood, and black walnut. The understory is largely redbud and spicebush with wild - flowerf of outstanding interest. The natural area, a National DAYTON-MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS Natural Landmark, occupies about 250 acres of the entire tract. HUFFMAN RESERVE 197 acres One hundred acres of woodland and a conifer plantation are managed by the Yellow Springs High School as a school On SR i and 69, northeast of Dayton forest. Hiking trails, a trailside museum, and a regional en- One ofthe eight reserves maintained for public use, vironmental center are facilities available to the visitor. Huffman is one of two havjng a lake. Other'physical fea An outdoor education center, functioning as an integral tures are the Mad Raver, its flood plain and upland forests. part of the Glen, provides a resident ecology program for Exposures of Richmond limestone and shale of Ordovician sixth grades inthe region and conducts a variety of in- age provide a mecca for fossil hunters. Aquatic plants and service workshops and courses for teachers and graduate animals may he observed along the river. The lake a;uacts students migrant waterfowl in March and NovemberThis is a well manicured park with limited hikingtrailsContact We F or hiking, on the trails or any type of program offered fly tun Montgomery[ County Park. District, address below c °mac t Direr. trt SUGAR( irE.E.K RE SERVE Glen Wein 565 acres Antioch College Yellow Springs 45387 "On Wr trgton Pike, I mile south of SR 725 J513)767-7331, Ext. 421 Glacial out h, kame deposits, and flood plains along Sugar Creek, a trib of the Little Miami, give a variety ritstudy possibilities at tEirsite..Sugar Creek is pnlluted but ofInterestfor %lunaticstudyfrWir-smaller unpolluted GREENE COUNTY FISH AND GAME kARM streaft4-ca,--n the property provide a contrast. '130 acres Meadows, shrublands, and second-growth woodlands on 4 miles south of Xenia on Union Rd. the upland shov; natural succession on former farmland. These afford a seasonal display of wildflowers and a wide Tvfo programs beyond their fishing and hunting interest varietyl of birds and animal life. A few very old white oaks receive priority with the members of the association owning remain, reported to be 550 years old. this property. They are dedicated to conservation, particu- larly the preservation atid propagation of nut trees, and to Groups may jointhe general publicfor interpretive youth,with whom they wish to share their interests. "Green Mansion Walks- or hike the marked trails. The farm contains three ponds, pine plantations, wildlife Dayton-Mon tgo.mery County' Park, District areas in grass and natural succession, a woodland containing 1375 East Siebenthaler A venue, Ditytory 45414 many kinds of nut trees as well as oaks, maples, and ash. (513) 278-8231 Some of these are,reported to be*.oyer two hundred years

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oldNaos(' %salmi' k,ines .end other saricties .tre being propagated to in-ane Irru. tar postotalV hhe association cooperate, with The (aeons, ( 'ro, Soil Consorstition District and the schools A leaflet with identifiLation and inventors for the nature trail is provided A 11C% will equippedtub house is asadabieAlf odut a Ilona' groups with adequate leadership ,ire welcomed Greene Counts l 101 and Game Assotiution Bos 64, /07 Market ,Street, Aetna-i5385 (5 13JV72-6087 . 881 acres On SR 370 and 343 east of Yellow Springs GREENE COUNTY PARKS The Little Miami River down-cutting through massive I he Greene County Park District was organized in 1963 rock of uniform resistance i; responsible for the scenic fea- for the purpose' of acquiring and developing open space for turesof this park. The larger portion is in a valley whose parks and recreation areas. Four such sites provide oppor- profile has been widened by erosional forces. It is well for- tunities for a variety of ecological studies, including man's ested with older hardwoods which include the oaks, sugar impact on his environment. For further information con- maple, basswood, and black walnut. Within the cool moist tact: ravine, glacial relict vegetation persists and, conversely, prai- Direc tor rie plants are found in typical habitats. Greene County Park District Huge slump blocks of the Silurian age dolomites which Citiiens First National Bunk are exposed on the valley walls have fallen below, -some to Xenia 45385 stream level.One of these, called Steamboat Rock, has (513)372-4461 vertical instead of horizontal, bedding planes and provides a study in plant succession. PARK I The Glen Helen Nature Preserve is on the west side of 50,acres ' the park, Clifton 'Gorge on the east. A park naturalist will One-h 11 mile west of Xemu on the Duytori-Xenia Rd. assist teachers on nature walks and desCribe the historical aspects of the area. These include Clifton Mill, a grist mill in A ixed oak woodland"and open fields afford begin ing operation for the past 100 years, the Horace Mann monu- oppor unnies for observing trees, shrubs, wildflowers inea- ment, the Glen Homestead, and the Grinnell Mill. For a son- atI''park ecology close ig an urban setting.-Facilities more detailed description of Clifton..Gorge see Nature Pre- f. are ado mite serve section of this hook. Park Manager PARK II /obis Bryan State Park 5 acres Route 1, Box 74, Yellow Springs 45387 On SR .72'i at Spring Valley '0/3) 767-1274 1 his small park es situated along the Little Miami River, giving access to wor studies, boating, , /nfishing. SPRING VALLEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA- / 841 acres PARK III Eust of US 42; 2 miles south of Spring Valley 50 acres hjs uniquq area.along the Little Miami River proyides,a / mite southwest of Cedarville. on US 42 large amount of naturally wet marshland. A semi - natural 80-acre lake attracts a variety of waterfowl, especially dur- A one-mile stretch iOn eiiher side of Creek pro . .. vides for water life, flood plain,.vegetationInd geologic ing migration. Wood duck nest on the site. Marshy areas, one of which is known is SinclairSwamp, attract a number stu&e, Hiking trails through the woodland and access to an Indian moiind give additional opportunities for enviro of unusual birds and provide a variety of aquatic vegetation? 'Sinclair 'Swamp has long been a favorite fur bird students. mental awareness'-'- Skunk. cabbage appears earlyin the spring in another PARK IV littleswamp well of ail, railroad. There are, in audition, wooded areas on the uplands prirnarily of the oak-hittsory 4 . ,10 ayes forest type. 'Hiking trails and facilities make this an excel; I mile northeast of Bellhrook on Washington Mill Rd. lent study or field trip area. Frontage on the Little-Miami River, where water studies Area Manager or fishing may be pursued from the banks or by boat and Spring Valley State Areu % canoe, is an asset at this:$ite. Trees, shrubs and wildflowers Route I, Waynesville 45068 mgy he observed. (513) 488-2530

02 GUERNSEY GUERNSEY COUNTY

BUCKEYE TRAIL typiiiunglaciated Allegheny Plateau dissected to form 36 miles rou ded high hills and fairly wide valleys. The lake covers, 2 52 acres of this valley section with terminal ravine areas From .Serreiu lake ut rovcisicie park to Piedmont Luke marshland. his segment \of the trail begins at the park near the dam A considerable part of the land has been dehuded for Ad proceeds through hack country on little used scenic farming but is being returned to forest by natural Succes- roads, including a part of the original Lane Trace to Old sion and plantings. Wooded areas are dotted through the Washington. This old town of historical interest was cap- acreage, some oak-hickory forest type, or beech maple with tured by Confederate General Morgan in his raid through aspen. In the extensive camping sites are pine plantings in Ohio. A monument commemorates abattle which was addition to the native woodland. Water areas harbor water- fought here with the Union cavalry under Colonel Shackle- fowl in migration. The rather unusual horned larks are seen ford. on the upland meadows. The trail continues north over little -used township dui A naturalistis on duty from mid-June to Labor Day. county roads, following along the east edge of Salt Fork The park h'as a beautiful lodge, cabins, and a marina.. State Park. Road ,cuts and ravines reveal a series of Pennsyl- vanian age sandstbnes, shales, and coal. The trail turns east- Park Manager ward beyond the Salt Fork area through a countryside of beautiful hilltop views.Itcrosses several small streams Box 672, Cambridge 437.25 which are well stocked with fish due to a clean watershed. (614) 439 -3521 Island Creek Coal Company's Vail Mine is passed at the east edge of the county. Thisisa deep mine using modern SENECAVILLE NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY equipment including a unit train for hauling the coal. The 118.5 acres trail ends at the boat dock on Piedmont Lake, where good 16 miles southeast of Cambridge below Seneca Lake Dam facilities are available. For maps and further information contact: The U.S. Department of Interior maintains these ponds and station to raise fish for stream and lake stock. During Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 some seasons of the year various fish culture techniques can be demonstrated. Guided tours will be provided by appoint- ment, at which time descriptive leaflets rnify be obtained ROLLING HILLS SCHOOL from the display in front of the office building. A one-mile OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA nature trail has been developed to. increase accessibility to theinterestingfeatures. May through October are the 154 acres months recommended for visitation. On SR 20, 1 mile south of Byesville Hatchery Manager his school has a floqfishing land 'laboratory planted in Senecaville National Fish Hatchery oats, corn, and meadow with different varieties of these Senecaville 43780 crops in each plot, A nursery project is under way with (614) 827-3341 ritiiiiings of walnut; locust, autumn olive, white pine, and tuliptreeThe common hardwoods, together with gum, SPRUCE VALLEY buckeye, pines,and ferns constitute the school forest_ 20 acres Under development are a biological pond and an Abor- rtum Iwo nature trails lead students or visitors to the Off SR 83, on Westland Twp. Rd. 427, 2 miles south of various habitats of plants and animals. The area may he New Concord . visited in May or September as well as during the summer Tucked away among the rolling hills between New Con- months. cord and 1.70 isa mature spruce plantation bordering .a Manager ravine with natural vegetation. The tall, long-unharvested Rolbny Hills Outdoor Education Area spruces seem to stand as guardians over the valley, with its ileuclowbrgok High School abundance of orchids, hepaticas, Canada lilies, wild lily of Route /, Byesolle '43723 the valley, and 11 species of ferns. A small impoundment

. (614)685-2313 gives opportunity to study water life. The growth of a multitude of seedlings might pcpvide an interesting study for vocational agricultural students. Well- SALT FORK STATE PARK marked naturetrails give access to the numerous and 20,143 acres delightful clusters of flowers, shrubs, and other vegetation. ,At of I 7'and north of 170 on I'S 22 The total property is a landscape architect's intgrpretation of "Design with Nature." Recently established, t.his large area is apart of the Wills Creek watershed which joins the Muskingum River south of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Warwick CoshoctonrJte roc ks exposed in the hillsides are Pennsyl- Route 2, New Concorg 43762 vanian age sandstones, shales, coal, and limestone. This- is (614) 826-4262

63 7.2 HAMILTON

HAMILTON COUNTY

BUCKEYE TRAIL 4 13 miles, iO From the Little Miami River at Miamiville to Eden Park The trailfollows111Ni:1s and city street'sin Hamilton County. The first part goes through the Indian Hill Green.' belt (see description of Indian Hills Schools Outdoor-Edu- cation Center and Eden Park, following), then along city streets to Eden Park. For maps and further informatiorr contact: Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085

CITY OF CINCINNATIPARK SYSTE Through the years over,000 acres of land have been acquired an' ped by the Cincinriati Board of Park Cpmmissioners. These are well distributed th ghout the city and visited by many people yearly. Briefly described are seven parks wh have special value for nature study. For reservations, trail guides, and general information, ontact:

ector Cincinnati Board of Park Commissla ers 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati 45 (513) 352-4080

AULT PARK CALDWELL PARK 223 acres 122 acres On east side at end of Observatory Ave. On North Bend Rd. between Caldwell and Millcreek Primarily these are formal gardens with modern and old- Donated by J. Nelson Caldwell in 1926, this park is a fashioned roses, peonies, dahlias, and annuals. However, a very wild virgin woodland with parking areas and hiking scenic overlook and a geology trail above the Little Miami, trails but no other development. It is reported to have been which has eroded deeply into the dense Ordovician lime- owned by only two persons since it was Indian territory stones and calcareous shales, are significant. The area has John Cleves Symes and the Caldwell family. The topog- wooded ridges and meadows, good habitats for studying raphy is extremely rugged and only the more adventure- both plants and animals. some are advised to explore its paths. The main entrance is on Caldwell Road.

BURNET WOODS N 88 acres. EDEN PARK 184 acres In central part of Jefferson and Clifton avenues Along the Ohio River, east on Eden Park Dr. off Gilbert An outstanding trailside nature museu serves, as the Ave. nucleus of activity at this'beautifully wood d park. Nature trails have been developed through the woodland. A lake, This park features a conservatory, a natural history mu- too, adds to its usefulness for ecological studies. A super- seum, and an art museum. It also houses the Historical vising naturalist is ready to assist teachers and students. Society. The conservatory makes six floral displays each

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CITY OF CINCINNATI PARK SYSTEM (Coplt.)

N year plus permanent tropical, desert, and Orchid displays. also the site of- the first Protestant Church in the Northwest "Presidents Grove" contains a tree planted for each presi- 'Territory. dent, chosen by him or his heirs. The Ohio River Navigation Monument, a historical spring house, Ohio River scenic Overlooks, floral gardens, two small lakes, and a reflecting MT. AIRY FOREST pool are of interest. There are also wooded areas and the 1,500 acres Pap Harden Boy Scout Trail. Northwest on Coleraln Ave. / . , . A veritable haven, this large acreage provides a wide HAUCK, CORNELIUS J., BOTANIC GARDEN scope. for ecological studies concerning man and his natural (Sooty Acres) environment. The forest was the first Municipal refaesta- 8 acres tion project in the US-700 acres in hardwoods and 76 0 in conifers with special plant collections in a 120-acre arbor- At *Reading and Taft roads etum.This .forest parlc includes memorial plantings of This exceptional estate, a gift. ts the Park Board, features azalea and rhododendron. More than 300 acres are native an outstandpg collection of trees, shrubs, and flowers. woopland, and 14 miles of hiking trails have been devel- Visitors'arp welcome. The garden closes at dusk. oped throughout rugged hills and ravines. An Arboretum Educational Center, three party lodges, group and day camping areas, and 23 major' picnic areas add MEMORIAL PIONEER CEMETERY to the convenience of visitors. 'Charge is made for lodge 2 acres reservations only. On Wilmer Ave. pppositeLunken Airport - Ohio history and an observation of the weathering of 'STANBERY PARK ancient -tombstones make a field study at this site note- 78 acres worthy. In Mt. WaShingtUn at afford Ave. The first boatload of pioneers to come down the Ohio River settled in this area in 1788 and named it Columbia. Native hardwoods here are reported to be among the Many of these first settlers are buried in the cemetery, and besi in the country. Large beech, maple, tulip, cucumber some of the names of the tombstones will be,familiar to magnolia, and oak are dominant. A picturesque creek flows those acquainted with Ohio's frontier tales. The cemetery is through a deep volley. The caretaker is also a naturalist.

CINCINNATI RECREATION COMMISSION OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM )65 acres The Cincinnati Recreation Commission, recognizing that outdoor educatioas well as recreation are imperative educational; goals, has established three outdoor a ucatiorr centers within the city in close proximity to bundreds of school children. Each center maintains a staff and a speciarzed program adapted to the site, but all aspire to develop in children an understanding of te total environments to preserve and protect natural areas, and to provide constructive ouoor activities for the citizens of Cincinnati. The super- visor and staff work with schoollasses and other groups in nature study, conservation projects, pioneer history, and ledership workshops. For further information regarding each of the three,following sitesontact: Supervisor of Outdoor EdUcation 222 EastXentral.Parkway, Cincinnati 45202 . (513) 3524032

AVON WOODS land is composed of rolling hills formed by a stream cutting 14Y2 acres a valleythrough Ordovician age limestone and shales, S' covered with a mixed hardwood forest containing a climax 4235 Paddock Rd. beech and Maple, tuliptree, walnut, and hickory canopy. This small segment of forested land, bOrdered by 'a golf Understory plants include sweet buckeye and paw paw,., course which .served to protect it, was acquired in 1970. The with a. rich variety of wildflowers.

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CINCINNATI RECREATION COMMISSIONOUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM (Cont.),

A rustic winterized lodge with a capacity of 80 persons species of amphibians, and 24 mammal'sIjrrestrial,and provides indoor educational facilities and a nature museum. aquatic insects and other invertebrates are numerous. The trails, garden spot, stream and indoor,activities suggest endless oppOrtunity for multi-disciplinary programs. 'Geologically the glacial features tell the story of the changes effected by stream reversal as the glaciers advanced.

A Fossilferous thin-beddedlimestones and ,limy shales of Upper Ordovician age are-exposed in Lick R n. CALIFORNIA WOODS This significantsite, proposed asa Na ional Natural (CINCINNATI WAT WORKS PARK) Landmark, has in interpretive center, extensoi hiking trails, 7 acres and tremendous program possibilities.

5400 Kellogg1 ve.

T his relatively large tract of woodland is locatedon an LA BOITEAUX WOODS Illinoianglacialterrace at the confluence of the Little 54 acres Miami and Ohio River valleys. A remnant bottomland hard- wood forest borders Lick Run, the first tributary of the 5400 Laniers Ln. Little Miami River in the preserve area. Approximately 50 This rugged natural area was donated to the city in 1958 acres of mature mixed mes6phytic forest are regarded as with the stipulation that it be used as a nature preserve and among the finest examples of this type remaining in south- outdoor education area. Beautiful wooded hills and steep western Ohio. Fifty.three species of trees have been identi- slopesresulting from stream erosion provide good ex- fied, four believed to be of least 400 years old. The rich posures of the Ordovician age shales and limestones, rich in herbaceous flora associated with this forest ,type has been fossils. Secondary forest covers the area with a wide variety exceptionally well preServed. The two ginsengs, goldenseal, of woody and herbaceous plants. There are small pockets of bent trillium, Canada lily, and lily - leaved twayblade are a climax beech forest and isolated large specimens scattered few of the uncommon species found in the woods. throughout the acreage. Animal life, too,is unusually abundant. One hundred Extensive hiking trails have been developed to reach sites fifty-six species of birds have been identified as well as the of tremendous discovery value. The central building is large broad-headed skink and.12 additional species of reptiles, 13 enough for groups of 100 and contains many teaching aids.

CINCINNATI ZOO 621/2 acres 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati Cincinnati, early termed the "Queen City of the West," is recognized for its many "firsts." Over 100 years ago the concept of a local zoo was developed, and today the ,zoo has2,500 animalson display, including many rare and en- dangered species. One attraction for children is the large number of baby animals; the zoo has tied the world record with six lowland gorilla babies, all on display. An aquarium with sharks, the nation's best exotic cat collection, a bird of prey- flight cage, and a lake with two gibbon islands are further attrac- tions to young and not-so-young. The display houses, open grottos, and lake are arranged to please the long-enduring or the short-legged observer. Wheelchairs and a train are available for handicapped peo- p le. The zoo is open every day of the year at 9 a.m. Grotip rates may be negotiated. Manager, Cincinnati Zoo 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati 45220 (513) 281 -4700 at/ 7 5 HAMILTON

HAMp..TON COUNTY PARK DISTRICT Determined to preserve forever in their natural, state largeioortions of acquired lands, the Hamilton County Park District Commissioners are developing the 5,773 acres with great care. Picnicking facilities, self-guiding nature trails of outstandirig,,value, camping sites, golf courses, fishing lakes, and lodges have been develop'ed at three sites. Shawnee Lookout park contains only parking space, a marina, and hiking trails. Some of the outstanding features and programs are described for each unique park. Of special note is a credit course entitled "Field Studies in Natural History" conducted each year in the parks in cooperation with the University of Cincinnati. The course is designed to serve teachers, amateur naturalists, and camp leaders by .Acquainting them with the geology, flora, and fauna of the parks in a manner which can help them interpret these to classes. For reservations of facilities or a naturalist's services, for trail guides and further information about any park or the Field Studies course contact: _ Director-Secretary Hamilton County Park District 10245 Winton Road,Cincinnati 45231 (513) 521 -9866

FARBACH-WERNER NATURE PRESERVE Four youth camping sites,nature walks, self-guiding 23 acres trails, and a lodge,which,may be reserved, are among the pleasing features provided. A special braille trail for the On US 27 south"of junction with 1-275 at the corner of blind is located at this park. There is also a five-mile hiking Colerain and Poole roods trail at Miami Whitewater Forest. Of particular delight is a This area, a recent gift to the Ham Iton County Park trail to Reservoir Overlook which gives a panoramic view of District, has been designated a nature sanuary, one of the- parts.of Ohio, Indiana, and . last remaining open spaces. in a faSt develong commercial and residentialregion.Itis conveniently I cated within close proximity to over 50 public, private, a d parochial SHARON WOODS schools.. 740 acres The property was originally a Revolutionary War grant On US 42, north of junction with US 25, south of 1-275 to Arron Stout in 1816, during President Madison's term of The waterfalls of Sharon Creek, Sharon Lake, natural office. Itis composed of interlacing woodland, fields and forests with wildflowers and flowering trees, and a gorge meadows, lending itself well to a comprehensive outd.00c, known nationally for its rare fossils combine to make this education program including wildlife management, reforest- park beautiful and practically ideal for nature study.It ation, de nstrations in conservation practices, organic abounds in prehistoric and pioneer 'history. An Indian gardening, nd use planning projects, and ecological field Mound; Opsy Hollow, which was the campsite for annual studies. A rustic natyre museum with facilities for special gypsy sojourns; and traces of a mill race are mute evidence seminars and meetings is planned. For information and res- of a rich past. ervations of facilities as they become available, contact the park, district director - secretary. Two youth camps for sponsored groups with adult leadership, Adirondack shelters, a lodge, a deer pen, a mu- seum, the services of a year-round naturalist, and hiking MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST trails are provided for the appreciation and convenience of 1,955,acres all groups. In the northeast part of the county, reached from Dry Fork Exit from 1-74 to Harrison Pike, or 41t. Hope Rd. from US SHAWNEE LOOKOUT 128. Main entrance is from US 52 (Harrison Pike) 1,010 acres Heavily forested natural woodlands, lakes formed by im- In sguthwest carner of county on Brower and Lawrence- pounding "Dry Fork," scenic' oyerloOks, and Ordovician burg roads 4 limestones and calcareous shales provide the physical envir- onrhent of the- Miami Whitewater Forest. The dense decid- Situated near the axis of the famous Cincinnati Anticline uous forest attracts many rare,..and unusual birds, and sup- or Arch, on the hillsides and in the valleys of two large ports. a herd of white-tailed deer seen frequently by park glacier-fed rivers which cut deeply into the Ordovician lime- visitors. The Bowles Woods area is the nearest approach to, a stones and calcareous shales and covered with a thin veneer virgin beech climax forest found in this part of Ohio. Por- of Illinoian glaci4Itill,this' is a site of geologic magnifi- tions of the park are knfiwn to have been frequented by cence. Quite understandably it is also the sitevt a fort built prehistoric Indians. Morgan's Raiders camped here during' by prehistOric Indians 2,000 years ago and a lookout for their invasion of Ohio in the Civil War. . tribes and war parties, the most recent being the .

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HAMILTON COUNTY PARK DISTRICT (Con't.). Classes explore the basic habitats of field, stream, and woodland, collect fossils, work on service projects, plant a The area overlooks the confluence of the Great Miami garden(' and wildlife food, and try out various old tools. River and the Ohio River, the lowest spot in Ohio. Spectac- Teacher workshops, garden clubs, and university clisses ular views are the reward of hikers who climb to the hill- meet at the center. tops, particularly the one known as "the Point." The area Robert C. Terwillegar abounds in wildlife, including a herd of white-tailed deer. 723 Floral Avenue, 45174 The sanctuary along the Miami is a large acreage used as a nesting area for many species of waterfowl. (513) 837 -07 49 The park is undeveloped except for a marina on the Shawnee School Miami River. Hikers must obtain permits from the park 6100 Drake Road, Indian Hill, Cincinnati 45243 district office and register with the park district ranger be (513) 561-8686 fore entering the area. NEWTOWN STATE FISH FARM 18.13 acres WINTON WOODS 2,045 acres South of SR 32 at Newtown A circle of land around the City of Greenhills. Reached A good stop on a field trip might be this site where there from 1=275,1 mile due south on Winton Rd; use Hall- are 21 rearing and holding ponds for a wide variety of fish. Winton Rd. exit Fourteen ponds are used in rearing muskies, while seven ponds hold fish for experimental and research purposes by Situated on the hilltops and slopes of former pastures the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's fish labora- and cropland which are being reforested rapidly, this park tory, which is located here. Of interest historically is the has many good areas for study. Special geologic features fact that the first blockhouse in Anderson Township was called "sinkholes" are found at Knob. These are erected in 1792 on the fish farm site. depressions formed on the surface of the ground as the underlying limestone dissolves and the surface rocks col- Manager lapse. The area is underlain by bedrock of the Ordovician INle,wtown State Fish Farm period of geologic age which may be explored for fossils 3433 Church Street. Cincinnati 45244 where exposed by erosion. .(513)361-7336 The lake and valley of the West Fork of Mill Crfet is a flood control reservoir for the industrial plants. Guides for the excellent hiking trails are available. Three youth camp- RUOFF FAMILY FARM ing sites,family camping, boating and scheduled sight- _ 73 acres seeing boats, picnicking, nature walks rotated in all three 9579 Brehm Rd., Cincinnati developed parks, as well as lectures and films may be en- joyed. This typical old family farm, situated on scenic hills overlooking the Great Miami vall y; is a real working farm of unusual educational value. Tre are orchard-covered INDIAN HILL SCHOOLS hilltops between corn patches an vegetable gardens. A OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER 15-acre hayfield and 20 acres of pasre provide food for a 40 acres large array of farm animals, which include sheep, cows, a mule, chickens, pigs, and ducks. Baby animals in pens con- At northern end of Given Rd., Village of Indian Hill structed so that both children and adults can clearly ob- This property borders the Little Miami River and Syca- serve and even pet them normally attract the greatest atten- more Creek in well-dissected Illinoian glacial ground mor- tion. The 100-year-old barn and other buildings house a beef cattle herd and other animals as needed. aine. Much isbottomland, of sycamore, cottonwood, maple, and box elder. Plantings have been made of tulip, A hayride down a country lane gives children an oppor- oak, and pine, and Tome land has been left in weed patches, tunity to see, taste, and touch the food which animals eat tall grass, and mowed playing field. Along the river are and learn how these fit into' the natural environment and islands,pools, shallows, rapids, and exposures of fossil- the human food, chain. Seasonally, visitors may help make iferous Ordovician limestones and shales. maple rup, soap, pick or plant corn, or make apple cider. A large limestone farmhouse built in '1802 serves as the A rtified educational director and his staff make this a base of operations. In the house are meeting, rooms, live valuable experiehce particularly for first, second, and third animals on display, a small nature museum, collections of graders. pioneer' and farm artifacts, and a library. Other buildings have additional claproom space, storage, and a collection of The fees are reasonable. horsedrawn farm implements. Clifford Dzierk Activities center on the plant and animal communities 9579 Brehm Road, Cincinnati 45247 indigenous to the area as well as rural life in early Ohio. (313) 385-7065

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SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE FARM glaciers, and erosional forces may be observed. Glacial land 100 acres forms recognized as kames and esl

HANCOCK COUNTY

CAMP BERRY. at Findlay do considerable researchk this Station. The 309 acres lake,like structures have sailboats in seO'n, motor boats,.a . marina, and people fishing on allsid s. A multitude of 6 miles south of Findlay, west of SR 68 -ducks may be watched during migration time. A Boy Scout reservation, this site has 4 lake, a large - A complete tour of the important water treatment plant creek, Ohio hardwoods of the beech-maple fdrest type, pine in Findlay can be arranged. plantations, wildflowers, and many birds and small mam- mals. Geologically the area is glacial till plain, the soils high For the water studies laboratory at the reservoir contact: limeWisconsinantilltype, underlain by Silurianage Prof A. lack Wilfong Monroe dolomite. There is no evidence of rock except what. Findlay College has been transported by the glacier. Findlay 45840 A winterized lodge and hiking trails lend themselves pose r419) 422-8313.' sibly to school camping, certainly for field trips. To arrange for a tour of the plant contact: Scout Executive Director of Utilities Put-Han-En Council Municipal Building 2100 Broad Avenue, Findlay 45840 FlndlayL 45840 (419) 422-4356 (419) 4.4_-.6711

FINDLAY RESERVOIRS AND VAN BUREN STATE PARK WATER STUDIES LABORATORY 216 acres 160 acres Off 1-75 on SR 613 Off SR 568 on Co. Rd. 205 southeast of Findlay The impoundment of Rtck Ford Creek provides a 60-acre lake which is surrounded for the most partjy open Two upground reservoirs to meet Findlay's water supply park land. Thisisinterspersed with some beech-maple needs lie southeast of town near the Blanchard River. The woods. The area lies on the glaciated plain typical of north-- first was coriiii) eted in 1949 with a capacity of 1,4 billion west Ohio, where thick clay till averaging 50 feet covers the gallons. The second, built in 1969, has a capacity of 3.5 bedrock. This consists of a light grgy dolomite which is the billion gallons. Upground reservoirs are so called because Guelplimember of the Niagara formation of Silurian age. they are at ground level surrounded by dikes to contain the The resulting soils are known-as high-lime till. Remnants of water. This.complex is believed -to be the largest of its kind an old sand beach ridge, mapped as Lake Maumee, an early in the United States. Water is pumped into the reservoirs level of Lake Erie, are found in the vicinity. April through from the Blanchard River, birt not at flood stage when full OctOber is the most desirable, period for visiting the park. 'of sediment; then it flows to the treatment plant by gravita- tion and pumping. Park Manager Van Bur0 State Park A trip to the reservoirs is a real treat as well as a learning experience, especially if students can arrange to visit the Box 117, Van Buren 45889 water laboratory at the first reservoir. Faculty and students (419) 299-3461 78 69 HA RDIN HARRISON HARDIN COUNTY MATSON NATURE STUDY Si4JLISBURYPARK AND RECREATION AREA 199 acres 82 acres Off SR 67, N mileS south of Kenton On Co. Rd. 60, 1 mile north of SR 701 Prior to the Depression, this property was an active Hardin County is indeed fortunate to have this neat, quarry providing dolomitic limestone of the Monroe forma- attractive siteavailable for field trips and advanced study \ tion for a cement plant. Because it was necessary to remove programs. The natural beauty as well as the variety of habi- several feet of soil and glacial till which covered the rock tats create awk-eness and appreciation of the natural envir- layers before the limestone could be mined, the material onment and' In understanding of the relationships of was scooped to one side and presently forms hummocky physical environment to plant and animal life. surfaces beside the lake. The property contains 40 acres of woodland with ,a large The rock was removed to considerable depth, making a number of native tree species. The forest extends from thin long and deep body of water. The lake is stocked with fish open areas to very dense ones, in all sizes from saplings to and used extensively as a recreation area. Some shallow large mature trees. A one-acre pond, swamp, and open park areas, natural soil profiles, clumps of original and succes- glades give a wide variety of habitats for Ilirds and small sional vegetation, and exposures of the bedrock and glacial- mammals. Newly .planted pines and shrubs provide addi- lycarriedmaterialprovide ample basisfor edological tional shelter. Stimulating nature trails have been devel- studies. oped. Fees arerequired for recreation groups, but school clasts may negotiate. Manager Manager Matson Nature Study and Recreation Area Saulisbury Park Route 1, Dola 45835 .224 West Kenton Street, Kenton 43326 (419) 634-5217 (419) 673-0886

HARRISON COUNTY

BAKER RIDGE NATURAL AREA plantations,la part of the erosion control vegetation estab- 178 acres lished soon lafter the construction of the flood control res- ervoir. North to Bowerst n the countryside is similar ex- 1 mile south of Jewett cept for a great dogwooand redbud show of springtime The Jewett Sportsman Club has developed a coal striliC flowers in the valleys. 'ping area into a wildlife reserve. The site contains two lakes Thetritis located faribeyo the area of glaciation but and a large amount of woodland, some natural and some a the streas may be slightly modified by glacial drainage.. result of reforestation. It provides habitat for birds, deer, The region lies in Pennsylvanian age sandstones, shales, and rabbits, and other small mammals native to Ohio. coal formations. Exposures of -the Upper Freeport coal and Groups with qualified and responsible adult leadership sandstone, Lower Freepott, Clarion, Ames limestone, and may gain permission to use this area. Facilities include a Middle Kittaning coal (in the south part of the county) may winterized lodge. be observed. Clark Leeper, President Facilities are available at the dam sites and roadside Jewett Sportsman Club parks. For maps and Nether information, ontact: Jewett 43986 Buckeye Trail sociation, Inc. (614) 946-5455 P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085

BUCKEYE TRAIL CAMP 'IPPECANOE 25 miles 1, 00 acres From Piedmont Marina to Bawerston via Tappan and Off SR 800 on north side of Lake Clendening Clendening reservoirs Situated on rolling and sometimes rugged terrain alon A high ridge trail overlooking a countryside primarily of the quiet lake, the campsite includes 200 acres of mixed \ rolling farmland takes the sign of the blue blazes from Pied- hardwood forest and pine plantation, a creek, rock ex- mont Dam to Lake Clendening.It leads along this lake posures of the Pennsylvanian series of sandstones, shales shore for 21/2 miles; then traverses farms and woodland to and coal, and fields in riltural succession. Hiking trails or . The four miles along Tappan arein pine canoes may be used to reach nature study areas. Winterized

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lodge and heated cabins make year-round campirig feasible. Six school systems conduct a school campingprogram at this site.

YMCA CampingExecutive 405- 2nd Street, NW, Canton 44702 (216) 456 -7141

CLENDVNING LAKE Land 4,500 acres/ Water 1,800 acres On SR 800 east of Tippecanoe A long narrow lake is the result oftimpoundment of the Brushy Fork branch of Stillwater Creek. An earth dam 64 feet high and 950 feet long coarols the drainage of 70 steep spoil banks are typical of this extensive acreage. Part square miles. The Muskingum Conservancy lands are exten- sively forested with both old hardwood stands and of the land was surface mined before the 1972 Ohio Strip Mine Law, with its stringent reclamation requirements,was pine plantations and are dedicated by the districtas a WITT' enacted, and it reflects the problems of erosion and acid derness area. Considerable adjacent land is owned by Scout and other youth groups which follow conservation princi- mine water drainage. This and more recently surface mined ples,creating a total wilderness area of approximately land was purchased bsP the state in 1960 for the purpose of 20,000 acres. reclam,,ation. Presently, there is young growth of elm, ash, and maple trees, with rabbits and deer frequently seen. Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District 1319 Third Street, NW, New Philadelphia 44663 The Harrison Reclapation Area is managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. (216) 343-6647 The area has been reforested with whiteine and European black alder and developed for recreation purposes with sites, hiking trails, and a rifle range and tra FAITH RANCH shooting area. These facilities are available on a first-c e, first-ser ed 1,250 acres basis. The area also serves as a public hu ting and fie ing Near lewetNn SR 9 area, and all lakes have been stocked with argemouthass. Further development is being conte d at this time. This large acreae, part of which was strip mined 25 years ago, offers a multitude of possible, ecological studies Forest Ranger or field.trip opportunities. Fern wood State Forest Box 366-A, Route 1, Bloomingdale 43910 The area lies in the maturely dissected Allegheny Plateau region of Ohio' un erlain for the most part by Pennsyl- (614) 264 -5671 vanian age sandsto es, shales, and coals. Made hilly by 250, million years of er sion, this unmolested, wooded area has '-'many wildflowers d animals, especially birds. A five-acre SALLY BUFFALO PARK lake, some small pdnds left after surface mining, as well as 408 acres swamps and! marshy areas provide many forms of aquatic habitat. Rock formations exposed in mining are fortuitous On SR 9, south of Cadiz discoveries for the ecologist who wishes to understand the coalmeasure sequences or cyclothem. The process of A reclamation area of the Hai-ina Coal Company, this natural reclamatio with its problems and achievements park is provided for use by all who can enjoy and not may be observed. destroy. le=is named for the Sally Buffalo Creek, which in turn derived its name from the operator of a grist mill on A winterized lo ge makes research programs possible that stream. even in inclement w ather. The vegetation on the strip mined land isout ful but Faith Ranch and Farms, Inc. beginning to restore beauty and erosion control, Native Jewett 43986 sycamores, maple, and oak are found distributed through (614) 946-2255 the aCreage. Small' mammals and birds are present, and V waterfowl may be observed on the large lake duringseason- al migration. HARRISON STATE RECLAMATION, AREA Arrangements may be made with the company to have a 1,321 acres tour of the area, which would include a view of a large 3 miles south of le ett on SR 9 overburden-removing shovel in operation, and a rock wall with the Pennsylvanian age sandstones, shales, coal seams, Extremely ruggetopography with highwalls of Penn- and limestone exposed. Of interest is a comparison of un- .rsylvanian age sandstones, limestone, coaland shale and stripped farmland with the reclamation area and the fields 80 71 HARRISON HENRY of crown vetch planted to restore soil fertility and feed livestock. Manager Sally Buffalo Park Cadiz 43907 (614) 942-3116

SNOW BOWL SKI AREA ti 327 acres Off SR 9 *north of Cadiz Although land was cleared to establish a ski run, mush of this property remains in a natural state. Heavily, forested portions are in the mixed oak forest type with a lush dis- play of wildfloviers in the spring. Conifer plantings are ex- tensive, and the area abounds in beaver, muskrat, wood- chuck, deer, and smaller mammals. The area is well beyond the line of glaciation; the topog- raphy rounded high hillsis typical of the highly dissected in 1936, was one of the earliest ones. It is one of three Allegheny Plateau in Ohio. The rocks exposed are the sand- dams on Little Stillwater Creek, a meandering tributary of stone, shale, limestone, and coal pf Pennsylvanian age. the . An earthfill dark), 52 feet high and Trails have been developed through the woodland; springs 1,550 feet long, it controls the drainage of a 71-square-mile and streams support water life. A modern lodge may be watershed. reserved, cost to be negotiated. Manager The area is .beyond glaciation, in the maturely dissected Snow Bowl Ski Area hills underlain by the Pennsylvanian series of sandstones, 546 Grant Street, Cadiz 43907 shales, coal, and limestone. The shores of the lake are heavily wooded, and two islands add diversity in habitat. (614) 942-2051 Great blue heron use the more shallow areas of the lake. Good camping facilities, cabin rentals, and picnic spots TAPPAN LAKE are available at the park; picnic facilities are also available at Land 4,790 acres Water - 2,350 acres the darn and at a roadside park. There are several miles of hiking trails, including a segment of the Buckeye Trail. On US 250, 10 miles east of Dennison Manager A substantial body of water with:extensive lands sur- Tappan Lake Reservoir rounding it provides flood and drought control, recreation Box B-1, Deersville 44693 sites and scenic beauty. Tappan Dam is one of 15 con- structed in the Muskingum Watershed. Tappan,completed. (614) 922-3649

HENRY COUNTY

DRY CREEK ACCESS - ACCESS , 2 acres \4 acres On US 24, 1 mile west of Texas 0 SR 424, east of Florida This small plot is situated on lands of the abandoned Upstream from Dry Creek Access near Napoleon, this Miami-Erie Canal. These in turn lie on the glaciated flat site is on abandoned Miaini-Erie Canal land and the glac- Lake Plain, an early level of an ancient Lake Erie. The site iated smooth' Lake Plain. The Maumee River contains fish provides access to the Maumee River, which contains a large populations of impounded stream varieties, such as bull- fish population. Associated aquatic organisms may also be head, carp, and catfish. Migrating waterfowl may be ob- observed. Seasonally migrating waterfowl are present, as served in season. In the water habitat one may also find well as limited numbers of upland game animals. frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects. Division of Wildlife District 2 Office Division of Wildlife District 2 Office 952 Lima A venue, Findlay 45840 952 Lima Avenue,,findlay 45840' (419) 422-6757 (419) 422-6757

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D MAUMEE RIVER PARKWAY some .outstanding chinquapin oaks and hackberry trees. Deer, mink, and other small mammals abound. This was NORTH TURKEY FOOT Anti64114 once the site of a large-Otlawa Indian village and the first 486 acres Protestant Mission school for Indian children. The park is Downstream from Damascaykidge orf US 24 still under development. "'" A recent acquisition Of land on the Maumee River, this DivWon of Wildlife Dis ict 2 areaisagriculturally developed, land bordered by oak- 952 Lima Avenue,mdlay hickory woodland. North Turkey Foot Creek empties into 7(419) 4'-6757 the river here, providing easilj, accessible aquatic habitats for stuffy. Both the rive and the creelq with their typical glacial stream valley profiles, may be examined for cut MAUMEE SHORE banks, natural levees, alluvial flood plains and terraces. The 5Y2 acres streams have dissected the Lake Plains, a former Black Swamp province created by an early Lake Erie, the result of On US 24, 1 mile east of Texas. impounded glacial meltwater. The park is under develop- The unusual owners of this unique retreat on the north ment. side of the Maumee River are willing to share their rich Division of Parks and Recreation natural,history with limited numbers. of appreciative stu- Department of Natural Resources dents. The property has a river pathway that explores the Fpuntain Square, Columbus 43224 bedrock and vegetation along the shore. NumerouS species of trees, including maple, walnut, hickory, and honeylocust (614) 466-2838 as well as assorted conifers, are found in the yard and along the old canal towpath and bed. Prairie flora are among the MISSIONARY ISLAND luxuriant flood plain vegetation accessible along the trails. 296 acres, An intriguing rock collection including glacial boulders adds In river across from Farnsworth Park, which is one of charm and variety to the ecological picture. Toledo's metropolitan parks One of the owners is an experienced student of nature and will serve as a resource person for the group. This delightful spot is on a flood plain island resulting from the resistance to erosion of the dolomite which is Dr. and Mrs. Paul Moeller exposed at the northern tip of the island. Trees and flowers 2576 Brookwo6d, Columbus 43209 typical of flood plain vegetation predominate. There are (614) 235-0277 a

.by HIGHLAND COUNTY

BARRE T'S MILLS 80 res 2 miles south of Raiboro and US 50 east of Hillsboro The restoration of\this early water-powered grist mill and pioneer village is being made by a private company. A covered bridge, woolen mill, blacksmith shop, and country store are included in the restoration program. The site is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Barrett's Mills isdatedat a waterfall on the Rocky Fork gor:ge. Foot trails lead through the narrow valley and along the dolqpite cliffs. Numerous large trees of the beech-map e' forest type, an abundance of wildflowers typical neutral soils, and forest animals may be seen. Months for visitation are April through October.

Manager , Barrett's Mills Box 235, Rainsboro 45165 (513) 365-1115

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BUCKEYE TRAIL 31 miles r, From Cynthiana past village of New Market to Ind lathCreek State Wildlife Area On rolling country cnracterizes the rqute west from Pike County, with the trail skirting the south side of Rocky Fork Lake., From here westward the countryside is gently rollinglarmland. An exception is Caleb's Hill near Danville, a knob marking the Niagara escarpment, a change inbed- -rock from the thin limestones and 'calcareous ,shales of Or- dovician age to 'the more massive resistant dolomite rocks of Silurian age. For mapsand further information contact: Buckeye Trail Associatign, Inc. P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085

FALLSVILLE STATE WILDLIFE AREA 1,211 acres The variety and abundance of plant and animal life is On SR 73, 3 miles southeast of New Vienna' 4 great because of the diversity of soils and terrain. The dolo- This extensive property lies in the terminal belt of early mite gorge at the base is rich in glacial relict vegetation such Wisconsinan glacial drift. The typography is gently rating to as Canadian yew, the Sullivantia (a northern plant alt but flat, though dolomite hills of Silurian age rock rise to the "exterminated by glaciatiori), and the walking fern. On.the south. A scenic viato:fall at a former mill site is a feature cliffs are found Walter's violet and Canby's mountain lover, typical of the Niagara formation in many parts of the a southern Appalachian plant. On the shales grow the rare country. Carolina pink. Canada violet and many fainiliar wildflowers . areplentiful also. Unusual birds as well as the more com- A spring, known as "Button Spring," seeps from a rock mon ones may be heard during the nesting season. layer- containing fossils.Pall Creek, a toributary of Clear Creek and subsequently Rocky Fork, runs through the area. A new museum interpreting the natural and prehistoric Several small ponds provide habit4 for fur species, fish, and features of the site is open 9:30 to 5 daily except Mondays, 'waterfowl, especially during spring migration. Wooded areas March- to November. Brochures and guides are available. are primarily oak, hickory, beech, andwalnut. The Ohio Historical Society Area Manager Columbus 43211 Fallsville State Wildlife Area (614) 466-4663 Route 1, New Vienna` 45159 (513) 987-3369 OLDAKER STATE WILDLIFE AREA 139 acres

FORT HILL STATE MEMORIAL On US 50, Ile' s welt of Hillsboro 1,197 acres Although the. a is situated near the famousNiagara On SR 41, southeast.of Hillsboro escarpment, the topophy is quite modified by thick de- Fort Hill contains one of the best preserved prehistoric positsof weathered 1111 tan glacial till.In places thii is Indian hilltop enclosures in the state. Equally important is cemented with limestone to m a rock the natural history of the area:with its rock outcrops and The property -is managed to aintain game and fur great variety of plant and' animal life. Baker Fork, a tribu- species of animals. Among these ar wqpd= tary of Ohio Brush Creek, has formed a gorge west ofthe chuck, raccoon, muskrat, fox and gray s SkUnk, and hill, exposing at the top the-Orly Mississippian thin-bedded opossum. Three ponds provide habitat for pecies, fish, sandstones and shales used by the Indians to form-the wall and oth0 aquatic animal and plant life. Woo areas are around their hilltop. The construction of this stone and primarily oak and hickOry. earthen was a major accomplishMent for, a people with only the most primitive tools. Though\capped by the sand- Division of Wildlife bistrict 5 Office n the sides of the stone, outcrops of Ohio shale are found Route 3, Xenia 45385 hill. A quarry and a road cut west of i e bridge across . Baker Fork afford a view of a section of Silu 'an dolomites. (513) 372-7668 74 -83 HIGHLAND HOCKING PAINT CREEK SIATE'PARK The services of an interpretive naturalist may be ob-

808 acres tained during the summer months. 10, 0 under development Park Manager Rocky Fork State Park West ofitakipridge,off US 50 f Route 4, Box 363, Hillsboro 45133 Recently a quired from the U.S. Army Corps of Sn- (513) 393-4284 eers, Paiht Crk is little developetiwat the present time. The II-wOoded, gged valley is carved out of Silurian SEVEN CAVES dolomites-A number major forest types occur within the 100 acres park boundailes, and thvariety of wildflowers% amazing. There are a few roadways ich give access. On WS 50, 5 miles west of Bainbridge

Park Manager A more picturesque aQd exciting *hiking area would be hard to find. The Seven Caves are situated.at the junction Roe 2, Bainbridge 45612 of Paint Creek and its tributary Rocky Fork close Of the Wisconsinan glacial boundary. Both streams were affected (614) 365-1250 t, by glaciation; Rocky Fork was crowded by the glacier and cut the deep gorge as the meltwater accumulation gave it ROCKY FORK STATE PARK power to erode through the resistant dolomite formations of Silurian age. The thickness of the Peebles doloMite alone 3,464 acres is 90 feet alons Rocky Fork in this area. bn US 50 and SR 124 east of Hillsboro Three trails have been developed to give the hiker access 1/4 to the caves, the deep rugged gorges, winding streams with Rocky' Fork of Paint Creek was impounded tform a waterfalls, and the lush vegetation on the rocks and in the large lakeand,park in the rolling hills of this coun. The valleys. The caves aresolutional openings along the joints gentle topography of the land surrounding the upper part and bedding planes of the rock formations. They are not of the lake is due to the covering of Illinoian glacial drift. only interesting geologically but are rich in Shawneelodian which ,filieR- the early stream valley many tWousands of lore and pioneer history. Bear Cave is thought to have been years `agog Js, in contrast to the more rugged aspect of the hibernating retreat of bears many years agO.. For the lower ialley near the present dam, which exposes the refreshment the Cliff House is poised on the top of the resistant dolomite rocks through which Rocky Fork cuts its gorge. way. Crowded by the early glacier, the stream was forced to erode a new valley near its function with Paint Creek. Though a fee is required for entrance, the possibility of Human ecology is revealed in tije several mills at waterfalls exploring this unusual area should be seriously considered. along the way. The best period for visitation is from March to November. The park area is, exteosive, 'partially forested with oak- Manager hickory woodlands on the slopes, beech-maple association Se den Caves on the uplands. Good marsh habitats are available. Water- Bainbridge 45612 fowl and shorebirds may be seen during migrations. (513) 365-1283

HOCKING COUNTY,

, \ BUCKEYE TRAIL \ hardwoOds and conifers to Lake , the trail affords an 57 miles ppportunity tb see many 'types of habitat and association.

The trail proces from the southwest ccirner of th county It crosses over and travels along the Hocking River by near Ash Cave,I orth through Cedar Falls and 01 roadway and path, past imposing sandstone outcrops of Cave, through e northern part of fide Hocking State Mksissippian age into strata of a later period, the Penn- Forest to Lakeogan, and past the town of terprise and sylvanian.Here thee bedrock is thin-bedded sandstones, Cdmp Echo Hills o Murray City shales, and coal beds. Public parks and private landowners provide stoppmg_placesWell marked with blue blazes, the The Hockingounty segment of the trail system is one Buckeye Trail throughthis county is a challenge phisicalry he most scenic sections. Winding under and up over the and intellectually. largest Black 'Hand-sandstone overhang, 90 feet high and For maps and further information contact: 700 feet wide, at Ash Cave, on through the glacial relict forest found in the cool ravines, up past Old Man's Cave Buckeye Trail Asiociation, Inc. and its towering hemlocks, through more forest of mixed P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085

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mosses,.and liverwort in damp places on the rocks show the a. CieMP AKITA 1,043 acres beginning of rock weathering by means of plants. There are areag'"Where the loosely cemented sandstoneis, breaking 6- miles east of Sugar Grow on Co. Rd. 32 -doWn to reveal the soil- making process. Potholes in the A A targe 'acreage in the ' gives Camp Akita a stream and other erosonal.i features, flood plain, deposits, wide picturesque' base oop?ration. Much of the area and rock terrace levels contribute 16 the geologic story. 1.I Wooded"with. mixed hard Woods and conifers, including the Some of the hillsides above the f31,1tk, Hand-formation hertiloc.k, and yew as well as wildflowers more commonly are fields "returning to woodland; Many dogwood, tupelo, found, the north. The foresi provides good cover for a sourwood, sassafras, hawthorn, sumac; and Virginia pine are -Wide;variety of wildlife which, for the same reason, may be now growing here. The heavily forested. woodland is of difficult to obser,ye::4 cl,nyon cutsithrOugh the Black ,Hand mixed hardwoods with a pleasing abundance of young sandstompand,makes the study ofTocks, stream erosion and tuliptree and maple. Thenderstory of plants includes beds deposition,' vege.taffort, and indian history feasible and fas; of trailing arbutus, pipsissewa, paftridgeberry, laurel, and plantain. These are remnants of an early glacial. .

s Akita has been used fc)t school outdoor education work --° climate.4 Hemlock, too, is found in tie cool ravines, Birds shops and lends Itself w to this purpose. It has a large and,evidence of other animals are abundant in:.the many- rustic lodge, cabins; dining facilities, outpost, and Shelters. varied habitats. , Fees depend on size of g and facilities required. Akita . The Buckeye Trail proceeds through the property and isa member of the American Camping Association and is an some little-developed trails lead into the fascinating wood- ACA Accredited Omp. /1 land. Tie siteisrich in history; a log cabin, farmhouse, Director bridge, and millsite are witness to man's impact many years Camp Akita ago. small lodge, fire farmhouse, and tent units constitute Route 2, Logan 43138 the facilities. (614) 385-3827 Camp Registrar Seal of Ohio Girl Scout Council P.O. Box 24, 1295 Hubbard Road, Galloway 43119 (674) 878 -1381 CAMP BECKONING TRAILS 100 acres East of SR 93, 3 miles south of Logan CAMP GREENFilLLS A panoramic view of the countryside, including the 1,200 acres Hocking River valley, is one of the many joys in visiting this On US 33, southeast of Logan site. In the maturely dissected Allegheny Plateau, the sand- stone-topped hills have thin residual soils of the acid type. This Boy Scout reservation -is used primarily for primi- tive camping. Located in the sandstones, shales, and coal The train make it apparent that the camp is well named. formations of the Pennsylvanian period the area has topog- They lead through the forest of oak-hickory \association as raphy less rugged than the Hocking Hills in the western part well as edge-of-forest and old fields in .natural succession. A of the county. There are many acres of mixed hardwood self-guiding nature trail through unusually rich flora pro- trees,including oaks, hickory, maple, cheirY, dogwood, vides an excellent experience. An attractive lodge, winter- sourwood, shadbush, and other plants typical of residual ized, has cooking facilities and sleeping space for 36 per- sandy soils. Rocky streams and hillsides provide habitaPfor sons. many forms of animal life, including birds. Camp Registrar Two training lodges with dining facilities for.,30 people Seal of Ohio Girl Scout Council each, a health lodge, and two director's cottages constitute P.O. Box 24, 1295 Hubbard Road, Galloway 43119 the housing facilities. (614) 878 -1381 Central Ohio Council, Bay Scouts of America 1428 East Broad Street, Columbus 43205 674) 253-5573 CAMP ECHO HILLS 500 acres 10 Marion Township on road following the Hocking River CAMP KLAGES Willi of Enterprise 16 acres " For a study in . natural relationships, including man's 3 miles south of Old Man's Cave on SI? 664 ith nature, few sites in the state surpass this one. Outcrops ,andOvethangs ofethe Black Hand sandstone, somewhatless This property is adjacent to the magnificent than 'those in Hocking Hills State Park but between Old Man's Cave and South Bloomingville. Immed- &equally significant, are exposed along the stream. Lichens, iately surrounding a spacious rustic cabin are old fields now

76 85 HOCKING returning by natural )tiLcession to woodland. Adjoining CAMP WYANDOT acres of forest contain mixed hardwood trees, wildflowers, 450acres birds and other small animals. The proximity to a state property with extensive woodland trails makes it an ad- In Clear Creek Gorge 3 miles west of SR 33, south of vantageous site The property was acquired recently by the Lancaster Boy ScoutsofAmesica primarily for use by Explorers. Camp Wyandot is situated along Cleat. Creek, one of the Central Ohio Council, Boy Stouts of America most scenic tributaries in the Hocking River watershed. The 1428 East Broad Street, Columbus 43205 creek lies on the northern border of the camp with several smaller streams draining into it. One of these was dammed (614) 253-5513 to forma lovely summertime lake. Most of the area is wooded with oak-hickory in narrow, cool ravines. Rhododendron, laurel, partridgeberry. , CAMP OTTERBEIN arbutus, striped wintergreen, and many ferns grow in the 426 acres acid soils on the hillsides. On SR 328 south of Logan Outcrops of the Black Hand sandstone, the Mississippian Approximan 100 acres of forest with some virgin age rock formation responsible for the rugged topography timber highlighthis area situated among the rolling Hock- of the region, contribute greatly to the scenic quality of the ing Hills. Since1949, 45,000pines have been planted on Site. The unusual plant and animal life as well as the physi- formerly cultivated land. The underlying rock strattAu, the cal environment provide an excellent basis for ecological coal, sandstone and shale beds of Pennsylvanian age, much studies. less prominent in exposures than she resistant Black Hand A large dining lodge, sleeping cabins, health center, sandstone beds just a little north and west, yet the geologic shower houses, and camp kitchen units are available. Facili- storyiswell disclosed. There is evidence of the iron ore ties are not winterized. mining which was a part of the history of the area during Civil War days. An old stage coach road passes through the Manager farm. Columbus Area Council of Camp Fire Girls 718 South High Street, Columbus 43215 A lodge-dining hall, sleeping cabins, covered .wagons, and an outpost camp are available for school or group use dur- (614) 443-9713 ing fall and spring months. Six cabins have been winterized for year-round use. There is no charge for field trips.

Manager HOCKING HILL CAMP Camp Otterbein Route 3, Logan 43138 360 acres (614) 385-5712 On SR 328, one-half mile north of Union Furnace For a primitive outdoor experience in an area far re- moved from man's habitation, this camp site is well situ- CAMP OTY'OKWA ated. The rolling topography is typical of the well-dissected 526acres Allegheny Plateau underlain with Pennsylvanian age rock strata. Outcrops carpeted with moss occur in the deep ra- 2 miles northwest of Old Man's Cave on SR 374 vines below the wooded hillsides. The forest is the mixed A broad upland field provides a level area for facilities oak association with a concentration of large hickories at and recreation at Camp Oty'Okwa. Most of the acres are in one particular campsite appropriately named "Hickory forest, however, with rocky ravines cut into the Black Hand Haven." sandstone making scenic and challenging study areas. Mixed Eighty acres of the landisin natural succession and hardwood trees and conifers create a natural environment many acres of previously farmed land have been planted in for the relict plants typical of the acid soils of this area. An pine. Cooking is done over open campfires, eating under extensive trail system has been develqped to remote and open shelters, sleeping in canvas-covered hogans. Several little-disturbed spots. Here birds and other small animals are long trails, two ponds, and 'a variety of birds and small abundant. animals are attractive study features. A roomy winterized lodge contains a food preparation Modest fees are charged. and serving center. Sleeping cabins, health center, museum, and showerhouses complete the accommodations. The Presbytery of Scioto Valley- camp is being used presently by schools for outdoor educa- United Presbyterian Church U.S.A. tion workshops and field trips. 41 Crosswell Road, Colu,mbus 43214 Manager Frank E. Hare Big Brother Association of Columbus and Franklin County Route 1, Box 324, Atheris 45701 2104 Tuller Street, Columbus 43201 (614) 593-6251 (614) 294-4423 593a351

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HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK AND- Park - 1,942 acres Forest - 8,854 acres Southwest of Logan, off US 33 along SR 374 and 664 to SR 56, which serves as a southern boundary of the area This extensive acreage, possibly unequalled in Ohio for scenic beauty, 'was *secured for preservation and recreation purposes. The rugged topography is largely due to the geologic story which is related in the deep gorges terminating hdward in large coves, in the .f? beautiful waterfalls .cascading oververticalcliffs, and in the e overhangs carved by erosion and weathering from an extensive sandstone stratum. This i wn as the Black Hand sandstone and conglomerate of late Mississippian age, a sedinientary motion originating along shifting shores of an ancient sea, the loose samd and graver cemented together in varying degrees of compaction. Purchase of the "Hocking Caves" began in 1924 after the area had experienced a lively Indian and pioneer history. Mixed hardwoods and conifers were and are the typical vegetation. The once-cultivated hilltops were covered with plantations of Scotch, red, and

white pine. Glacial relict vegetation of hemlock and yew with many ferns and small heath _ plants are found in the cool, moist and ravines. Once a hunter's paradise, the forests and ledges still provide food and shelter for deer, fox, and other sn1al1anj Birds are abundant for early morning hikes. Six sites in the Hocking State Forest have been developed as state parks. All are similar in their history, vegetation, and geologic background. But each has some distinguishing characteristics which make it outstanding in its own right. A naturalist is on duty from mid-June to Labor Day: Park Manager Hocking Hills State Park Route 2, Logan 43138 (614) 385-6841

feet high. A stream plunges over the cli4- into a small pool at the front of the cliff.Thetremendous overhang has,been used extensively for camp meetings, has a natural "pulpit rock," shelter for a large audience, and remarkable acoustics. The hdrseshoe cavity- received its name from the huge pile of ashes found there when white man first discovered it. These ashes are thought to be the residue of countless Indian campfires. One of the most beautiful areas of the park is reported to be on the south side of the picnic area on the north- facing hill that overlooks the parking and pie,rarea. Dur- ing April and May, this hillside displays ,the mOst magnifi- cent concentrations of wildflowers to be seen in the region. A balanced slump block of Black, Hand sandstone and some unusual honeycombing on the overhang, additional fea- tures to observe.

A CANTWELL CLIFFS ,Approximately 60 acres On SR 374, the park site farthest north ASH CAVE The gigantic precipice, 150 feet higNand shaped like Approximately 80 acres horseshoe, was caused by the headward erosion of Buck Run. As the valley was eroded, the Black Hand sandstone On SR 56 in southern part of county formed one steep escarpment after another, each' having re- This park is usually,regarded as the most spectacular suited from the uAidermining of the resistant upper zone of because of the magnitude of the sandstone overhang. The the formation thi ugh weathering and erosion of the weak projecting rock, shaped like a giant horseshoe, is 700 feet middle zone. The lower trail winds its way through large around the bend from sine end to the other, 100 feet from- slump blocks which have fallen from the cliff. These are the, front edge to the-back wall of the cavity, and over 90 due to weathering along vertical joints in the rock and the

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force of gravity. Masses of concentrated iron oxide are evi- begin ing _atthe head of the gorge. Old Man's Creek dent in many places, forming long, elliptical, reddish-brown tumbles over a series of ledges formed by the resistant concretions. On top, additional trails proceed along the rim upper la ers of Black Hand, (and falls 40 feet to a plunge of the preciflice. Near the end of the East Rim Trail is basin. low this, undercut ledges and numerous potholes, Lookout Point from which the picturesque rock recess and includi g a large one called "The Devil's Bathtub," indicate the wooded valley may be viewed. inter ttent strong erosional stream flow. The potholes were"the result of grains ofsand and gravel being caught in edd' s and carving progressively bigger indentations in the ClkNaR FALLS lesresistant middle zone of sandstone. Approxim rely 40 acres In the north wall, near the, lower end of the upper gorge, On SR 374, halfway between Ash Cave and Old Man's Cave s the main overhang known as Old Man's Cave. Here a Of all the park areas,edar Falls has retained more of its fugitive hermit is reported to have spent the last years of his natural, unspoiled beauty than any of the others. This is life. The cliff, 75 feet above the stream and 300 feet long, due in part to its repoteness and in part to the limited. extends over a cavity cut into the same weak middle zone accommodations for visitors. The face of Cedar F Ilsis , of thd Black Hand. Beyond this overhang is a huge block of crossed by the deep grooves through which the water flo the formation which has separated from the wall by These grooves .were formed by the abrasive action of small weathering along a vertical joint. Another large overhang sand particles as they were carried swiftly by the stream. occurs downstream. A resistant lower layer of the Black /Evident alsoisart erosional pothole formed when the Hand holds up the lower falls while the recess cavity below stream was caught in an eddy in times of heavy flow: A has been put back into thp soft Cuyahoga shale. The con- deeply wooded gorge at the base of the cliff contains many tact of the two formations Is a striking geological phenom- hemlock; one, a toweringdgiant of 149 feet, is thought to be enon.

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CONKLE'S HOLLOW Approximately 120 acres A short distance from SR 374 between Old Ma'n's Cave and Rock House Black Hand sandstone nearly 250 feet high, a deep' rocky gorg- . narrow that in places the dis- tance at the top from cliff o cliff is leSs than 300 feet, the tall trees and profusion of .ther vegetation on the valley floor, the series of waterfalls cascading over moss-covered rocks from small side 'alleys all contribute to a feeling of mysticism and grandeur. The natural forces creating this site were the same as those operating throughout the entire 'Hocking Hills areathe dramatically picturesque topog- raphy resulting from rock weathering and stream erosion, the lush vegetation from ample moisture and protection. Carpets of partridgeberry, beds of orchids and other wild - flowers, and many varieties of migrating and nesting birds add even more scenic attraction. Facilities are limited and the trail leading to the gorge is about one-half mile longbath facts helping to protect the On the face of the lowly falls is the profile offim old area from unappreciative hikers. man, an erosional feature in e rock. A towering precipi- tous cliff beside the waterfallxposes the entire section of the Black Hand. . OLDMAt'S CAVE Hocking Hills Lodge, wellmoved frOM the picnic areas, Approximately 150 acres overlooks the gorge downstfeam from the overhang. On SR 374 and 664, west of Logan

The most popular of all the Hocking areas, this gorge is ; ROCK HOUSE bothoutstandingly beautiful and geologically significant. In Approximately 160 acres addition, it hasmany surprising tunnels, stairways, and pan-. oramic views, On SR 374, 1 mile south of SR 180 The best way to get the geologic story as well as to see Although Rock House is formed in the same Black Hand the three miles of varied woodland, is to travel downstream sandstone as the other park areas/its featurds are "quite

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HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK adults living in the automobile age. The Hocking Valley AND HOCKING STATE FOREST (Cont.) Scenic Railway is a remnant of a C & 0 line which was formerly a lucrative branch of the Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway serving mining communities. In service now on the railway is Number 33, formerly used for hauling heavy iron ores to Great,Lakes ore ships in , and two passenger cars which transport delighted patrons along the famous Mon- day_Creek.

Raconteurs emphasize_the of the railroad and mining as the train passes outcrops of Pennsylvanian age 4 coal,. sandstone, and shalet-LtAh flood plain vegetation and heavily wooded hillsides with sparsely distributed homes tend to obscure eviclen if earlier hill country KIM

Ridqs are scheduled May -throug ber, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with four leaven: I at various times. Groups are accommodated. A reasonablee is eh-arged.-- Frederic. A. Goodman, Secretary Hocking Valley Scenic Railway 40 West Tompkins Avenue Columbus -43202 (614) 268-0.51 different. The resistant upper part of the formation makes a roof over a mass of rock weathered into sets of vertical jqints and horizontal'"111ding planes. The resuiris-a large cprridor with "window? looking out on the valley. By freezing and thawing and seepage of Water through the weaker middle section of the formation, the crevices 'have HOLIDAY HAVEN become enlargO, b6t instead of falling away in large slump 480 acres blocks, as in the other areas, the major portions remain attached. The high cliff of 100 feet, which is a continuation At Buena Vista on Co. Rd. 24, 8 miles northeast of Laurel- \...... X.---of the inner wall of the Rock House; was formed by head- -Wile ward erosion and has a waterfall trickling over it even in dry Holiday Haven is a family-owned recreation area. Two seasons. small lakes have been made for this purpose but provide The park has well-developed trails which afford access to many sites for water-related plant and animal studies. Most the Rock House and give an opportunity to observe liver- of the area is roughly rolling and wooded. One ravine is woit, lichen, and moss coatings on the rock, a wide variety especially rugged, with.cliffs and overhangs of Blick Hand of hardwood trees, ferns, and the persisting glacial relict sandstone.Hemlock, laurel, sour-gum and tuliptree are vegetation. This includes huge hemlocks, yew, and various abundant in the mixed forest association. Hiking trails pro- \ members of the heath family: vide access for seeing and enjoying the wildflowerrand small animals, typical of the area. One trail leads to a fire tower which gives a go view of the Hocking Hills region. A fire warden will de onstrate Manager triangulation for fire location and fire fightingethods if Holiday Haven requests are made well in advance. Route 2. Ashville, (614) 969-2011

HOCKING VALLEY SCENIC IILWAY 15-miles round trip Station 1 milesouth of Nelsohville on US 33 in Athens 715 acres County Off US 33 on SR 664 northofLogan A brief-glimpse into sout stern Ohio's ind stfial past, including the sights and suds and smells of chugging Logan Lake, covering approximately 400acres of rolling locomotive,isa rare educational treat for chiten and Hocking County farmland, was impounde4,primarily for f 80 8 .9 HOCKING

recreationtpurposes. The, 300 acres surrounding the la contain"naturar succession vegetation for the most part, but a small oak-hickory woodland on the west side remains unspoiled. The water, woodland, and fields providea vari- ety of habitats worthy of observing.

Park Manager Lake Logan State Park Route 2 Logan 43138 (614) 385-3444

MODEL ENVIRONMENTAL I STUDY CENTER 600 acres Off SR 278, west on Co. Rd. 400 near Snake. Ridge Fire Tower

This large acreage serves as an experimental researcharea ,clant. The bridge is dangerous to cross and the owner grants for students of Ohio University but is extensive and varied permission to visit on a no-risk basis. enough to serve other groups as well. It is situated beyond Mr. Zora Crawford glaciation on rolling hills underlain byPennsylvanianage ty. rocks. Some 120 acres are old strip mine larids showing the Route 1 typical problems of erosion, pollution, sedimentation, and Rockbridge 43149 slow vegetational growth. Three hundredacres are in old (614) 385 -3974 field succession, 140 acres in beech-hickory forest, and 40 acres in pine plantation. There are no facilities. The invitation to study the envi- ronmental relationships with-a "look, tough, learn butres- ROLLING ACRES CAMPGROUND pect" attitude is a challenge for the tether who is search- 100 acres ing r field opportunities for studencexperimentation. On Chapel Ridge Rd. off SR 374 b tween Cedar Falls and Dr. Ron Isaac Ash Cave 503A Porter Hall

on Situatedthe same hilly terrain with essentially/the Athens 45701 Ohio University same vegetation and, animal life as at Hocking HillsItate Park, this area receives the camping overflow from the park (614) 594-7119 and those who have pets (not permitted in Slate camp- grounds). The Buckeye Trail and the Chief Leatherlips Trail follow its roadw a few hundred feet. There is addi- tional charm inhistorical and very picturesque farmhouse, years old; hich serves as an office, museum, and the ROCK BRIDGE. manager's home. 1 4() acres Hiking into -thedeep ravines, hayrides off the main roads, a farm pond, Nontr off 4 33 at ,Fairview Cemetery near Rockbridge a little church and very old cemetery adjace foperty provide numertitys educational pos- This,unusual and p attresque geologic feature is found at sibilities. agernene artanges for group barbecuing if the head of a ravine not far from the Hocking River. Caused desired. by headward erosion, the resistant part of the Black Hand °- Don L Davis sandstone formation remains as a bridge 50 feet across, six Route 1 to 10 feet wide, with an arch 40 feet above the stream Logan.43138 which has provided the erosive force. A wall of the sand- (614) 385-5582 stone and, an opening between Ole shelf of rock and the bridge, together with'the small waterfall, make a delightful Roger Lytle setting for the rich flora of the area. Woodland of the Route 2 mixed oak forest type surrounds the structure. Wildflowers, South' Bloomingville 43152 ferns, deer fox, and other wildlife are reported to be abun- ,1614) 38-6566

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CHERRY RIDGE FARM "Little,Switzerland" area, the hollow makes an intriguing geologit study. Doughty Creek, because of a stream reversal 135 acres following the blocking of the valley by a glacial end mor- 2 miles west of Sugarcreek on Cherry Ridge Rd.off SR 39 aine, has cut a deep ,gorge through the Pennsylvanian age rock strata for a distance of about two miles. This farm consists of rolling, fertile land.It is noted throughout the area for its early contribution to the conser- The campgrounds were formerly the site of Troyer's Mill vation movement. The owner and his father w` reinstru- and other pioneer operations. The bridge across thecreek mental in establishing the Holmes County Soilnd Water was washed out in the 1935 floodand never replaced, cut- Conservation District in 1947. Contour strip faring, im- ting off the township road and thus allowing a feeling of proved pasture, woodland of mixed hardwoods wit abund- remoteness from a busy world. The property is allwood- ant wildlife, and a livestock program are itemsof int rest. land except the flood plain al ng the creek; the trees inthe cool, lower level are primarilyemlock. A small spring-fed The property is a part of an area called "Little Sitzer- pond borderedpartiallyb the wisp_y hemlocks, the land" typified by high hills 1,280 feet above sea level, and ipstreams, the rock layers, some of which formovetangs, the IckW elevations at 900 feet. Though a Swiss himself, the singing birds, and the seclusion all contribute tomilling this population of o ner claims kinship with the large Amish a delightful study area. therea. Two added highlights are theSwiss bells worn by the bpws and a house full of intriguing antiques. Groups are This is an excellent )ite for a field trip or an overnight invited to visit in the spring, summer, and early fall months. camping study program. One Oswald Frank Shutt Route 4 Box 319 Millersburg 44654 Route 1 (216) 893 =2172 Sugarcreek 44681 (210852-2142

SPRING WALK FARM WHISPERING HILLS 283 acres _ 250 acres miles northeast of Nashville, right off SR 514 onTwp, 3 miles south of Shreve on SR 514 Rd. 362 __------Winds movingthrough the trees at Hemlock Gorge and its Recognized as a gobd dairy farm,Spring WA114---rray-1e other scenic parts of this extensive recreation area make observed also for the use of conservationpt`actices. The name quite appropriate. Cool, deepravine cut through farm, located on the hilly end moraine of theWisconsinan upper Mississippian age sandstones and .shales areheavily wooded with hemlock and some hardwoods. Thehemlocks glacier,islaid out in strips for contour farming. A farm pond provides water habitat with a vegetationbprder and are known as ;glacial relict vegetation,meaning that they wildlife plantings. A large woodland of mixed hardwoods were northern trees seeded ahead ofthe glacier as it ad: and some pine plantations have typical wildflowers and vanced south. These trees as well as Canadian yew,winter- small animal life. Owner welcomes field tripsanytime but green, trailing arbutus, and partridgeberry havepersisted in August and will furnish guide service if plans are madelit these valleys because the microclimate is similarti3 their advance. original far-northern habitat. Spring Walk Farm The steep-walked gorge is the result of streamreversal as Big Prairie 44611 the glacier blocked the normal stream flow,forcing the cascade river the (216) 378 -2275 great volumes of impounded waters to lowest point and cut through the rock strata to formthe narrow ravine. Campsites are available. Hiking trails, a large lake, and a, rog pond provide manyhabitatSjor study. Sincere efforts TROYER'S'HOLLO are being made to maintain the areain its state of natural 60 acres --beauty . On Twp. Rd. 924Aff SR'55 7 south of SR 39, eastoftkli Whispering Hills Recreation, Inc. P.O. Box 607 burg Shreve 446 7q in store for classessihich find this A special treat is (216) 567-2137 isolated scenic valley. Situated in the heart of thecounty's

82 HURON

HURON COUNTY

- BELLEVUE RESERVOIR The camp lies near the crt of the Defiance moraine and 8 acres only a short distance froni he Norwalk esker ridge. Sand- stone and shale of Mississj Plan age ate exposed in the river On Monroe St., Bellevue bed. The glacial deposits nclude large erratics arid numer- A small park has been developed at Oil s reservoir, one of ous smalligneous gra k es brought from theWanadian five supplying the city water. A project of the Bellevue Shield by thellacier. :Irds of edge-of-forest and field are Kiwanis Club', the area has new facilities for picnlc,i, kjngThe seen, including the pri A bluebird. city lies on' the glaciated, rather smooth Lake Pla'n, on the A large lodge part18lywinterized and tent units consti- broken beach ridges of old Lake Mau ee. It has a thin tute the living facilit4s. Hiking trails extend to Camp Con- broperty. coating of glacial drift above the Colu us limestone of ger just south of the' Devonian age. Use of the protitr.ty for the day or overnighti requires The area is famous for the great number of sikholes in / permission for no-Scout affiliated groups. The fee for its ai which the surface water drains to undergrounchannels,, se is determined y the facilities reserved. which emerge at lower levels, probably in the Blue Hole and other springs of the Castalia prairie. The plot contains Camp Registrar mixed hardwood trees and some typical of wetlands Birds, Erie Shores Girl &tug Council, Inc. wildflowers, and small mammals may be seen. 42639 North Ridge Road, Elyria 44035 (216) 324-6104 - Elyria Office Manager . Bellevue Reservoir 4 (216) 233-6112 - Lorain Office City Building, Bellevue 44811 , (419) 483-4403 CAMP TOD4MECA 297 acres CAMP CONGER On Peru Ceer Rd. 8 miles south of Monroeville 30 acres In a day when camps tend to develop more and more On Walnut Rd. 2M Miles southwest of North Fairfield comfort anconveniences, this camp maintains a sense of retreat and 'neness with the natural environment. In living Situated on the flood plain and banks of the east branch and cookinout of doors, sleeping in covered wagons and of the Huron River this camp was one of the earliest in the tepees with o electricity, simplicity is achieved. state. The main entrance is at the Lewis Conger residence; the camp is`part of this farm. property. Ths area lies near The en ronment is rich in natural features. The west the edge of the Defiance moraine on sandstones and shales branch of e Huron River, shallow above the dam at Mon- of Mississippian age. Abdut a third of the campsite is roeville, w nders through the property. A two-acre pond wooded with a wide variety of species, many of them provides at ditional habitat for the study of aquatic plants labelled. A 21/4-acre lake was constructed in a ravine above and anima S. Much of the site is wooded with flood plain the camp, but the river itself is a better resource forstudy- vegetation I, s well as maple, beech, and oak in upland areas. ing aquatic animals knd plants. On the west side of the river An old orc and is another interesting habitat. is a cutbank showing 'the glacial drift deposits. Bedrock A very Ild farmhouse on the property was built of wood exposures al:. evident in the river farthe north. and bricksade in the area by a West Virginian settler who There is a dining hall with fireplaces and six cabins. walked allhe way to the site of his hew Home. A food service cen er, shower house, and barn for storage are the County Extension Agent 4 -H extent of "qonveniences" maintained. Hiking trails and ca- Court House noes give ac.dess to all wooded parts of the property. Norwalk 44857 Families Wishing to explore the natural history will find (419) 668-8219' tents and 'rrailer sites available. Rev. Harold Black CAMP SINGING RIVER Box 88, ,4msden 44803 96 acres (419) 454-3641 On Walnut Rd., North Fairfield Many wildflowers, includilig some of the prairie species FRENCH PROPERTY such as bottle or closed gentian, may be found here. The 230 acres habitats include grassland, creek and river banlikencerow, On SR 303, 2M miles east of SR 60 ---and woodland. A great variety 'of., treessuch as willow, sycamore, ash, walnut, beech, maples, oaks, tulip, sassafras, A real effort has been, made by owners of this farm dogwood and papaw- -"effect lihe diversity ,of environment. to preserve some woodland, "gree'slands" among the cul- Several stalwart oaks boast noteworthy longevity. tivated fields of the area. Five woodlo s varying in size from

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three to eight acres haVe not been pastured for 40 years, fields aud greenhouse with varieties of vegetables to deter- pernlitting new growth and an understory to develop. The %mine the best seedand method of production suited to the pi.edominant trees are sugar maple with typical trees and particular soil and climate. Researchers test disease-resistant shrubs in association. Natural forest succession is demon- fe'atures, effects of various herbicides, and other relevant strated by volunteer- maples invading a small planting of factors. A Dutchman like his neighbors, the manager pro- pines. A smalltributaryof the -Vermilion River runs vides answers to many puzzling questions about the muck through the property. The stream-dissected glacial plain is land and the vegetable growing process. unusually scenic for this part of Ohio. The 75-acre upground reservoir used to store water in The farm is a seed farm visited by vocational agriculture time of plenty and to release it during droughts is near the classes from time to time. Field trips to observe the farm or research station. A field trip to the reservoir, the station the wooded areas may be arranged by responsible persons. and the Holthouse farm will give a comprehensive picture of the,reaand its problems. The owners have recently purchased 263 acres in the southern part of Fairfield Township, Huron County. The Manager imber has been cut over, but they plan to leave consider- Muck Branch, OA RDC ble acreage to reforest itself. Route 2, Willard 44890 Winthrop and Robert French (419) 935-1201 Route 3, Wakeman 44889 (216) 839-5654 WILLARD MARSH STATE WILDLIFE AREA 2,676 acres HOLTHOUSE CELERY FARM Off SR 103; at Celeryville 150 acres This property lies in an old glacial Ike bed, the waters On SR 103, 2 miles south of Willard impounded by the Defiance moraine on the north and the Wabash on the south. It is a portion one of the most This neat Dutch farriistead with its greenhouses and lolig extensive peat bogs in the state. Peatepth ranges, to 20 rows of green celery marching through broad black muck feet. fields is one of several enterprises begun by 21 immigrant families in the latef1890s. These flatlets were responsible Seveial unique plant species typical of northern bogs for the early drainage of some 1,500 acres or more of may bobserved, as well as deer, fox, squirrel, muskrat, organically rich but soggy land which was a former glacial mink, and rabbit. Most of the properthas Ven burned lake bed. Althougiv they struggled to control floods in rainy over and aspen has come in following thet bog fires. seasons and droughts in dry times,it was not until the Divisioh of Wildl fe-Distrld 2 Office Celeryville Conservan6, District was formed in 1953 and a 952 Lima Aven e, Findlay 45840 large upground reservoir was constructed that farmers were (419) 422-6757 assured that their crops could be saved despite capricious weather.

, Salad crops or truck garden vegetables are produced on the farm in great quantities. The trickisto pick, sort, weigh, package, and ship to , , Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Cleveland as roidlyk, as possible. Modern machinery as wellas improved water controls have in- creased production without reducing the labor force, com- posed of high schdol and college,students primarily. This farm affords an excellent opportunity to study the total agricultural process.

Jordan -Holthoii9se Route 2, Willard. 448 0 [419) 935-0151

MUCK BRANCH, OHIO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER,(0ARDIr acres On SR 103 south of Celeryville This center, which is in the heart of the Celeryville farm muck land, has been establishedto, on research in 84 93

1 JACKSON

JACKSON COUNTY

B CKEYE FURNACE in the cool moist ravines. On the drier hillsides are, the 270 acres magnolias, migrants fr6m the smith. One, commonly called bigleaf,is found only in Jacteson County in Ohio, Large Off SR 124, 10 mles east of 1(4-kson tuliptree, bigleaf, oaks, maples, wo.l.put, and hickory are in One of severalsites known to have furnaces for smelting the woodland association. ore in the earlydays of Ohio, this one is being recon- The camp has a partially winterized lodge and cabins. strutted by the io Historical Society. The source of iron Field trips and school camping may be negotiated".

I Manager Camp Canter's Cave Court House, Jackson 45640 (614) 286-5044

". E R HOLLOWSTATE WILDLIFE AREA 4,140 acres On US 35, 11 miles southeast of Jackson y. A,widely varied ecological situation exists in this south- eastern Ohio area. The sitelies in the higfily di'Sgaied Allegheny Plateau region underlain by Pennsylvanian age sandstones, shales, coal, and limestone. Part of the territory was a narrow forMation lying on top of the Vanport Lime- isina divided watershed between Symmes Creek and . stone of Pennsylvanian age. The site contains rock ex-', accoon Creek, with .the upland covered by oak-hickory ostires and many species of trees all about the same age woodlands and fielain natural succession. In the bottom- \ due to the program of cutting to make charcoal for smelt- lands, pin oak, red maple, river birch, and sycamore fo'rest ing the iron. Several species of oak, hickory, walnut, ash, predominate. Alder and- buttohbush swamps are present. maple, and tulip predominate. "Hung"., valleys with poor drainageresultinginsedge The area is being developed, with aeneral store and meadows provide an unusual study area. picnic area now available. Beaver, muskrat, wood duck, woodcock, and numerous The Ohio Historical Society specres of amphibians and reptiles are found in the water Columbus 43211 and swamp habitat;deer,squirrel,greve, raccoon, opossum,- skunk, woodchuck, bobwhite, and rabbit kelp_ (614) 466-4663 common in the uplands. Songbirds and wildflowers occur in . abundance and diversity in abandoned orchards, fields, and woodland. Conservation practices pertaining to soil, water, and wildlife may be observed. Area Manager CAMP CANTER'S CA Cooper Hollow State Wildlife Area 59 aces Route 1, Oak. Hill 45656 On US 35, 7 miles northwest of Jack;on (614) 682-4383' This canip is situated in one of Ohio's more botanically rich areas and is one of the state's most scenic and interest- ing geologic sites. The regionis in the highly dissected AlleghenyP I allItuwherethebasalformation- of Pennsylvanian age known as the Sharon conglomerate is STATE MEMORIAL exposed by erosional forces. The "cave" is actually an over- 12 acres hang where a portion of this formation, being morn resist- ant at the top and less so below, has weathered and been Off US 35 northwest of Jackson r eroded,ferrth the scenic features-. 4 large Sharon conglomerate outcrop provided the sur= eecave,s_areepp property, eachpicturesquewith fade for a collection of prehistoric carvings near the little it ering rock-dais, hbundant ferns, yellow birch, hem- village of Leo. It is believed that these were mile by late lock, and other glacial relict vegetation which has persisted Indians. They are similar in some ways to the

85 91 JACKSON JEFFERSON w, pictographs on Inscription Rock at Kelleys Island in Lake wild sunflowers are common. Liberty Township is-al-se t Erie, which are thought to have been made by the pre- northern limit of bigleaf and umbrella magnolia and these historic Erie Indians. Crude pictures and symbols carveckin_ are found on the hillsides. Deer, grouse, squirrel and wood- stone were one means by which Indians left their mark. cock are the principal animal species. Many of the objects are recognizablebirds, fish, a mammal which is probably a bear, human feet, and animal tracks. Division of Wildlife District 4 Office 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 Messages on the rock have so farescaped translation. (614) 593-6933 The pictographs are found in a rich ecologic environ- ment:large mixed oaks and associatedspecies,ferns, mosses, and other plants which persist in a cool, moist en- vironment. Beyond the overhang and inscription rock RICHLAND FURNACE STATE FOREST , trails lead to this natural area. 2,343 acres Th Ohio Historical Society On SR 327, 4 miles west of Wellston e Colymbus 43211 This forest was established in 1948, primarily for timber (614) 466-4663 production and public hunting for rabbit, squirrel, grouse, and deer. It lies below the glacial boundary in the Pigeon Creek watershed, affected indirectly by glaciation. The LIBERTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA sfreams have cut through the resistant Sharon conglom- 145 acres erate, the basal stratum in the Pennsylvanian age rocks,- making steep ravines and hilly terrain. The forest type is Off US 35, northwest of Jackson near county7inet, oak-hickOry, containing tulip, basswood and beech as well. This area is in Liberty Township, one of the most geo- The property is undeveloped, but hiking in spring,-summer, logically and botanically rich townships in the state. It lies and fall islworthwhile. in the highly dissected Allegheny Plateau underlain by shale Division of Forestry and the resistant Sharon formation, a conglomerate which District 5 Office marks the beginning of the Pennsylvanian age of bedrock. 345 Allen A venue, Nillico the 45602 The area supports a rich, diffuse bottomland flora where (614) 774-1596

JEFFERSONCOUNTY

AP AUSTIN LAKE lying rocks are sandstones, shales, coal, and limestone of 1,700 acres Pennsylvanian age. Soils are acid but well drained. Oak- hickory 'forest types dominate the ridgetops and drier if On SR 152, 5 miles north of Richmond slopes. Elm-ash-cottonwood and beech-maple forest stands are prevalent on the lower slopes and along the streams. Opened in 1945, this privately owned park lies in a beau- Sphrig wildflowers are abundant. Animal populations,in- tiful, unspoiled valley. The site is reported to be mostly clude deer, quail and grouse, nesting woodcock, and small woodland with some virgin timber, a mixed oak fOrest with numbers of, waterfowl during migration. `Beaver activity many species in the assodiation. Wildflowers are abundant, may. also be observed. The results of-strip mining are evi- and many beaver dams, huts, and bank dens may be ob- dent, necessitating productive soil and water management served on the streams and ponds. A 130-acre lake, spring practices, which may also be observed. The area has some and stream fed, is used for recreation. Great pride4,taken facilities. in the preservation of the natural beauty and Area Manager Glenn C. Cable'"- Brush Creek State Wildlife Area Route 1, 43964, Route 1, Hammoodsville 4.930 (614) 544-5568 (246) 523-1708

BRUSH CREEK STATE WILDLIFE AREA 2,550 acres' 2,107 acres Off SR 164 and Co. Rd. 55, east of Monroeville 4 miles south of Wintersville The topography of this area is typical of the deeply dissected 'Allegheny Plateau,- with steep slopes and long Extremelyruggedtopogl'aphy withhighwalls of narrow ridgetops. The regionisunglaciated and the under- Pehnsylvanian age sandstone, limestone, coal, and shale and r 86 0 95

.40 JEFFERSON steep spoil banks are typical of this extensiveacreage. Part of the land was stripped also lakes whichwere created by the stripping before the 1972 Ohio StripMine, process and Law was passed- and by ,spoil slides whichdammed the natural creek. reflects the problems oferosion and , The re- acid mine water drainage. maining land containsopen fields and forests with This and more recentlystrip trees and mined land was purchased flowers native to easternOhio. These are in the mixed by the state in 1960 forthe forest type, with Oak purpose of reclamation. PresOatlythere is good growth of a predominance of hickory andwalnut. elm, ash, oak, and maple trees with rabbit, deer, and Animals are abundant andthere is evidence of deer. squirrel frequentlyseen. Beaver have moved into thearea in the last few years, and although 'they are not FOrmerly knownas the JeffersoP Reclamation numerous, the signs of habitation area, this not hard to find. are land has been reforestedwith white and red pine, black alder and tulip, European and developed for jecreationalpur- Permission for use will be granted 4 poses: campsites, hiking trails, except during hunting trap shooting area, andan season or on days when the rifleor trap range is being used. educational trail. Allfacilities,are availableon a first-come, first-served basis. Andrew Hammack, Secretary Fernwood also serves G.K.L. Wildlife Association. as a public hunting and fishing 136 Sycamore Street, MingoJunction 43938 area, The Division of Wildlife'has stocked deer and phea- sants. All lakes have been stocked (614) 282-9978 with largemouth bass and redear sunfish. Beavers are in abundance andcan be seen often. Further development is being contemplatedat this time. Fernwood is also unit headquarters for theHarrison Reclamation Area. Forest Ranger Fernwgiod State Forest Route 1, Bloomingdale 43910 (614)264-5671

FRIENDSHIP PARK 1 11 50 acres Off SR 151 north of Smithfield

This large acreage isnow virtually fully developed into a multipurpose recreation park. Theland was primarily de- nuded strip mine land whengiven to the Jefferson County Commissioners by, Zonsol's HannaDivision. Dedicated in the spring of 1973, thisarea amply demonstrates that strip mined land peed not bewaste land.

. The area lies beyond the boundary of glaciationin the upper Pennsylvanian series alongMcIntyre Creek. Three coal layers, the Waynesburgat the top, the 200 feet below, and the Uniontown which lies between,were reason enough for the extensive strippingoperation. McIntyre Creek has beendammed to form a 90-acre lake. Campsites and picnicareas hoe been developed, Re- focestation and crown vetclj and Oss plantings are cOrbing JEFFERSON LAKE STATE erosion and providing habltat for;Wildlife.The residents of PARK, 933 acres Jefferson County are justifia6464Oudof FriendshiP Park. / On, SR 43 west of. Richmond leffotSotl County' Commissioners County Court Hcluse, Steubenville High hills with-deep ravines 43952 and woodland surroundinga (614) 283-4111 small lake make this parkseem remote from civilization. The near-virgin oak-hickory 1)\ forest and abundance-ofwild- flowers and small mammals provide an excellentsite for nature study. The lake is of G.K.L. WIL LIFE AREA special interest for itsmany acres unusual plants; marshes haverich flora, and the -r , rare four to&I salamander hasbeen found there. In Cross Creek Township, ' Park Manager One hundred acres, f thisproperty have been stripped for the removal of coal. Jefferson Lake State Park This process has made thePenn- sylvanian age rock formation Route 1, Richmond 43944 accessible for study. Thereare (614)765-4459

87 KNOX

KNOX COUNTY,:

BRINKHAVEN ACCESS The camp is being used presently for YMCA resident 36 acres camping and by schools for outdoor education, but further development is required for year-round use. The camp is On SR 62 at Orinkhaven presently open from April through November 15. Field The old mill dam provides boat launching access to the trips may be arranged also. Mohican River. Brinkhaven lies just east of the Illinoian Manager glacial boundary in the flood plain created by glacial melt- Camp Nelson Dodd water of much greater volume than the present river. Flow- YMCA, 470 West Ghurch Street, Newark 43055 ing south, the Mohican is typical of the glacial meltwater (614) 345.6681 rivers once fed by the Wisconsinan glacier as it wasted back to the north: Rock 'outcrops in the banks are the sandstones and shales of late Missfaippian age. Flood plain vegetation may be observed. DANVILLE CONSERVATIONFAI114 280 acres Division of Wildlife District 1 Office 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus 43212 2M miles east of Danville (614) 466-3337 A five-year wildlife farm management program is being conducted on this property. Of special interest is a 315-mile trail system, known as the "Walter Lauffer Trail," which CAMP ANDERSON Covers habitats ranging from cropland and open field to 205 acres climax forest. Wildlife management and farrniu practices may be observed from this trail. Many 5onrrds, ruffed North of SR 3, S miles west of Mt. Vernon grouse, and white-tailed deer may be seen, also. A wide variety of habitats are found on the rolling fields The Central Ohio Anglers and Hunters Club would wel- and woodland of this property. Two ponds and small come a cooperative research program with advanced stu- streams give ample study area for aquatic ,pfants and ani- dents. Field trips may, be arranged by registration 30 days mals. Both the Wisconsinan and Illinoian glaciers passed in advance. The months most desirable are April, May, over the property, leaving varying thickness of glacial drift. June, September, and October. Arrangements for primitive It is underlain by fossiliferous sandstones and shales of the camping foi students,in the upper grades can be made upon Mississippian period, exposures of which may be found in special request. There is an open shelter house on the site. and near the streams. Herb Rumfield The wooded areas are :16 in tree species of the beech- 330 Westwood Drive, Route 1, Galloway 43119 as hickory, walnut, poplar, maple association,as well (614) 879-8188 locust, wild cherry, oak, and dogwood. Wildflowers, birds, deer, and small animals are also present. Facilities include a lodge, barbecue pit, and hiking trails. EDUCATIONAL PARK EXTENSION Manager, Camp Anderson 'r63 acres

First Christian Church On SR 58,2 miles southeast of Mt. Vernon 110 East Vine Street, Mt. Verrion 43050 The M Vernon city schools acquired this prOperty for (614) 392-3706 development as an outdoor education extension laboratory. The landJies on the dissected glaciated Allegheny Plateau, on,a hill overlooking.the flood plain. This is CAMP NELSON DODD atypical glacial stream valley near the edge of the Wiscon- sinan glacial boundary, too big now for the stream "within it. 1,1.00 acres The glacial deposits of varying thickness are underlain by Off US 62 near ikinkhaven the shaly sandstones and siliceous shales of the Mississip- pian period. Tfansported glacial igneous and metamorphic This campus ilia scenic area just beyond the boundary rocks are easily found. of Illinoian glaciation: Its topography is influenced by the fact that it is in the highly dissected Allegheny Plateau and The property boasts more than 30 species of trees in the bordered by the Mohican River. The underlying rocks are mixed hardwood forest type and a wide variety birds, Mississippian age sandstones and shales of the Logan forma,' shrubs, and ground cover. gon, with the famous Black Hand formation not far below jou Manager the valley floor. The residual soils are thin.and acid. Much Educational Park Extension of the site is covered with near-virgin timber of the mixed West Chestnut Stieet, Mt. Vernon 43050 oak forest type. Wildflowers, birds, and small mammals are plentiful. (r614) 397-7422 KNOX LAKE_ KNOX LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA third of the basin contains deciduous trees and provides 760 acres maximum wildlife cover. Heron nests can be observed on these trees in mid-lake. The banks around thelake are lined On SR 95, 1 mile northeast of Fredericktown with trees also. A small dam on a branch of the Kokosing River was A small picnic area is Just below the dam. built to form a large lake. it lies in rolling country underlain with thick glacial deposits. However, occasional outcro4s Division of Wildlife District 1 Office the Mississippian sandstones and shales are visible. 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus 43212, The lake is well stocked with a variety of fish. The upper (614) 466-3337

LAKE COUNTY

CAMP LEJNAR 432 acres On Kniffen Rd. In Leroy Township This Girl Scout camp, available for use by school groups, is in a remote part of the county in the Upper Paine Creek Watershed. Mixed hardwood forest, streams, and meadow provide a variety of habitats for study. Permission may be obtained for day hikes and the use of shelter. Winterized buildings which provide sleeping quarters for 48, and cook- ing facilitieS may be rentedPduring the week during school months for a reasonable amount. , Camping Director Lake Erie Girl Scout Camp 1001 Huron Road, Cleveland 44115 (216) 241-3180

CAMP STIGWANDISH BUCKEYE TRAIL 350 acres 33 miles In Madison Township Begins at Headlands Beach State Park and divides into two branches at Hermitage and Prouty 'roads. The east branch The northeastern Ohio. Boy Scout Conlicii, likemany goes toCrystal'Spring ,,via Burton and the west branch to others in the state;,had the- foresight a nurnber of years ago Crystal Spring ilk Peninsula. The latter leaves and reenters to acquire several farms, to form a Scout reservati6n. The Lake County several times enroute to Mayfield acquired acreage is mostly Woodland and/a sustained-yield forestry program is practice& on a partof it. The natural The trail traverses_ajeries of glacial beaches as it crosses area has some beech-maple climax forest in addition there the county., It also passei- through several publicly owned are over 60 varieties of lrees and shroW many native wild- park, and nature preserves, incloding Headland's Beach flowers, and all wildlife indigenous to the area State Park, , Mentor Marsh, and areas of the Lake County MetrOpolitan Park pistrict, (See descrip Mill. Creek tone of many so namedOn Ohio), a tributary tions following.) of the Grand River, runs through the property cutting\ through the Devonian shales to make scenic topography. , For maps, a new detailed guide, and further information Fossils are reportedly there for the finding. it, contazt. \O Three man -made lakes, a pond, and a natural bog are Buckeye Trail AssoaatiOn, MC, additional aquatic and water,related habitats. One lake pro- Ra Box 254, 43085 vides the water supply for the camp. LAKE

Fifteen milet of excellent hiking trails give access to all' HEADLANDS BEACH STATE PARK parts of the reservation. 120 acres jA large lodge is on the premises but it is not winterized. North terminus of SR 44

Camp Director This park is a small area adjacent to Mentor ,Marsh on Camp Stigwandish Lake Erie and Grand River as it flows into the lake. The 1497 Ross Road, Madison 44057 ,vegetation is primarily the trees and wildflowers associated with water or wet areas. Some swamp forest and marshland (216) 298 -322 provide rich habitat for birds and other animals as well as the emergent plants of aquatic areas,'

Park Manager Headlands Beach State Park 9601 Headlands Road, Mentor 44060 CAMP RUTH WEIGAND (216) 257-1330 295 acres On Carter 12, in Leroy Township This Girl Scout ,property has a great variety of trees, wildflowers, small animals, and nonpoisonous reptiles. In addition to the mixed hardwood forested area, open fields THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM in natural succession are available for study. Paine Creek; a 2,109cres tributary of the Chagrin River, rugs through the property. It has formed ravines in the Ohio shale of Devonian age In Kirtland Township on Spliry Rd., north of SR 6 making the typical rounded hills and cliffs. Trails have been From spring's awakening to winter's hibernation, - developed through the area. Holden's extensive acres give unparalleled delight. Truly a Shelters and two heated cabins with limited facilities\ _tree museum, the arboretum is a repository for 5,000 dif- may be reserved by, nature study classes during the week in ferent kinds of cultivated woody plants. The beech-rnaple, the fall, winter, and spring. climax forest predominates in the natural areas. In the autumn, the maples, oaks, sassafras, sour-gum,' dogwood, Camp Director and beech are ablaze with the reds, yellows and browns of Lake Erie Girl Scout Camp the changingseasonsFlowering, trees andsilrubs bloom in 1001 Huron Road, Cleveland 44115 the spring, among ,therir ornamental fruits and fragrant (216) 241-3180 lilacs.

Many. scenic nature trails have been developed through the arboretum, particularly over,-around, and along the East Branch of the Chagrin River, by 14 lakes and ponds, through innumerable ravines and to spectacular Stebbins CEDAR HILLS CAMP Gulch. Here, resistant sandstone forms a precipitous cliff AND CONFERENCE CENTER whieh overlies the easily eroded Ohio shale of Devonian 160 acres age. A nature preserve protects numerous birds,nesting and in migration, as well *deer, fox and other small mammals, At Vrooman Rd. and 1-90 Extensive woodland and rugged topography characterize School classes and youthgroupsmay arrange for free this desirable camp site. Two lakes provide habitat for guided tours. Special nature courses, walks, flower and aquatic plant and animal life. The area is near the Paine" plant identification courses, and instruction on pruning and Creek valley., which is deep and narrow, cutting ihrough the soil improvement are offered. Ohio shale to form the scenic terrain. The forest type is N mixed hardwoods of oak, beech, thlip, and sometimes The arboretum is opens dailyk except Mondays from 10 hickory, with hemlock and other glacial relict plants grow- .a.m. until 7 p.m. April trough Odober; until 4 p.m. dur- ing on the north-facing slopes, Trails have been developed ing the other months. Tho Omission for nonmembers.16 or which give access to the study of the forest as well as the over is 75 cents, and 25'cetitsfor children six throughIt .understory wildflowers and animal Life. For a more detailed description'of Holden areas desig- Facilities include a Winterized 1°40; with sleeping area nated as National Natural Landmarks, see the Nature Pre for 39 persons, and four. Cabins housing.24 persons. serve section of this book.

Rev. William S. Etrowp DIreCtor Episcopal Diocefe of Ohio The Holden Arboretum 230 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44125 Sperry Road Mentor 44060 (216) 771-4815 (2709464400 LAKE

LAKE COUNTY METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT Created in 1958, this park district is the only Lake County agency whose sole purpose is the preservation of natural areas. Park lands are divided into five reservations and comprise a total of 3,200 acres. Eight parks have been developed covering 1,600 acres, P primarily along Lake County watercourSes, with most of the land heavily wooded. For information, subscriptions to the bimonthly newsletter, or to make reservations for field trips or illustrated programs, contact: Lake County Metropolitan Park District 1385 West ftfkson Street, Painesville 44077 (216) 352-9568 rTh, 951-4414 CHAPIN FOREST RESERVATION Indian Point Park 362 acres 76 acres In Kirtland Township between SR 306 and Hobart Rd. Seel, Rd. In Leroy Township, on the Grand River This highly diverse area is one of the best parks in which Indian Point is historically significant as the site of an to study the effects of topography on living communities. Erie Indian village and fort. The remain in good Plant associations include red maple-elm swamp forest, condition. It also affords a spectacular view of the Grand mixed oak forest, and beech-maple forest. Parts of the park, River and Paine Creek from a high flat-topped point be- seen from afar, rise above the surrounding countryside. The tween the two moraines deposited by the glacier. The sandstone hills represent remnants of a large river delta de- streams have cut through the Chagrin shale and the glacial posited during the Mississippian period, subsec4ently up- deposits to form steep slopes and flood plain topography. lifted, and eroded to its present topography. The'highestis Essentially virgin remnants of the Portage escarpment known locally as Gildersleeve Knob. The Berea sandstone of mixed forest type remain on the north-facing slopes. This% the Mississippian and the Sharon conglomerate ledges of the the red oak, beech, and hemlock association. Lowlands are Pennsylvanian periods provide excellent habitats for ferns, frequently flooded in winter. lichen, and moss. Riverview Park As a result of the July- 1969 storm, many trees o large 45 acres size were blown down and have since been remove . The Across from Hidden Valley Park along the Grand River openings created by the storm are of interest to stunts of plant and animal succession. ,This is a small picnic area overlooking the Grand River. AlthoUgh itis limited as a wildlife, study area, the stream erosional and depositional features and valley profile may GIRDLED ROAD RESERVATION be observed. 745 acres In Concord Township between Girdled and Radcl fe roads Wyman (Helen Hazen) Park 60 acres This undeveloped area lies along Big Creek and/is largely forested. A portion of the Buckeye Trail crosses this park. On SR 86, south of Painesville This park lies mainly in the flood plain of Grand River GRAND RIVER RESERVATION and its tributary, Big Creek. A study of the dense flood plain forest, wildflowers, and the stream pattern may be Hidden Valley Park made on the largely undeveloped trails. 110 acres Off SR 528 south of Madison, on the Grand River LAKE SHORE RESERVATION An unspoiled tract of valley and ridge has been added to Parmly Park the small recreation area of this park. The north-facing 15 acres slofies have a mixed hardwood association Of maple, beech, On Parmly Rd, In Perry Township on Lake Erie and hemlock, the latter typical of woodlands in the north. This wooded park contains a mixed stand of hardwoods Hogback Ridge Park and a wooded ravine leading to the high bank on Lake 185 acres Erie's shore. In Madison Township on the south side of Grand River, east of SR 528 PAINE CREEK RESERVATION An excellent area for ecological study, this park contains " Hell Hollow Park a steep ridge or hogback which lies between the flood plain 709 .acres of the Grand River and Mill Creek, and from which the area Leroy Center Rd In Leroy Township derives its name. The north-facing slopes arc typical of The wildest of the Lake County parks, Hell Hollow is Ohio's north woods environment, with hemloCk, white situated in the tipper Paine Creek valley. The forest is of pine, roundleaf dogwoodi and buffalo-berry. The streams mixed hardwoods and glacial relict Vigetation on the have eroded through, the Chagrin shale and the glacial end "north-facing slopes of the Portage escarpment. In the deep, moraine, forming cliffs and ravines. Good hiking trails pro- narrow valley, in addition to the hemlock,Canada,may vide access to waterfalls and excellent wildflower areas. flower- and yeW may be fount Hiking trail& lead through This is the site of Fort Madison and an Erie Indian village. this area of unspoiled. beauty. 100 LAKE LAWRENCE WIC\KLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE LAND LABORATORY . LAND LABORATORY 90 acres 30 acres At 2255 Rockefeller Rd., Wickliffe South of SR 84 on Shankland Rd. This school is very fortunate to have such a sizable acre- age of forest, field, and marsh in its own backyard. The Developed on this site is a trail which- leads down a pond and marsh area is rich in wetland vegetation, including' hillside past a natural spring into a wooded area and along a sedges and grasses. Muskrat, painted turtlePsrapping aria small creek. It then circles back into the woodland, offering spotted turtles are collected, studied, and` returned to thei a tremendous variety of trees, wildflowers, shrubby plants, natural habitat. Deer and weasel are observed occasionally. animals, and physical features for study, A prepared brok The variety and 'n tuber of bills are outstanding, ranging chure explaining some of the outstandi g features and rela- from warblers to pil ated witrOpeckers, from nesting water- tionships may be obtained. fowl to field sparr w. Trail guides may be obtained for preview and used d ring a field trip. Months suggested for visits are April, Ma , September, and October. Landaboratory Manager ' Director WilloughbSouth High School Wkkifffe High School Land Laboratory Shot-Oland Road, Illoughby 44094 255Rockefeller Road, Wickliffe 44092 (216) 946-5000 f216) 944-0800

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CLARK WOODS A hiking trail 51/2 miles long through the hilly oak- 53 acres hickory forest is recommended. A fire tower at Pilot Knob gives an excellent panoramic view of the countryside as well On SR 141, 1 mile north of Wilgus as an opportunity to learn methods of detecting fire, fire In the 30 acres of woodland of mixed oak forest may be control, and current laws. found many species of trees as well as 50 to 60 different wildflowers. Study possibilities include wildlifedeer and Forest Ranger small mammals, pileated woodpeckers and grouseand a Route 1, Pedro 45659 stream dissecting Pennsylvanian age sandstones, limestone and coal. Months most desirable for field trips are March, (614) 532-7228 April, May,,September, and October. John C. Clark Willow Wood 45696 LAKE VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA (614) 643-2457 2,000 acres " 1 mile east of SR 93, 7 miles north Ironton DEAN STATE FOREST The area getits name from tholl iron blast furnace 1,797 acres which stands near the Om. The Vesuvius Furnace waS. one 'On SR 93, 15 miles north of Ironton, then east on SR 373 of the first in the famous Hangin Rock Iron District, built in 1833 and lasting, until 1906,sing charcoal made from Established in 1916, this is the second state forest ac- the forests of the region. The srce of ore wat a narrow quired for timber management and wildlife protection. It is band above the Vanport, [iffiest ne of the Pennsylvanian in the highly dissected Allegheny Plateau, the terrain typi- cally rugged. It is tryond the boundarY of glaciation and coal series. underlain by the sandstones, limestones, coals, and iron ore The area offers nature and hiking1 trails, swimming, pic- layers of the early Pennsylvanian age rock formations. The nicking, boating, fishing find camping. - Vanport limestone and the ferriferous ore associated with it District Ranger have contributed much to the past wealth in Lawrence U.S. Forest Service County. The forest lands 9n this property were cut over to 770 Park Avenue, Ir;iiton - 45638 make charcoal to fire the iron furnaces Which operated ex- tensively in Ohio from 1:804 to 1923. (614) 532-3223

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stages of natural succession. The stream and a small pond provide aril* aquatic habitat. A large rustic winterized lodge contains cooking and din- ing facilities as well as sleeping quarters. Cabins for addi- tional sleeping space are 'opted near the lodge. Lloyd D. White 495 Meadoway Park, Worthington 43085 (614) 885-6449 (614) 291-2165

CAMP FALLING ROCK 500 acres On Co. Rd. 21 In northeast part of county Situated along the narrow valley of Rocky Fork Creek, this ca lends itself well to a study of geology, botany, andzono and their interrelatedness. Large slump blocks of thelack Hand sandstone outcrops have been loosened by weathering from the formation and have fallen or slid into the valley. itir4 STATE PARK The woodland contains the native Ohio trees of mixed 3,307 acres hardwoods, as well as many wildflowers and shrubs associ- ated with the weathered soils of the :1 ilinoian glacial till. South of 1 -70 off SR 79, on west side of Butkeye Lake Deer as well as raccoon and other'small animals may be This small park at the water's edge has little/ or no seen. This is also a good site for bird study. Buildings are natural area but provides lunch facilities and a boat ramp. not winterized. The lake of approximately 3,300 acres is of considerable Licking County Council, Boy Scouts of Amerlce interest historically and geologically. Before it was dammed 21 South 1st Street, Newark 43055, to form a feeder lake for the Ohio Canal system, the area *as known to the Indians and settlers as a part of "the ' (614) 345-7275 great swamp." The area was formerly a lake where clays and silts' were deposited when a glacier blocked normal stream flow. Even now, much'of the surrounding land re- CAMP OHIO mains wet most of the year. 200 acres Cranberry Island (see Nature Preserve section) is a float- 8 miles east of Utica ing bog in the eastern part of Buckeye Lake. It is.a section Located in a quiet scenic valley in the northeast, part of of theoriginalbog which, in 1826, broke loose and floated the county, the camp provides excellent opportunities for to the top of the newly impounded waters of "Licking outdoor education. A swamp area contains cattails, Sedges Reservoir." and rushes -- suitable: labitat Tor aquatic animals. The wind- Park Manager ing stream and rocky ravines cut into Mississippigfrshales and sandstbnes form cliffs and rugged terrain in places. Box 488,MMersport 43046 Woodlands contain many varieties of mixed hardwood (614) 4674191 trees and shrubs which, shelter numerous varieties of wild- flowers. Pine plantations of various ages have assisted in the succession from farmland to forest A lark' pond; natural CAMP AGAPE springs, and drainage ditches add to the Hater life environ- 40 acres (caMp) 300 acres (adjacent) ment. Two marked nature trails make identificgion fun and easy. On Co. Rd. 15 off US 62 and SR 657, 9 miles northwest of Newark . Physical faciliti'include sleeping cabins, a large recrea- tion hall, modern dining room, and swimming pool.. Avail- Camp Agape is situated along the Clear Fork tributary of able in spring and fall only. the . This Stream. has dissected the glacial Manager . drift and Mississippian sandstones and shales to form a sur- prisingly rugged terrain. Hiking trails lead into a heavily Camp ofiloA forested area where many wildflowert and small animals Route 3, Coshocton 438127. may be seen. Open fields untised for years 'are in .various (614) 622-4722

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CAMP WAKATOMIKA A naturalist educator is available for workshops and field 256 acres trips. Workshops provide instruction in birds, mammals, ge- ology, weather, plants, and horticultural subjects. In northeast part of county off SR 586 Naturalist Educator A combination of steep, wooded hillsides, Black Hand The Dawes Arboretum sandstone cliffs,- pine plantations, sparkling Wakatomika Route 5, Newark 43055 Creek, and flood plain meadows make this site rich as an (614) 323-2990 ecological study area. Its physical features are a result of the fact that it is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Plateau along the border of the lllinoian glacier which pene- *trated farthest into Ohio. FLINT RIDGE STATE MEMORIAL The upland 'wood -slopes contain large oak, tulip and 515 acres other hardwoods which yield to glacial relict vegetation on 2 miles north of 1-70 and SR 440 on Co. Rd.'668 the north-facing slopes near the creek. In addition to hem- lock, large and small, the hillsides have partridgeberry and Flint Ridge has much of interest for a multipurpose field ground pine in extensive plots. Mountain laurel, orchids, trip. The irregular series of hills about 10 milesInlength, marts .marigold, and many other wildflowers may be ob- part of which is now the State Memorial, were mined by served from the well-developed trails. Good conservation Indians who came from great distances to procure the flint. practices have included reforestation so that Where once This high grade, colorful mineral was deposited in a quiet sea some 200 million years ago as a result of silica-saturated was eroded farmland, now grow large 'plantatiOns of pine, locust, and aspen, the latter reported to be the best in the waters. A museum built in 4969 shows a quarry pit, demon- strates the provable method of chipping flint, explains We state, \As many as 100 bird species have been counted on geology, and exhibits valuable pieces of the Ohio slate gem the property. stone. Two winterized lodges and sleeping cabins are available Three nature trails and a special walkway (with braille for spring and fall months. signs) for handicapped persons provide access 'to the wood. Camp Registrar land and the quarry pits; they reveal many species of native . Heart of Ohio Girl Scout Council Ohio trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Visitors are requested 1215 Newark Road, Zanesville 43701 to refrain from removing pieceS of flint from the park, but (614) 452-9428 rqad cuts contain good samples.. The Ohio Historical Society Columbus 43211 (614) 4662915 E DAWES ARBORETUM 350 acres in arboretum, 600 additional acres for limited use HEBRON NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY , 6 piles south of Newark on SR 13 217 acres' Long recognized as a valuable site for studying native One-half mile north of BUckeyd. Lake on Canal Rd. Use SR and exotic tree species, the arboretum now is also a center 37 ex from 1-70 of more varied outdoor learning. The property has, arum,- -The Hebron hatchery is one of two maintained in Ohio ministration building with a large meeting room. by the federal -goVernment. The total area has. about 75 The arboretum contains s2,500 woody plants, including acres of woods, several fields, and 40 ponds. Water for the those in a cypress swamp, an excellent selection of North hatchery is obtained from a nearby section of the old Ohio American and foreign conifers, and native trees in a natural Canal draining frohi Buckeye Lake. The ponds are used for woodland environment. the production of bass, bluegill, redear and catfish, with over a million of these fish used to stock 'ponds in Ohio, Many specimens are spectacular botanically and histori- Indiana, southern Michigan, and a small portion of West cally, One of these is Franklinia, a small tree firstodbserved Virginia.' growing naturally in -by William Bartrain in fife 1700s. The tree was never located again in its natural state c- The ponds provide excellentstud,y areas for shorebirds. but this cultivated specimen speaks for its ancestor. A The woodland is nesting and' feeding territory for numerous Japanese garden, plantations of crab apple and a multitude forest and edge-of-forest, species. Animals which may be of other woody plants may be studied. seen are frogs, toad§ turtles, raccoons, and snake's. Three and one-half miles of nature trails have been developed to A nature trail from which one can observe wildflowers, give access to the ponds and woods, birds, and small stream habitats winds through the.manY" acres of natural viocidland. A log cabin in the woods may be Manager reserved by groups. A lovely eight -acre lake has marthyege- Hebron National Fish Hatchery tation at one end, One in4y see Mississippian sandstones Route 1, Hebron 43025 and shales with fossils in some places. (614)928-809.2 LICKING

THE OCTAGON EARTHWORKS AND MOUNDBUILDERS EARTHWORKS 66 acres On SR 16 in west Net!vark and SR 79 in south Newark These large enclosures are parts of they Newark group of Hopewell Indian earthworks situated on \the west side of the city between the south fork of the Licking River and Raccoon Creek. Although the expansion of the city obliter- ated large portions of the earthworks, these two have been well preserved. In addition, many mixed hardwood trees are worth' observation and study. A small museum, concerned primarily with prehistoric Indian art, k located at Mound -. builders State Memorial. Picnic facilities are also availabie at Mound bu ild ers.' For maps and brochures contact: The Ohlo Historical Society Colum 11 (61 5 Miss Dora Rine 95 Cooper Avenue, Newark 43055 (614) 344-5096

THE PIME WOODS (Sts. Peter And Paul Mission Semina season. The mixed hardwood association includes stately 250 acres tuliptrees, large maples, black cherry, and many others West of SR 79 on Union Twp. Rd. 134 typical, of the area. Lying just beyond the glacial line, the soils are mOderately deep Muskingum' soils with hillsides School classes are invited to explore the trails windi g well adapted to tree growing. A small, picturesque log through the extensive woodland which lies behind t e abin, deep, in the woods,.is.available for emergency shelter= Saints Peter and Paul Seminary. Although partially forested 14 years ago, the woods contain many mature Mixed hard- The gracious owners welcome well-superyise school wood trees and heavy underbrush. TAe land lies, on glaci- groups on 'weekdays all months except January thebugh ated territory underlain by Mississiian sandstones and March. shales. A pond and a stream meandering through the Leiton.E. Nelson wooded area give access to studies of water life and,erosion- Route 3, Frazeysbu ?g '43822 al and depositional patterns of a normal stream flow. (614) 745-5069 Outdoor tables for work or eating are available near the woodland. Fr. Giulio E Marian! SOUTHWEST LICKING SCHOOL Route,5, Box 189, Newaik 43055 LAND LABORATORy ` (614)'349-8000 50 acres Behind Watkins Memorial High. ,School, on Co. Rd. 42, about 2 miles east of SR 310, north of US 40 PINECREST TREE FARMS Hiking trails wind through this` siiable property used 280 acres solely for outdoor education. Thirty acres are woodland, In the extreme northeast part of Licking County, one-half with beech-maple climax forest and many plants and ani- mile north of SR 79 on Twp. Rd. 226 mals in association. Another part is old field in natural succession with new pine plantings for reforestation. The Acres and acres of white and red pines of considerable site has an outdoor classroom in the woods, and sanitary size, fields in succession, and a hilliide of decichious wood -- . facilities and parking are available at the school. Use is re land on this diversified property provide a rich field study stricted to school hours. experience. 'The trail through the forest passes conifers of Elaine M. Redmond various4species and ages, propagated now by natural regeq- Watkins Memorial High School . eration. Exposures 'of Mississippian-sandstonesandseeping'% springs create microhabitats within the forest where Pataskala 43062 orch.ids,4ferns, and many spri g g wildflowers may be seen in (614) 927-3846 LOGAN

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CAMP MAC-O-CHEE CAMP (ALFRED L4 WILLSPN ' 413 acres 450 acres Between SR 540 and SR 47 on Co. Rd. 12, 9 miles north- On Lake Rd. off SR 68 south in Bellefonvine east of Bellefontaine White oak trees 300 years old and a 40 -acre glacial lake The campsite is near the Keadwaters of the Mad River in are outstanding features of this YMCA camp. The glacial the rich agricultural belt of west centraiehio. The property lake is recognized as a "kettle hole," a lake created by a lies in the Bellefontaine outtier area underlain by limestones great chunk of ice left by the wasting glacier 11,000 or of the Devonian period which are well known for the solu more years ago. Elk skeletons were discovered init, an tional caves in the vicinity. (See-Ohio and Zane Caverns.) indication of climatic conditions following glaciation. Broad playing fields giv,e a'manicured aspect to the front The camp area is largely woodland of oak - hickory associ- par? of the property, which contains a large lodge and ation, undisturbed for many years. Wildflowers and the swimming pool. However, the camp units are picturesquely usual furry animals, as well as birds, are abundant. Marginal situated in woodland and wgpded raviries affording valuable marshlands provide another type of community for study. nature study sites. Glacial erratics and neutral soils overe,Silurian dolomite rocks are typical of the area. The area has a rich Indian heritage and gives access to an historical burial spot of Civil War importance. The camp .has a large recreation hall, winterized sleeping accommodations for 200, conference rooms, and food All-bay field study trips or small group resident camping vice in a large dining hall. Boats and canoes may be use a 7-efesible. Program Services Director' Camp Director " Buckeye Trails CIrl Scout Council YMCA 184 Salem Avenue, Dayton 45406 40 West Long Street, Columbus 43215 (513) 224-7601 (614) 224-1131

oCAMP MYEERAH STATE PARK 460 acres 6,448 acres On SR 540, 8 miles east of Bellefontaine 4 On SR 366, 235, and- US 33 This recently qeveloped Girl Scout camp offers a wide is one of the best known and most Variety of ecological units for qbservation pn field trips, or This 5,800-acre lak used lakes in Ohio. Itas constructed on this flat glaciated study during a school resident camp sessioh in spring or fall tillplain as a feeder lake for the Miami-Erie Canal. The months. ,. marginal land at the campsites provides some marsh areas. It is situated on the Bellefontaine outlier, near the high-. 'The forest remnants on the northwest shore contain buck- est spot in Ohio, underlain with Devonian Ohio shale. The eye, walnut, and swamp white oak. Old field type vegeta- environment includes ,an exposed shale gulley where typical tion covers most of the area. A nature program is featured may be found. One small. Ie gives an oppor- in the summer months. concretions , tunity to observe emergent vegetatioand water life. A Park Manager large lake with fields on all sides -giv s a contrasting situ- Indian Lake State Park ation. Wooded hillsides contain nati Ohio trees and a Route 1, Huntsville 43324 variety of wildflowers in season. Swamp areas provide habi-ow. tat of yet another kind. (513)843-2098 Local Indian history centers on Simon Kenton, Blue `jacket, and Captain Zane. A very old cemetery, reportedto be the burial place of early White settlers as well as' blacks KIRKMONT CENTER Who came to the area with the help -of the Underground 353 acres Railroad, makes a fascinating study area. Turn right on Logan Co. Rd. 152 at East, Liberty sign from One large and one small winterized lodge, a log cabin,\ US 33 to Co. Rd. 14 apprOximately 5 miles .barn, aridplatform tentsconstitute-the 1 irig -and workshop facilities. This delightful spot, situated on the third highest knob of the Bellefontaine area, is rich in outdoor education op- Camp Property Manager portunities. Of the total acres, half are wooded. An unusual Apple Seed Ridge Girl Scout Council variety of trees are to be found, including large oak, beech, 616 South Collett Street, Lima 45805 red elm, and three species of maple The native wildflowers (419) 2254085 and animals are abundant. ta5, LOGAN

Geologically, the property lies on the Bellefontaine out- ways, and peat bog succession for study of ecology and lier, a mass of Devonian age limestone and shale which was conservation practices. Soils are glacialtill and lake de-4 left by the erosional forces begun millions of years ago. At posits; the farm lies in the glacial boulder belt. its highest point, it stands 1,550 feet above sea level. The A very large homesteadand,a winterized garage with limestones are not exposed on this property; but trails lead fii.eplace. and modern facilities constitute the living guar to an'Ohiocshale cliff on the southern edge. Here the typical - ters. Horses, farm animals and small craft on the lake Con- dblomite concretions, the jointing and thin bedding planes tribute to outdoor education possibilities. The farm is oper- and the rounded-hill erosional pattein may be studied. A ated' by a conservation-oriented high school science teacher small steep ravine with a waterfall cuts through the shale; and his wife, who is a school librarian. from there it meanders through the Mad River "terrace and flood plain to jOin the parent stream, Which shows the pro- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snilthers file of a glacial river. &Route 2, DeGraff 43318 The area contains a lake and marsh lands as well as (513) 5854161 streams for aquatic studies. Indian and pioneer history in- cludes the French and Indian Wars and the.. , VALLEY HI SKI AREA The buildings are attrac4ive, winterized, and spacious. acres Groups are invited for field trips as well as camping. Off US 33 South ellefo -tame Leland Duff, Rei Went Manager Klrkmont Center This ski ated on the second highest point of Zanesfleld 43360 the Bellefon outlier, a mass of Devonian age rock q513) 593-2141 standing above the alder rocks .typical of the area. The property is mostly woodland except for the cleared ski slopes. Oaks are predominant but the forest type includes MARMON VALLEY FARM maple, hickory, walnut, and many others. Wildfloiers are - 200 acres abundant, and deer, muskrat, raccoon, and squirrel may be seen. lY rmH east of Zone.sheld on Co. Rd. 153 The' Mad River flows through' the property; the "car- Alough Marmon Valley Farm was developed as a pri- bonaceous Ohio shale is exposed in ravines. Hiking trails vate camp, the owners are happy to accommodate a have been developed to view the ecologic eatures. The area `school c for outdoor education or field trips. The farm is rich in Indian lore and pioneer hi y. is in the Mad River valley, called the Marmon Valley be- cause of the pioneer family by that name which settled at Groups may arrange to use the winterized lodge. Motel Zanesfield. In fact, the Indian and pioneer history of the lodging is available also. ti- valley is unusually interesting and exciting. Manager The river has cut through the Devonian rocks of the Valley HI Bellefontaine outlier since the wasting of the last: glacier. Route 3, Bellefontalne 43311 The carbonaceous Ohio shale, with its springs, concretions (513) 593-2811 and characteristic jointing system, is exposed in the hillside at the edge of the property. Thirty-five different kinds of trees' are reported on the site as, well as wildflowers, wild ZANE CAVERNS animals, glacial boulders, astream,a gully, and a, pond. 81 acres Hayrides, hiking, and horseback riding may be arranged. A e spacious farrinome, cabins, and tents provide living quar- 6 miles east of Bellefontalne on SR 540 ters. A lively ecology field trip here might have the purpose Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Wiley of determining the relationship of glacial soils over Devon- Route 1, Zanesfleld 43360 ian age shales and limestones, oak-hickory forest type with (513) 5924122 associated wildflowers and animal life, and the stream ero-- (513)5934101 sion features to th lintestone caverns below the surface. The caverns are relatively small; the trip through isonly, three-eighths of a mile long,_,The iolution pattern of the rocks, the fossils,stalactites and stalagmites, and the "bottomless" pit are 40ite worthwhile. There are beautiful Woodland trails above ground. One-foUrth mile east of DeGraff a Groups are advised that, the mast desirable time for visi- Field trips or small school camping groups in spring or tation is from April through October." fall may be arranged at thiSsammer farm camp. The prop-, Zane Caverns Company erty provides an 11-acre woodland' of hardwoods,, a five- Route 2, Bellfontalne - 4331 acre farm lake, pine and hard*ood plantations, field succes- contour-strip cropping, wildlife plantings, grasi water- (513)593-37

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acres Oh Vermilion Rd between SR 2 and 113 This wooded property located near densely populated urban' areas has many natural features making it advan- tageous. It lies on the Vermilion River, which, has eroded deeply through the Berea sandstone and Devonian shales to make good geologic studies. The region is glaciated and the old beach ridges of former levels of Lake Erie may be ob- served. The woods are composed of mixed hardwoOd trees with wildflowers. displayed in- season:

- The camp has hiking trails, a dining lodge with cabins and tents for-sleaping. The Elyria YMCA invites groups in accordance with YMCA policies to use the camp. School groups on field trips only will not be charged.

Camp Director camp Iss-See-Kes YMCA, Third and Court' Streets, Elyria 44035. (216) 322-4600 it An excellent display of wildflowers is found itseasonally in the deciduous woodland, where walnut, hickory, tulip, ash, oak, and dogwood are associated with the beech and maple. Migrating ducks, songbirds, and mammals, including deer, may be seen. An interpretive naturalist is available CLARE-MAR CAM _here during the summer months. Land - 220 acres Water - Ji5 acres_ Park Manager 13i miles west Of SR 58 on New London-Eastern Rd. Findley State Park This recreation property has many tialuable features for Route 3, Wellington 44090 outdoor education. It lies on a glacial plain just north of the (216) 647-4490 Defiance moraine and the divide separating the waters flow- ing into Lake Erie and 'those to the Ohio River. The beech- maple woodland on and near the large lake also contains oak, hickory, basswood, cottonwood, dogwood, and other flora native to northern Ohio. Small mammals and occa- FIRE[.ANDS RESERVATION sional deer, fox, and are seen. 300 acres Boat rentals and hayrides may be arranged. No fee is On Gore-Orphanage and Becker roads, west of Oberlin necessary for nature study only. This Boy ScOut property has an exceptiOnal number and Manager variety of trees, flowers, and shrubs. Most of the land is Clare-Mar Camp wooded in the beech-maple forest type, with ash, oak, and Route 1, New London 44851 tulipinthe association.Twenijr-five, acres have been (216)647-3318 planted in conifer% A 20-acre pond, a small river, and a swamp give ample environment for studying aquatic plants and animals, The property lies. on glaciated land, the ice sheets leaving FINDLJEY STATE PARK Ihtriablo but thin deposit The Berea sandstone of Missis-' 931 acres age outcrops in the rgion,whert-the river tas e oded through the formations 1. On. SR 58 south of Wellington - There is a winterized lodge and cabin% This park is sitbated on a level glaciated plain with thick e glacial till overlying the 'Mississippian age sandstone below. Firelands Area Council,Boy Scout; of America The Wellington Creek dam createda 93-acre lake which has Box 414, Sandusky 44870 a teeth-maple forest and a 30-year pine plantation around (419) 625.4836 77--7777:-

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LORAIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PARKS ,=-'- Createdin,1957 at threquest of a large number of county groups interested in land conservation and o a oorecreation, this park district- is moving forward to develop a master plat of cons!. -rable magnitude. Ten sites have been selected with a planned acreage of well over 10,111 acres. Development is well along in threepark reservations and underway Of being planned in three others. All six leas are ava4ble for outdoor , education purOoses and laturalist service is availab.

'> Director-Secretary Lorain County Metropolitan Park District 126 Second Street, -Elyria 44035 (216) 322-7800

.41s BLACK RIVER RESERVATION INDIAN HOLLOW RESERVATION 441 acres Sheldon Woods In the Black River valley along Ford Rd., much of the park 178 acres ' er. in the northern part of the City of Elyria and the lest in Northwest of the Grafton, Sheldon Woods Unit Wounded Sheffield Village or Sheffield Township by Parsons Rd., Indian HollowRd., and B & 0 RR The park includes flood plain and high groundareaswith This siteins alo(the east branch of the Black River some wooded sections and considerable cleared land now wh9re the stream traverses Berea sandstone,, It includes an ° reverting to forest,- except in areas beingdevelo$ed for rec- abandonedaiquarry area with remnants of eight quarry hole, reational use. The Black River bisects the park frorn north open fields' now reverting to_forest, meadow areas, and a to south and an interstate highway, froth east to west. There sizable woods with some very large trees. Entrance from are scenic shale cliffs and two deep ravines. Bur Oak Picnic Parsons Road' and construction of a trail system are under- Area includes lowland meactIm and woodland with a picnic way. The quarry area is not yet accessible from the shelter. shelter, hiking-nature trails, and a sledding hill. High Mea- dow Picnic Area includes two shelters, hiking-nature trails, playground, tree nursery, some woodland, and the upper LAKE CARL ISLEESERVATION edges of ravine and-river valley. 1,235 acres 5 miles southwest of Elyria along the west branch of Black- River, retched froin US 20 and SR 10 on one side and from CHARLEMONT RESERVATION Diagonal Rd. on the other 452 acres This area is the proposed site of a large water impound- In the southwest corner of the county on New London ment, but development must wait until finances are avail-. Eastern Rd. between SR 58 and SR 511 able. In the meantime ai.,farmhouse serves as an outdoor education center and naturalisti field office. A small as-. The area is largely abandoned farm and pasture land with cut-over foresttSmall streams that are headwater trib- sembly area is available inside. The reservation is a combina- utaries of the Black River an& an existing pond provide tion of flood plain and surrounding high ground, ,mostly abandoned farmland. Included are a large wooded area, aquatic environments. Most of it is now reverting to forest fields in various stages of plant successionfsections of aban- through natural plant succession. The farmhouse and other doned river, channel, and woodland- ponds, making it an buitdings will eventually be-developed into a farm museum. area of great interest offering a variety of habitats. Relief is Facilitiesanda trail system are planned for the future. It is relatively gentle and there_seem to be no rock- outcrops. advisable to contact the park office for inforrnation regard- Development of a system of trails and of limited facilities 4p ing developments before use of site is planned., for stO things as picnics is planned.

FRENCH CREEK RESERVATION -f . 345 acres VERMILION RIVER RESERVATON Mill Hollow-Bacon Woods.Memoriai 'Park In Sheffield Village between Black River, SR 611, Abbe 71 acres Rd., and French Creek Rd, entrance.on French Creek Rd. The park' area .was formerly farmed except for rough North Ridge Rd. at Vermilion-Rd, Brownheim Township

ground along waterways. Farming was abandoned in differ- This site Won the Vermilion, River. Half. of the park has ent parts at.different times, resulting in plant succession at been left in itsnaturalstate withtheother half tleveloped. various stages from open field to relati'vely mature second It is -mostlyin the narrow,valley, of the river and includes growth forest, plus a pine planting. Most of the area is considerable flood plain forest. One- hundred foot shfle undeveloped, although an extensive trail system exists and cliffs make "the setting a scenic One. Shelters, a nature will be enlarged. French Creek and its tributaries have center with eichibits and an assembly room, marked nature eroded deep, ravine-like valleys to provide scenic areas in trays withprinted-trail`guides, the ,Mill Hollow Rothe Mus- the west end of the pick. Included in the parkare an. Indian `eum, two duck ponds, picnic areas, and a camping site are fort. and iiiitage sites long known to archeologists.. - LORAIN LUCAS WELLINGTON RESERVOIRS WELLINGTON STATE WILDLIFE AREA 400 acres 201 acres -On Jones Rd., south of Wellington . On SR 58, 5 miles south of Wellington Three reservoirs for water supply covet 194 acres. Across from Findlay State Park, this wildlife area was Charlemont Creek, a good wooded 'area, pine plantations the original state game farm, purchased in 1917. The artifi - rangingin age from 14 to 40 years, and fields ipnatural cial propagation of game birds was discontinued in 1960. succession provide good study possibilities in the three major habitats. The woods are beech-maple forest type with The land has been glaciated, giving it a gently rolling " many species included;,,Wildflowers may be observed in spa- topography. The soils are acid and poorly drained. Two son. The area is on glaciated, level till plain, with deposits as small ponds provide fishing or habitat for studying aquatic plants and, animals. Pheasant, quail, and furbearing mam- deep as 1l:15 ferit. The creek has typical erosional and depo- ' featares and transported rocks. mals are common to the area. This is a good property to observe wildlife and soil and water management practices. Manager Wellington Reservoirs Division of Wildlife District 3 Office 98 Johns Street, Wellington 44090 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron 44319 (216) 647-3927 (216)644-2293

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CRANE CREEK STATE PARK This site has rolling topography with wooded areas in-- 72 acres eluding specimen trees, wildflowers and rhixiodendrons, and a natural stream. The master plan calls for a natural and Off SR 2, midway between Port Clinton and Toledo cultural environment to meet the aesthetic needs of all ages Crane Creek State Park is .reached by a road running and kinds, of people. through Magee Marsh. A bird trail, where many species can / Already a "Fragrance Garden," containing raised garden-- be seen, extends from the parking lot through a marshy beds ,with plants with distinct fragrances and textures, has area behind the beachand picnic areas. This Wan outstand-° been constructed for blind and handicapped persons. Child- ing area for shorebirds and waterf9wy ren's gardens, an ecology succession area, and a head- There is a natural sand beach;Which is shaded by Many/ quatters in the new Crosby Park Environmental Education large trees, mostly cottonwood: The vegetation is typical of Center indicate progress toward realization of the impres- that-found,in associate n 'with Lake Erie; in addition there sive ster plan. are many grasses, w °sedges in the marsh area. A new -Manager-. °nature interpretiveinter and waterfowl hunt' g museum ( 'George P. Crosby Park and Gardens are open throug t the y/ear. A full-time naralist is avail- 618 Michigan Street, Toledo 3624 able in all se except during waterfolration. (419) 255-15 Ext. 401 Park Manager Creek State Park I , OakHarbor 43449 (419) 897-2524 MEDUSA PORTLANDa NT CO. QUARRY 80

CR)iciGEORG, .).'PARK AND GARDENS firint Rd., north of Cen dial Rd., west of Thledo by way 50acres. of Sylvania Ave. At 5443 Elmer Dr., Toledo, off Reyn Rd; one block Dinidee littlest6 and dolomite make up the sloping south:nf US 2t7 base of this qu , capped 0 by the Silica formatioP which is composed of lternating units of shale and limestone. The, Crosby Park and Garde is under the direction, of the lower Ifniof the formation are highly fossiliferous, con- iriunipipal Division ofo restry and an advisdryuboaid repre- : taining rals, clams, brachiopods,ryozoa, and trilobites. , senting numer agencies and organizations of the City of Toledo are deVeloping a center for environmental D e to the extensive mining opera ons here, 29 liYers ed on and urban conservation in thaToledo.area. be seen and the quarry is a mecca for efossilhunter.

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The giant Phacops milled is especially frequent, company. Members of Toledo Naturalists' Association will although the fossil hunter who finds one Intact is fortunate. conduct guided tours upon request. Fossil hunters from all over the world visit the quarry. Visi- Medusa Portland Cement Comppny tors are welcome on Saturday and Sunday only. A new IW. Box 310, Sylvania 43560 quarry has been developed recently north of Sylvania Ave- nue, but due to hazardous conditions, this area is definitely ,(419)-841-3324 off limits. Sanctuary Chalrinan Permission to visit the old quarry must be obtained from Toledo Naturalists' Association the office on Centennial Road, south of Sylvania Avenue. It 3831 Homewood Avenue, 'Toledo 43612 is necessary for visitors to sign liability release forms for the (419) 475;1012

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METROPOLITAN PARKS OF THE TOLEDO AREA The Metropolitan Park 'District of the Toledo area operates eight "Metroparlcs" totaling over 5,200 acreswOch are open daily and free of charge to the general public.- Each of the eight parks boasts its own unique personality, and together they provide the outdoor enthusiast with varied scenery, and a wide range of activities. The most promi- nent of the parks; k Openingsoffers 3,400 acres of naturalists' paradise, 27 miles of hiking and nature trails, and 20 miles of horseback trails. Four of the parks sit astride the - historic overlooking the Maumee River. Unless otherwise indicated, for information, reservations, and naturalist services, contact: Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area Administrative Office - \ 911 Madison Avenue, Toledo 43624

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BEND VIEW METROPOLITAN PARK I State of Ohio to operate the abandoned Miami and Erie 30 acres Canal lands in Lucas County as public park land,. 017 US.,24, 3 miles southwest of Waterville, along the Mau- The canal lands which follow the Maumee River connect mee River Providence, Bend View, and Farnsworth parks. Today an- , eight-mile hiking trail winds through dense bottornland 'Bend Views Metropolitan Park is a narrow tract of natural vegetation where canal bats used to travel. Scattered along - area between US 24 and the Maurneecitiver, located along the route are' frequent panoramic' views of the Maumee =the historic Miami and Erie Canal. An eight-mile hiking-trail° RiCfer valley. Wildlife is abundant along the entire length of along the canal towpath connects the park area with Farns- the hiitoric cartal towpath. . worthMetropolitanPark, two miles downstream, and Provi- p. dence. Metropolitan Park, six miles upstream The site .is designated as a " hike -in" park with access from .Farnsworth F4RNSWOriTH METROPOLITAN PARK 4, and Providence metropolitan parks. No parking is 40 acres bluff An open "shelter, house and patio .sitiated ton a On US 24, 1 intle southwest ofWaterville along the Mali- a dramatic 90-degree bend in the 'riven is the overlooking "nree RIPP.t - ,focal point of the area The park is ideal for bird-watching And generally "getting away from it all.' This' park is a long narrow belt of scenic land-sloping- gently frdm 30-foot bluffs to the Maumee River. Oppor- tutiities for activities such as picnicking, hiking, and canoe- CANAL LANDS. cOmbine with attractive wide-open views of the Maumee :110.adies. 'tomakethis park ideg for faii3ily outingsandschool field 4 7" tripi. - Ettepd-,:irpm Farnsworth Metropolitari Park southwest alottg the Maumee #lver to Provklince Momptgitan Park' Within easy walking distance of the park, a geolOgic ;faulta rock fracture zone known as the Bowling Green Toledo Metropitlitan Park District negotia-- faultcan lie obsirved in an. overlooking bluff of Bass IP. r lease agreement renewable forever with the land dolomite. LUCAS

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OAK OPENINGS METROPOLITAN PARK PEARSON METROPOLITAN-PARK 3,400 acres 320 acres 3 mlles west of Toledo Express Airport off Airport Hwy. On SR 2, 2 miles, east of the Detrolt-Toledo Expressway, (US 20). Bounded by Airport Hwy. on the north, Wilkins within the city limits of Oregon. Rd. and SR 295 on' the east, SR 64 on the south and west Pearson is the most developed of the metropolitan parks Oak Openings is a nature-lover's paradise. The site lies of the Toledo area. Large mowed areas are ideal for picnick- completely within a geologic area knibwn as the Oak Open- ing, baseball, soccer, or just spreading a blanket in the warm '4ngs, so called because of the thick sandy deposits which sunimer sun. There are bicycle and horse trails, day \ camp were the beach ridges of the anciefit glacial Lake Warren, facilities, Wrinis,courts, and several ponds which offer year- predecessor to Lake Erie. Several oak species prevail on the round scenery, pedal boating in summer and ice skating in sandy habitats created by the extended beach ridge. The the winter months. area is widely recognized as offering a larger variety of plant Three miles of Walking trails through a large natural area and animal life than any other area of comparable size in offer a chance to observe abundant wildflowers and bird the United States. Some dl' the rare wildflowers found here life, particularly migrating species. are the queen of .the prairie, blazing star, lance-leafed and bird's foot violet, mountain phlox, gentian,, and many Bicycles can be rented for use on the 311-mile bicycle others. Within the park boundaries Ohio's only moving or trail, horses are available at .a stable within the park area, "living" sand dunes are preserved. and Macomber Lodge is. reservable for meetings and pro- grams, Refreshments are available at the main shelter house. .

PROVIDENCE METROPOLITAN PARK Land - 40 acres Water - 260 acres On US 24 along the Maumee River, across' from Grand Rapids Providence Metropolitan Park is rich in the history 'of canal days. A picturesque dam in the Maumee River builtor- feed water intwhe historic Miami and Erie Canal is a in attraction. The park itself is icated in what was the old town of Providence, which thrived in the early canal days 4 u til a cholera epidemic made it a ghost town. n the park is the Ludwig Mill, an "ole-time" feed 'and in facility still in operation.The,hill is currently being restored by the park district.

- 'Hiking, excellent fishing from both the river banks and in the rapids below the dam, and picnicking are the princi- pal park activities. Tree cover here is mainly cottonwood and sycamore.

V To supplement this unique ecosystem, naturalists con- SECOR METROPOLITAN PARK AND ARBORETUM duct school walks. and lectures, lead Sunday afternoon 500 acres walks open to the general public, and are available upon On Central Ave., 8 miles west of Toledo reservation to groups visiting the park. Headquarters for group activities is the lodge, a large reservable structure in Secor Park is on the edge of the Oak Openings arta and the midst of the park, providing facilities for meals, day- has plant and animal life typical of both heavy clay and tittle nretings, and dormitories for overnight groups. light sandy soils. When the last glacier wasted back it left the northern part of the park lying under the waters of Three lakes, Mallard, Evergreen and Springbrook, offer Lake Warren, an earlier phase of Lake Erie. Large amounts open shelters, picnicking, fishing, and ice skating in the of clay carried in suspension by the glacial waters slowly winter season. There are 27 miles of hiking trails and 2G settled on the lake bottom, as sand deposits accumulated miles of horseback riding trails. on the shore. 'Thies sand, driVen by. wind and waves, was , heaped up ielow,dunes which can stilt be found in the The WeiR, thb large picnit areas and abundant flora and southern section of the park. The preserved woodland lies fauna combine to present many unusual opportunities to in thetower,half of the tract and is characterized by magni- nature study enthusiasts. ficent specimens of tulip oak,basswood,black gum, and LUCAS

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1 0 red maple towering over a dense understory of dogwood, WILDWOODPRESERVE spring wildflowers, and ferns. The area provides good habi- 460 acres tat for birds and small furbearers. Separating the sand dunes At 5120 W. Cential Ave. (US 20), approximately 114 miles are swamp forests of ash, cottonwood, and maple with east of Central Ave. exit from 1-475 - mixed hardwoods, oak dominant, on the stabilized dunes. The property is essentially In oak orest within the oak Tmortfiempart has been developed into an arboretum openings-sand belt. A five-acreoprairie remnant and 100 where were a many varieties of trees and shrubs which acres of the Ottawa RiVe°r floodplayn, maturely wooded can be 'grown ithe Toledo area. A natural environment ,here and containing some 'very old ttrees, are among the interpretive natur center has outstanding exhibits, two lec- chief attractions. The area is unique lin predominately flat ture halls, and a ful y equipped kitchen. Four hiking trails, Lucas County in that it has, Aultevariedtopogaphy. It a bike trail, and a if-guiding nature trail allow a great ..contains three large ravives,with ridges that are ,veritable variety of exploringxperiences. A park naturalist is on mountains in this region. duty the entire year. Bikes are available for rent during the This is an excellent birding area, i)articularly during ml. summer season, grations. Fox, deer,raccoon,arid o her mammals can also 'be seen.. The park has about 10 milof hiking trails, SIDE CUT METROPOLITAN PARK. 120 acres There are no parking fatdities. The park is open to traffic, and at present' busses bring visitors from a Along, the Maumee River, lower parking lot on west Broad- nearby shopping center on weekends.'" Groupi With 'their way, west of Conant St., within) he City of Maumee; upper own bus transportatiOn maymace reservations for visits parking lot off Anthony Wayne during the week. An outdoor education center is planned. Side Cut Metropolitan Park, wh h derives its name from the Maumee Side Cut Canal which s preserved in the park area,offerstopography ranging fro highbluffsto large flood plainareas. It was through the,Side Cut that the first METZGER MARSH STATE WILDLIFE AREA canal, boat entered the Maumee from the Miami and Erie 55$ acres Canal in May 1843. Three original limestone locks and por- Off SR 2, 1 mile east of Bono . tions of a fourth are located within the park, along with a Situated in the southeast corner of the county near Lake lake, picnic areas, day camping fatilities, and baseball dia- Erie, **area is about evenly divided between open water mond§. A nature trail and several walking trails are available and cattail marsh. Open to the lake, the marsh is .subject to for use. Fishing is_a popular activity in both the lake and fluctuating water levels. Large varieties of waterfowl and the adjacent rapids of the Maumee River during the warmer shorebirds are present during spring and fall migrations. ea months and ice skating in the winter season. An enclosed Blanding's turtles are found; other aquatic- animals ar4un- shelter house is reservable for meetings and programs. . dant Mani-fish species including goldfish and fresh water drum aqt present, For waterfowl study the period froth SWAN CREEK METROPOLITAN PARK -.7 March 1 to December 30 is recommended. 412 acres Division of Wildlife District2 Office In' Toledo, bounded by Airport Hwy. on north, Glendale 952 Lima' 44 ve, Findlay 45840 Ave.-on south, Byrne Rd. omeast, and on west by Eastgate I(419)422-5757. Currently under development, Swan dreek Metropolitan Park has rolling topography and dense forests interspersed OTTAWA PARK \ with meadows located in the midst of a highly develoo4, 300 acres portion of suburban Toledo. The area itself is one of the In 'City of Toledo, bounded by. North Covi Blvd., Toledo most untouched and primitir sections ofliottomland in Termitic'? RR, Bancroft St., Ott owg Dr. and Upton Ave the Toledo area Slopeswhiciface all four points of the compass, plus the bottomlands of the Swan Creek flood This is the largestof the Toledo city parks. Ten Mile .,,xvd, plain contain a large variety 'or-Plant life. Tail poplars, Creek meanders through it,'contributing to the varied ter- maples, oaks, sycamores, and some nut trees dominate in rain. This includes gently rolling hills and bottornlatxls. the heavily wooded area. The abundant plant life combines There are several wooded areas with trails, one of. which is a with the many forms of wildlife,and the varied topography self-gulded nature trail, 11 miles long, through the blid to make this site ideal as a metropolitan park. sanctuary area An outdoor amphitheater offers free pro- ;< grams during the summer season. Tennis courts, a golf A temporary visitor center at 4102 Glendale, trails, and course, recreation fields, and play areas are located here. other basic facilities are currently available, Designated plc- nic areas coMplete With open shelters and sanit4ry facilities Walden Pond is open to children for fisbing. The Ottawa are contemplated for the near future. Activities which will Park Shelter House is the location of the City of Toledo, be available include picnicking, day camping, hiking, bicy- Division of Recreation Cultural Arts.Centeri, Activities such cling, nature study, and fishing. as oil painting, enameling, ceramics, candle crafts, and 1J LUCAS MADISON many other interesting classes are held at this center. The WOODLAWN CEMETERY shelter house is reservable except during the summer recre- 160 acres ation program. There is an established wildflower garden in the park. A naturalist is employed by the Division of Recre- Accessible froM West Central Ave. and Auburn St., west ' ation. Toledo Commissioner Long a hen for bird watchers and nature students, City of Toledo, Division of Recreation Woodlawn Ce etery also provides for a study of den- 2201 Ottawa Drive, Toledo 43606 drology to rival that at many arboretums. In 1876 an egter- (419) 475-9331 "rising group of men, concerned with population increase, . purchased a farm northwest of the Ottawa River to estab- lish a rural cemetery in the Toledo area. The first superin- TOLEDO ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS tendent, under the landscape plan of a Philadelphia land- 43 acres scape architect, Was responsible for the original extensive plantings, setting a 'model which was followed throughout On US 24 at 270Q Bioadwuy, Toledo the years, resulting in the present mature woodland with well over 100 specieS of woody plants. A class or family safari to the Toledo Zoo is within easy reach of ,thousands of people. Aimless wandering and dis- To facilitate the study of these trees, the Toledo Natur- covery can be fug and exhilarating, but advance familiarity alists Association, with the cooperation of the cemetery with members of the animal, kingdom to be seen is excellent association, has developed a map describing a tree tour 0 preparation for greater awareness and understanding. 'which can be made; to a large extent, by bus or car. Head._ ,e The Toledo. Zoo boasts 4,500 animals: fishes" in the stone names are used as a key to the locationoff"various Targest fresh water aquarium in the United States,irds, and species, given in both the common and botanical name. mammals,., as well as water areas, an animal care center, a Birds in the trees, waterfowl on the two lakes, a boulder greenhouse, a Museum of Science and Natural History, a monument built .from rocks collected by Toledo school Health Science Museum, and especial children's zoo. children, and displays of tulips and geraniums in season are Wooded areas contrast with the large complex of build- additional features which attract many visitors. ings and give an opportunity to observe the vegetational life The cemetery personnel welcome visitors as long as the indigenous to the region. ' property is treated with respect and the privilege is not abused. Maps may be obtained at the office. Admission charges are reasonable. DIi&tor Mandger Toledo Zoological Gardens Woodlawn Cemetery 2700 Broadway, Toledo.. 43609 1540 West Central, Toledo 43606 (419) 385-5721 (419) 474.8527

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CAMP MADISON LAKE MADISON LAKE STATE PARK 1% acres i834cres -

,Off SR 665 on,Madlson Lake On SR 665 east of Londcin A very small plot has been developed' on the lake shore by Boy Scouts for tent camping or sleeping in Adirondack Park land with sparse vegetation surrounds a 100acre shelters. The area adjoins Madison Lake State Park. Private lake formed by aligIt dam on a tributary. of Deer Creek. A boat rental is available nearby. See park description. mixed hardwood woodlot may be observed near the picnic area Of interest is the fact that the region was heavily Central Ohio Council, Boy Scouts of America glaciated, ay both ice sheets, filinolan and Wisconsinan 1428 East Broad Street, Columbus 43215 ing a thick coating of drift varying from 80 to 200 feet In (614) 2535513 thickness The edge of a moraine is just southwest of the MADISON MA HONING park. Soil studies indicate high lime till which is poorly PROCTER CONFERENCE CENTER drained. 23 acres

The lake and creek could be used for study of aquatic. On SR 38, 9 miles south of London plants and animals, the creek for erosional and deposition This property, with winterized- lodge and cabins, is a features. .church retreat. It is situated in an area of ecological interest Park Manager which might well tie studied 'from the center. It lies onla Madison Lake State Park thickly coated glaciated plain near the Blbomingburg mor- Route 4, London 43140 aine; the moraine deposit ,indicates a halt in the wasting back of the Wisconsinan ice sheet emphasized by the large (614) 852-2919. number of boulders associated with it, The underlying rocks are Silurian dolomite, the soil high in lime content. Of interest also is the fact that the region originally con- tained plots of prairie, remnants of which may be found. PINE TREE tRAIL The site is largely lawn and meadow, some of which is '"40 acres' reported to be left in a natural state. There are treettp the 3 miles south of West leffer;on oak-hickory' association, some wildflowers and animals. A pond provides habitat for aquatic plants and animals. Pine Tree Trail has been developed for teaching basic Manager conservation, biology, forestry; wildlife management, and Procter Conference Center water and soil conservation. Demonstration and outdoor P.O. Box 202, London 43140 classrooms are provided. Varied tree species are present and the woodland abounds in wildflowers and other plants. The (614) 852-3518 song and game bird population is reported to be outstand- ing Wildlife nesting areas are unusually good. The property SHADY MEADOW FARM contains a natural flood plain of a glacial stream with the 70 acres typical features present. The glacial drift is thick, the soil Off US 42 on Converse-Huff Rd. high in lime content. Elementary classes and college stu- Early in Ohio history, Amish farmers discover4I the pro- dents have visited the trail for observation and study. Regis- ductive agricultural land Jn Madison County. Many neat tration atieast 45 days prior to the trip is required. homesteads remain toreflect the arduous labor and fasti- The property has a club house and other facilities, dious pattern of living characteristic of these people. Shady among them a fire ring for council and cooking fires. There Meadow Farm is such a property. It provides an unusual is nO charge for school groups. Overnight school camping opportunity for groups of all ages to see the farm animals;i may be arranged upon special request in the months of the milk house,4the windmill; the grain bins, the hayfnow,f March through June, September and October. the way of living carried out on a typical Amish farmstead by Amish Mennonite people. They are serious farmers will- Pine Tree Trail is another conservation education pro- ing to share their way. of life with youngsters who might gram of the Central Ohio Anglers & Hunters Club. otherwise never know this part of ow cultural heritage. A modest fee is required. Herb Rumfield Jacob P. Stolzfus 330 Westwood Drive, Route 1, Galloway 43119 Route 2, Plain City 43064 (614) 879-8188 ' (614) 873-5425

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BERLIN ESERVOIR STA EVILDLIFE AREA are scattered throUghout. There are a few timber taricts in 6,763 acres*: both the beech-maple and swamp forest lype where wild- flowers are abundant hi the spring. On SR 224 north of Alliance A large number and variety of Waterfowl maybe see

This large reservoir and surrounding territory were glacier the spring, but the fall migration is !tot as spectacular be , ated by the Wisconsinan Sheet'. The area is:on the rela- cause of severe water drawdown, Fatearers are Common, -, . tively .sinopth Allegheny PlatearidiSsected by tlie Mitioning and especially interesting is a beaver colony on the area. River*The soils are acid and poorly'drained- three marshes Nesting woodcock, are found also Parts of the property are MAHONING

noted forlwarblers during migration periods. Fish, wildlife, school is in the process of development. A four-acre lake is fotestry, and soil and water conservation practices may be to be built, and a landing strip and other site improvements studied. I made. Division of Wildlife District 3 Office The property designated for outdoor education purposes 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron 44319 is on level to rolling land with defined drainage ways. Part is (216)644-2293 woodedjust one of the many natural resources which can be developed for outdoor laboratory programs. School and HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL communitymay find this project a delightful cooperative LAND LABORATORY endeavor. Superintendent 7 acres Mahoning County Joint Vocational School On US 224, lust east of Poland Palymm Road, Canfield 44406 (216) 533-0871 This outdo& education property is wooded with oak and sugar maple as well as many other species. Wildflowers are abundant and furbearing animals may be observed.A MILL CREEK PARK stream adjacent to the property allows creekside studies. 2,389 acres The area has been glaciated and has a thin covering of glacial deposits. The underlying rock strata are Pennsyl- In the City of Youngstown and Boardman Township vanian in age with,the lower Mercer limestone outcropping Termed "a sal* oasis in an industrial valley," Milt. in the stream bed at an elevation of 990 feet. An outdoor Creek Park has been preserved for its natural beauty and for science class shelter is available. Attkhed to the shelter are recreational purposes since 1891. The park begins where hotbeds for seed propagation. Mill Creek joins the Mahoning River and funs southward Manager along a deep gorge for seven miles. Holy Family School Land Laboratory Diocese of Youngstown Geologically, the rock exposures indicate that both Miss- 221 Center Road, Poland 44514 issippian and Pennsylvanian formations are present, the re- (216) 757-1545 sistant layerS responsible for the waterfalls in the gorge. Three lakes, numerous ponds,..and swamps as well as the river provide plenty of water fo? boating and for the study LAKE MILTON RECREATION A A of aquatic plants and animals. Replicas of old stern-wheel Land 1,700 acres Water 2,7iacres riverboats are used for sight-seeing. 18 miles west ,of Youngstown. Reached fro1-76, SR 534, The wooded hillsides are covered with oak-sugar maple . and US 224 forest type With walnut, hickory, and many other species obseriable. Hemlock, as glacial relict vegetation, persists in Lake Milton, formed by impoundment of the Mahoning the cool, moist gorge. Trained naturalists conduct nature River in 1922 for Youngstown water supply, is seven miles walks along the extensive trails where wildflowers, shrubs, long and ideal for boating and fishing. It has four areas of birds, and trees can be studied. They also acquaint visitors' special interest: a swimming beach on the east side of the with the history of the region. long lake; a roadside park just south of the beach, where parking as well as other facilities are available with some In 1972 the new Ford Nature Educettion Center on Old woodland of mixed oak and hickory; an area in different Furnace Road replaced -the Old Mill nature museum. The stages of field succession located at the extreme south end building contains two exhibit rooms, offices of the park of Shilling Road. A few oaks and elms remain. There are no naturalist, meeting and class rooms, a nature library and gift 'trails, but the sites are valuable for studying the vegetation, shop. Labeled and self:guiding nature trails are provided soils, and water life. One other area on the west side IS access - throughout the grounds and adjacent park areas. Picnics ible only by -boat.Itis a woodland with mixed oak, may be held in Pioneer Pavilion, a one-time woolen mill hickory, red maple, and a few remaining elms. built in 1821. Y Park Naturalist Edward Finamore, Park Superintendent Mill Creek Park City Hall Youngstown Township Park District Youngstown 44502 . 816 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown 44502 (614) 743-7219 (2161 744-4171 Ford Nature EdUcation Center: (216).743.5868 MAHONING COUNTY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY . 158 acr,' MILLWOOD CAMP 60 acres On North Palmyra Rd., one-half mile north of VS 224 at Canfield Off SR 18 near north Jackson:- This outdoor laboratoron farina farmland.recently This Girt Scout camp lies on the glaciated,lelatively purChaSed for the construion of a county vocational smooth' Allegheny Plateaus A creek running, through the, MAHONING kA RION property has dissected the glacial drift to expose the eenn- should be preserved in their natural state insqfar as it is sylyanian Age sandstones and limestones. A large portion of possible. Although additionalplots of land have been the property is wooded, oaks predominating. added, bridges, shelter houses and trails constructed, pine winterizedodge with food service facilities and tent plantationk sycamores psi red gum seedlings' planted, the units comprise the living facilities. Field trips or possibly forest has remained a bird and wildlife sanctuary. school camping may be arranged when Scouts are not using The rolling topography and flood plains of .the two the property. streams provicle habitat for a wide variety of trees, under- Camp Registrar. story planti and wildflowers. Originally beech-maple forest Lake-to-River Girl Scout.Council covered the upland areas. Probably-the forest is best known 55 South Main Street, Niles 44446 now for the Virginia bluebells which bloom profusely near the middle of May. ' _ (216) 652=5871 The area lends itself well to the study of the relationship of the. %Imams, the soil,'and the effects of glaciation upon POLAND MUNICIPAL FOREST the pia& and, animal life found. Man'S Olace,*too, in the 242 acres ecology of the area, his efforts in management and preserva- Within' the Village of P6land, largely west of Yellow Creek, tion, could be a subject of extensive research. and south of Drake Run . William Gutknecht, Chairman The first of itskind in Ohio, the Poland Municipal Poland Municipal Forest Board Forest was established by ordinance in 1958. `The original 308 South Main Street, Poland 44514 212 acres werea.gift with the expressed wish that they .'(216) 757-2112

EZN MARION COUNTY

Eight ponds have b en constructed on the acreage to attract waterfowl. Phe sant, quail-, dove, foxsquirrel,rac- coon, and woodcock nhabit the area. Deer are seen occa- sionally. Situated in one of ttic`larger.plots of original prai- rie vegetation, remnant plant's are found. Wildlife and soil and water conservation practites are being applied. . Division of Wildlife District 1 Office 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus 43212 (614) 466-3.337

OWENS BOY SCOUT CAMP 55 acres Oft SR 423, 5 miles south of Marlon. Mostly woodedvwith large mixed hardwoods and conifer plantings, this camp is a good site for field trips.It is located on flat till plain, the soils generally thin, with high lime content. A small stream dissects the plain to form a BIG ISLAND STATE WILDLIFE AREA little topographic relief and expbse tt a evonian age lime 1,043 acres stones below. do SR 95, 5 miles west of Marion A three-fourths-acre pond provides habitat:for aquatic plants and animals. Hiking fniis have been,developed along This property is very flat, With predominantly_ dark the stream and in the majestic woodland. colored, poorly draifieds oil formed from clay. The sot; type is similar to sortie of those found in the old lake bid, Manage,' region of northwestern Ohio. The underlying rks Owens Boy Scout Camp thin-bedded dolomite of the Tymochtee numr of the - 217 illes Church Street Marlon 43302 Monroe formation. (416) 382-4142 6 MEDINA MEIGS MEDINA COUNTY HINCKLEY RESERVATION SPENCER LAKE STAVE WILDLIFE AREA 1,925 acres 595 acres Reached from Be ilus Rd. north, Parker Rd. on east, Ledge Off SR 162, 2 miles northeast of Silencer Rd. on south, or Co. Rd. 44 right through the middle ,A 70-acre lake formed on the east branch of the Bla k This property is a southern extension of the Cleveland River is the most outstanding physical feature of this r Metropolitan Park "Emerald Necklace." Iris a fascinating serves The land is glaciated, gently rolling; the soils are ac d area geologically because it tains excellent exposures of andpoorly drained. the Sharon formation, a b conglomerate of the Penn- The lake attracts a variety of waterfowl' during migraticin sylvanian period. A secti of the park known for genera- periodi. ykiod duck, mallard, and teal nest on the si tions as Whipps Ledges has footpaths winding around the Rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, quail, and furbearers are co largo slump blocks as well as the bedrock in place. The mon. A large.part of the property is wooded predominate hillsides have fine examples of beech-maple climax forest in the beech-mape forest type with scattered standsf and the associated flora and fauna. .1 oak-hickory. Fi wildlife, and toil and water manageme The east branch of Rocky River has been dammed to . practices may b create a sizable lake, which, with the stream, gives many Facilities are limited to parking and a boat ramp. sites for observing water plants and animals. The great vari- ety of habitats prciduces a good bird population. Of out- standing interest is the large number of buzzards which Area Manager return each year to nest atorn ar Buzzard Roost. Spencer Lake State Wildlife Area Route 2, SevilIde 44273 1 0 4° Cleveland Metropolitan Park District (216)644-2293 2048 Standard Building, Cleveland 44113 (216) 621 -1034,

WILDWOOD LAKES MAPLE LAKES 180 acres 120 acres 1 mile south of US 224 at Homerville, then 1 mile east Left off SR 3 on Blake Rd., 7 miles south of Medina The three small lakes,' a stream, 15 acres of, woodland, This recreation area established around two lakes con- and open fields comprise the three major habitats for study- tains'a forest of 700 sugar maples with a seasonal display of ing plants and animals. This campground lies on glaciated, wildflowers'associated with them. The property lies on the slightly rolling land. glaciated, gently rollingtill plain with MisSissippian age The wooded area is the beech-maple forest type with sandstones and shales beneath the thick glacial deposits. many species of trees, shiubs, and wildflowers in the associ- Soils are dominately acid. The lakes, fields, and woodland ation. Hiking' trails have been developed, making a reason- provide the three major habitats for studying plants and ably good field trip possible. animals. Manager Manager . Maple Lakes Wildwood Lakes 4275 Blake Road, Seville 44273 Route 1, Hornerville 44235 (216) 336-2251 (216) 625-2i67

MEIGS COUNTY

. enacted a River and Harbor Law inl1909 authorizing fiam BELLEVILLE LOCKS AND DAM ti 3,965 acres structures.pi/arse .1' The se Neville locks and dam were constructed in On the Ohio River riear Reedsvllle and the Shade River 1962-69 to replace earlier, less bfficient ones. The dam is a , State Forest high-lift, non-navigable, gated structure Whose top length is In order to mace the Ohio River navigable for more than 1,206 feet. Tainter gates, piers, and a weir provide a darn- canoes'and small4teamersin order to open the- Midwest ming height of 32 feet above sills, with clearance above fdr the high.digree of develoPment which it has experi- maximum high water approximately five feet. Two parallel enced since frontier daysthe United States Government locks service the boats and barges. . A recreation area at the dam 'site provides facilities, 'a FORKED,RUN STATE PARK few scattered trees, songbirds and occasional game birds. The river is bordered with a rich mixed hardwOod forest Park - 794 acres ',Forest - 2,409 acres on inaturely di4ected hillsides cut into the youngest rocks Park on SR 124. Forest west and north of SR 124 in Ohio, the Permian formations. A study of the area, in- cluding the previously glaciallyyed river itself, the lock and A sense of space and timelessness accompanies one who dam system, and the physical environment could enhance explores these many acres. The Shade River watershed is historical awareness, increase knowledge of navigation and west, of the Ohio River as At meanders through a wide commerce, and create appreciation for the natural Ohio But the topography consists of high hills and narrow woodlands. valleys, With the stream eroding through the Permianage rocks to the uppei Pennsylvanian sandstones and shales RobIrt G.' Biagle,rrockmaster below. Massive outcrops of sandstone occur alongthe Ohio ' P.O. Bdx 118, Reedsville 45772 valley and in the ravines. "*\' (614) 378-6110 Forked Run State. Park has an outstandingly beautiful c, carhpgrdund on the hilltops overlooking the countryside. Much of the area is wooded, although old fields remain as' ittUFFINGTON ISLAND PARK evidence of rather futile farming. The primary foreit type is oak- hickory, but beech is prominent in places. Flowers, 5 acres birds and other animals may be observed from the hiking At Portland SR 124 trails. Spring and fall are the most delightfill seasons for ' - field trips. Thil", small parkcommemoratestwo of the invasion's of the North by. Confederate forces during the Civil War. It is I Park Manager the only Civil War battle site on Ohio soil. An Indian Motind and the McCook Memorial add to the interest of the Route 1, Reedsville 45772 Ohio River site. Trees, flood. plan?, and river may be ob- (614) 378-6206 served also. Forest Ranger Ohio Historical Society Shade River State Forest - Columbus 43211 Route 1, Reedsville 45772 (614) 466 -4663 (614) 378-6116

CAMP KIASHUTA HIDDEN LAKES 125 acres 70 acres 2 miles southeast of Chester off SR 7 1 mile east of junction of US 33 and SR i7; offR7 The development of this secluded Boy Scout camp was Tucked behind the Forest Run Block. Company. this begun in 1934 by WPA funds and labor, The camp is situ- secluded area offers many choice kinds of wildlife ittigkyv '. ated on the high wooded hills and the deep valleys typical Two small dams have impounded lakes which are stocked of areas along the Ohio River. Shade River runs through with fish and on Whose waters. migrating waterfowl such as one corner of the property. A suspension cable footbridge hooded mergansers May be found in early spring. Fifty-five makes the total acreage accessible. acres of woodland of mixed hardwoods along the valley and on the hillside provide habitat for a wide variety of: birds. The woodland is in the oak-hickory forest type; no re- Pileated woodpeckers are seen frequently. Wild turkey and cent timbering has taken place, which has permitted the &use are reported to be abundant but are hard to see. trees to grow fairly large size. Topped by residual acid Deer, mink, muskrat, raccoon, and,,perhaps bear are inthe Soil underlaiby Permian age sandstones and shalet, the area. land supp floWers and shrubs typical of southern Ohio. The season is from April to November. The area was named for Indian Chief Kiashuta, who met and camped with Colonel George Washihgton nearby, -"MK Roush according to the first PreSidenths diary A mark& may be Box 222, Pomeroy 45768 seen long, .SR 124 in the. Ohio River valley. .2 (614) 892-5840 A 1 rge cabin with fireplaces and electricity, plus marked and unmarked hiking trails are available. ROYAL lab acres William 12, Knight. 2903 Parrish Avenue, On Wells Rd., off SR 7,- 4mlle,s northeastof Pomeroy PointPleasonto, W. Mt 25550 This park is a well-develdped campgrouna where some' , (304) 6754275 good forest land has been retained in the ravines'and v air ,

MEIGSA f p MERCER hilltop bordering the catnpgroUlid. OnchiPirngsarea is' Develoofent Center (OARDC). The property' has been wooded with large white oak trees. Othee,Vieked parts.of state owned since 1902, when it was donated by Senator die park are also in the oak-hickory "association: 'Wild- tarpenteN. One hundred acres are in pine and hardwood flowers, birds, and small mammals"are abundant. A sitlall fdrest with natilite trails. Another 100 are devoted to agron- lake with a marsh area at One end provides habitat for water omy practicesWithresearch on small grains and forage. plants and animals. Classes are invited to visit the owner's Here and in the "iVildlife area various conservation practices farm, where Hereford cattle, horses, and ponies are among such as erosion.Ontrole and diVersion ditches may be ob. the animals, to be seen. The camping season extends from served. May to November. Horace Karr Three ponds and spring provide water and habitat for Star Route, Pomeroy 45769 aquatic plants and animals. Pasture research is conducted on another 100 acres with 160 hea4 of Hereford, Angus,' ,(614) 985?3341 Charolais, and crossbred 'cattle, Visitati6n may be made, e from AO to Oetober. SOUTHEAST BRANCH (OARDC)

'330 acres A " Manager On SR 143 neat Carpenter, 314 miles south of Albany Sotitheast Branch OARDC 'Route 2, Albitny 45710 A tractor-wagon tour may be afranged to dplore this 9 large experimental farm of the Ohio Agricultural Research (614) 6984521

MERCER CO=UNTY-'

GRAND LAKE Sr. MARYS STATE PARK may be seen in great, numbers, especially during spring,and 13,845 acres fall migration& Buildings are not winterized but cabins and a, dining hall will accommodate 150 people. Modem sanitary On SR 29, west of St. Matys , and recreational facilities have been added recently. This large artificial lake of approximately 13,500 acres County 4-H Extension Office was built originally as a ,feeder lake for the Miami-Erie Cdvrt House Canal. The area is more interesting historically than as a Cell 45822 natural environment, but bordering the park are two excel- (40) 586-2179 lent wildlife preserves. One is the state waterfowl refuge on the southwest side. of the lake, the other a state fish hatch- ery on the east side. Waterfowl, especially geese, and shore- MERCER COUNTY WATERFOWL REFUGE birds are numerous. The park facilities are available for Land - 300 acres Water - 700 acres groups visiting any part of the area. A naturalist is on duty from mid-June to Labor Day. Southwest corner of Grand Lake St, Marys Park Manager Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Two aspects of this refuge are particularly interesting. Box 308, St. Marys 45885 First is the large variety and number of waterfowl, es- pecially during spring and fall migration, which feed and (419) 394,3611 nest here; and' second, the cultivation of crops to feed them. Lying on a glaciated plain underlain by theNiagara:;. dolomite of Silurian age and containing soils of high lime HARBOR POINT 4-H CAMP content,The land is able to suppiy ample grain for the birds. 24 acres In addition to the migrating wateilqw1,.Canada geese, mal- 1 mile east of Celina on Grand Lake.St Marys lard, wood duck and small numbers of other waterfowl nest here, The 700 acres of water in the refuge include eight A variety of educational experiences are possible at this ponds and one channel. The area shOuld be very produitive camp situated on Grand Lake. St. Marys. Constructed in for studying, waterfowl and Other, aquatic animals and for 1837 to make a feeder reservoiefor the Miami-Erie Canal, plants as well. the lake, when built, was the largest man-made body of water in the world. It is now one of Ohio's favorite recrea. The refuge is open only, on special days during the year tion areas: from June 1 to March 81. The camp,pioperty is largely sand beach with a srhall Manager `wooded area. Water chemistry and a study of water life, Mercer County Waterfowl Refuge especially. fish, suggest themselves as outdoor education ' Route 5, Celina 45822 programs. Shore and water fowl; including great blue heron, Y419)268.2020

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BUCKEYE TRAIL the Johnston Farmthe site, of.rt Piqua c1795, a pre- 25 miles historic Indian earthwork, and the ome site of the Miami

, Indiansand Fort Pickawillany, an English fur trading post, The trail enters the county south of Tipp City and follows 1749-52; yet to be purchased., thetMlaMI-Erie Canal and the Miami River northward to Lockington- Johnston Farm has a restored house of the 1810-15 period, a log barn of 1808, and a large brick spring house of The trail is mostly a water-level route across the county0 1810. Col. John Johnston was an important Indian agent, The woodland is chiefly xed mesophytic and swamp ' first at ForfWayne, then at Fort Piqua. An historic Indian forest except on the higher ground northof Troy, where it museum is also located near the sites. A portion of the ' is beech-maple type; Canal is used as a waterway for a reconstructed NOrth*of Piqua, the trail skirts the Piqua Historical Area canal boaf equipped to carry passengers. The towpath along (See description following:1 the canal may serve .as a hiking trail 'from this area to the a Lockington Locks about,a mile north, another part of the Formaps and fort% information contact: historical. complex. Trees and other plants,may be observed "Buckeye"Trail Association, Inc. along the canal and the riv6r. Picnic facilities are available P.O. Box 254, Worthlhgton 43085 here, To the north, and still in private hands, isa fur trading post known 'as Fort Pickawillany. Historically it was an' important,political. center contested by England band CAMP INDIAN HILLS' Prance. The Miami JndianstradedwiththeFrench at this-, 52 -acres site as early as 1690.°T-he town close by; which was called, Twightetwee by the Miamis, was probably destroyed during On Lauver Rd., 1' mile west of SR 48 and Pleasant Hill the French and Indian Wars. Advantageously situated _on the ,'which The Piqua Historical Area is open Tuesday through Sun- gives diversity of habitat and topography to the site, this day, April 1 = October 31. A-small admission charge is made camp is a fine study area Twenty acres are woodland -and to tour the area. prairie-left in their natural state in order to attract_wildlife and 'to be used as an outdoor laboratory. Adjacent land The Ohio Historical Society ontains wildlife plantings of trees and shrubs for the same Columbus 4 11 purpose. (614) 466-4 63 The river, with its erosional and depositional features, soil profiles cut in the banks, and exposures of both Ordovi- / cian and Silurian rocks, contributes?to the natural history. of the area Naturalresourcespecialists from OhioState. Uninrsity indicate that many fairly rare plants are found 4:je on the forest floor. a PIQUA LIMESTkNE QUARRY 1,000 ac - A winterized lodge with kitchens and restrooms sleeps 40 persons and is available for yeaFround use. Ten cabihica Oa the south edge ofPigurf. farm pond,. the Miami County Historical. Society Museum, For many years:Armco Steel in Middletown has quarried and 'a river suitable for,,canoeing are additibnal attractions. the/hard, relativelrpure Brassfield limestone of Silurian age Additional facilities planned are a bird blind, weathersta- from this site% use as a flux in the sr

111 120 4- MONROE MONTGOMERY MONROE COUNTY ing half is under cultivation or covered with mixed brush, grasslands, and conifer plantings. Good populations of squirrel are produced; deer and ruffed grouse are in lesser numbers. Other birds and fur- ' bearing species are present. Migrating waterfowl utilize the lake. There is a 4'h-mile nature trail around the lake where the trees are marked. Beaver darns and wildflowers may be seen. Division of Wildlife District 4 Office, 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 (614) 593-6933

SUNFISH CREEK STATE FOREST 638 acres On SR 7, 4 miles north of Clarington This relatively new state forestundeveloped' but scenic MONROE LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA and rich in flora and fauna. Thetrain is rugged with high 1,332 acres bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. The area is not glaciated,. - but glaciation runoff resulted in much abrasion and lovier- On SR 800; 5 miles north of Woodsfleld Wig of the stream beds. The hills. are topped with Permian The area lies in hilly terrain typical of unglaciated Ohio. age rocks but the exposures in Sunfish Creek valleyextend Broad open ridges Art under cultifation, and steep wooded down into the Pennsylvanian coals, cAlc,areous shales, and freshwater limestones. The forest hillsides are primarily sl es descend to the narrow valley floor of Baker's Fork, og vhich 39-acre Monroe Lake is impounded. The topog- beech -maple and tulip stands interspersed with pine planta- varies from an elevation of 1,020 to1,400 feet above tions on the ridge tops. The area surrounding Sunfish Creek sea level. The soils are residual and acid, underlain by contains beautiful and unusual wildflowers and other Permian age bedrock, the youngest in Ohio. plants. Spring, summer and fall are hiking months. Division of Forestry Distrkt 5 Office About half the land is wooded; oak and hickory domi- 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 nate the drier slopes, with beech, maple, elm, aigd ash com- mon on the lower slopes and along the streams.The remain- (614) 5936388

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

AULLWOOD AUDUBON CENTER grasses towe 10 to 12 feet into the air. Walking through \ 70 acres these g is like walking through a "grass jungle," with Indians aria bison being the only missing elements. The .19a- Aullwood Rd., north of 1-70 off SR 40 at EngleWood prairie puts n its best show in August and September whet`; Dam the grasses are grown to full height and the.forbs (herba., other than,grasses) are in full bloom. Aullwood is a wildlife sanctuary owned and maintained ceous plan by theiNational Audubon Society, and. dedicated to the CI Picnickig is not permitted but scheduled groups Present teaching of environmental awareness. Field trips under the at lunch tie may make prior, arrangements to bring a sack leadership of professionalnaturalists are conducted lunch. -Pic is tablbs, shelters, and whir facilities are con- throughout the school year, Conservation workshops for venientlyitailable for other visitors at Englewood Reserve teachers Ind youth leaders are arranged on request The adjacent tthe Aullwood property.. Fees are now required . nature interpretation building features exhibits, live cold- for classMsits. blooited animals, and a sales department for nature and Director conservation books and materials. Aullwood Audubon Center 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton 45414: A' special feature of the Aullwood sanctuary is a restored bit Of native (5hio prairie. Here big bluestem and Indian (513) 890-7360 g - ii2

L MONTGOMERY A, AULLWOOD AUDUBON 'FARM for scheduled groups. Fees for all programs are now re!, quired. rr / J120 acres ' r / / 0 Director On Fredirkk Bd., adjacent talEtiglewood ReKrveandAulr------"A. Aullwood Audedon Farm -. . . wood Auduilon Center 9101 Frederick Road, Dayton 45414

. , A working farm and conservation center, this area, main- (513) 890-2963 tained by ti_Natiogal Audubon Society, features typical farin livestock, farm equipment; and the interpretation of farm life in a natural setting. For first and secondgrades, a BUCKEYE TRAIL visit to the farm is unguided. Guided tours are scheduled 37 miles for third grade and up. Several lesson plans are provided ,Qa The 'trail enters at Wright Patterson Air Force. Base and from which the teacher may choose: Soil, Water, Life °fa Honey Bee, Wool From Fleece -to Fabric, Making Maple follows the Mad River to the Great Miami River, then northwatd along the river bank and levees to Miami County Syrup, Herbs and Their UsesPast and Present, and Farm Management. . ° The trail is primarily a Water-level route through Mont- Special progra ms presented are:. Candle Dipping, Farm gomery County: It passes through the Taylorsville. Reserve; Gardening,' for Youngsters-, nine to 13 years of age, Sheep `near" Aultwood Audubon Farm and Aullwood Audubon I, - Shearing, and the Honey Harvest Otheeducational pro- enter. grams are available as requested by the teacher. For m§ps and further information conuct: At various times during the year worksbops are held for Buckeye Troll Association, Ina teachers and youthleaders. Indoor facilities are provided:a P.O. Box.2,54, Worthington 43085

CENTERVILLE-WASHINGTON PARK DISTRICT , Through the efforts of enthus'stic citizens of Centerville and Washington towhships, a park district was established °anland procured for green islands and open space. Nature parks, community parki, andarly neighborhood parks are available with more sites potentially a part of thesysteih.For trail guides, information, and reservations, contact);

- Park Director. AP . * Centerville-Washington Park District 2222 Arborvenue, Dayton 45429 03)294-4008

BLACK OAK PARK - 30 acres 1(11 acres East of Centerville off Franklin Sr. 401 Normany Ridge Rd., riorthwest OfCenterville This is a rolling natural areareproviding opportunities for Recognized as a "nature park," the property borders the nature study and hiking. Picnicking facilities are available main course and one' branch of Moles Creek, a tributary of along a small branch of Sugar Creek.. The park adjoins Black the Great Miami River, for a distance of miles."Two Oak Swim Club. pools with cascading water over rock outcroPpings betyken clthem provide ample habitat for aquatic life. The park; is ;heavily wooded in someplaces with, the eak-hickory forest CONCEPT PARK type and the neutral soil tree; typically found. in, the.area. 6 acres WildfloWerS, birds, and mammals are fairly abundant. Fields theast of Centerville off SR 48 in nab* succession provide the major habitat for This park; an open meadow with a grove-of beech and *study: IPUssils of the Richmond formation of the lates'Or- locust trees and landstaping, provides limited nature study. dovician period May becollected along the stream. The area is_used primarily for active recreation. A shelter /Plant Life Science Center is operited by the Board of and picnic, tables are available, as we'll-4a flooded area for Education and runs a year-round nature and science'prO." ice skating in winter. using Grant. Park as an outdoor laboratory. The :15-

a. re Normany School site adjoins .theesstem. edge, and the,. 'Hadley Watts School containing $S acres joins the Western DONNYBROOK PARK / edge ofthepark. Teacherkofgrades kindergarten to ninth 4% acres 'Bring classes for half-day or daylong sessions Sixth grade Just Off Dayton-Lebanon Pike, north of Centerville classes may attend ,4 four-day.oantping session during the This park is on slightly rolling terrain goong access to a school 'year.' Summer day camps are operated by Girl branch of Holes Creek. A or :acre marsh in-a loW area has Scouts, Camp Fire- Girls, and other youth"groties,', SthOol kaftan, reed, and other marsh' vegotaticn -and animal life. facilitiesfr-three dOrMitories, threolaboratories, and an cost; The area's partly wooded. door affiphitheater are availablefoithe program.

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CE ERVILLE-WASHINGTON PARK D RICT (Cont.) IRON HO E PARK RAHN PARK 2acres 11/4 acres North of Centerville, east' off SR 48 at Whlpp Rd. North of Centerville off SR 48 on Rahn Rd. This rolling area wilt be -developed to provide a com- This small park, an open meadow in an old apple or- R. I, munity, park serving the northeast part of Centerville. chard, is a delightful place to relax and watch the birds and children at play.

MEAD PARK ROSEWOOD PARK 12 acres 12 acres 2 miles west of Centerville, off SR 72dezYankee St. South of Centerville off Sheehan Rd. Mead Park is, for the most part,n open meadow with a This open field with a grove oftreet is used primarily for grove4qf trees- recreation. A three-acre lake is available for fishing, water , studies, and ice skating in the winter months, OAK CREEK SOUTH. PARK , SUGAR VALLEY PARK , 18 acres 70 acres 1 mile west of Centerville on tot. 725 . East of Centerville and south of Franklin St. This is a community park..which will 'be developed to serve the residents of Centerville and Washington town- A nature park bordering the north branch of .Sugar ships. A small lake is available for fishing, water studies, and Creek, a tributary of the Little Miami River, Sugar Valley ice skating in the winter. Park is heavily wooded with oak, hickory; beech, and maple trees. Wildflowersbirds, and animals are fairly abundant.

OLD LANE PARK WOODBCIURNE GREEN one -half, acre 4.4 acres tb, Northwest of Centerville Northwest Centerville at Whipp and Paddington roads Rolling, 'open meadow with the east boundary a heavily A small area commemorating the village of Woodbourne, Wooded old farm lane, the area has pOssibilities for study. settled in the early 1800s, the park adjoins a small historic graveyard. -

PLEASANT HILL PARK C' YANKEE PARK

. 5 acres 26 acres In Centerville on Zengel Dr. West of Centerville limits,on Yankee St. This is primarily an open meadow used for baseball and This park has 22, acres of gently rolling open meadow soccer. A small grove of trees provides an area for picnick. 'and four acres of dense Woods. The wooded section has ing. The park adjoins Pleasant Hill Swim Club. trails and is eicellerit for nature walks.

DAYTON-MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARK,DISTRICT Formed in 1963 to acquire and develop open space for the residents of Montgomery 0 County, the district is now managing eight reserveswith,an area of 4,119 acres. Fori of these are leased sites at flood control dams constructed by-the Miami Conservancy Dis- trict. facilities provide year-round enjoyMent.for family groups, youth organizations, and senior citizens. In addition, the varied natural habitats provide opportunities frit' students, conservationists, and bird, flower, tree and rock enthusiasts to observe the beauty and research the wonders of natural phenomena. An arboretum has been added recently, to the park district's holdingsincreasing the diversity of educatiqnal opportunities. Dayton-kfOntgomery County Park DIstrkt 1375 East Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton 4.414 ak k (513) 278-8231

C0)(ARBOItETUM varied terrain for habitat developm nt. Fifty acres of wood- 164 acres land 'in the oak and sugar triplassociation have hiking trails -which allow for studies. of wildflowers, birds, and On SR 741 between WestCarrollton and Miamisburg I small mammals. A new pond hbeen constructed, around The development of facilities, horticultural plantings, which is a synoptic garden, one which embraces all kinds of and programs is well under way for this new arboretum woody and herbaceous Omits.. Thirty.five European horn- } which was added to the Dayton.Montgqrnery County Park beam are already planted, An activities center and parking System in 1971 Lying in and along tije enlarged flood plain tot are available. No picnicking @-:.= permitted here, but and filled river valley of the .Great Miami River, it has a ' Possum Creek Reserve is nearby,

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DRY LICK RUN RESERVE TANLORSVAXE RESERVE

, 522 acres ,34acres i On Shull Rd., north of 1-70 off SR 201 On SR 440 east of Vandalic( This park is mostly open meadows and shrubland in Situated on the Miami Riverwhich lies cbelow.the es- natural succession on abandoned farmland. One section, also carpment of Niagara dolomite, forming waterfalls, flood 'includes second growth woodland. The terrain is flat to plain and a filled valley of glacial outwashthis is an'excel.

- gently toiling. A 14 -acre pond in the woodland makes an , lent area fceecologic add geologic studies. Ordovician' ,ideal aquatic study area. Plant life is typical except for an strata, the Richmond formation, and the Brassfield lime-

abundance of black' haw (Viburnum prunifolluni). . stone are exposed below the resistant dolomites. Carriage Hill Farm on this site has the Arnold Home-. - Second growth to mature woodlands,with'oak, sugar

stead available for meetings, a barn with farm animals, maple, hickory, and beech, are found on the upland. The , trails, creek, and a day, camp area. A trail map is available.' seasonal display of wildflowers is outstanding; birds and animals: including deer, can be observed. A pine pliritation ENGLEWOOD RESERVE . ...proifid*s cover for unusual bird life: In abdition, there is the 1,072 acres Miami Conservancy flood control dam, and a section Of the Buckeye Trail ollows along the towpath of the Miarni.Erie On SR 440 and 48, north of Dayton Canal for about three miles. Classes may joipublicgrotips The Stillwater River, its filled glacial valley and flood in interpretive walks or use the marked trgif system leading plain, the Niagara escarpment with waterfalls and upland, to points of interest. the,marsh areas and impounded waters are all physical fek ( %bras contributing to the wide variety of unusual biota found here. The large marsh .attracts concentrations of mi- grating waterfOwl and shorebirds. This area includes the Blincoe Wildfowl Sanduary. A managed Scotch pine plant- E.V. JOTTER LAND LABORATORY 25 acres . ation reproduces naturally and harb6rs saw-whet and long- - ,eared owls. The Brassfleldjimestone, the "firestone" of Sil- HIghvIew School on McArthur Ave. urian age, and Ordovician, limestOnes and shales are the underlying bedrock, the latter very rich in fossils. Property backrof the school, was scheduled fora fill-in A trail map is available. AullwoOd AudubOn Center and dump 10 years ago. Now through the efforts of school adrninistratork teachers, and' interested citizens,itis a Farm are adjacent. haven and a rich wildlife study area. The very large beech and sycamore were retained; hawthorn, bckeye, walnut, GERMANTOWN RESERVE gum, and apple trees ate in association: Twenty-two vaii- 791 acres etiesof wildflowersand,many birds find shelter in the or. Of, SR 725, 1 mile west of Germantow iginal 'forest and undergrowth. The mife-lonk property is This Site features a climax beech-maple ibrest which ap- dissected by a small, consistent, and polluted stream with a proaches mixed mesciphytic in composition anis unusual small backwater or "bay", area. Abundant fossils Of Or. in quality. It lies on highly dissected glacial deposits of sand dovicianage limestones and shales known as the Richmond and gravel. The bottomland along fwin Creek is dominated are found in and along the &earn. , li by sycamores, silver maples, and cottonwoods. The stream Birds include cardinal, jay, mocking bird, Carolina wren, flfting_ through the area offersointeresting water habitat and several species of woodpecker and song sparrow. A Flora is outstanding in spring, summer, and fall. Diverse `naturalisVis not. availatilepresently but visitors may seek fungi are present in season. Fossils may be found in the gkiide service from the schOol personnel andltir. Jotter. exposed Ordovician limestones and shales. Camping (in- chiding day camping), iriterPretive walks, and self-guiding Principal trails suggest progiam possibilities. HIghvliw Schock

. 10 ,100Arthur Avenue, Dayton 45418 is POSSUM CREEi RESERVE (513,1 263-2678 4$1 acres Off SR 4, southwest of Dayton,. on Frytown and Shank MONiGdMERY COUNTY MINT '"?(Itis The gently tolling terrain of former' farmland, several VOCATIONAL SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY; small ponds, and streams on glacial till provide the physical 165 acres eitronment of this site.' Some small woodland areas are On Hoke Rd. at the junction, of 1-70 and SR 49 for sted with beech,.,oak, tulip, and hickory. Seral shrub- ' and meadows may be studied. it is an excellent bird- Farming, forestry, and hOrticulturalyractices are demdit ing property. Possum Creek Farm will be restored to the strated on this environmental) education property. Thirty. 1880 period and used as a rural 'life centen Sycamore acres of mature beech-maple forest, five acres of new fine Lodge, used for training, c9aferences, and meetings, accom- forest, a half-acre pond, one mile of flowing stream with modates 200 people. extensive nature trails', agricninfral .land, and .ten acres MONTGOMERY

MORON , Various stages of plant succession piovide a variety of habi- NORTHMONVSCHOOCLAND LABORATORY tats for field study. 10 to 15 acres The land has a long history of productive agricultural In the dnior and senior high school complex ut Clayton! use.It is sloping to gently rolling in topography, the Wisconsinan glacialtill underlain' with Silurian dolomite Basically a Wooded area of the oak-sugar maple forest rocks. The stream provides access for geologic' studies of association on limestone soil, the property also contains erosion and deposition, glacial material and bedrock. specimens of hackberry, blue ash, buckeye, redbud, hick- ory; and walnut, some of these definite soil indicators. Ad- The school personnel welcome outside classes for field jacent to the Stillwater River valley, the site has two small trips or more extended study. Students are available during streams dissecting the terrain, one a wet-weather stream school hours to act as guides. Facilities are available at the only. schOol. Hiking trails have been enveloped, Agriculture Supervisor Montgomery County Joint Vocational School Nortbmont School Land Lab MX) Hoke Road, Clayton 45315 Nortinnont Senior HO School, Clayton 45315 (S13) 837-77k7, Ext. 52 (513) 836-5181

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BUCKEYE TRAIL BURR. OAK STAfE PARK \ 48 miles 3,253 acres The trail enters the county at Burr Oak State Park and Along SR 13 god 78 near Glouster s to the roadside park on SR 78 Nestled among the silent hills of:Southeastern Ohio Is a Entering the county on the west near, Burr Oak Lake, 664-acre lake providing a beiutiful setting for Burr Oak the trail follows along old or little traveled roads through State Park. The extensive acreage is located primarily in valleys and' over hills of open pasture and woddlands. It Morgan and Athens counties, but there is a. Substantial

crosses a covered bridge east of Chesterhill. It leaves 'high amount of land in Perry County as well. ' ridge and drops down to the Muskingum River where it The hilly terrain is#Ethe resitlt of erosion in the lower -criiises at $tockport, then climbs again 'Co high rolling hill- Pennsylvanian age strata. The hills are covered with the tops. / fl ty,pical oak-hickoryvegetation andassociated shrubs and The trail becomes increasingly interesting when it enters wildflowers in season. Not SO visible, but unmistakably ° the Ohio Power Company Recreation Area a little west and presentt, are many small' wild animals. A 'portion of the .south of Reinersville.This is an early strip mine area show- Buckeye Trail, with its blue blazes, winds through the area ,ing highwallt composed of late Pennsylvanian period coals, as a hart of the park's network of hiking trails. sandstones, .shales, and limeitones. The winding lakes. created by the mining operation' coincide with the trailor A beautiful lodge and cabins are available for overnight a number of miles. ho-using. A small nature center is. Iota's' on.the lodge side of the take. .A naturalist Is on duty from mid-June to Labor In the ,ravines, and natural woodland many Day. Naturalist service is available byappointmentthe re- kinds of VeteCron, mammals, and birds may be seen. Of mainder of the year- particular int est are seVeral beaVer colonies. The reclaithed strippOd a has attained considerable growth in places, Park Manager provicli Idlife foiod and protection. Burt Oak State Park Route !, Box 298, (/poster 45732 Excellent camping sites Ind facilities are available in the (614)767.3570 OffiO Power Company Recreation Area in Bristol Township *here the trail crosses SR 76, another site five miles north. eastward, and at a picnic site at the Noble County line. CAMP DOUDA'PALE -Permits are required for use of sites. They may be obtained ZOO acres free by writing to the Ohio Power Company, MCConnels- Ville, Ohio 43756. Ask for the free recreation area map. Locatedfsouth ofMalta 0 Buckeye Trail Association, Ina These autiful acres, most of ich are unspoiled P.O. WV 254, Worthington 43085 woodland, lie in reserve for Girl Scout camping. For a fiild

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trip for observing the relatively undisturbed ecology of an OHIO POWER RECREATION AREA eastern Ohio forests this camp is practically unsurpassed. (CUMBERLAND MINE AREA) The property lies between a 'strip mine area on the west 100,000 acres total and the Muskingum Met on the east. The largest ravine In the northeast part of the county *---1, shilyis rugged rock exposures of the Pemsylvanian sand- sthnes, shales, and limestones. A hike up the stream necessi- The Morgan County section 151 this .extensive strip mine tates crossing and recrossing it many times. 8 area has 10 campsites, any one of which would make an interesting spot to study ecological developments. Rem- Large oaks and other hardwoods, shrubs and small trees, nants of the original vegetation, the topography, rock struc- profusion of wildflowers, many birds and other.animal ture, and normal stream dissection provide a background of life are available for wide eyes to see. Small steep ravines or Man's activity. Early settlers cleared dip rolling hills of tributary streams may be explored. Though not far from a much of the beech and mixed oak forest and used land , center of human activity, the environment creates a sense for,farming. A few of these farms remain. of peace and remoteness. A farmhouskon the hill provides housing for small groups. 1)..1 , 0 The rich coil seams have been mined for many years for the purpose of supplying coal to oduce electricity. In Camp Registrar 1944, the Ohlo, Power Compan -began .a forestry program Seal of Ohlogiri Scout Council to replace the coal resou' with a renewable resource, P.O. Box 24, 1295 HubliardlRoad, Cdtoway 43119 namely wood. The M an County area shows the results of (614) 878-1381 the program, for much of the County 4s returning to a woodlandtnvironment. .v\ High rock walls, narrow winding lakes; ravines with na- tive. hardviVod species, marshes, and streams provide habitat for birds and other animals, including beaver in the area near the Noble County line. - Of interest at the Spruce Valley campsite, in addition to the natural history, is a view of the unique Muskingum Electric Railroad. Permits are required for anyone leaving the state highway for field trips, camping, or picnicking. Maps and other informi.tion are provided. . 40' The Ohio Power Company P.O. Box 328, McConnitsville 43756 (614) 962-2013 Division of Wildlife Distrift 4 OffIce 360 East State Street, Athens' 45701 (614) 993-6933 o

WOLF CREEK STATE WILDLIFE AREA 3,600 acres MUSKINGUM RIVER PARKWAY STATE PARK Qn SR 78, 7 miles southwest of &Connelsville also Muskingum and Washington Counties) Wolf Creek courses through this large, unspoiled area, 0 27 acres . revealing limestone outcrops and many species of wildlife in and along the stream. In their beautiful, natural setting Located along the Muskimjum River At scenic spots along the river where dams and locks are bullfrogs located, small parks have been developed, They provide an may be seen. Wildlife management practices are well devel- J excellent opportunity to stidy river bank vegetation and °PO. . navigation proceduresAln Morgan County these locks knd frowthe Wolf Creek area towards Burt OakState. dams are located at Stockport on SR 36 Vat McConnels- Park is very scenic, known akihe "Rim of theWorld." villa op SR 60, at Luke Chute on SR 266, and,ht Rokeby Lok on SR 60. Locks are open only during the normal q.acilities of the wildlife area are limited to parking, thus boatingseason. - making proximiW,to the state pirk a decided advantage. Park Amager Area Manager "MaskIngwrjRIver PdrItWaY State Park Wolf Creek State Wildlife Area Box 2806, Zanesville 43701 '4 '0 Route 3, Malta 43758' (614) 452.3820' (614)962-2048 i26 MORROW MUSKINGUM MORROW COUNTY \ CAMP BROAD ACRES LUTHERAN MEMORIAL BIBLE CAMP. 600 acres 114 acres On Kunzle Rd., 14 miles northeast of ChestervIlle On SR 61, 60 miles south of Mt. Gilead The three major habitatswoodland, field, and water Virgin timber, a sugar bush, and acres of red and white are amply provi t this site. The camp lies on the glaci- pines are among the interesting features of this camp. Htm ated Allegheny Plateau which has been dissected to form tuliptree in a beech-maple climax forest have an understory rolling topograph. The extensive wooded parts are beech- of herbaceous plants, among them many species of wild- maple forest type with a profusion of dogwood at the for- flowers. est edge. Streams have eroded through the glacial till cover The land is glaciated, Wisconsinan end moraine covering to the Mississippian sandstones and shale which outcrop in Berea sandstone and Bedford shale of Mississippian age. A the narrow ravines. small stream has cut through the relatively thin glacial till, Two lakes with bordering marshlands and higher swamp giving erosional and depositional features for study. The stream is a tributiry of Alum Creek near its headwaters. areas4ive an abundance of study possibilities. The wood- land areas shelter many wildflowers, birds, and small ani- The maple sugar operation lakes place each year in early mals. Trails-have been developed, giving access to varied spring, yielding maple syrup, fun, and an educational exper- habitats which in turn create a sense of quietness and appre- ience. ciation of the natural world. The campus contains a large winterized lodge and sleep- ing cabins. A small winterized lodge with food service facilities is Manager available. Reservations must be made three months in ad- . Lutheran Memorial Bible Camp-- vance. Fulton 43321 0, Manager (419) 864-2766 Camp Broad Acres Broad Street Presbyterian Church 760 East Broad Street, Columbus 43215 MT. GILEAD STATE PARK (614) 221-6552 172 acres On SR 95 east of Mt. Gilead 4. A double dam. onWhetstone Creek creates 30 acres of lake and a beautiful setting for this small park. The area lies DOGWOOD VALLEY CAMP just at the edge-of the Allegheny Plateau, with the Berea 85 acres sandstone of Mississippian' age exposed above the Bedford and Ohiq shales. The region is glaciated and has a variable On SR 61, 2 miles north of Mt. Gilead, one-half mile east cover of theWisconsinan,drift. The hillsides above the lake on Twp. Rd. 99 are covered with a beech-maple forest and a large red pine Thousands of dogivorx1 trees chiracterize this private lantation, with spruce plantings, an orchard, and cherry recreation area, with many other trees of the beech-maple, an ogwOod trees adding diversity. Equisetum and skunk forest type in association. A six-acre spring-fed lake and the cabbage are in the swampy areas. The one-mile-long Sam's east branch of Whetstone Creek provide water for sport and Creek Self-guiding Nature Trail is adjacent to the camp- study. Hiking trails, boats, and water bikes are available. ground. Naturalist service is available throughout the year. . Park Manager Dogwood Valley.Camp V Mt. Gilead State Park Route 1, Mt. Gilead 43338 Route 3, Mt. Gilead 43338 (419) 9465230 (419) 946-1961

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BAUGHMAN PARK c' upper levels of the hillsides Wis quarried'extenMvely in the 65 acres early days of Ohio for the construction of bridges, railroad abutments, and buildings. When it was no longer economi- ON SR 586 Just north of SR 16 cally feasible to use the .rock, the abandoned quarries and This unique park was developed in the early 1900sty its surrounding hilltop were forested with conifers and re- patriotic owner as a memorial to Ohio's statesmen. The turned to a somewhat natural environment. Huge blocks of the native sandstone were carved into statues of some of massiveIf Black Hand sandstone formation exposed in the 127, MUSKINGUM

Ohio's great men, including Mc inley, Grant, Sherman, and t, Theunglaciated hills and valleys are scenic, much of the Harding as well as Washington and the "Doughboy." The area in old fields with some substantial amounts of wood- forest area includes many native Ohio trees; fossils may be land in the ravines. Swamp land is abundant along the lake found in -the bedrock below the massive sandstone forma- shore in places. A nature program is conducted from April. tion; and wildflowers and birds are abundant. Hiking trails, to October. Park facilities are found on both sides of the campsites, and a recreation building are available. winding lake. The Ruffed Grouse Self-Guiding Nature Trail is adjacent to the picnic area. 4 Mr. and Mrs Ray Murray Park Manager Route 3, Frazeysburg 43822 Dillon State Park (614) 828 -3198 Route 1,1Nashport 43830 (614)453-437.7 0.4 AND. STATE FORES DONAHOE TREE FARM 4,910 acres 260 acres Par 337 acres Forest 4,573 acres On SR 209, 8 miles, west of Cambridge 5 miles th of Duncan Falls off SR 60; east, on Co. Rd. . For a study of timber planting and management, this is a 45 valuable site. Four plantations of white and red pine each Nearly 5,600 acres of bill country on the east side of the have 10,000 trees at various stages of growth ranging from Muskingum River were obtained by the state in 1936 under six. to ten years. A standof,hardwood trees of harvestable the Federal Land Utilization progr The hills are covered size occupies 39 acres, Still another plot of-100 acres has a with oak-hickory, 'beech-maple hat°ad forest types. In crop of young hardwoods of various species. , addition to these, the,park area co Ins numerous pine American Saddle horses, a pedigree stack, are raised also plantations, with trees of considerable se giving something by thisrmer His farm house is historically interesting in of a tucked-away forest-primeval aspect t ,the area. that it ,ebuilt 137 years agoanduses spring water ex- Lake, of ipproxiitrately -15 acres;\was made by clusively,he farm is situated on unglaciated rolling hills damming a small stream. The hills show mature stream underlain by Pennsylvanian age sandstones, shales, coal, and dissection in thilgsandstones, shales and limestones of the limestone. Three producing gas wells may be observed. Pennsylvanian 'period rock strata. Outcrops may be studied e.., Howard A. Donahoe along the streams near the river level. One formation actu- Route 2, New Concord 43762 ally appears to be blue, especially when it is wet from springs above or rainfall. This may be observed particularly - (614) 826-4114 well along SR 60. NuMerous wildflowers - typical of southern Ohio wood- MUSKINGUM RIVER PARKWAY STATE PARK lands are tom' in the' hardwood forests. Its wilderness en- (See also Morgan &Washington counties) vironment provides shelter for animals, seen and unseen. 33 acres The area contains a loOkout tower. A naturalist is on duty from mid -June to Labor Day, Ldcated along *Pe Muskingum River Park Manager Small park areas have been established at the dams and.: glue Rock State Park locks along the river to provide easy access for observation. Route 1,Blue Rock 43720 in Muskingum County these sites are at Philo and Zatiesville (614)674-4794 on SR 60 and at Ellis on SR 60 to Co. Rd. 49. These are excellent for observing typical river bank vegetation, flood Forest Ranger . _ plain, terraces, and valley profiles as well as navigation pro. cedures. Locks are open only during'normal biiating season. Route l, Blue Rock 43720;

614) 674'4035 .. Pai*.Mano4at. MnskIngnin River ParkwayStateP0* ALIBox2804 Zanesidik 437111 ... DILLON STATE 1;ARKAND'RESERY0* AREA ,'..(614)45-3820 w. 6,675 acres On SR 146 north of Zanesville OHIO POWER RECREATION AREA Thisl reservoir was created by damming the Licking River (CUMBERLAND MINE AREA) a relativeli shOrt distance above its connuence with the (Also. see Morgan County) Muskingum River. This was for a dual purpose: flood con . i00,000 acres total trot and recreation. The park area lies in But sectiorrof the In Mekts Township along SR 284 and 340 watershed beyond thitl ci l boundary, Thireservoir, how. ever, extends into LickinCounty to the Black'Hand. A drive thrnollh the active strip mining and reclamation Gorge. (See description underth, ounty and title) Areas of this county provides an understanding of the Pro. lit MUSKINGUM

cases and problems of mining and recreation, a picture of syncline, a downWard fold in the layers of rock due .to tyre beautiful hill country prior to stripping, land which has stresses. On the west arm the Ames limestone, coals, and had recent reclamation activity, and older, more effectively red shale are exposed;on the east, the Cambridge limestone treated areas. The camp and picnic sites where access roads and a diffe nt oal seam mad be observed in road cuts or are available are found in MorganCounty. - rOnes. Fossil h nting in' the area is rewarding. The soils are residuaiindgen ra The Ohio Power Company P.O. Box 328, Mt Connelsville 43756 The forest tine, mixed oak with many species in associa- tion, add the shrubs and wildflowers. reflect the soil and 1614) 962-2013 climatic conditions. Seventy-five percent of the area is for- Division of Wildlife District 4 Office ested, and five miles of hiking trails give access to the wood- 360 east State Street, Athens. 45701 land and to four high overlooks. (614) 593.6933 Birds are abundant and mammals, including deer, may be seen. Two lakes provide water habitat, boating, fishing, ,POWELSON STATE WILDLIFE AREA and swimming.An.attendant lives year -round on the premises. Charge may be negotiated on basis of size, age, 2,696 acres - and supervision of group.. On SR 60, 7 miles north of Zanesville Hairy Mason Route 1, New iancord 43762 This area offers the student of natural historyt\oppor-, tunity 6 evaluate reclamation efforts on strip mined land (614)826.4325 25 years after mining. One-fifth of the land was denuded, then reforested with black locust and pine, reaching pole NESVILLE STATE NURSERY size at the piesent stage. Other parts are composed Of grass- / 206 acres... lands, old fields, and upland woods in approximately equal amounts. The hilly, ungiaciated terrain underlain by Penn- On SR 666,§mBes north of Zanesville sylvanian age rook strata has thin, acid soils. This is. re- The nursery is operated to obtain seeds and seedlings of flected in the vegetation. A wide variety of furbearers, a variety of species of pine. These are then distributed to quail, and grouse may be see various state properties for, reforestation purposes. The c, Divisio of Wildlife District 4 Office pines are carefully managed and there' are differentage 360 East tateStreet, Athens 45701 groups to observe:The property lies along, the rich flood plain of the Muskingum River. Some hardwoods of the (614) 5934933 mixed oak forestgroup are also present

TILTING ACRES CAMP taleNurser}' Gilbert Station, Route 5, Zanesville 43701 103 acres (614) 453-9472 On the Muskingum River 6 miles east-of Dresden on Twp. 6 Rd 50 ZANE TRACE SCHOOL FOREST Proximity to a strip mine area is not evident at this 48 acres tucked away Girl Scout camp, which lendsitself well to a day field trip for °belying the relationships. of river, rock On North Blue Ave., Zanesville strata, topography, Vegetation, and animal life. Although " A schoor feireitlias been developed on this site, with 23 the river is not used by the Scouts for canoeing or boating, feaching statiobsand rforestry trail guide prepared tobelp trails lead along the flood plain with its typical lush vegeta- teachers interpiret the ecology to students at all levels of tion, and up hillsides covere4 with a mature growth of understanding. itbegins on aknollof hardwoods and:pro- mixed hardwood treesnd uneazed understorY. Rock out- ceeds through ntations of white pine, ending upstream crops of Pennsylvanian age relate to the steep slopes on Joe's ltun. Meandering streams, swamolands, contour out by a meltwater stream. Two camping unitsith tables strips, an(I a small orchard area add to the diversity of provide study and picnic areas. habitat, Furth-e'r benefits to wildlife are plantings of multi- Camping Dirictor flora rose. Heart of Ohio Girl Scout Council Evidence of anindian chipping area, den trees, bee areas, 1215 Newark ROW, Zanesville 43701 fire lanes, and experimental plantings may be observed AO. (614)454-8563 .., An outdoor classroom seating 25 persons can be used, Additional seating for students has been providedfor hi, WILDWOOD, thiee.othetareasaswell. A "soil and water" trail and a wildlife trait are recent developments: September through \200 acres NOveinber, alit April through June are months wow OnTwp. Rd, 2(41 mile west of Neweaneorti trended for field trips. A private campground has been develoOd' On rolling Zanesville High School Zanille. ,43701 frillsunderlain by the rock formations of middle Penns*. Nanlan age, The property lies almost in the trough of a , j453-0333 '120 41 NOBLE

NOBLE COUNTY BUCKEYE TRAIL light soils low in fertility. The center has been established in, 29 miles ,. Noble County, hecatise like others in eastern Ohio, it is a problem area with low returns ^on agricultural investment. From roadside park on SR 78 at Morgan County line, to roadside park near dam of The first research site, Unit I, purchased in 1965, is on the shore of Wolf Run Lake. Unit 11is situated south of In Noble County the Buckeye Trail enters near Brown Unit I. and consists of 1,325 acres of heavily strip mined Knob, which has an elevation of 1,170 feet. It. leaves the land. Here research is directed toward increasing fertility active strip mine area at that point and travels through farm and finding plants that will grow on eroding wastelands. and woodland. Many kinds of plants and animals reflect changing land and water patterns of the area. There are Research on both properties is designed to find4he b'est excellent panoramic views of the countryside frOm the ' combinations of crops and livestock for profitable agricul-, knobs, as well as opportunities, to observe the cdal, lime- tural enterprises.C.\rapes, peaches, ,apples, and elderberries stone, shale, and sandstone in the cuts and rock walls. are grownon.ex erimental basis. Contour and no- tillage planting, to keep down erosion, may be observe& This is an The trail leads into , where camping excellent area to study ecology involviiig rock; soil, climate, and other facilities are available. Oak;ihickory, aspen, ash, naturallyegetatibn, and the effects of man's use of the land. for farming, extracting coal, and now reclamation ,, k Mafiager EORDC Route 6, Caldwell 43724 . (614) 732-2682

FRONTIER VACATION LAND 1;000 acres Ate north limits of Dexter Citron SR 821 R clama 'on of strip mined la d takes the form here of an exnsive ecreation project. A central "city" contains a large general s ore and housing un'ts built to simulate an ihentic western frontier town. A Ige stable houses more than 30 riding horses,A great many Gres have been devel- crd for camping sites and picnic grnds, but there are also hundreds of acres of reclaimed a d natural wooded . maples, and buckeye trees are found. in ,upolled ravines going down to Wolf Run Lake. Wildflows are plenti- land, ponds for fishing, and high walls of PermiatqOpped rock formations. Riding and hiking trails wind among fhe - ful. The farming acreage contained within the park is part _trees, thepondscrid the rough terrain. of the Eastern Ohio Resource Development Centex._ (See ,.. description following.) Oil and gas wells are,evident along fi(iield trip to observe the total reclamation project. or a much of the trail; the oldest' oil welkin the OS is off the f.visits for research projects can be arranged. ^ trail near Caldwell at the junction of SR 78 and 564. o Manager Beautiful Senecaville Lake (largest in the Muskingum Buffalo Valley-Rarich,,Inc. Watershed Conservancy District), t*o miles of woodland Box 77, Dexter City 45727 trail, a fire tower, and a roadside park are on the oute (614) 783-2675 the trail enters Guernsey County. Maps and further inform: ation care available from: . . Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. QH10 POWER RECREATION AREA..., P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 1CUMBERLAND MINE AREA) 100,000 acres total . EASTERN,OHIO . In Brookfield Twp., northw county along SR 83, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENtER .340, and 215 2,000 acres This extensive 'Section'of\ strip mine country' in Ogoble f-eastof 1-77 loterchange-atBeffeYalley- Countrtontailis two very intensively, mined and reclaimed areas; with many lakist ponds, and plantations of wood- Unit - 7 miles southeast&Caldwell Aiiid sane private farms a rong stretch -of the Muskingum, Centrally located in the Appalachian Plateau area Electric Railroad, two restricted sites where active mining is Ohio, both areas are on rolling hills thinly covtred with" being done, and two parksiteg.

130- i NOBLE OTTAWA SR 83 south leads to the Brookfield parksite, which con- SENECAVILLE LAKE tains' an information center, picnic facilities, pine planta- Land - 3,610 acres Water - 3,550 acres tion, small tree forest with a few large oaks, two planted baldcypress tries, rock exposures nearby, and a spurof the On SR 574, 147 and 313 in the north-central part of electric railroad which permanently displays an electric county locomotive and cars. The major part of this beautiful lake, built bin impound- ktrip on down Sk 83 shows the reclaimed land in sev- ing the water of the Seneca Fork of Wills Creek, lies in eral stages of development, the best of which appears to be Noble County. The largest of the Muskingum Watershed quite comparable to the untouched farmlands. Another Conservincy District reservoirs, covering 3,550 acres, it parksite,. Hunter's Cut, is on SR 340 in a heavily wooded winds its way around rolling hills with miles of shoreline to area. Permits are required and maps are available. provide study areas for.aquatic plants and animals. In addition, mixed oak hardwood ,forest remnants with Ohio Power COmpany shrubby ravines coniaiu many kinds of trees and herbace- P.O. Box 328, &Connelsville 43756 ous plants,- wildflowers, birds, and Permian age- rocks. Beatty Knob, with an elevation of 1,220 feet, and a fire (614) 962-452 tower are at the south end of the lake:

. Division of Wildlife District 4 Offk The Buckeye Trail may be folloWed for two miles.along 360 East Stgte Street, Athens 45701, the mestern side through delightful woodland. A roadside park, providing necessary conveniences, is at thedam,site (614) 593-6933 Manager A SenecavIlle Lake izs Box 146, Senecavilk 43780 (614) 827-3325 PINE LAKE CONSERVATIV APTIST CAMP 78 o WOLF RUN STATE PARK 'Off SR 821, 3 milessout of Caldwell 1,266 acres ' 'A delightful madion .situated on a hill and surrounded, East of 1-77 off SR 215 nearBelle Valley pin =r I:ion and a three-acre lake provides d'IS centr tin: for this church retreat. But back of the hills. Itolf °Run Lake, a shinialewel nestled among the ,are ,natura ...land, cabins, and an assembly building' rounded-hills, is surrounded by abandoned farm fields, an overlooking, the count e:-Nature-traiis-lead4hrough-theoak-hickory forest with many other trees aridihrubsrand woodland and red pines, where many species of trees, wild- land-beintused by the Eastern Ohio Resource Development flowers, and birds may be studied. Center. 5; The camp has the added advantage of being located The park area is. on the hilltops and gives a panorarriic within a fedi miles of the southern part of the Eastern Ohio view of the countryside for miles around. A long ravine, source -Development Center, which lies in heavily %trip wooded withtmixed hardwoods, p edominaritly oak and m ned land. Here research' projects concerning the-ecology hickory, leads down to the lake: The road to the.boat ramp ,of otk, soil, climate, vegetation, and man's use of land can has a cut containing a coal bed andther rack formations be onducted under the supervision of an experienced staff. typical of the area An interpretiye turaliit Is available during the summer. Park Manager Rev. Gilbert L. Purtee f Run Slate Park P.O. Box 467, Wheelersburg 45694' /dwell 43724 (614) 574-5360 10732:5035

OTTAWA COUNTY

CAMP PLYMOUTH SHORE The woodland contains elm, cottonwood, silver poplar 5 acres horsechotnut, Spruce, cedar, and wildflowers in spring. School camping or lay outings can be arranged, On SR 135 at Engle ed2 Rd. This is a private girls' cimp specializinkin watir.related activities and riding. The lake shore offers a good study area Le Roy Higley for aquatic vegetation, wind and, wave action, fossiliferous 601East lay Shore, Marblehead 43440 limestone rocks, and glacial deposits. -4Nt, (419) 734.3524

1 22 ° CAMP SABIILOSKE in this cavity. The deposit is reported to be the biggest in 110 acres the U.S and contains the _largest crystals, some being 18 inches in length. School groups may visit from May 20th Along Toussaint River and Parker Creek on Twp. Rd. 62 through Labor Day. V. This church retreat, across the river from the Toussaint Louis V. Heineman State. Wildlife Area, Contains uncommon trees such as PUt-In-Bay 43456 English walnut and almond as well as others typical of the (419) 285-2811 elm-ash:ssvamp forest. Many varieties of birds, small mam- - rnals, wildflowers, of marsh flora may be studied. A winterized lodge, boats and 'canoes may be used in the spring and fall except during duck season. There is no, charge for field trips only. 1,61 3 acres Charles' W. Smith On SR 163 and 269, east of Port Clinton Route 3, Oak Harbor 43449 The park's long sand beach,- extending for 2Y2 miles, is (419) 898-6741 considered one of the finest along Lake Eric Excellent aquatic vegetation can be found on the shore and bays. "CAMP YLI KITA Shorebirds and waterfowl may be studied during migration. 35 acres There is typical emergent natural vegetation; but most of On NW Catawba Rd., west on Lake Erie the trees occur in open parklike areas. A nature interpreta- tionprogram is conducted during the summer. ,, iNtih its lake shore, lagoon, woodland, and field, this campthas much to offer for outdoor education. The three: Park Managa/ acre wooded area is primarily in trees typical of moist habi- East Harbor State Park tat, such as willow and cottonwood. The underlying rocks 1169 North Buck Road, LakesIde-Marblehead 43449 are the thin-bedded dolomites of the Tymochtee member (419) 734-4424 e Monroe group, late Silurian in age. A partially wintenz o ge-anci cabins provide living quarters. Camp-Director LAKESIDE Camp Yukfta 10Ni-es 409 .5;uth Arch Street, Fremont 41420 On SR 163 on Marblehead Peninsula (419) 3324641 Winterized lodging and food service for as many as 100 persons are attractive features of this Methodist church CATAWBA ISLAND STATE PARK" campgroupd. Although the town pf Lakeside is heavily pop- onths, this-facility -- 10 acres (ilated, especially during the summer Might be ` advantageous as a home base or hikes and field . On $R 53 anci.357 trips into adacent or nearby areas. . / This small site on the tip of the peninsula in Lake Erie The -penins la is a rock ridge over whi the glaciers serves primarily as .a boat launch facility and picnicking site. passed but left 0 ly a. thin coat of; dilft. It is derlain by There are no significant flora dui to limited acreage and the Columbus limestone, -which Is highly fossiliferous. It has extensive, use. / been quarried extensively and the-lands are now returning Park Manager to a natural state. Waterfowl and shotebir& are found on Catawba Island State Park the lake; songbirds in the woods and along the shore. A 4049 East Moores Dock. Road, Port Clinton 43452 delightfui little lighthouse may be visited, (419) 7-4530 Mahaget The LakesIdeAssodatIon 236 Walnut Street, Lakeside 43440 (419) 79821 ii 1

On Known to geologists as the inmense Geode, this cave- {'LITTLE PORTAGE STATE WILDLIFE AREA with a mass of the dazzl- has its interior completelycoved 357 acres, ing mineral celestite (strontium sulphate). The sidewalls are of solid material; the ceilings are arch shaped and hung'svith OrrSR $O miles west of Port Clinton crystals. The crystals are prismatic; the angle5 of each of the This area is a combination of river marsh ana cryStarfaces are exactly alike. agricultural 0'00, a portion of Which has been diked for -Strontium sulphate is a he'avy minerals often white with -- water level contrail. The area ishounded by the POrtage and a bluish tint, and is usually associated withlimestoneas ifirr the Little Poriage,riyers.,-ft lies on the flat, glaciated Lake

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1, Plaint, on the silts and clays which were deposited in an Fishing access, where parkifig space is provided. A full-time earlier Lake Erie. naturalist is available, and maps may be requested. A two- /story structure known as the Sportsmen Migratory Bird Waterfowl andshorebirds,of many varieties can be found ,7 Center houses a number of interesting displays: during spring and fall migrations. Wood duck, mallard, ands blue-wing teal nest here. The fish species include- carp, Magee Marsh is adjacent to the Ottawa NatiOnal Wildlife channel catfish, bullhead, and crappie. A boatlaunching Refuge, Crane Creek State Park, a narrow strip of land ramp and othbr,facilities are present. - between Magee Marsh and Lake Erie, provides varied facil- ities. Ditysion of Wildlife District 2 Office 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 Supervisor (419)422-0757" Crane Creek Wildlife Experiment Station Route 3, Oak Harbor43449' (419) 897.2523 MAGEE MARSH STATE WILDLIFE AREA AND CRANE CREEK WILDLIFE EXPERIMENT STATION t'OTTAWA, CEDAR POINT, 2,600 acres AND On. SR 19 afid2, 10 miles north of Oak Harbor NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES t 8,000 acres (t6tal), "the Like Erie marshes havabeerifamons for 75 years as some of the best and observation areas in Borders Lake Erie oil SR 2; 'inidWay between T edo and the nation. Magee Marsh, purchaseg by the state in 1951, Part Clinton. 'West Sister Island,* 18 milessouthwestof has two basic functions: wildlifil-risearch and management Port Clinton\ 41 and controlled, huntinthlopermitwaterfoWling. These three refuges are the only no I wildlife refuges The Crane Cr,eekVildlife,Expetiment Station is respon in Ohio. All three are administered fin the 4,800acre sible for ,statewide waterfowl research and Management, Ottawa , ,.w it _adjoins Cr.ane marsh management, wetlands habitat development, and Creek State Park and Marsh StateWildlife Aria. studies involving furbeglIng animals. Crane Creek flows rough lbse Ottawa refuge, which , Canada goose, malla, blue-winged teal, wood duck, also contains diked marshes _adjoining farmlands and wood- and-smaller numbe f other waterfowl nest here. Butte, " lots. it is one of the few bald eagle nestinvites left op the number and large variety ,migrating waterfowl is amnia: ,'Over 2813,species of birds.have been found on State biologists have repo concentratiOns exc ing the Ottawa refuge, Along with a variety of mammals, rep. 100,000 birds in this generals area of brief periods. Fl tiles, and insects. Management is rected toward providing of Migrating whistling swans,peaking'5,000 appear food and resting areas femigratikg waterfowl,, Over 25,000 in'March. Warbler concentrations .during migration are re- Canada geese, and'50,CIOdducks may bepresent at one tiriie nal to be among the best, in the state., Bitterns,,,herons, during the fall migration.. In March, during the spring migra- wide variety of shorebirds are common to the area. lion, flocks of as many as Z000 whistling swans are not unsommon. A bird nature trail as well as dikes for hiking facilitate seeing the wildlife. They are,reached from the Turtle Creek During the summer months at the Ottawa refuge, the Visitor may view tranquil scenes Including colorful bloom- ing aquatic plants, herons and egrets feeding in the marsh, and the nesting activities of more than 1,500 Canadigeese. The Blue Heron Trail, a self-guiding nature trail, is open to groups or individuals during daylight hours, seven days a .week, throughout the year. Six miles of trail in thli system . pass through most of the habitat types. A variety of sites hare available for environmental studies' by stasstis of alt -ages. The nearby ,489 -acre Darby Marsh is a part of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, which also manages another waterfowl area in the vicinity, the/S33=mre Navarre Marsh, tinder an agreement With the owner. Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge is a 2,245-acre marsh located six miles West of Ottawa in Lucas County. This "historical point" demarks' Maumee Bay from' Lake Erie. President Eisenhower is reported to have duck hunted here on occasicirEprior to its donation aka national wildlife refuge. West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge, a, proposed, 2 -acre wilderness area, was,established in 1938:Limestone

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cliffs, baCkberryWoodland and marshland shelter great blue This island contains the amous Perry's Memorial and and 6Iack-crowned night herons as well as the only colony Perry's and Crystal caves. ':great egrets in Ohio. Protection against human disturb- Park Manager ance ihherincipal management proposed for this area.; South Bass Island State Park The great variety of habitats, thetreniendous number of 4049 Ea Moores Dock Road, Port Clinton 43452 birds, thASgtitrolletrand natural marsh and the ravages of a (419) 797 -4530 periodically turbulent lake make these refuges great assets foroducationat and research purposes.

0 STONE LABORATORY , Refuge Manager 0 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge 10 acres ,14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor 43449 On Glbralter island opposite:the Village of Put-In-Bay on (419)497-0211 utfi Bav Island Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.M., Monday through Friday Since 1896 Stone Laboratory rovided continuous training and research opportunities thro e College of IF Biological Sciences at Ohio State University for.grad- uate and "undergraduate biological science -students and teachers. PERRY'S CAVE 10 acres. The summer programs stress applidd field *studies In aquatic ecology and environmental' biology. The 13 courses At Put -in -Bay on South Bass Island are designed to take advantage of the unique location on an island in western Lake Erie. The rocky shores, the extensivel The discovery of this' cave is credited to Commodore spawning reefs and shoals, the deep water environments, Per, hero of the , while his squadron the sand spits, barrier bbacheand marshes provide diversi- layt anchor in the bay a- few dayi prior tolhe battle. - fled habitats for individual and group research problems. . Tradition claims that Perry stored ammunition and cannon in the cave and kept British prisoners there. Instruction will include environmental problems in the Lake Erie areathe two nuclear power plants, the fishing. The cave is 52 feet below the surface; it is 208 feet lonk fleets, the shoreline dramatically altered by the erosive and 165 feet wide. It is heavily encrusted with precipitated, effects of record-high water levels, and many other chal- calcium carbonate which was deposited by the eporation lenging aspects of the lake environment. of dissolved limestone water as it dripped from fa# ceiling. "Of wide fame is the wishing well, a pool within the cave 0 " The island is reached, by air or ferry fromCatawba Point. that rises and falls with the level of Lake Erie. I " Dormitories for men and women and for Married students without children are provided. Reservation for enrOIIMent The property above, ground has a variety of trees, wild- 0 in courses should be made by May 1 or Wier. flowers, birds, and small animals. Fossiliferous limestone is exposed also. Director. ' rapz Theodore Stone Laboratory Toursextend from May 30th to Labor Day. Put-In-Bay 43456 (419) 285,1754 Perry Cave, Inc, Put-In-Bay 43456 The Olio State University (419) 285-346 484 West 12th Avenue, Room 112, Columbus :43210 (614) 422.8949

0 lUtk BASS ISLAND STATE PARK .TOOSSAINT STATE WILDLIFE AREA 32 acres 236 acres Op fake E Pre north of 4tarblehead peninsula miles south of SR 2 This delightful State: property can be reached only by' :This area is a combinatiop of marsh and loW-lying fa ferry or plane from Lakeside or Sandusky. A field trip here land, diked fdr waterjeiel cdorpl. Approxirnatelyj% mj isfor the adventuresome leacherInc4lass. of Toussaint' 'Creek shoreline bound the pro y.'Fish, mi- grating waterfowl, and shorebirds constie the animal life. The park is situated* on limestoneiffs wig exeellent A wide variety of marsh flora may served. exposure on a. rugged shoreline. Th 41Syedoininantly " an oak maple Woods With associa wild ewer's, birds, and Divlsiof Wildlife District 2 Office small, mammal's, The :remains of ialAgrooves can be 95 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 'found, although those on I elley nd are deeper and

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PAULDING PERRY PAULDING COUNTY

r. PAULDING PONDS 31 acres Off Go. 107, near fairgrounds mpounded portion of Flat Rock Creek, a tributary, of trite Auglaize River, and three ponds justify the name of this area. It lie& on the glaciated, flat Lake Plain typical of western Ohio, with underlying rock thTymochtee member of the Monroe dolomite grop.Tsoilsare dom- inantly clay d poorl y-drained: The ponds iri variorfs_typ'eSA,aquatic vegetation and associated A tic,organisms. A., 'iliversefishpOpulation, Ily,,orig neWaterfowl heasant, quail) and small mali Prof e observed. . // Division of Wildlife District 2 Office' / 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 (419) 422-6757

FIEliRY COUNTY

CLOUSE LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA The acreage encompasses two watersheds: Little' Rush 93 acres Creek drains most of the crest and-southwest of the divide in the Hocking River watersheds; a-snoller segment is a part On SR 660 miles south of Somerset of the Muskingum River drainage system. Twelve-acre Dipping down a hill, one comes suddenly upon this Essington Lake in'the center and numerous ponds remain as choke little lake with a picnic site conveniently near the a result of mining, some red with, acid water where, even"' highway. The 41-acre lake contains an excellent fish popu- mosquitoes pass quickly by, a few successfully stocked with lation. A limited number of waterfowl may be observed in fish. early spring migration. The marginal land consists of pine Haul roads and township roads have beeO improved for plantations interspersed' with hardwoods of beech, maple, access to 'the region. Highwalls showing the of and hickory. cyclothem coal, limestone, shale and sandstone' typical of coal regions Division of Wildlife District 4 Office' are within easy walking distance from the roads. -54 trail 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 system has been developed beginning at the south side of (614) 593-6933 tie area , Aleven-hundred acres have been set aside as an a117,' PERRY STATE RECLAMATION AREA purpose vehicle (Ant) area, 'one of the four in the state. 4,400 acres The vast acreage lends itself well to:ecological experi- q. North of New Lexington in the vicinity of Rehobeth mental plot plantings, chemical testing of water, compari-: ,sons of stripped and natural woodland, and numerous other This heavily stripOMarea has been purchased by the studies. An exploratOryi.dice is advisable. State of Ohio for the purpose of reclamation, research, and recreation. Interspersed among the bare or recengily con- Facilities are limited,. but one ranger station with an act toured-and planfed 'surface mined locations are pikcels of ing manager is on the area. In addition/to caution in exam- woodland in the typical oak-hickory association. These are ining the high walls, Visitors are adviied that some soft b found in ravines and on islands -some accessible, which drainage areas are dangerous. Many of thjese are marked as a wanting.. " could not be mined economically; Thirty-five acres of. severely eroded, strip mined areas were successfully con- Vertell to 'gently rolling grassland. Numerous plots of black Divislo/of.Forestry District 4 01I7ce locust trees and other experimental planting projects have 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 been established. ----(614) 5934933 to 4. PICKA WA Y '16' PIKE PICKAWAY COUNTY t

CIRCLEVILLE CANAL open for boating and fishing. Inadditin to more facilities, 35 acres plans call for reforestation to a ente young hardiyood woodlots already there. An int rpretinaturalist4 avail- a- One mile south of US 22, .west of Circleville . able during the summer. Park7a na'ger. This site has historic interest in that itis a five-mile ,c4 portion of the Portsmouth-Lake Erie Canal which has been Deer Creek St e Park impounded at the south end. A towpath trail 'gives access to Route 1, Mt. Sterling 43143 study various aquatic plants and animals as well as,succes- (614) 869-,3124 sion plants along the old,canal. The waters'are stocked wi bass, bluegilli and crappie. Division of Wildlife District 1 Office A.W. MARION STATE PARK 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus 43112 412 acres (614)466-3337 OAS22t eaA of Circleville The park area (In glaciated land which has thick DEER CREEK STATE PiRIc. deposits-of till. The topography is ,i.gently rolling; a good 9,307 acres Beech- maple- woodland. and oldfields in.natural succession provide habitat for wildflowers, birds, and small mammals. South of Mt. Sterling on SR 207 Squawroot Nature Trail, 'a one-mile-long self-guiding nature Recently acquired from the Corps of Engineers, Deer trail, is adjacent to the campground. 4, Creek islittle 'developed at the present time. The largest A dam on flargus Creek, a tributaty of the Scioto RWer, ----area of the paik is prim2tt,, open farmland in natural suc- creates a picturesqUe little lake of 145 acres. Waterfowl are cession with some wood ravineg and a ridge knoWn as seen on the lake during migration.

-Tick Ridge. # .4- A large glacial erratic with a bronze plaque dedicates the, The area lies on 'ck glacial till-plain dissected by park to the memory, of A.W. Marion, Ohio's first Natural Deer Creek, a trib ry'ofe Scioto River: The stream has Resources difector. a profile of cutba ks, alluvial plains, and outwash deposits:- Path Manager typical of glaciat areas. A.W, Marlon State Park No trails have been developed but Tick Ridge and picnic Route 2, Circleville 43113 facilities are close to the dam site. The 1,277-acre lake is . (614) 474-3386'.

PIKE COUNTY

BUCKEYE TRAIL CAVE LAKE PARK 43 miles 3001cres Off SR 124, southeast of Sinking Springs From the.Highland County line at CynThiana to the road- v..44 side park on US 23 Designed for use which will permit natural features to The blue blazes qj the Buckeye Trail cross rugged remain natural, this park seems to show that the two vials. country where the gligheny Plate begins and streams are compatible. One natural attraction is a large cave with have highly eroded through the resistant sandstone forma- its entrance near the lake, which in itself is an outstanding tions.:The trail goes through Baker Fork gorge and past the feature. Covqing 40 acres, the lake is surrounded with boundary of glaciation of Cypthiana. Its patbw*keeps to naturals\ forest and a pine and cedar grove.The,extensive the northern part of the codnty over hilly, wooded terrain woodland is oak-sugar maple forest type with many speciq& to , PilLake,, and Pike Lake State Park. inhe, association. Unusual flowers, fens, and, song5irds Deer, wild turkey, and/grouse may be seen en route. be stidied,from the hiking Inds, Deer and wild turkey are reported to be in the area. At the park agtmuseuin shelter, campgroundyand pic- nip facilities. Fr ..rh there the trail cuts up to Ningen in Ross The area ,is beyond the boundary of glaciation; thellills . I County, then skirtstheedges of both counties along iittle- are capped with sandstoneThe streams have erbded used roads, leaving Pike CountyatUS 23, as it proceeds through to the Ohio shale be'row. Groups may hike thr44 north. Many .historical sites may by seen, arnong them a the park free'of charge. German'alieterY. For maps and further inforMation con- Manager tact* Cave Lake Park 0 Buckeye Association; Inc Route4,Hillsboro 45133 P.O.Bo3254, Woallington 43085 (513) 5884752

127 PIKE ; KINCAID SPRINGS STATE FISH HATCHERY -OVERLOOK HILLS FARM

. . Land - 213 acres Water - 11.5 acres 650 acres O On SR 124, east of Sinking Springs On Schmidt Rd. and Potts .11ill Rd, 4 mile. south of Bain- bridge, 2 miles. from Pike Lake SpringS are common in this region where the hills are capped With the sandstones of early. Mississippian age and This rolling country estate contains a tree farm-certified the streams have eroded through the Ohio shale below, ex- by the American Forest Institute. It is also managed as a Posing the Silurian dolomite formitions:-, conservation Cropland farm and a vacation farm. It is situ- . ated near`Pike Lake and many - other points of interest, but The Kincaid spring, where this hate,hery and fish farm its Vii natural' effVrionment makes for a worthwhile ed uca- are - located, is one of the finest in the `state The source of tional hike or a peaceful-vacation; The hf,rking.tralls,14fto the water is probably the porous Niagara. This spring has an an Indian campsite, sandstone cliffs,4hidden spyiniO,a ra- average flow of 1,900 gallons per minute and an average vine 'waterfall, 'five farm ponds stockeditith fish, a sugar water temperature of 52 degrees, fluctuating only/about 4-1mh,\ and a 450-acre tract of, timber demonstrating forest nine degrees during a year: V er-inanagement Ferns and wildflowers in the ravings and big Thp name of the hatchery originates fronri John Kincaid, -woods are abundant Here, too; are found squirrel, rabbit, - ame,rif -the first migrants; who settled near the spring in Ouse, quail, and stimeier and,wild turkey. X797, after the .Revolutionary War. The facility has been A large farm house with modern conveniences, a four- operated by, the. Division of Wildlife since 1935,,ilt was ----romp cabin on the hill, and a pond witif.beach for swim- primarily a bass firm Until 1953, when muskellaige were ming are available There is no charge foika-field trip44 successfully hatched artificially. Production has increased - steadily ever since: At present, a cold water species, rain- ProfJohn V. Schmidt bow trout, is successfully being reared. In addition to the .45778 Autumn,Hilf Court, Coltimbus 43220 spring and the. fish production process, waterfowl and song- (614) 451-9641 birds maybe observed. Superintendent 5dWard Schmidt,frfanager Kincaid SpringsState FishHatchery Overlook Hills Form O Latham 45646. Bainbridge. 45612 (614)1493-5063 (614) 634,2863° . , LAKE WHITE STATE PARK PIKE STATE'FOREST ', 328 acres AND PIKE LAKE STATE PARK, Forest - 10,586 acres Park -500'acres On SR 104 and 551, 2 miles south of Waverly Between LIS 50 south of Bainbridge and SR1 24 west of °.

. The twisted 6304 -acre Lake White was formed by im- Piketon " pounding the waters of Peepee Creek almost at its conflu- This-extensive forest in the northwest part of the county ence with the Scioto River. The area is beyond the bound- was established in 1924 with the objectlie of returning ary of glaciation although the SCIQt0 valley was filled with abused and fire damaged timberland to productive foiest It sandand,gravel outwash from the glacial meltwater river. is situate on hilly terrain just beyond the boundary of The streams have cut through -the Ohio,shale, and the hill- glaciation. 'a sandstone which tops the hill belongs to the sides reflect the typical erosion pattern of this rock forma- Waverly group .f Mississippian age. The streams have tion. eroded through to age Ohio shalebelow.The oak-hickory forest tynetype and associated, shrubs, and wild- The area is rich in: the history of pioneer days. Peepee flowers- cover the south-facing slopes; north, slope vege* Creek was named by, settlers who discovered the letters tion is mixed mesophytic with beech, White basswood, and "PP" cut into a large 'beech tree near the present site of the ler tuliptree in the association. A fire tower is accessible dam. A Pennsylvania frontiersman named Peter Patrick had traveled up the Scioto to this spot and marked the tree, The state park, including a 13-acre lake, is on the north- thug; establishing it as a boundary of his land claim. An east corner of the forest Hiking trails have been developed_ around.the lake and into the woodland where the trees and Indian'attack as he and his party returned to: an Ohio River ,L settlement prevented him-from everoCcupying his desig- abundant wildflowers may be seen. A nature program is conducted during the summer months and a wildlife display nated land. is also open; during the summer,. 014 a small land area surrounds Lake White and there IS Park Manager little natural vegetation. A t ombined study kif the history Pike Lake State Park and ecology ;of the area might Prove to be very interesting. Route 2, Bainbridge 45612 The park hasp many camp and picnic sites kicated on the (614) 493420 hillside overlooking the lake 'Park Manager Forest Range!- Lake White State. Park PikeState Forest Boy-130A, Ratite Waverly' 456 Star Route, Latham -45646 i6 (614)9474 59 (614) 404041 POREAGE' ' PORTAGE COUNTY

' BUCKEYE TRAIL five-acre lake. Cabins are scattered throtigh the woods near 38 miles the like; the forested area extends beyond, covering many aces. Hiking and riding trails give access to all parts of the From WIngfoot Lake to LaDue Reservoir property. The blue blazes of the trail in this county are found on Rev. Arch Rutherford country roads. The area is heavily glaciated and underlain J. The Chapelin University Park by the sandstonei, shales, and limestones of Pennsylvanian 135 Fir HiII, Aron 44304. age. Evidence of gke great kame belt, a broad band of silt, sand, and sraver deposited in depiessions of the wasting (216) 678-88. 00 `glacier, may be seen along Mogadore Risenioir. The Kent (216) 535-7101. end moraine Of the Wisconsinawicepsheet is crossed en route to West Branch State. Pack east of Ravenna. The Wail turns north to die Geauga County line after making a loop through a lovely wooded area at the park. Facilities are C6MP.$1, available at the park. For maps and further information 53 acres . ";"."-4's; contact: On Abbott Rd., north of SR 82 west of Hiram Buckeye Trail Association, Inc A large wooded area and an exceptionally pine water: P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 front on the .Cuyahoga River are natural highlights of this camp. it lies on the glaciated and rolling Allegheny Plateau at the highest spot in the county. The area is dissected by CAMP ASBURY the iiver, and its tributaries. The camp trails and program also,ake use of a large acreage adjoining: The region is 305 acres underlain with the Sharon conglomerate, the basal membdr .On Asbury Rd, south of Hiram of the Perupylvanian period of Devonian age rocks. Five springs and two creeks add to the river for aquatic habitat! Camp Asbury possesses a wealth of potential outdoor education opportunities as well as excellent winterized A camp farm provides studies in agricultural methods facilities. The site lies on glaciated, rolling, and dissected and animals. Riding horses and canoes are available for "un- Allegheqy Plateau. The Sharon conglomerate lies beneath a usual" field. trips. The heated lodges .and sleeping cabins thin layer of glacialtill. Eagle Creek, a tributary-of 'the, are beautifully situated in the.mixed oak woodland and are Mahoning River, runs through the area, making interesting' available from April'15 to November 1. ravines with intermittent streams flowing over falls. A large Manager swamp and an old mill pond add to the aquatic habitat, .Camp HI Most of the area is wooded, the trees in various stages of 3599 Randolph'-Road, Cleveland Heights 44121 growth. Beech, maple, and wild' cherry are dominant. (216) 3815259 15 acres of conifers at leastAbout 20 years old provide (210 569-7621 good birding. Wildflowers are abUndant in season and woodland animals\are numerous. Kame deposits of sand and gravel on the property include a working pit. An old maple sugar bush is present. A four-acre pond and open CENTERVILLE MILLS YMCA CAMP fields in natural succession complete the types of habitats. 300 acres Three lodges and numerous cabins furnish eating and On SR 306, north of Aurora sleeping accommodations. . . .Rich in legend, geolcigic history, and varieties of habitat, Manager this camp has much of educational value to offer. Center- Camp Asbury ville Mills, erased by the 1913 flood, was an imposing struc- 10777 AsbuRoad, Hiram ,44234 ture built on the rock fir:for .of the Chagrin River near its (216) .5e' 9-317i heidviaters. The rock exposed in the bank of the stream 4 and the waterfall are the Meadville shale of Mississippian ageand thb Sharon formation which marks the beginning of CAMP CARL Pennsylvanian age rocks. 240 acres , The valley thrOugh which the river flows was eroded by Off SR 14 south of West BranchState Park great volumes of 'meltwater from the 'wasting glacier., Be- cause of the cool, moist climate in tile valley, some species Rolling meadows and broad athletic flilds at this camp of glacial vegetation, such as hemlock, have survived. The pipvide a set se,of open space. Tucked behind a large lodge 300 acres of Woodland are in the beech-maple forest type, is a wooded ravine with a stream which is blocked to form a with many wildflowers, shrubs, birds, and small mammals

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seeking food and shelter there. A 20acre lake provides habitat for water plants and animals. 1,086 acres. The camp. has fra6ilities for school camping awell as Off Il80, west of SR 43 ne& Aurbra field tips. This area offers k good combination of several differing Manager ecosystenis and habitats, includiqg 'upland; woodlot, qld Cepterville Mills YMCA Camp field, and swamp-marshland. Approximately 400 acres of Cleveland YMCA the area is swampland. This portion contains a multitude of 2200 Prospect, Cleveland 44115 marsh and aquatic plant species which provide both food (216) 771-9900 and shelter for thousands of waterfowl during the spring and o ° * fall migration periods. There are good populations tff malt 0 4 lards and wood duCks, which nest on the area each spring. GARRETTSVILLE OUTDOOR AREA In addition, the marsh area provides excellent habitat for "4 acres above-average numbers of muskrat, mink, and other aquatic fur-bearing mammals, plus, such birds as woodcock, rail, Behild Gdrfield High School gallinule, snipe; herofi, and bittern. Due to Atte abundant A bird blind Und nature trail are the first projects being terrestrial vegetation, there are also numerous rabbits, - %built by the conservation classes toward the development of grouse, squirrels, and deer on the area. thek outdoor education area. The wooded area was orig. Another unusual featurcis-the cool, pure artesian water any beechmaple forest but now has many different from wells which have been flowing continuously for more specie of trees arid .andersfory -weedy plants: Imaddition than 15 years. These wells supply the water for seven ponds there is aswildflower area. totaling'about nine acres of water. The pads'Stdwort an The soil is typical tow lime, difficult todrain, derived/ excellent fish population and attract large numbers of,mi frorrillacial till. The lind Iles on the edge of the Defiance grata!), waterfowl and %ante birds. end moraine. A field growing by *natural vegetative succes- The combination of abundant aquatic and terrestrial veg. sion provides a,plot study program which can extend' many etation and above-average numbers of birds and animals years. havepiovidedlwarea which is visited regularly byblolOgy Dqp Rowlnsky classes from nearby universities and high schools. Many Garfield Wh School amateur ornitliOlogists and naturalists also presently utilize Garrettsville 44231 the area. (216) 527434.1 0 '-ftirk Manager Tinkers. Creek State Park Box 178, 'Newbury .44065 NELSON-KENNEDY LEDGES STATE PARK (216)5642219 167 acres On SR 282 northeast of Garrettsville The outstanding feature of this park is its prominent outcrops of Sharon conglomerate. This is the basal member of the Pennsylvanian system deposited on or near the 8,002 acres shores of a broad shallow sea on a land surface which hid On SR 5 east of Ravenna been eroded for a long period,of time. The region then - . subsided and was covered again by the sea. Subsequently , West Branch *smolt comprising 2,650 acres of the 6 uplifted, the rock layers have been eroded for some 300 large park, was created by placing a long earth-fill darn million years. This part of Ohio was covered by ice sheets, across the tributary of the Mahoning River., The area is the last of which wasted back 10,000 or more years ago. largely old abandoned Unit fields interspersed with wood- The gig-C.-ler-fed streams contributed greatly to the exposure lands of the beech-maple folist type. The region has been of the Sharon member; the scenic overlooks and bluffs are a glaciated and its topography is gently rolling. It is underlain result of the resistance of the formation to6weathering and by the Sharon conglomerate' member of the. Pennsylvanian erosion.; system of rock formation& The soils are dominantly acid, Vegetation in the ,park is primarily beeth-maple,climax. Swamp areas at the edges as well as woodland and field forest although mountain maple, yew, and °Yellow birch are habitats are available for study. The services.of i'naturalist present along with a rich display of wildflowers in season. are available in the summer only A' self-guiding hiking trail brochure contributes to the value of the site for field trips. Park, Manager Park Manager West Branch State Park Nelson- Kennedy (edges State Park 5708 Esworthy Road Route 2, Garrettsville 44231 Route 5, Ravenna 44266 (216) 548-5085 (216) 296 -3239

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CAMP MYRON KAHN eroded through the covering of` glacial till, exposing 4he ,86 acres resistant dolomite rocks, and forming a waterfall here as in On Swan-Beatty Rd., 3 miles south of Camden many other places dong the Niagara escarpment. The soils are high lime in contentand support the typical vegetation. This Boy Scout camp is situated an glaciated land under- Trees are of the beech-mapIeforest type. lain by the hard limestones and dense shales of the Rich- cfnioncNormation, strata of Silurian age. A creek running, Reese Centers 0 through. the camp has eroded through the glacial deposits 6588 Eaton;Lewisburg Road, Lewisburg 45338 showing exposures of fossiliferous rock. (513) 962-2710 Forty acres of woodland contain many trees native to Ohio maple, oak, elm, sycamore, tulip, wild cherry, buckeye, ironwood, poplar, and others. Wildflowers are abundant; birds are common at certain seasons; small ani- RUSH RUN STATE WILDLIFE. AREA -fiats are present. Good habitat-for aquatic plants and ani- 1,183 acres mals is provided by both.the creek and a'small lake. On Co. Rd. Northern, 5 &Iles southeast of Camden Hiking trails extend into the forest. There is a large lodge which is not winterized. Rush Run, .the process of glaciation, and Ordovician Camp Director rock strata combine to create an, environment richin Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America 0 natural history. Fossils are found in the rock formations 3007 Vernon Place, Cincinnati 45219 exposed in road cuts and in the bpd of the creek. Upland (513) 9612336 areas are wooded primarily in oak, hickory, and beech. Rabbit, pheasant, quail, sqlgrrel, and other viand game FORT ST. CLAIR STATE MEMORIAL species are, present.' Several small ponds. provide"habitat for 89 acres fur 'animals, fish, and waterfowl during the spring and fall' migration. A 54-acre lake has been developed recently, the ,On SR 122 and 355, 1 mile west of Eaton . trees and brush left in to provide a preferred:habitat for Fort St. Clair was built in 1792, one of a line of small waterfowl and fish\ Mani aquatic and flood plain plants supply forts which served as an American military lifeline may be studied. establishefl to win the from Indian and British control. TO the west of the fort site is a very large Area Manager Rush Run Stat itlidlife Area tree, known as the "Whiipering Oak." Legend has it that !AN Northern Road, Somerville 450641,, the rustling leaves tell the story of the men who died there. A bronze. tablet on a glacial erratic relates the story of the (513) 726 -6795 site in a different way. A nature preserve lies at the west end of the area. It consists of 12 acres forested by beech, maple, and red elm together with a profusion of wildflowers and undergrowth." WOODLAND TRAILS SCOUT RESERVATION It was given by the Preble County Historical Society as an 2,000 acres example of the forests which covered the area when the On Casper-Somers Rd., 5 miles south of Eaton fort was built. A small stream meanders through the prop- erty; glacial racks large and small are in and along it. Agri- This large reservation is almost all wooded iit1 beech-N cultural land lies on one side and a conifer plantation is maple forest type with many other species present. The areais glaciated and the underMhg dolomitic rocks, in seen from the roadway. a which fossils are found, are exposed.in the streams. Facilities are well situated, some of them beside rock exposures of the Niagara dolomite of Silurian age. A large lake is used for canoeing and sailing but provides iood habitat for water plants and animals. Hiking trails lead Manager into the woodland, where wildflowers are undant, and Fort St. Clair State Memorial birds and small mammals may be seen. A con tionaptilan Route-3, Eaton 45320 has been worked out with the county Soil rvation (513) 456-2353 Service, the results of which may be followed wi terest.

Buildings are not winterized, but the reservation)s eal IMES-PARK for day outings or field trips. Permits are required for each 78 acres visit. On die Eaton .Lewisburg Rd., one-half mile south of 1-70 via Director Programs\ SR 503 Council, boy Scouts of America Thissmall, picturesque park, which has been in existence 184 Salem Avenue, Dayton 45406 for SO years, contains much of* interest. The stream has (513) 4615230

1.4 0 PUTNAM PUTNAM COUNTY

CASCADE STATE ROADSIDE PARK Hickory, walnut, maple, locust, multiflora rose borders, and pine plantation provide food and cover for birds and small 3 acres mammals. The 31/2-acre lake is rich in aquatic plant and On SR 144,4 Mile east of Cloverdale animal life. The area lies on the level, glaciated Lake Plain 1=- province in the Black Swamp region. leis underlain by Like many. of Ohio's roadside parks, this one is situated heavy clayey soils and dolomitic rocks of Sildrian age. where many outdoor 4ducation,projects can be executed. The picnic area is on sltilng landshadedwith a wide assort- A large _club house, a camping area, and picnic facilities ment of large trees. R nants of the beech-maple associa- are available for use upon request, free of charge to nature tion and the typical illack Swamp vegetion in the ash- study classes or youth groups. Such groups are invited to 'swampforest associat Oh remain among the flood plain, contribute in planting trees or shrubs for wildlife protection water-loving trees foand in all parts of Ohio. and food. - The 'Auglaize River, a tributary 'of the Maumee, flows Vincent Jim Nlese northward, with Silurian age dolomite rocks forming occa- Route 2, Leipsic 45856 sional rapids. An ecological study of plant and animal life, Mrs. Don Sager including fish, in relationship to the physical environment,. Route 2, Ottawa 45875 as well as man's impact on the scene, could beeffectively (Across from the club house) carried on in this situation. (419) 523-5014 District Deputy Director Ohio Department of Transportation, 2100 West Street, Lima 45801 LEIPSIC RESERVOIR (419) 222-9055 40 acres 3 miles east of Leipsic KALIDA,FISH AND GAME FARM A 30-acre reservoir was constructed on abranch of 40 acres Beaver Creek by a railroad to impound water for use in steam locomotives. The lake and proPerty are now leased to On SR 694 north of Keck the Leipsic Conservation Association, but school groups are This acreage; managed for wildlife provides a number of invited to use it. interesting study areas. The farm is on glaciated smooth Trees and biids may be observed around the lake and lake bed, a part of the Blasi( Swamp region. The soils are creek. Aquatic, plants and animals abound. formed from clay deposits, poorly drained. This accounts Superintendent for the natural marsh on the property, which is maintained Board of Pub/lc Affairs for nesting waterfowl, rabbit, pheasant, and quail. Wood City of Leipsit 45856 duck and goose boxes are located advantageously to en- (419) 943-2704 , courage nesting on the site. A four-acre pond, supplied with Water pumped from a ' drainage ditch, has good , fish, emergent vegetation, and OTTOVILLE QUARRIES other organisms for observation. An upmowed field with 6 acres conifer and multiflora rose borders gives good bird and rabbit protection. The oak- hickory forest association of On US 224 at Ottovilk trees is maintained on this part of the property. The area is composed of two limestone quarriesand a The use of a winterized club house may be requested if small stream ,impoundment on the Little Auglaize River. necessary. A nature trail and guideeservice are available also. The west quarry is shallow, with an average depth of two feet, while'the east quarry is quite deep, ranging to 65 feet.- Manager Thermoclines are recorded in the east quarry, which indi- Kalido Fish ct Game Club cates insufficient oxygen to support fish life during the Box 57, Kalida 45853 summer months. ) (419) 532-3412 Stocked fish populations in the quarries are composed of bass, bluegill, walleye, and crappie, with crappie, sucker, bullhead, and, carp in-the stream. Waterfowl are observed. LEIPSIC HUNTING AND FISHING RESERVE during-migration. The original vegetation on the flat Lake 80 acres ,Plain was, elm-ash swamp forest. The land' cover now is generally small trees and brush. On Co. Rd. M, 314 miles northwest of Ottawa Division of Wild life District 2 Office Enhanced by its proximity to the Kildare Golf Course, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 which increases, the cover for wildlife, this property has natural habitats in the woods, lake, and open fields. (419) 422 -6757 .14i RIthLAND

RICHLAND COUNTY-

CAMP AVERY HAND A small pond and stream provide habitat for aqUatic 217 acres (plus'access td adjacent land plants and animals. Fifty percent of the acreage is in beech- surrounding Cleat Fork Reservoir) maple and oak forest and a white pine plantation. Fields with new plantings and in natural succession give the third On Orwel /er Rd.; 14 miles southwest of Mansfield major life environment. This property is, adjacent to and includes tail water of The facilities include a winterized lodge with' sleeping Clear, Fork Reservoir. In addition, it has its own wildlife arrangements and ,food service for 30, persons; a renovated pond, hardwood forest, and pine plantations. of 'various barn which sleeps 30 more person4 and a small staff 'house ages,. It .is. situated op the glaciated, dissected Allegheny accommodating .16. The camp has decentralized cabin Plateau with Mississippian ,sandstones exposed in the. Units, covered wagons;hogans, and shawerhouses. Beautiful .ravines. Open fields contribute to the diversity of wildlife hiking trails. lead' through the rugged woodland, where many large hickories, beech and oak trees, wildflowers, - The camp has a large winterized-lodge:width:10d service birds, and small mammals may be found. facilities, hiking trails, and a picnic area away -fro & the Manager camp. School camping is being conducted several weeks of Camp templedifillS the year, ° Bellville 44813 Scout Executive (419) 886-2380 Boy Scouts of America 4.45 West Longview Avenue, Mansfield 449Q2 (419) 52,,2-509"1 CLEAR FORK' RESERVOIR Land - 1,000 acres Water - 1,000 acres

( On SR 97, 1 mile west of Lexington CAMP MOWANA "t4 This reservoir was built by the city of Mansfield for 182 acres water supply on a stream whose directionoof flow was re- -On Fleming Falls Rd., off US 42 northeast of Mansfield versed by glacial end moraine; The land surrounding the present lake Is rolling and wooded with trees othe beech- ° This camp is in a picturesque setting which includes maple forest type and many other species that have been Fleming Falls. Two streams have eroded through the introduced. Wildflowers and small,, animals are typical of Mississippian age sandstones and shales, and where they those 'found in wood, field, and Water habitats. Waterfowl meet the falls are formed. In addition to being rugged in are plentiful during migration periods. topography, a large portion of the property is Wooded in the mixed oak forest type with many species in its associa- Manager. ' don. A pond and open fields provide variety in habitat for Clear Fork Reservoir aquatic plants and animals, wildflowers, and small wood- Route 7, Lexihgton 44904 land animals. . (419) 884-1408 The property has three winterised lodges capable of housing 76 persons. GRACE HAVEN WILDLIFE LABORATORY Rev. Kenneth Larkin, Manager 18 acres. Camp Mowaria° Off SR 13 neat 1-71, on Woody /lIe Rd., one-half mile be- Route 2, Mansfield 44903 yond the junction with` Straub Rd, (419) 5894406 Grace Haven Wildlife, Laboratory is a delightful natural site containjng a complete succession of plant life ranging from early growth of poverty grass to mature hardwood CAMP TEMPLED HILLS forests, The area also includes a meandering stream and 218 acres three small lakes, , On purl*: R(191:$ miles southeast of Beilville. The laboratory, is laced with informal trails that offer excellent opportunity for classes in biology and related sub. Rolling hills above the valley of the Clear Fork, which sects to ideotify trees and study plants.'Bird habitat is ex has eroded through Mississippian age sandstones and shalei . cellent and insect populations are high. Facilities are limited make a picturesque setting for this camp. The area lies on to restrooms and parking{ the glaciated, deeply dissected Allegheny Plateau within the boundary of the Illinoian drift, east of the border of Wis- Cheiter A, Weigle, Director consinao end moraine. The ll I inolan ice sheet left a thin cover Grace Hdven Wildlife Laboratory of material on the hills butthick deposiii of sand 'and gravel ROute 5, Woodville Read;.' Mantfiet- in the valley. ('419) 526-3749 RICHLAND

9 . HEMLOCK FALLS plantations, open fields in natural succession, small mam- 102 acres mals, birds of the field and edge of the forest, and a ceme- tery provide for rich experiences. A large modern winter- Oft the Neivville-Bunker Hill Rd., east on rugend Rd. new ized lodge, two dormitories with showeri, cabins, a staff Pleasant Hill Reservoir house, and classroom building complete the list of appoint- Hemlock Falls is one of the most startlingly-rugged and ,ments. beautiful sites in Ohio. .The area has been closely linked to ThecampiS fully utilized in the summer by the Friendly the history of Richland County. Johnny Appleseecrs name House Settlement 'of- Mansfield. For several summers the is encountered frequently;- he had nurseries in the area. A Ohio Forestry ',Camp for conservation-minded teenage "20 -mile trail known by his name terminates at the falls. students has enjo)(ed the environrhent and facilities for two IndianAistory related to this site includes exciting tales weeks in June of each year In 1974; the Paul Koller Nature frorpreven earlier times. Trail was dedicated by representatives of Friendly House j, The approach to Hemlock Falls is a pleasantwalk down and the Ohio Foreitry Association. The Koller Trail, with. a path beyond the home of the owner,pasta quiet pond, to 14 interpretive steps of outstanding value, was designed by a woods that opens into a level grassy plot. Surprisingly, Howard Gratz of the Department of Natural Resources, just beyond is the edge of a narrow rocky ravine, with a Director, Hidden Hollow Camp gentle stream meandering amour g the ledges and crevices to 380 North Mulberry Street, Mansfkid 44902 a winding gorge below. The walls along the gorge are (419) 544521' massive, ledges of the Black Hand sandstone, the same form- ation which is responsible for the picturesque quality of the Hocking Hills, the Black Hantl Gorge, and the overhang - , fl along Lyon Trail in the Mohican Forest. KINGWOOD CENTER Huge slump blocks, one of which is probably the largest 47 acres . in Ohio, haie become dislodged from the rock walls by the Mansfield at 900 Park Ave. West it weathering of the sandstone in its joints, and tilt gently away from the original rock wall. These great blocks of Kingwood Center is an 'outstanding area famous for its rock show the, familiar honeycomb weathering pattern and development of plants suitable for the home garden. Fea- cross-bedding which indicate the deltaic nature of the great tired in the. herbaceous displays are annuals, perennials, deposits of sandleft 350 million years ago afthe edge of an and ornamentaltreesand shrubs. One unusual' tree is "the inland sea. Plants and trees in natural succession grow on fossil tree that -lives," a large dawn redwood(Metasequoki, the sloping top; lichen and mosses partially cover the sides. glyptostroboides). . Although countless numbers of 'people on picnics, hikes, A large pond and wildlife collection includes many up- and gatherings have visited the site leaving a few signs of land game birds, pea fowl, ducks, and pheasants. A natural their visits, the gorge and the woods. above havedefied their woodland with a trail .and open meadows complete the di- encroachment and the area remains rich in flora. Himlocks versity in habitat. persist in the cool, moist environment; trailing arbutus, wintergreen, and walking fern are reported as remnants of A full-time naturalist is available for nature trail guided still richer days. Even a chestnut tree (still bearing chest- tours. There is no charge. Facilities include a room available nuts) at the top of the ledge tells of the former forest for catered or sack lunches. association. Director Kingwood Center The owners will grant permisMon to responsible school personnel with careful, disciplined students, to visit or 900 Park Avenue West, Mansfield .44903 study the area. (419) 522-0211 Mr. and Mrs. Commodore Johnston Route 1, Butler, 44822 (419) 938 -7542 (May - October) MALABAR. FARM STATE PARK 115acreS North ofsg603, onBrOmfield Rd north of Perrysville 4 HIDDEN HOLLOW CAMP Malabar Farm lies among rolling hills of the glaciated 492 acres Allegheny Plateau, cut deeply by meltwater streams from On Possum Run Rd., east,of 1-71 the glaciers. On the hills the deposits are thin, but the fill of silt, sand, and gravel in the valleys is thick. The hills are SitUated on a glaciated hilltop underlain by the resistant underlain, by the earliest resistant sandstones o Mississip- sandstones of Mississippian age, this,camp has a panoramic pian age, which are responsible for the change n topog view and many desirable features for school camping. A raphy from the flat plaihs a short distante west. pond, zstream with erosional and depositional features in- eluding waterfalls, and many acres of woodland with Mixed in Stich 'a phySicai environthent, farming CArlbe 'oak and oak.sugar maple forest types may be observed. Louis' .Bromfield, after a widely reCOgnized liters Wildflowers and flowering shrubs in profusibr, large pine which could well have continued, returned. to

3 RICHLAND

MANSFIELD WEATHER STATION

On SR 13, south at Terminal Building, Municipal Airport Teachers, of earth science and other classes from Rich- land, Morrow, Ashland, Knox, and Crawford counties may arrange with the personnel to provide a complete and Inter- esting 'explanation of he weather station, a part of the 1,691-acre airport. Food dispensers are available.

Manager a- ESSA Weather Bureau. Box 212, Manifield 44901 (419J526 -4447

RICHLAND RURAL LIFE CENTER 80 acres On Cmll Rd., 5 miles northeast of Mansfield This former farm with rich habitats in woodland, field, stream, and pond is well used in spring and fall by sixth- "graders from the Mansfield public schools for outdoor edu- cation. Picturesque ravines with26-footsandstone walls and overhangs make an interesting geology story. The region lies country to develop successful methods of farming. He pur- on the glaciated; moderately dissected Allegheny Plateau, a chased four wornout farms, corrected the soil erosion prob- feature observable in the valleys and hillsbas one leaves the ferns, enriched the fields, increased the nutrient value of flat till plain on the west. The property has a deciduous \food crops, wand thus advanced not only agriculture ,but woodland of mixed hardwoods with -oak and sugar maple, conservation. predominating, Wildflowers, birds, and small mammals may be seen. The Departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture _how have jurisdiction. ovel. the property. Tours are con- A one-acre pond provides water for the study of aquatic - ducted through the unusual home and library as wellas to plants and. animals. Kwinterized lodge with a large meeting the fields, woods, streams,. and lake, all of which are excit- room is available. irig and educational in many ways.The dairy farm is still in operation. 'iganager Richland Rural Life Center Curator Extension Service Office 523 Park Avenue East, Mansfield 44905 Route 1, Lucas 44843 (419) 524-4404, Ext. 328 (419) 892-2784

SHELBY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS

MANSFIELD'SEWAGE PLANT .° 3 acres 30 acres On North Gamble St., Shelby Eat of Mansfield For a better understanding of water sources And treat- With studies of pollutiOn an important part of a stu- ment, a tour of this operation may be Garranged. The main dent's education, it is fortunate to have a treatment plant source of water here is surface water stored in two reserl willing to conduct guided tours. The ,tour is so arranged voirs and softened by the lime-soda ash process. At the that the step-by-step process is easily Understood. This is a treatment plant is a chemical building where water and 45-million-gallon-per-day plant of the active sludge type, chemicals are mixed. From there the water flows to two hang a primary and secondiry treatment. Arras gementi are flocculating' and settling tanks, Filter-treated water is stored made through: in a 500,000-gallon clearwell until needed. David Conant, Manager Mansfield Sewage Plant Water Works Manager 385 South Illinois Awnue, Mansfield 44905 City of ShelbY 44875 (419) 589-2830 (419) 3424085' RICHLAND ROSS WILLOW VALLEY FARM WOOSTER PRESBYTERY CAMP 150 acres 270 acres On Crimson Rd. off SR 39 to Mt. Zion Rd., southeast of Off SR 95, on McCurdy Rd. (Co. Rd. 378) southwest of ,Manifield Perrysville

,Willow Valley Farm is a special experimetital strawberry This tamp, with winterized lodge and dormitories, is the .farm developed by an enterprising Mansfield city fireman site of the Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors. and his wife who were seeking country living and a new Situated on the shore of Pleasant Hill Lake, the site also interest. Already intrigued with antiques,d early Ameri- includes creek beds,,,flelds, forests, and a pqnd. The topog- can furniture, they found a 150-year-old house and seven raphy of the area is rolling, the result oferosional processes, acres to start their new project. More unused land was on the-sandstones and shales of Mississippian age as well as added and their original fruit and vegetable farm became the process of glaciation. Orthis property is a unique spot "Strawberry Acres." The first year they tried a 300-plant where deposits of two ice sheets, the WistonsInan on the patch. In 1973 they set out 38,000 plant on seven fertile north and the old Illinoian on the west, come together in a acres. sharp angle, termed a reentrant. Use Hof an irrigation ,system from three wells to protect As an outdoor laboratory, the camp provides a setting fruiting vines against freeze damage and to create a cooling for studies of soil, weather, astronomy, geology, and wild-, mitt in hot weather has proved beneficial for the ,straw- life. Pleasant Hill Dam with its unique "morning glory" berries and a fledgling peach orchard taking shape on a spillway and the adjacent Mohiean State Fdrest and State protected hillside. Last season about half the shortcake Parleprovide additionalltudy possibilities. fruit was picked by do-it-yourself people. Twenty -one thousand. quarts were picked and sold. Schools interested in a field, trip or enrollment in the program, contact: Green thumbs, glacial till loam soil, and persistence have made this long-neglected acreage productive and worth Wooster Presbytery Outdoor Center studying. and Mohican School In the Out-of-Doors Don Green McCurdy Road, Route 2 Willow Valley Farm Box 150, Perrysyille 44864 ti Crimson Road, Mansfield 44903 (419) 938-3715 - Camp Phone (419) 589-4699 (419) 938-3710 - Mohkan School Phone

ROSS COUNTY

ADENA STATE MEMORIAL BUCKEYE TRAIL 300 acres 25 miles Off SR 104 at Allen Ave., northwest of Chillicothe From the roadside park on US 23 at Alma through the Scioto Trail State Park and State Forest northeast to Tar This early 19th-century estate of Thomas Worthington Hollow State Forest and State Park was called "Adena," a Hebrew name given to places remark- The trail leaves Pike County and enters Ross County able for the delightfulness of -their situations. Situated on a near the Scioto Trail State Forest. The topography.consists hill, the mansion faces the series of sandstone-topped hills of rounded hills and broad valleys, the hills topped with the just north of Chillicothe, the view which served as aninipir- resistant sandstones of Mississippian age. The area is beyond ation for Ohio's official seal. The estate became a state the line of glaciation with sandy residual soils on the upl memorial in 1946. land. The woodlands are oak-hickory forest type with tulip- Recent additional restoration of the farm complex has tree, sassafras, dogwood, and sour-gum in the association. increased its historical and esthetic value. The beautifid A side trail with white blazes leads to the Stewart Lake house and large barn are complemented with gardens,, picnic and camp areas. orchard, many species of tfeei;rocky ravines, and wood- 'Near the eastern edge of the forest is a "hikers only" land. The estate is open April through October, closed on branch of the trail which ascends a very steep hill. This Mondays. School groups are admitted free. knob abounds in spring wildflowers..Here one can look eastward across the broad Scioto River flood plain and the The Ohio Historical Society Preglacial valley. From here on north for some Columbus 43211 distance the Teays and Scioto valleys coincide. Several high (614) 466 -4663 hills known as outliers or monadnocks, because they rite ROSS

above the level of most of the hills, may be seen, Mt. DAUGHTERS CONSERVATION Logan, depicted on the State of Ohio seal, isin the distant AND WILDLIFE AREA -north. 87 acres A 3, At Higby Bridge, theId-crosses. nOt_only the Scioto an Ha**HillRd.off Sk 772, 6 mllessouthwest of Chilli- River but the-Ohio and Erie Canal. Here the canal stood collie 573 feet above sea level, the same level as the surface of Lake Erie. Beyond US 35, the trailtraverses a lovely This private,retreat on property, designated as a wildlife wooded area where ridges afford good views of both preserve is shared with groups interested in nature study.. valleys. Relict prairie vegetation appears in a few spots at The area is bounded by 163 acres of Mead Corporation timberland which contributes to its value as °a wildlife re- .,high elevations. Deer and grouse are plentiful. , fuge. new section of the trail goes from theGoshenRun Church onMusgrove Roadacrosscountry,giv(ng some out- Part of the topside property is wooded in the oak-, standing views of the valley. Ficifities are available at the hickory forest association the remaining acreage is being Buffalo Trail Camping Area and atTar.flollow State Forest. reforested with conifers. Five soil types resulting from the glaciation process are reported to be present. For furtherinformatioit and maps contact: A three-acre lake provides swimming and aquatic habi- Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. tat A cabin is accessible for facilities or overnight use P.O. Bat254, Worthington 4308S Carl Daughters Box 721, Chillicothe 45601 CAMP VALLEY VISTA (614) 774.2066 22 acres Off SR 41,1 mile north of US SO on Tong Rd. MOUND CITY GROUP NATIONAL MONUMENT ValleyVista is aptly named, for it lies in the broad Paint 67,5 acres Creek, valley adjacent to wooded hillsides.It is a sportA catty, primarily, where boys are given instruction and On SR 104, 3 miles north of Chillicothe players are trained in baseball, basketball, and golf. The In 1923, this prehistoric Hopewell Indian htirial ground area is rich in natural history, and field trips or school was established by presidential proclamation as a national. camping can be negotiated. monutrient, for development and protection by the Na- The woodlands are in the'beech-maple forest association, tional Park Service. A visitor center contains exhibits to typical of the soils derived from Illinoian glacial till found help understand Mound City and the people who built it. characteristically in this part of the county. Flood plain An embankment 'surrounds. the beyoqd the build species such as sycamore, elm, ash, and cottonwood grow ing. Within the enclosure are 23 mounds which contain the

along the stream. eviderte of elaborate burial rites of the .Hopewell people who flourished for about 1,000 years in the Scioto valley. An intriguing geology story involving two, glaciers, stream reversal, a great volume of meltwater, and the under-, The culture of these people is best preserved in their. lying dolomite rocleformations, is the basis for a fascinating high artistic achievements and their practice of erecting ecologic study ofthe area. ' earth Mounds over the remains of their dead. ' Bill Boatman, General Manager Trees on the parklike property as well as the glacial mett.. Camp Valley Vista water-fed Scioto River and its broad valley may also be' Bainbridge 45612 studied here. A map and informational brochqre mike a (514) 634-2302 self-guiding totir effective, or advance arrangements may be trade to receive special services. A set of slides, narrative, and guide iervice are available, without charge to school CHiLLICOTHE SCHOOLS LAND LABORATORY grouPs 24 acres . Archeologist, At 455 Ycietangee Pkwy., north of Administration Building Mound City Group National Monument Box 327, Chillicothe ' 45601 A section of the old Ohioianal proyidesa uniqtte site for the school arboretum which is being developed here. (614) 774-2541 Students and staff haveplanted'man) of trees, wild- flowers, and bulbs. They have cleare nd optic trails for easy access, and brought in glacial boulderi.sApamphlet has PLEASANT VALLEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA been prepared explaining-the soils, trees, andprintings. 1,414 acres Mrs. Margaret Bobzion, Director On Egypt Pike off SR 104, 3 miles noithwat of Chillicothe Chillicothe School Land, Laboratory This area lies on a broad, flat Upland with its western 455 yoctangeParkway, Chillicothe 45601 escarpment 'covered, with' oak-hickory forest It is adjacent (614)773- 228'1' to a former 'north-flowing branch of the Teays River of 13, ROSS a

preglacial age. The region is covered withthick Wistonsinan -"-Allegheny Plateau just beyond the boundary of glaciation. drift of high limd sen, underlain by Ohio-shale. The rounded hills are topped iwith. the early Mississippian sandStones which 'are, retpontible for the rugged topog- Many species of birds and mammals are present. This raphy. 'Dissecting streams giVe exposures of,sandstone and area is reported to be at the western margin of the range of shale. The area is covered. by° oak-hickory forest types with ruffed grouse and the eastern limit for naturally occurring sour-gum, dogwpod, amksassafras contributingto beautiful ring-necked pheasant populations. autumn coloration. Many acres of pine plantation give 0 added cover for wildlife. a Division of Wildlife District 4 Office V 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 The park is a popular °one, with its dense woodland, (614) 593-6933 rugged topography, and Stewart and Caldwell lakes. Hiking trails, including a segment of the Buckeye Trail with its blue glazes, have been developed -through the forest and park, An historical church on the property adds to its ROSS LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA interest. 1,110 acres Park Manager On Hydell Rd., 34 miles eas4of Chillicothe, Scioto Trail State Park KJ Route 5,'Box 317, Chillicothe 45601 Lake, croplands, meadows, old fields and oak-hickory, beech-maple woodlands. provide a wide variety of habitats (614) 663-2125 for this area. The land is flat to rolling, with soils developed Forest Ranger from a thin deposit of- Illinoiin till over acid sandstone and Scioto Trail State Forest shale rock strata. The area is reported to be near the Route 5, Chillicothe 45602 western margin of the ruffed grouse range. (614) 60-2523 Division of Wildlife District 4 Office 360 East State Street, Athens 45701

(614) 5916933 , AND STATE FOREST Forest - 16,126 acres Park - 540 acres SCIOTO TRAIL STATE FOREST 7 miles north of Londonderry on SR 327 AND STATE PARK This extensive reservation -is situated in the sandstones Forest- 9,151 acres Park - 248 acres and shales of Mississippian age just east of the glacial Off US 23 on SR 372; 9 miles south of Chillicothe boundary. The terrain is rugged, covered by oak-hickory and beech-maple forest-types. Streams traverse rocky beds These two properties combine to make a very fine creating diverse habitats. natural diva. Acquisition began in 1922 for land which had been Used as an firing range during World War I. In addition to a' ealth of wildflowers, trees, and shrubs The extensive acreage lies west of the Scioto River on the typical of residual sandstone soils, many animals may be found. Among these are deer, grouse, rabbit, and squirrels. -4 Wild turkeys were successfully introduced and other birds are abundant. A small lake was formed forrecreaflon pur- poses but the edges are rich in vegetation and aquatic ani-e mal life. The resident camp area contains a very large rustic lodge with food service facilities. Sleeping cabins are scattered on the hills- near the lodge. This area has long beef used by schools and agencies for resident outdoor education. A naturalist is on duty from mid-June totabor Day. The forest was established in 1936 as one of the federal land utilization projects. A fire tower is a bonus facility for conservation education. Forest Ranger Route 1, Londonderry 45647 (614) 887-3879 Park Manager Tar Hollow State Park Route 2, Laurelville 43135 (614) 8874818 SANDUSKY

SANDUSKY COUNTY

ALDRICH POND STATE WILDLIFE AREA

, Land - 5 acres Water - 35 acres Off US 20, 2 miles northwest of Lindsey T elarea is little more than a shallow ponii, situated on theaciated flat Lake Plain. tt has abundant aquatic vege- ta on including Cattails, spike rushes, coontail; myrio- yllum, certain potomogetons, filamentous algaes, sag- ttaria and others. It has been stocked -with a wide variety of fish. Aquatic organisms and migrating waterfowl may be observed. Division of Wildlife District 2 Office 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 (419) 422-6757

is GREEN SPRINGS STATE NURSERY

' 120 acres" 1 mile west of Green Springs

This is a forest tree nursery on which are grown approxi- Students of all ages from near and far are invited to visit mately 5 million seedlings annually for reforestation spur- and enjoy the memorial. No picnicking is permitted: poses. The nurseryfiwas established in 194$ and at the pres- ent time, Unskilled\labor is provided by 30 part-time sea- M ager sonal workers. A field trip has merit for an understanding of Hayes Stateemorial the processes of seed gathering, planting, transplanting, Fremont 43420 protection, and distribution. (419) 332-2081 Superintendent -.4 Green Springs State Nursery 1518 East County Road 113, Green. Springs 44836 MILLER BLUE HOLE k (419)639 -2802 3 ,acres r. Off SR 6, 8 miles iiortheast of Fremont HAYES STATE MEMORIAL This area contains a small blue pool similar to the Blue 25 acres Hole at Castilla, and there is no charge for the visit: The pobi is the result of slightly acid groundwater penetrating On City Rt. 6 at the corner of Buckland and Hayes avenues the soluble limestone or dolomite rocks along cracks and in Fremont . bedding planes. The water movesthrough the rocks forming A field trip to this historic and beautiful wooded estate a network of cavities eventually emerging at the level where,' of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the United States, the groundwater table is exposed. . could serve a dual purpose. Spiegel. Grove became the Hayes The groundwater flowing from the blue hole contains no home in t873 after the fa CMS Ohio lawyer had.served his oxygen until it reaches the surface, due to its long trip second term as ,governo1:- distinguished congressman, below the surface, The temperature remains constant all governor and president Hayeis credited with Sighificant year for-the-same reason. This makes such pools a haven for achievements in the recOnstru tion of the South, civil ser- waterfowl when Sandusky Bay and

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SCIOTO COUNTY z"' CAMP MOLLY LAUMAN SHAWNEE VIRONMENTAL 100 acres RESOUR ENTER 10 acres On Bear Creek Rd., 1 mile weft of SR 104, north of Ports- In the , 4 miles west of the Junction Mouth of US 52 and SR 125 This property,,, used by Girl Scouts fqvinany years, con- The Department of Natural ReSources (DNR) uses the tinues to provide a sense of seclus* and kinship to the Environmental Resource Center at Shawnee (nd Lake natural environment. Situated omaturely dissected hills Hope; see Vinton County) to. familiarize educatOrs with the composed of Mississippian ag sandstones and shales, the methodology of environmental education and to provide a topography is rqlling. Soilse residual, thin, and acid but practical workshop for teachers to work with their students provide the nutrients rep !red for the oak-hickory forest in a rich environmental setting. DNR's environmental ed- type. The property is_ heavily forested except for the ucation Section emphasizes a variety of widely recognized campus and a field adjacent to the swimming pool. Bear approaches to environmental education, and provides a, Creek, and small tributaries give good water environment, comprehensive survey of DNR facilities and personnel and erosional and depositional features for study. program resources. A large food service lodge, staff house, health cabins, Before teachers may conduct ,their own programs with four units with kitchens for use in late spring and early fall, students at the resource center (which has no teaching and three shower houses constitute the facilities available. staff), school staff representatives must attend one of these --AXentury House" accommodates crafts and indoor recre-- workshops. Arrangements can be made for DNR personnel ation activities. to visit schools to provide, detailed information about the prograirtfor teachers wishing to use the center. The camp is adjacent tothe.Mead Experimental Forest of 700 acres, which may be used cooperatively. The center is fully equipped to accommodate resident- programs. The physical plant includes five,buildings: a rec- reation hall, "a dining, hall, a small first-aid building, and two . Camp Registrar Seal of Ohio Girl Stout Council dormitories, each capable. of housing 20 students. Separate P.O. Box 24, 1294 Hubbard Road, Galloway 43119 facilities are available for instructors. The center is also equipped to provide balanced, preplanned meals. Adjacent (614) 878-1381 to the center are a 5.5-acre reservoir and asmall creek. The resources and facilities of the Shawnee State Forest and State Park are readily accessible. The center is open throughout the year. However, the Youth Conservation Cofps (YCC) program makes full use MEAD EXPERIMENTAL FOREST of the facility from mid-June through August. 700 acres Manager. Shawnee Environmental Resource Cr;enter On Bear Creek Rd., 1 mile west of SR 104, north of Ports- Box 128, Friendship 45630 mouth (614) 858-5567 This extensive acreage is used for experimenting with Ohio bepibrtment of Natural Resources various wood harvesting methods. Research is carried on by Environmental Education Section the US Forest Service in cooperation with the Mead Cor- Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 oration. The area' lies-in the unglaciated rolling hills of the (614) 466-5884 Allegheny Plateau, underlain by Mississippian age sand- stones and shales which are exposed in the ravines. A road- way extends around the property through plots which are clear cut, partially cut in various degrees, or not cut. Signs SHAWNEE STATE FOREST explaining the program are located at intervals.. tour is ANDSTATEPARK t recommended for high 'school or adult groups only. 58, 65 acres In addition to the forest research, trees, in the oak- Off SR 125 near. Junction with US 52, west of Portsmouth hickory-tuliptree association may be studied. Many wild- flowers and animals are also to be found here. Sometimes called Ohio's Little Smokies, this rugged for- ested area is the largest continuous woodland in the state. The propertylies on the unglaciatal, highly. dissected '. Herbert L. Morgan Allegheny Plateau underlain by Mississippian age sandstones Mead Corporation, Chillicothe 45601 and shales. is bordered on the south by the Ohio River, (614) 772-.1422 which has some small tributaries draining the land. The

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Scioto' Brush Cm1117 k on the north cuts through the rock formations to contribute to the extremes in topography. , , . The forest is 'primarily oak-hickory type with shortleaf pine on dry sites. Rabbit, deer, grouse, and squirrel are present. Hiking trails extend for more than 40 miles .'through the woodland. A backpacking trail leads through .0 remote woodlands and ruggedterrain. Panoram Trail follows a high ridge through the most spectacular portion. "

, Special hikes and a nature% program are provided at various 'times Of the year. From any of the five fire lookout towers thousands of acres of unbroken forest can be' seen. . . The park contains three lakes., Bear, Turkey.Creek, and Roosevelt. These occupy about 80 acres. Wildlife and an excellent display of wildflowers may be seen in park and forest. The recently designated 5,000-acre Shawnee Wilderness Area is located in the southwest part of the state forest and lies between Upper Twin Creek and Lower Twin Creek roads. It is just north of US 52 at the Scioto and Adams county lines. This rugged, rocky terrai*, heavily forested, is completely protected to ensure at [east some vestige of wilderness for future generations. No timber management except forest fire control, no roadways, no motorized vehicles, and no horseback tiding are permitted in an aftempt to prevent,man's persistent changes. Hikers are free .included in the lodge design for the comfort and convett to use the area but are urged to leave the forest unmarked ience of handicapped persons. and undisturbed.*Wildlife is abundant in the central hard- Park Manager wood forest, with oak, hickory, ash, and tulip canopy inter- 1Shawnee State Park spersed 'with mountain laurel; pink azalea, and the cool Box 52, Star Route, Portsmouth 45662 .. ravine hemlock, yew, and other northern species.' (614) 858-4933 A new lodge tniilt of stone and rough-hewn Douglas fir Forest Ranger timbers, with an interior Indian motif, is a reininder-of the 4' Shawnee State Forest original Shawnees, who had little visible impact" on the wild- Box 8, Friendship 45630 erness area in which they lived. Special features have been (614) 858-4201

SENECA COUNTY

CAMP GLEN ^ations of such mammals as raccoon,"deer, iabbit, skunk, 107 acres wood duck, mice, and chipmunkor the animals them- selves- may, be observed. , On Twp. Rd. 131, one-fourth mile south of St. John's Bridge on the Sandusky River The site as well as the entire county is rich in historical legend and Indian Iore. It was named for,the SeneciThdians This delightful Camp Fire Girls camp, used primarily as who had a reservation within this county, although it may a resident summer camp, has infinite possibilities for school, not have been on Camp Glen property. class use for outdoor educalion. The Sandusky River (which at the camp site has a shallow, dredged boat basin A large 19dge and kitchen as. well as sleeping cabins can with -dock), its flood plain, terrace, and extensive wooded accommodate resident camping for school classes, but the areas furnish many challenging studypossibilities. Re- structures are not winterized. - 2' claimed pasture land and wooded ravines provide a variety Camping Director of hardwood species including maples, oaks, beeches, hick-' No-We-Oh Council of Camp Fire Girls, Inc, ones, tulip,, and red elm. Several coniferous species have 304 HardinStreet, P0 Box 274, Findlay 45640. been planted, and wildflowers are abundant in season. Indi- (419) 422-5415

141 ti 4,- ...e ' SENECA i - CAMP HERTZtR KNOBLAUGH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 43 acres 5 acres

On Co. Rd. 33, 5 miles north of Tiffin! On Co. Rd. 15 and Pleasant Twp. Rd. 148 , Tlie camp is situated on the,east bank of' the Sandusky, This small area provides a study in changing ecology as River, which is reported to be too shallow or swimming or trees grow and the associated plants and wildlife change. It `boating. Twelve acres are reforested, farmland designated as is a reforested plot, -with both 'deciduous and coniferous a wildlife conservation area, containing 10,000 black vial. seedlings startedj5 years ago. nut, white-pine; Carolina poplar, and locust trees planted in The o4ier will act as.guide for class tour or study. A 1959. Twelve ,acres are in open grassland; .the balanceis small private' lake isadjacent and may be used for addi- riverbank, an old mill race, and woodland. 41P '0100 tional study if advaince arrangetnentkare made. (in Two deep ravines their natural condition may be ex- plored along undeveloped ,trails.t1Wildflowers, birds, and Mrs. W.C. (lean) Knoblaugh smalr mamn,als may be.studied. Matur-etrees include several 'Route 3, Box 271, Tiffin 44883 varieties of oak, maple, elm, ast sycamore, tulip, dogwood, . (419) 9924475 and, sassafras. Y The use -of the -camp,, with or w houttLet lodge and facilities, must be prearranged and responsible adult leader- PLEASANT VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMP ship assured. 98 acres C. W. Litz 4a5 E. Perry St;eit, Tiffin 44883 On Pleasant Twp. Rd. 76 (419) 4475963 Situated in the pleasant valley of the Sandusky River, this camp is wooded in the beech-maple forest association . a on, the uplands;Aith ash and elm swamp forest along the CAMP PITTENGER stream. The woodland provides sanctuary for many species 29.5 acres 0 of birds, some reported to be rare in Seneca County. Wild- / 3 miles ego Of McCutchenvIlle flowers, too, are profuse with some unusual types repre- 4.7 sented. For field trip or camping the site deserves considera- This property lies on a gently rolling glacial till plain on tion. the banks of the Sandusky River and Includes a.number of interesting natural features. Wildflowers and animals may Use of the property for the day or overnight requires be seen in season. Conservation praches, are the most im- written permission for non-Scout affiliated- groups. The fee for its use is determined by the facilities reserved. ' portant features to be studied. A lodge is available for . spring or fall use. - YMCA of Tiffin Camp Registrar Erie Shores Girl Scout Council, Inc. 79 S. Motfte Street, 'Tiffin, 44883 42639 North Ridge. Road, Elyria 44036 (1,19) 447-8711 (216) 233-6112 - Lorain Office (2161324 -6104 - Elyria. Office CAMP SENECA ., 215 acres SENECA CAVERNS On SR 101,1.3 miles northeast of SR 19 ' 1.5 acres This large woodland area on a dairy farm is used as a Off SR 269, 3J miles south of Bellevue -campground but may serve as a site for outdoor education experiences. The three major habitats are present, a pond A trip through the seven electrically lighted rooms of ancl.a creetk providing for Ihe study of aquatic plants and this cavern is interesting, adventurous and educational. The animals. Waterfowl are seen occasionally, and a mallard hen cave, developed on seven ,levels in the crystalline, thick- is reported to have nested by the creekfor five years. Open bedded Columbus limestone, was not formed by solution fields and meailois,may be observed. The glaciated soils are but by the separation of the walls of a fissure. The amount high in lime content, though poorly drained because of the of water seeping through the limestone is negligible, as is smooth Lake surface. _indicated by the lack of stalactites and stalagmites. A sub- terranean river of considerable tlepth flows 165 feet below The woOded area contains beech-mape forest types to- the surface of the ground. gether with some sycamore, ash, and cottonwood along the/

'stream:ildflowers.are abundant; deer, fox,quail,pheasant . There are special rates for school classes and organized and :`numerous other animals inhabit the'atea. groups on weekdays. Don Kessler Richard C. Bell Route 2, Box 189, Clyde 43410 Route 3, Bellevue 441111

a (419) 639-2030 (419) 483-6711

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LAKE LORAMIE STATE PARK. Miami -brie Canal. All land is private except the old tow- Land - 1,180 acres Water - 825 acres path. The lake is now stocked for fishing. A study of aquatic plants and animals is feasible. On SR 362 between Fort Loramle and Mister Lake. Loramie was built as a feeder lake on the old Division of Wildlife District 5 Office MiamiEde Canal about 130 years ago. It, lies in the glaciated, Route 3, Xenia 45385 relatively flat Central Lowland province, underlain by dolo- (513) 372-7668 mitic formations of Silurian age. The soils are high in lime content and agricultural yields are excellent; LOCKINGTON, LOCKS . 45 acres At intersection of SR 176 and 132, Washington Township Five locks in Lockington and three others'on the south are the chief Interest at this site. The five adjoining locks of the old Miami and Erie Canal raised or lowered the water level of the canal approximately` 65 feet. An aqueduct connected the five to a sixth lying souttiof Laramie Creek. This aqueduct collapsed ,about 1909, and the 1913 flood destroyed much of the canal from Lockington to Piqua. The Ohio Historical Society has restored atiout 1:2 miles extending from the southern edge of the. Johnston farm north. (See Miami County.) Canal lands north of the town contain many interesting features. Thp lock arealies on the bluffs east of on 'mostly unkempt terrain. The region his been glaciated by both the .filinoian and Wisconsinan ice sheets, which left a rather, thick coating of drift. The valley fill of sand and gravel from the glacial meltwater is reported to be about 80 feet, in thickness. The present vegetation reflects man's in- fluence on the ecology of the area.

The, Ohio Historical Society Columbus 43211 (614) 466.4663 z . , The north shore is largely farming country, but extensive SIDNEY SCHOOLS LAND LABORATORY forests have been retained on the south shore. The park is 13 acres located on the southwest corner where the mixed hard-. wood forest- type, includes many oaks and hickory trees. At Sidney High SchooLon Campbell St. The south shOre and Blackberry Island contain good sprihg wildflowers. A naturalist is on duty from mid -June to This outdoor education area is primarily a beech forest- Labor Day. typical of Western Ohio. It contains, in the association, sfigar maple, rectland white oak, ash, and basswood, Typical Manager spring wildflowers are present, The town lies both on the terraced floOd plain and the Route 1, Minster 45865 mori elevated Miffs which lie west of the Miami River on (513) 295-2011 heavily glaciated land. The soils are high lime till and gen- erally productive. Outcrops of the basal portion of the Niagara dolomiteltreoxPoled in places. Hiking trails have been developed on the school property LEIGHTY LAKE and visiting .tosses or outdoor education teachers are wel- 12 acres come. Oh SR 47 and 660,soutfrof NewPort E.V. Marcozzl This is an historically interesting site because the small Route 1, Sidney 45365 lake served as a passing station for the canal boats on the, (513) 492-2107 STARK STARK COUNTY

.BOLIVAR RESERVOIR_ Vegetation, is brushy. Observation of the river valley will Land - 88Q acres reveal that it contains a great amount of glacial sand and ..On Deuber Rei., 4 miles northeast of Bolivar gravel deposited as a wide outwash belt in the valley of a opreglacial river which flowed northward.In places, the The flood control program of the Muskingum Watershed Massillon sandstone is exposed in bluffs along the river. Conservancy District called for a dry reservoir on very near its junction with the Tuscarawas River. A At Canal Fulton there is a park with a reconstructed dam was constructed and land acquired for emergency use canal boat, and in the town nearby is an excellent Canal only. Museum. ' Most of the landlies just south of the Wisconsinan For maps and further information contact: glacial boundary. Valley filling and stream modifications Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. may be observed. The Tuscarawas River was first outlined P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 by a preglacial Teays stream, deepened during another per-

.? iod known as Deep Stage, then filled with outwash by the Wisconsinan ice sheet which also reversed its flow." CAMP WANAKE At present the district lands are covered with Christmas - 200 acres tree plantations: A beavei dam and lodge close to the road

may be seen. Facilities have not been developed.t, On SR 93, 2 miles north of Beach City The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District All stages of lOrest succession from open meadow to 1319 Third Street, NW, New Philadelphia 44663 nearly virgin deciduous forest are found on this property. (210 343-6647 Pines planted at intervals since 1930 provide contrast in evergreen growth. Two three-acre Lakes, one deep and one shallow, provide bass and bluegill fishing and myskrat habi- BVCKEYE TRAIL tat, and are ideal for -pond study. There are numerous .springs on the property and the woodlands have been left in 27 miles from Clinton to Bolivar plus 5 miles from Wing- their natural state. foot Lake to Crystal Spring a The trail has two branches in this county. The east branch The camp, has winterized resident facilities for 80 per- enters the county from Wingfoot Lake and the west branch sons; in the summer it housei 200 persons. Larle barns have comes in from Clinton, both joining at Crystal Spring,and been converted into camp buildings yet retain a rustic continuing,soutirward along the canal route to Bolivar. appearance. Hiking trails and outside picnic shelters are ad- vantageously developed and laid out for studying natural There is little variation in the pattern for the trail in this habitats. The camp is Within three miles of strip mines,,the county. It follows the old canal towpath in a relatively Beach City Conservancy Dam, and the Stark Wilderness straight line. The canal roughly parallels the east bank of the Center. Tuscarawas River. One exception occurs,in Massillon, where a side trail, with white blazes, leaves the canal and goes by David Schar, Camp Wanake city parks, along residential streets, and back to the canal Route 1, Beach City 44608 route. (216) 756-2333

a CANTON PARK SYSTEM The City of Cahton 'maintains a number of parks with a total area of -863 acres. Emphasis is on recreation but several areas are valuable for nature study.' Director-Secretary Canton Park System Nimisilla Park, NE, Canton 44705 MONUMENT PARK (216) 452-2731 16 acres This Rark includes McKinley Monument, many trees, a lagoon bb?derecl with conifers which is good for bird study, . STADIUM PARK a stream, and planted flowers* The Stark County Histdrical 88 acres CentePis adjacent to the monument. This is the largest park in the system and has many trees, flowers of all varieties planted, around a garden center, a N IM IS ILLA PARK Japanese garden, a fountain, irida hillside covered with 23 acres daffodils and tulips in the spring, chrysanthemums in the This park area contains courts, swings, and pavilions for fall. Hiking and bicycle paths and other facilities are avail- picnics. A wide variety of trees may be observed. able. 144 153 STARK SUMMIT LAKE PARK STATE WILDLIFE AREA and identified. Students and faculty welcome school groups 93 acres and will serve as guides through their ecological center. On Lake Park Blvd., east of Alliance Gordon Eaton, Vocational Agricultural Instructor 10450 Moulin Avenue, Alliance 44607 A 20-acre lake attracts a variety of waterfowl to this area during migration and a few wood duck nest here. The prop- (216) 821-9944 erty. Contains woodland Of two forest types, one a swamp forest with elm, ash, and soft maples predominating; ,the other a beech-maple association on the scattered knolls STARK WILDERNESS CENTER throughout the woodland. 409 acres 1,1s a good area for common spring wildflowers. Man- On US 250,1 mile west of Wilmot agement practices for fish, wildlife, and forestry may be A great variety of habitats on this wildlife sanctuary s' observed also. include a near virgin forest called Sigrist Wockls. It contains Division of Wildlife District 3 Office oaks 300 to 400.years old, large beeches, sugar maples, and 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron 44319 hickories. Other wooded areas, a lake, a pond, marshes, (216) 644-2293 streams, meadows, and fields in natural Succession are also available for study. The areaiies on an end moraine not far from the greatest ,,advance of the Wisconsinan ice sheet and is underlain with MARLINGTON LANDLABORATORY rock formations of the Pennsylvanian series. A resistant one AND WILDERNESS TRAILS knotvn as the Massillon sandstone outcrops in the hillsides. 100 acres The topography is rolling to rugged, with as much as 200 feet difference in elevation. A glacial gravel ridge and large 4 miles West of Alliance on Beeson St. transported boulders are evidence of glAciation. The 13 soll,, In 1960' Marlington School District purchased a typical types reported& to be found on 'the property are further dairy farm outside of Alliance on which, to build a high indications of glacial action. 0 school. The property presently has:a high school, middle Six nature trails !five been developed, two of which are school, parking lots,andathletic fields. The remainder of described in self-guiding booklets. A9 interpretive building the farm is devoted' to a school agricultural and outdoor is the starting place for tours which are progfammed for education area. thousands of school, children each year. Classes or groups. may become involved in tree planting, planting shrubs of , 'The topography of the land is gently rolling, the soil a typical glacial loam till. Forty acres are used for vocational food and cover value for wildlife, and other conservation projects. agriculture crops,anda few acresare returning towoodland by natural succession. Farm ponds and a wildlife area have Director. seen developed, but the woodland trails designed and used The Stark Wilderness Center by the students are their particular, pride. The forest is Box 38, Wilmot 44689. beech-maple with many other trees and shrubs to be found (216) 359-5117

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ADELL DURBAN PARK AND ARBORETUM AKRON STATE FISH FARM 36 acres 26 acres 3300 liarrow Rd. Stow On Portage Lakes Dr., 1 mile east of SR 93 Over 200 trees and shrubs have been marked for self- With through June are the months reaornmended to guiding nature trails through natural woodland and the ar- observe this hatchery in operation.It produces chain boretum, A great variety of wildflowers enhance the hilly pickerel, walleye, and muskellunge, Twelve ponds and a terrain, which is the result of glaciation andthe erosion of hatchery building are on the island unit. A levee around the the resistant Sharon conglorrierate`k fortiation which island provides access for public fishing in North Reservoir. lies beneath the surface. A nature center' and greenhouse are Use is extensive; a census shOws a yearly count of ovt- being developed. Nature hikes may be scl*uted with, the 10,000 people using the outer levee. Waterfowl arid aqua park naturalist. vegetation may be observed. &rector Hatchery Superintendent Stow Pork and Recreatior, Department Akron State Fish Farm 3300 Darrow Road, Stow 44224 '912 Port4e Lakes Drive, Akron 44319 (216) 6884238 (216) 664-2293 SUMMIT

AKRON. METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT ° Due in large part to the nature of the bedrock and a period ofilaciation which provided a great volume of meltwater causing stream reversal and deep valley cutting, the Akron area has scenic river and tributary gorges, several of which have been preserved as metro- politan parks. Ten of these sites, encompassing 6,667 acres of land in a highly industria- lized region, have been developed for all to enjoy. The parks are described separately because each has its own outstanding features. All have facilities designed to meet outdoor educational and recreational needs. A number of shelters, ranging from rustic ones with log fireplaces td modern steam-heated halls, are available but require reservations six months in advance. For more information, reserva- tions, or a naturalist's Services contact: Akron Metropolitan Park District 2077 Newton Street, Akron -44305

, (216) 733-?213

DEEP LOCK QUARRY METROPOLITAN PARK life: The park land generally extends along Furnace Run, a 191. acres stream with exposures of highly fossiliferous rack. The On Riverview Rd. in Peninsula wooded areas are beech-maple forest With extensive redand Scotch pine plantations; many large sycamores grow along .This park is named fo'r Lock No. 28, which gave the Furnace Run. Oswego teal northern* water snakes, and highest lift.of the 42 locks between Akron'and Cleveland warblers during migration are notable here. A famous bog on the Ohio'Canal. The canal runs the.entir$ length of the iron pogd where bog iron (limonite) was dug to feed the park. It was important in opening the . o the f urnace on Furnace Run is still discernible. west and lo settlement of this area. The park is algo the site of an early Bema sandstone quarry, one of the oldest in the The Brushwood Area has several trails through many county. Opened in 1800, the quarry was a source of stone types of habitats. for the canal locks, the breaker .walls of Cleveland, and fo ations for barns, homes, and bridges. GOODYEAR HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN PARK" The present. woodland consists of sycamore, ;tulip, '411 acres s- cherry, elm, -aspen, and willow growing on soil replaced East Akron at Darrow Rd. and Negiton .tt after the stone was quarried. Many flowers have survived With topography ranging from steep6to rolling land, this , even though the soil was disturbed. This is reported.to be park i4 situated within the. city. A Macre lake and swamp one of the best sites for observing spring-warbler.migration. provide aquatic plants and animals fee-study. Alder Pond is Canals, Indian trails, the Cuyahoga River, old wagon a relict of past glacial inVundment.and has yellow birch, a roads, railroads, and telegraph wires converge here to mark northern species, growing on its northTn edge. The for- the site as an historical center of communication. ested hillsides are in beech:maple with tulip, cherry, sassa- fras, and =blueberry scattered throughout. Some parts of the' original 50 acres of the park were once used as a rubbish FIRESTONE METROPOLITAN PARK dump. Planted to pines during the pepression years, this 250 acres area now has many 'acres of red, Scotch, and white pine At Main St. and Coventry Rd., south of Akron forest. Thre Tuscarawas River, which played such.an important part in river travel in Ohio, is a small"stream,in this park. GORGE METROPOLITAN PARK The water is unpolluted and many forms of life abound. 204 acres Swampfind and ponds, with the water table very near the o ° On' Front St. between Cuyahoga Falls and Akron. surfaci characterize the environment. Swamp forest of elm, ash, and alder, and oak forest which includes tulip and GeOlogic and; pioneer history make this park colorful cherry growing on small hillocks are 'typical The extremely and picturesque. *lbw the city of Cuyahoga"Falls; the river large swamp area supports many species of plants such as flows through a marrow 'constrided gorge with many water- white trout lily and green dragon, as well as a great variety falls and rapids, descending 2,00. feet in about -two' miles. of, birds during the breeding season. The gorge was cut after the normal river channel southward was blocked by glacial fill. The rock of the gorge is the 'cliff-forming Sharon conglomerate in massive formation. It FURNACE RUN METROPOLITAN PARK was deposited at the edge of the Pennsylvanian sea some 889 acres 180 million years ago.' On Townsend Rd. in northern Summit County, off the Trees on the hillside are of the beech-maple forest type, Cleveland Massillon Rd. which includes oak, sour-gum, and` cherry. Northern glacial This picturesque park, -surrounded by man-made struc- relict vegetation is found in the cool, moist lower levels. tures and dtlt, byhighways,altering the lake and streams, The lovely trailing arbutus and other members of the heath still abounds with many different forms of plant and animal family are found hen,. SUMMIT

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Local history includes stories of Indians who frequented SAND RUN METROPOLITAN PARK the gqrge and occupied the sandstone cavity now known as ° 1,040 acres Mary Campbell Cave. Here the white girl, kidnapped in In northwest Akron on Portage Path, Merriman Rd., and Pennsylvania, was held captive for several years by the Sand Run Pkwy. Indians. Sand Run-was the first, and is the best known, of the The falls for which the city of ClIyahoga Falls was metropolitan parks. Situated in the ancient historical center named are now beneath water backed up by the Ohio of Summit County; the Sand Run area had an important Edison Company dam. Before theclam was constructed, role as a melting pot or crossroads of civilization in the people came by wagon, train, and streetcar to see this beau- Cuyahoga River valley. 'First came the mysterious mound tiful waterfall. builders; later the Erie, Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Onon- daga, Cayuga, Seneca, Shawnee, -Delaware, Miami, HAMPTON HI LI,S METROPOLITAN PARK Wyandot, Chippewa, , and Ottawa Ihdians. The high 278 acres promontories along the river. were used as fortifications, On Akron-Peninsula Rd., between Steels Corner and Bath and the river terraces as village sites. roads Portage Path and the Cuyahoga River Trail were used for This new park is known for its Indian lore, large stand of centuries as avenues of transportation from Lake Erie to black walnut trees, bird life, mammals, meandering Adam the Ohio River by means of the Tuscarawas and Muskingum Run, and an old Western Reserve home. The woodland in rivers. the park is in the beech-maple forest association, with tulip During the War of 1812, Generi) Wackworth occupied a° and cherry in addition to the walnut. Wildflowers are flat piece of ground in Sand Run which is known as Old typical of the beech-maple forest. Adam Run and a pond Portage. He was sent there to protect'the early settlers from provide habitat for water plants and animals. The area on the British and the Indians. Many artifacts were discovered which the old Westetn Reserve home is situated is called when'Mingo Camp picnic grounds was established. "Top of the World." The home is being prepared for use as Present use of this area permits wildlife study. The a museum by the Northampton Historicai iety. Carolina wrens have made it their year-round home. Along the trails wildflowers bloom in great numbers, escOecially KENDALL, VIRGINIA, METROPOLITAN PARK bloodrootend trillium. 2,039 acres SEIBERLING; F.A., NATURE CENTER On SR 359, Boston ToWnship (In Sand Run Metropolitan Park) The largest of the parks, this one has beech-maple and 100 acres oak-hickory forests, deep ravines with exposures of the This addition to lie Metropolitan Park District is in the Sharon conglomerate, thebasalformation of the process-bf development. Its purpose is to acquaint young Pennsylvanian series, a 12-acre la4, meadowi, and swamps. and old with the natural world. In the Visitor's Center may The Sharon conglomerate fornis cliffs and ledges and cool be found live displays of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and .coves where glacial relict vegetation may be studied. Large bees. There is a Nature Name Game which is changed sea- hemlocks, yellow birch, blueberry, orchids, wintergreen, sonally, th help children learn to identify birds, flowers, Canada mayflower, and trailing arbutus are some of the animals, and trees. plant species in this environment. Several trails guide the visitor through the Nature Center Deer, fox, and raccoon are present. The cliffs are fre- area. On GeologyTrail various types of rocks are displayed quently used for hawk observation, and the hillsides are and identified by a number and key folder. Seneca and Erie outstanding for warbler migration. Twelve miles of well- trails are the preferred nature trails. On Erie Trail during marked trails lead throughout the park. the summer various plants are labelled for easy identifica- tion. An arboretum was developed in 1973.

O'NEIL WOODS METROPOLITAN PARK 240 acres SILVER CREEK METRO POLITAN PARK On Bath, Shade, and Martin roads 486 acres This newest addition to the Akron Metropolitan Park OnEastern and Medina Line roads District is largely undeveloped. It is one of: the most serene This most southerly of the metropolitan parks waspur- of the parks. because of its remoteness from busy highways. chased to provide outdoor recreation for the rapidly grow New Deer Run Trail winds over former farmlands with rol- ing. Barberton-Norton areaIt is typical hunimocky glacial ling topography and finally plunges to the Yellow Creek moraine country. In addition to Silver Creek, there are valley, where it follows the shady banks of Yellow Creek. ponds, swampland* farm fields, and a small beech-maple The trail returns up a long grade past a solitary white pine woods. The property will beieforested and the fields re- to its, starting point in the parking lot. Wildflowers, and turned to woodland by natural succession. The park birds during spring migration, are found here in great num- presently includesanew parking lot, horse trail, and 1.6- mile hiking trail. .bers. .r\ 156 a

BRANDYWINE SKI CAMP MARGARET BATES AND RECREATION CENTER 125 acres 240 acres *On SR 631-west of Macedonlq Sa,gamore Hills in north part of county A variety of habitats may be examined on this thickly Reported, to be 'a beautiful, unspoiled woodland area, 'coated, glaciated, upland property: A lake, a stream open this property, though close to urban development, promises fields in natural succession and segments of woodland pro- to be excellent for field trips. In addition to the mixed vide the ecological environment for vegetation and animals. hardwood forest, there are a large deck and deep ravines The camp is best adapted to day outings or field trips on showing outcrops of Mississippian shales and sandstones. weekdays during spring, fall, and winter months. Wildflowers grow in profusion, and wildlife, including an Camping Director occasional deer, may be found. Lake Erie Girl Scout Council Extensive hiking trails give interesting access to thnum- 1001 Huron Road, Cleveland 44115 erous habitats. The property runs along the bank of the old (216) 241-3180 Ohio Canal. A mile-Icing private entrance road givesfrisiting no groups a sense of, wilderness and seclusion, CYO CAMP CHRISTOPHER Manager Brandywine 'Ski and Recreation Center 160 acres ' Box 343, Northfield 44067' In Bath township, northwest of Akron A (216) 467-8197 This camp, with its outstanding naturaeatures, is re- ported to be ideal for outdoor education experiences. It lies in the Cuyahoga River watershed on glaciated ..land which BUCKEYE TRAIL has been deeply eioded by a number of streams. Cliffs and West branch 31 miles East Branch -7 miles ledges of Mississippian or Pennsylvanian age rock forMations 'make in interesting geology story:,Picturesque overhangs The west branch follows the water level of the canal and and a ,natural bridge have re tsd from erosionaldiffer-, Cuyahoga River 'until it reaches Sand Run Metropolitan ences in a resistant, layer of sandillne. Park, where itclimbsto the summit of the canal system in the city of Akron. This is the old Indian Portage Trail. Sections are heavily wooded in the mixed oak forest type, Wildflowers abound in the sprink. Four onds,provide In the valley, the trail passes througli'several Akron study areas for aquatic plants and animals. ',1r metropolitan parks, including Deep Lock Quarry Park and Sand Run Park near F.A. Seiberling Nature Center. A winterized lodge-may be 'reserved during spring and fall months. For maps and further`information contact: Manager, Cdmp Christopher Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. 138 Fir Hill, Akron 44304 P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 (216) 762.9174

CAMPS JULIA CROWELL AND HILAKA HALE FARM AND VILLAGE 170 acres 345 acres On Oak Hill Rd., Bath Township. Follow signs from 1-77 at On SR 303 and Oviatt Rd., West Richfield Wheatley Rd, exit, or from 1-271 at SR 303 - Richfield- These adjacent campsites were developed on rugged ter- Peninsula exit rain, the topography a result of glaciation and stream ero- sion. There are two lakes, ,streams, and ravines showing out- An authentic historical farm and a recreated village crops of the shales and sandstones of two periods of geo- typical of the mid-1800s provide the basis for a truly signi- logic time, the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian. The basal ficant educational experience. The farm is nicely removed from the nearby metropolitan areas, nestled in a wide valley Sharon conglomerate is seen in some places. cut by a capricious small stream throligh the glaciated'plain Wooded areas have a mixed oak forest type with many and the Mississippian sandstones and shales below. The species present: Wildflowers may be observed seasonally, wooded hillsides are hardwood forest, partially virgin and`- and birds and small mammals are abundant. Marshes and relatively rich in the flora; and fauna of the region. meadoWs provide additional habitats. Hiking trails lead to The story of Jonathan Hale, the hearty the choice field trip? areas, which include the highest point . pioneer who came to Ohio in 1810, is delineated in ;his in Summit County. accomplishments and those of his successors as they are Camping Director evidenced on the Hale property in the red brick house, the Lake Erie Girt Scout CoUncll early barn with its craft shops, thi blacksmith shop and 10d1 Huron Road, Cleveland 44115 even the majestic white pines, .spruces, and.tamaracks (216). 2413180 planted soon afterhsettlernent.. SUMMIT

PORTAGE LAKES STATE PARK 2,435,acres On SR93-and 619 Artificial iakes comprising over. 2,000 acres were created as the surrimit\resery' oirs for the Ohio-Erie Canal. The area is glaciated, lying in. the wide kame and outwash belt de- sited within and at, the edge of the wasting glacier. The terrain is gently rolling and sections are covered 'Nw,jth beech-maple forests. The water and marsh areas give fdod and protection to, numerous kinds of waterfoil as well as other animals and plants:" Field trips are recommended for the months of April througt October. Park Manager Across the road is the restored Western Reserve village, alloriginal buildings moved from various places in the 5031\Manchester Road, Akron 44319 Western Reserve to tell the story of development. These (216) 644-2k20 include a log school house, a law office, a meeting house, a grist mill, and a number of original homes all furnished in ° the rigorous New England way. - Guided tours through the buildings, an opportunity to see cattle, horses, pigs, geese, and sheep in pastures, fields REVERE SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY of Indian corn, flax, wheat, and pumpkins, to watch crafts- &acres men at work and see their finished productsthese are the On Everett Rd., Bath basic experiences. Hiking trails have been established through the !mood- This rich and rugged heritage of the early settlers of the landa aloneatream adjacent to the school. The stream Western Reserve is preserved through the efforts of the -is polluted, but du Ong rainy periods, frogs, turtles, and Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland. Fees are snakes are present. Wil flowers, small mammals and birds reasonable. may be found among t mixed oak forest type trees, Manager which provide a good varie for study. Visits are en- Hale Farm and Village couraged, but not picnicking. P.O. Box 253, Bath 44210 (216) 666-3711 - Akron Assistant Superintendent (216) 861-4573 - Cleveland Revere Local School District 3496 Everett Road, Bath 44210 (216)659.6111-Richfield. (216) 535-2154 Akrim NIMISILA RESERVOIR 1,225 acres Off SR 619 or 93, south of Akron TAMSINPARK_._. This large reservoir gives access to the study of a wide 100 acres variety of trees and wildflowers, waterfowl, shorebirds, and arnany other aquatic plants and animals. North of East Nirb- On SR 8 at SR 532 isila Road and east of Christman Road is an open bog mea- Tall trees in a hardwood forest' and two small takes at dow containing remnants of sphagnum, shrubby cinquefoil, this.campground provide a good physical environment for blazing star, fringed gentian, orchids, and other relatively studying water and woodland wildlife. Of interest to many rare plants. These are associated with two kettle Wes re- school groups is a museum depicting the culture of living sulting from glaciation. American Indians. A guide and lecture suited to any age The wooded areas are primarily in the mixed oak forest tevel are available without charge during spring and fall group and give shelter to hawjcs, raccoons, and other species months, An admission fee is required for the American of wildlife. Indian Art Hall of Fame: - Park Manager Manager Portage Lakes State Park Tannin, Inc. Manchester Road; Akron 44319 Route 1, Peninsula 44264 (216)V44-2220 (216) 6534324 SUMMIT TRUMBULL

1 Mississippian sandstones and shales. A winter walk along ,-, TWINSBURG LAND LABORATORY 17 acres z the trails tells the geologic story as well as revealing evi- 7 . dence of deer, raccoon, opossum, squirrel, chipmunk, and Wilcox School mice. Wi ter birds as well as migrating birds find food and \ . A trail aking Tinkers Creek winds t rough wooded thick- shelter ithe valley. ets', fa swampy area and across a small stream. Since, the Principal. ten n is varied, it lends itself to a great variety of plant and Wilcox School *Wm \ life. 9198 Darron Rood, Twinsburg 44087 Tinkers Creek is in a deeply entrenched valley with a (216) 425-7116 thick deposit of sand and gravel. The underlyingtrocks are

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ANDERSON PARK three major habitats for plants and animals. Hiking trails 10 acres lead through the wobVsand along the stream. On Palmyra Rd., Warren A winterized lodge may helpful for school field trips or camping during spring nd fall months. This, city park has, limited nature study possibilities. However, trees of the oak-hickory forest type are scattered Camping Director throughout most of the area. The region has been glaciated; Lake to River Girl Scout Council itisunderlain by the shales and shaly sandstones of 55 South Main Street, Niles 44446 Mississippian agerecognizedas the beginning of the (216) 652-5877 Allegheny Plateau province. The soil's normal acidity is re- flected in the vegetation of the region. GRAND RIVER STATE WILDLIFE AREA The proximity to the Mahoning River, whose valley indi- cates a glacial meltwater drainage system, adds to the study 5,187 acres possibilities. The fill in the valley indicates that Warren lies At junction of SR 88 and 534 near the headwaters of an old Teays stage "(preglacial) _ - stream. An observation of these and other natural features The wildlife area lies on the floor of the Grand River could serve as a challenge for a field trip. . The land is predominately flat, with scattered knolls.. Soils are acid and poorly drained. Timbered areas Trumbull County Metropolitan Park Board are composed of swamp forest species with elm, ash, soft P.O: Box 106, Warren 44401 maples, pine, and swamp white oak. (216) 399-2727 The southern portion of this large acreage contains some beech-maple woodland and Others in the association. This is an excellent area for observing spring wildflowers. CAMP SUGARBUSH 190 acres There are five impoundments, several streams and the Grand River to attract a variety of waterfowl in the spring On SR Sat kinsman and fall. Mallard and wood duck commonly nest here. This Girl Scotit camp is situated on the glaciated, rolling Beaver Are active'a beaver dam with a large lodge is found Allegheny Plateau along. Pymatuning Creek. The area lies on at the north end of the property, Grouse, woodcock, if, shale, formation of Devonian age, The Berea sand- squirrel; deer, Pheasant, and furbearers are seen frequently. stone reported to be present itfa thin forniation in the This area is unusually good for ecological studies.

hilltops . Area Manager The camp contains wooded,areas which include sugar Grand River State Wildlife Area maple, beech, the oaks, and hickory. The fields innatural. Routel, West Farmington 44491 Wccesslon and the creek provide, with the woodlands, the (216)849:2175 TRUMBULL

iGHLAN SOMP and exposes vast mud flats. Eagles and osprey are seen 365 Cres occasionally, and African cattle egret and glossy ibis have 2 miles north of Me,sopotamki. been observed. The management practices for fish, wildlife, , soil, and water make an interesting study. Situated advantageous)in the heart of the historic, Western Reserve, on milli g land of a glacial end moraine Park Manager Mosquito State Park . with Ohio's beautiful beech-maple forest association domi- nating the woodlands, this camp has much to offer. Much Route 3, Cortland 44410 of the land is heavily wooded and contains the abundance (216) 63772856 and variety of wildflowers typical of the region. Inter- Area Manager sPersed arc open fields and a manmade-lake. A sparkling Mosquito Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area creek runs theugh the property suggesting "creek walks" Route 1, Lockwoqd 44435 wherecampercan examine the rounded rocks carried by (216) 637-2856 the glacier-IraCanada, and watch the salamanders, frogs, water Striders,and other tiny animals of a water habitat. SCIENCE AREA AT MINES `So e of tie hiking trails are broad, having been used forme ly as te only north-south roads in the 1800s and 55 acres later as far oads but now permitting nature hikes where Adjoining H.C. Mines Elementary School, 850 Howland- manystydnts can gather to examine natural objects along Wilson Rd., Warren . the w. Thefirst cemetery in the Western Reserve, burial This well-planned, well -used land laboratory makes piaCe stif-Hezekiah Sperry and his wife, is located here. transportation problems minimal for the schools in the Three winterized lodges, shelterhouses, and a large barn Howland Local ,School District. Fifty different classes froM floor can accommodate school resident camping as well as six elementary schools and a summer high school field-. field trips. biology course make effective use of this diverse, outdoor Robert.Eakins, Manager education areas . Highlands Camp The major habitats area mixed-aged deciduous forest, Mesopotamia 44062 largely beech, maple, and oak with a rich understory; a (216) 693 -3531 small stream flowing through part of the property;and,ap- proximately .32 acres of once- cultivated fields in various MOSQUITO S TE PARK AND stages of s ccession. MOSQUITO CRE K RESERVOIR A well-fined nature trail, extending approximately one STATE WILD IFE AREA mile,forms loop which provides many varied teaching 1f,857 acres situations. At SR 46 and 305, north of War' ien This site has been under. development for several years. The manager and teachers may have 'valuable experiences to MoSquito Creek, draining a large area of the glaciated, share with others interested in the area. rolling to flat Allegheny Plateau, has been impounded tel Administrative Assistant in charge of Instruction forma l, lake covering 7,850 acres. The park extends along the sotith end of the lake where vegetation of the beech- 8200 South Street, SE:, Warren 44484 maple forest type is present. The site is not heavily, wooded, (216) 856-.5971 however. A swamp -area and! old fields. in succession are 0., possible study areas. WARREN SCHOOLS° LAND LABORATORY The wildlife area extends all around the lake. The ad- 78 acres jacentland is flat with acid soils which are poorly drained,a At junction of Co. Rd. 159 and 196 result of the glacial drift being high in clay content. A large This property is situated, along. a small stream and con- variety of waterfowl frequent the area in spring and fall. A tains swampland and a farm pond which`ar$'excellent for goose management program was started in 1P57; geese now aquatic wildlife study. It contains schOol gardens, a_green- nest lure and produce hundreds of goslings. Wood ducks house, an orchard, grassland, brushland; and plantings of and mallards nest here also This is an excellent location to Scotch pine., In addition, a Mixed hardwood deciduous study shorebirds during the fill when the water level is low woodland may be explored. Conservation features of drain- . age p ytile, sod waterway, ;and irrigation may be observid. Recent additions to 'the program have been the develop- ment of a nature trail, a baby farm animal zoo, and a soils profile pit The land laboratory is used during the summer ,months for recreation approPriate to the USer plan. Visits by classes planning to hike the trails orobserve,the program are limited to Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Director of Vocational Education Warren City School Systern 261 Moriroe Street, NW, Warier 44483' (216) 637-3153 .ruscARAWAS

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BEACH CITY RESERVOIR CAMP ZIMMERMAN Land - 930 acres. Water - 420 acres 300 acres On LIS 250, 3 miles northwest of Strasburg On Co. Rd. 183, 4 miles south of Gnadenhutten The dam creating this reseiyoiF was built on Walnut -Set in the.rolling hills, near the/broad valley of the Tus- Creek, a tributary of Sugar Creek, which joins the Tuscara-1 carawas this site has an ,interesting combination of was River Most of the impouhded water and land lies lust environmental features. The Wooded hillsides and ravines beyond the boundary: of glaciation. The glacier was respon- are in the oak-hickory fcirest group, typical of the un- sible for many changes in drainage and filled the valleys with glaciated areas of Ohio where residual, thin, acid soils pre- much outwash sand, silt, and gravel. The underlying rock dominate. . formations are in the Pennsylvanian series, which includes the Upper Mercer limestone and black flint with. the The area contains atrip mined section; the rock wall,' lake, reforestation, and soil problems provide good study Massillon sandstone forming the walls. Trailing arbutus, possibilities: The rock formations are in the Pennsylvania laurel, and pine cherry are reported to be associated with age series,,Ithe Middle Kittaning coal lying near the tops of - Outcrops of the Massillon formation in the area. the hills. An oil well is present also The lake suppOrts many species of waterfowl, and the The cainp has accommodations for SO persons in un- marsh areas on the edges are rich in aquatic organisms. 'The heated buildings. cool, 'moist environment of narrow ravines and north slopes has encouraged the persistence of hemlock, northern birch, Ernest Murphy, Manager and maple. The beech-sugar maple foreSt type isfound in ' Camp Zimmerman the association. East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church Facilities are limited to those at the roadside park. 126 Spring Street, Gnadenhutten 4,162 (614) 254-9271 Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District 1319 Third Street, New Philadelphia 44663 (216) 3434647

BUCKEYE TRAIL IL'S DEN PARK 16 miles 275 acres From Bolivar to Sherrodsville On Co. Rd. 13, south miGnadeninotten The trail of the blue blazes follows the Ohio Carial tow- A site of tremendous scenic quality due to its g ologic path along the Tuscarawas River past Bolivar "dry" dam, history, this park is also-rich in vegetation and wildli e:The four canal locks, hiStoric Zoar, and Fort Laurens. This area land lies on the highly dissected, Allegheny Plateau ip an has typical lowland soft maples, elm, wetland wild- unglaciated part of Ohio. The soils are residual and acid, flowers, andglacial l\am features. The next six miles with the associated oak-hickory forest type, typitally con- follow an abandoned grade of the Wheeling-Lake Erie Rail- taining Walnut, maple, sassafras, and many other species. road(pri'Vateproperty), throughthe wide valley of Many wildflowers are present, and the place-is reputed to Conotton Creek. Second growth lowland species of trees have 32 varieties of fens. Many of these are associated With are evident as well as some remaining virgin oak, sugar the rock formations and the large gorge found on the prop- maple, and hickory. Ohio woodland bird species are erty. Resistant sandstoneS form overhangs, and the head of present, encouraged by feeders placed along.the trail. the ravine boasts a natural sandstone bkidge Where vtathr flows through- and plunges to a depth of 60 feet. A four- The last eight miles of the Iran ascend and descend acre spring-fed lake is the source of the water which tas- valley hillsides, passing and going to Leesville cades over the rocks. The area is rich inindian and pioneer Lake on county and township roads. Rolling farmland, up- legends which are recorded in Zane Grey's The. Spirit ofthe ,land woodlots, and conifer plantations are the typical envi- Border. ronments in view. The campgrounds are open from May to October. Field Camiting and picnicking facilitiesareavailableat trips may be arranged for other times. Atwood and Leesville dams. For maps and further information contact: Schmittle Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. Route 2, Tippecanoe 44699 BOx 254, Worthington 43085 (614) 498-725e TUSCARAWAS

DOVER RESERVOIR gin country and Indian tribes which inhabited it on the eve Land - 490 acres of American, settlement. A church, schoolhouse, and 14 other structures; a museum, and a trading post may be On SR 800, 5 miles north of Dover examined. Dover Dam, constructed on the Tuscarawas River, is an Approximately half of the area is woodedvith the orig- "almost dry" dam. The water conservation pool is small, inal mixed oak-hickory forest type retained in its natural covering an area of 350 acres. The stilling basin lies on a condition. An illustrated booklet, Schoenbrunn and the four-foot layer of hard limestone underlain by shale. This is Moravian Missions in Ohio, may be obtained at- the site or the Lower Mercer of the , Pennsylvanian from the addres's below. in age. The area is open April through October. 's The area is unglaciated but the riv er was subject to A. stream reversal by glacial blocking and theold valley was The Ohio Historical&kiety deeply filled with outwash silt, sand, and gravel. ,Columbus 43211 (614) 466 -4663 The area around the pool is mostly wooded in mixed hardwoods of the 0A-hickory forest type' with elm-ash swamp forest in the lower parts. , , SNYDER CONSERVATION' FARM *Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District 367 acres 1319 Third Street, NW, New Philadelphia 44663 (236) 343-6647 On SR 258, 7 miles south of Newcomerstown Working with the Soil Conservation Service, the owner of this farm has introduced many conservation practices FORT LAURENS STATE MEMORIAL into his operation. Cbntour strip-cropping on the rolling 81 acres unglaciatediand k highly advantageous to curb erosion.. In On SR 212, One-fourth mile south of Bolivar addition, emphasis is placed on increased fertility of the soils and reforestation. Woodland -acreage of 150 acres in- The site of Fort Laurens, on the west bank of, the Tus- cludes the old woods," white and red oak primarily, and carawas River, is a reminder of the storied battlegrounds of plantings of white pine, tulip, white oak, Norway spruce, the Revolutionary War. This one tells of starving men, and walnut, hostile Indians, and a hard winter at a frontier post estab- lished as one of several bases to reach,the British controlled Wildflowers, birds, small mammals, and deer are found" area on the north. The old fort now has the abandoned here. Three springs have been developed and many acres Ohio Canal running through the property. returned from natural succession to farmland and pasture. One thousand white pine trees have been 'planted recently P4rt of the area remains wooded in the oak-hickory fqr- in These areas. est type. with wildflower growth beneath the canopy. The area is unglaciated but lies only two miles beyond the Wis- For a vocational agriculture tour, the owner suggests consininglacial boundary, The river shows valley fill of out- guide service should be supplied by the teacher. wash sand and gravel And modifications in flow due to the Robert P. Snyder ice sheet. Route 1, Newcomerstown 43832 A small site museum concerned with Ohio's role in the (216) 498 -8907 Revolutionary War is located in the area. A small charge is made to visit the museum. The Ohio Historical Society ZOAR LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA Columbus 43211 43 acres (614) 466-4663 Off SR 212 at Zoar This small area around a 15-acre lake, is of interest his- SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE STATE MEMORIAL torically. It was called Lime Kiln Lake because of an old 171 acres lime kiln that once existed ip the lake bed. The probable lime source was the Lower Mercer limestone of the Potts- On US 250 just south of NeW Philadelphia ville formation, Pennsylvanian, in age;which outcropi not far above stream level, "" . - Tfils is a reconstructed Isloravian Indian settlement orig- , inally establishedin.1772. It is significant as a memorial tip The lake attracts a few speciesofWaterfowl during mi the efforts of Moravian Church missionaries who gave io gration; rabbit; quail; and Jurbe4rers are cornntom Fish the Indians the basic tenets of, the Christian faith, educa- management practices may be observed here, tiOn, and hygiene without attempting to "westernize" their Indian charges. The settlement was abandoned in 1777 due Division ofWildlife District3 Office 912 Portage kes Drive, Akron 44319 to the hostility of both Indians and settlers. The diaries of ... the missionaries contained valuable descriptions of the vir- (216) 644-2293 .0 I UNION COUNTY AMERICAN LEGIONMEMORAL PARK RICHWOOD LAKE. PARK 27 acres / nacres Off US 33 on north edge of MarysVille t Rkhwood Within walkingclistance of some Marys ille schools is a n artificial lake made byimpoundinga small tributary beautifully wooded park with large mature ardwood trees, of the Scioto River provides Ithe focal point for this little good understory shrubs,--1 meandering stream, and many park. The land is gently rolling to flat, a part of the great wildflowers. The park pathways are broad and the total. glacialtill plain 'characteristic of western Ohio'. Trees are area well used, but the potential for discOvery and aware- mixed hardwoods with some ash, elm, and cottonwood, ness of much important natural history is here nonetheleSs. typical of low-lying areas:The Park is primarily for recrea- tion but provides environmental studies prOportionate to a The rolling topography islluoin part to the dowrutting teacher% ingenuity. ofMill Creek as it flows to the Scioto River and in part to Manager, Richwood Park the Powell end moraine which sweeps/ in an arc through 101 South Franklin Street, Richwood 43344' Marysville to the southeast. This hilly topography marksa, (614)943-2422 ".point where the Scioto lobe of the last glacier stopped for a long period of time. The wasting ice left the rock rubble in its present position. , TRANSPORTATION 'RESEARCH CENTER 800Ct acres Water life and chemikry as well as zoology, trees, flowers, and birds could serve here as the basis of along- On US 33-southeast of Bellefontaine, in both Logan and term outdoor teacti.144.-project for the teacher Mb realizes. Union couhtlis the value of outdoor work vVith students.' ri This huge transportation research center was _built with ----, Manager the most modern facilities that, money and technology American Legion Memorial Park could buy for testing all types of ground transportation Marysville 43040 ". vehicles and related instruments as well as collecting data. A (513) 642-8348 high-speed test track on a 71/2-mile oval was deigned to test D wide speedjanges. A 50-acre blacktop pad pr ;_des a space forsafetytesting, vehicle handling, brakes; suspension systems, tires, and °other components to the limits of per- formance. A device capable of simulating crashes tspeeds CAMP RADAWOOD of nearly 100 .miles pa); hour and over 100g's (the pull of 15 acres gravity) with data collection, reduction, and analysis of test Off US 33, one-half mile north of Marysville results is now 9perational. This small camp boasts a little take and a wooded area. These exeiting,'devices designed to, add to the speed and. The trees are in the beech-maple forest type with many safety of transportation are in distinct contFast to the near others in the association. The topography is rolling due to virgin maple Arest which enhances 52 acres of the TRC the glacial till deposits of the Powell moraine. property. H6ge maples and a sugar bush, no longer in use, with old roadways to follow through the rich herbaceous Hiking trails have been developed, giving access to good understory, provide students with, an opportunity to com- study areas. pare and evaluate the merits of modern technology and the native forests which were a part of their original heritage. Camping Manager 0 Central Ohio Council, Boy Scouts of America Public Relations Director 1428 East Broad Street, Columbus 43215 Transportation Research Center, East Liberty 43319 (614) 253-5513 (513) 666-2011

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I-IIESTAND WOODS PARK Pileated woodpeckers as well as many other birds may be 20 acres seen. An undeveloped area ho,hiking trails through the woodland and along a stream.: Recommended use is from Off SR 127 ono Hospital Dr. May through SepteMber. hipctOice littleark situated beside a golf course and a Van Wert Area Jaycees city relertir is an oasis for nature stUdy. Large oars and P.O. Box 21 hnneyloc 1st trees predominate in thedevelopedpitnic area. Van Wert 45891

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BUCKEYE TRAIL vides the basis for exciting experiences. T geologic story 12 miles is fold in the mature streams and rounded hills, with sand- stone rocks of Pennsylvanian age exposed, n places to form From Tar Ho State Park through Eagi Mills to the ledges and Overhangs. Springs seep 'out below shale levels . Hocking County line near Ash Cave where water cannot' penetrate; fossils are found, ceramic This small segment of the trail extends across the north- clay is available, and signs of strip-,mining for coal are still west corner of the county. It travels 'along the rugged hills visible. ErOded ravines, rich flood plains, and creeks, one of 'and valleys made by normal stream dissection and the' which is impounded to form a small 'lake and marsh area, glacial stream reversal of SaWCreek. The sandstones and are other environmental features. The many wooded acres shales of 'Mississippian age4re exposed in the valleys and of mixed hardwoods shelter flowers, birds, and small ani- mals. . Ai& Known pioneer history goes back to 1403. An Indian dumping ,ground with broken tools and evidence of the Morgan Raiders TraiLadadditional atractions. Old,f,agfeadsi'barbs,a, new showerhouse, several shelteAouses, and campsites constitute the living accom- mod4tionl. A family ranch provides tent-trailer spaces. An areqs$1 aside for reproducing the folk arts and crafts of- the Ifilithern Ohio hills. Naturalist trail guides and tour guises are available upon request.

Director, Community Camp 4965 North High Street, Columbus 43214 (614) 846-6600

"1r LAKE ALMA STATE PARK 231 acres On SR 349, 1 mile north of We lston -7; A dam on Little Raccoonreek deated 'iLake Alma, which covers approximately 60 acres. The land surrounding the lake is heavily 'wooded with oak-hickory forest, making a good study area of woodland and water habitat. It.pro- 'vides secluded campsites also. The rolling hills are underlain by the Pottsville forrnationtN, of limestone, coal, and shales, Pennsylvanian in age. Soils are variable but.typically thin and acid. Good studies 6f rock, soil, topography, and vegetation relationships are pos- sible. Park Manager Lake Alma State Park ravines. It passes through three forest types: the bottom- Box42, Wellston 45692 land hxPdwoods of the old Teays preglacial valley, the (614) 384-4474 mixed mesophytic, and the oak-hickory association. For maps and further information contact: LAKE HOPE Buckeye Trail Association, Inc. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER P.O. Box 254, Worthington 43085 7,2 acres Off SR 278-in , 64miles south of COMMUNITY CAMP %Unction with US 56, west of Athens 1,500 acres The Department of _Natural Resources (DNR) uses the Environmental Resource Centeq at Lake Hope and On SR 328, 3 miles south ofNew Plymouth Shawnee (see Scioto County) to familiarize eduCators with As a weekend retreat and a summer haven for many city the methodology of environmental education and to pro- children, yog people, and families, this large acreage pro- vide ,a practical workshop for teachers to work with their VINTON

LAKE HOPENSTATE PARK AND ZALESKI STATE FOREST Park - 3,103 acres Forest - 25,734 acres On SR 278, northeast of McArthur - .....romill110011115=1.1.0.r.-,4, Rich in history, wildlife, and vegetation, as well as being scenic and removed from highly concentrated popUlations, Zaleski State Forest and , are excellent for field trips and recreation. - Acquisition of this rugged, wooded terrain began in 1926; the park was started in,the early 1930s. The forest was named for Peter Zaleski, aFrench banker who initiated the smelting of iron in the area. Only the Old Hope Furnace remains, today to tell-the story of his exploits. The forest is primarily oak-hickory type with tulip grow- -ing on well-drained, fairly open places. In addition, there are large plantations of pines. The animal population of birds, deer, and other small mammals is high. Wild turkey were reestablished, quite successfully in recent years.Wild- flowers on'the forest floor are:abundant. Raccoon Creek and its small tributaries are responsible for the highly. dissected terrain, underlain with the coals, sandstbnes, Shales, and limestones of Pennsylvanian age. The fire tower at Atkinson Ridge may be used to observe `students 'in a rich environmental setting. DNR's environ- as well as to understand its use in, forest mental education section emphasizes 'a variety of widely the topograph prOtection. Waterloo Forest in Athens County was made recogniied approaches .to environmentaleducation,and part of this property in 1969. provides a comprehensive survey of DNR facilities and per- sonnel and program resources. Lake' Hope State Park, though one of the older ones in the State, remains a favOrite.It contains Ale Old Hope Before teachers may. conducts their own programs with Furnace and shares the wildlife and wildflower populations students at the resource center (which has no teaching staff), found in Zaleski State Forest. A large lake contributes scenic. school staff representatives must attend the of these tvcirk- value and affords a good body of water for studying acid shops. Arrangements can be made for toNk personnel to mine water drainage problems. visit schools to provide detailed infortnation about the gram for teachers wishing to use the center. The park contains a beauplul rustic lodge built from.the sandstone and timber of the area, winterized' sleeping The center is fully equipped to accorhrpodate reside* cabins, a dormitory, and housekeeping cabins. A nature . programs. The physical plant includes three buildings: 'a center and progrant'are operated during the summer,,; 0 dining-recreation complex, a three-wing dormitory (each months. wing capable of housing 20 students), a conference, Park Manager building with multiple class areas and' a...dark room. The Lake Hope State Park full-size indoor gymnasium is suitable forphysical fitness Zaleski 45698 programs or indoor recreation. Separate liqing quarters, for (614596-4400 instructors are available. The center, is also prepared to pro- vide balanced, preplanned meals. A small stream, fire Forest Ran towers, and pine -plantations are in -the vicinity, and the Zaleski State Fgres resources and facilities-of Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski o Zaleski 45698 State Forest are close by. (614)596-5781 The center is open throughout the year. However, the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program makes full use VINTON COUNTY EPISCOPAL CAMP of the facility from mid-June through August. 56 acres Manager On SR 160, near Hamden - Lake, Hope Environmental Resource Center This retreat is situated: in rolling hill country covered Zaleski .45698 with trees. These are in the oak-hickory foiest type with (614) 596-5231 rnanyrother trees and species of wildflowers present. Several old strip mines provide a good study of natural succession Ohio Department of Natural Resources aftersevere disturbance. Rock 'exposures show typical Environmental Education Section Pennsylvanian gage\ formatiOns of limestone, sandstone, Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 shale, and thelower Mercer or No. 3 coal which was mined (614) 466-5884. in this region. 50 ,s at*. VINTON WARREN Deer, grouse, rabbit, raccoon, and birds may be ob- since 1952. All the timber on the large tract was originally -sefvecK A man-made lake, stocked with bass, bluegill, and cleared for making charcoal. The charcoal then was used to catfish, could be studied as well for other animal and plant smelt iron ore. Some of the best iron in the world flowed organisms. Hiking trails have been developed and areas are from Ohio furnaces until a richer source was discovered in available for field trip lunch stops. Michigan and Minnesota. ,!? The Rev. Albert H. MacKenzie The ?thousands of acres of clear-cut land now have airector-Vinton County Episcopal Camp timber approaching 100 years. The present research pro- 541 Second-Avenue, Ga &polls' 45631 gram is designed to provide information about the selection (614) 446-2483 of species and the best methods of cutting and seeding cin the varied soils and topography of southern Ohio. A field trip to observe and study the results of the research by groups or classes at the high school or college level may be 'VINTON FURNACE EXPERIMENTAL FOREST arranged. 1,206 acres Herbert L. Morgan Off SR 93, 3M-m1 les east of Dundas The Mead Corporation The Mead Corporation in cooperation with the U.S.. Chillicothe 45601 Forest Service has been conducting research on this area (614) 772-3422

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BART'S WILDLIFE RECREATION CAESAR CkEEK STATE PARK CAMPGROUND Under development 19 acres Off 1-71 on SR 73 gear Harveysburg On Spring Valley Lake adjacent to Spring Valley State Recently acquired from the Corps of Fngineers, Caesar Wildlife Area . Creek is little developed at the present time. The reservoir This site with its campground arid picnic facilities is was constructed on Caesar Creek near its confluence with listed for convenience in visiting or studying the state wild- the Little Miami River. The deep valley of Caesar Creek life area. Waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds may be olt gorge is carved out of Richmond and Maysville Ordovician served frsgrrige';iii:-Na ure hikes may bescheduledI Vitlfa limestones. The dominant forest associationisthat of naturafrit. Rowboats arevailable for water studies. _beech-maple. See Nature Preserve section of this book for a more detailed description of Caesar Creek State Nature Pre- Bart's Wildlife Recreation Campground serve. Spring Valley Lake;--Route 1, Waynesville 45068 (513) 488-2483 District Supervisor Ohio,State Park District 5 Office Route 1, Wilmington 45177 BUCKEYE TRAIL (513) 289-2107 29 miles ) From Loveland through South Lebanon and Corwin to Spiing Valley Lake . CAMP GRAHAM The trailfollows the Little Miami River northward 70 acres through Warren County, passing an area of oak -sugar maple Off SR 350 on Clarksville Rd. one-fogrth mile north of ftirest. Several camps are located along the route, including Clarksville Camp Kern, Camp Swoneky, and Camp Wy-CaXey. The trail also passes Fort Ancient State Memorial and Caesar's This 4H camp is situated on Todd Fork, to tributary of Creek' State Park. (See descriptions following). the Little Miami River. It lies just west of the edge of Wisconsinan glacial deposits in the Illitioian till. The property For maps and further information contact; has been,deeply eroded by the Stream, exposingOrdovician buckeye Trail Association, Inc. Ige strata with fossils. It is mostly woodland of mixed oak P.O.Ifox 254, Worthington 43085 type with hiking trails developed throughout. 166 VI

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The camp has a lodge and 14 sleeping cabins which are These rocks contain an abundance of fossils. A deserted not winterized. Day outing or field trips may be arranged. farm, the property contains fields natural succession, two pondsfor,aquatic plant and animal study, a good woodland Camp Manager, 4H of mired oak forest type, and an excellent display of wild- Extensiori Office flowers and shrubs. Box 217, Lebanon 45036 Birds and mammals are typical of the region. Fort An- (513) 932-1891 cient, with its Museum and mounds, is within hiking dis- tance. CAMP JOY EDUCATION CENTER The camp, accommodating 150 people, is completely 315 acres winterized for year-round use, A full time outdoor educa- tion director is responsible for program development. Off SR 322 on old 3C, Highway, which leads to Clarksville In response to a need to provide outdoor programs for °Manager, Camp Kern children in the greater Cincinnati area regardless of income, Daytob YMCA race, or religion, a board of interested citizens' has estab- 117 Weft Monument Avenue, Dayton 45402 lished this center. The major goal -is to offer year-round (513) 299-8950 programming which will enrich and strengthencthe regular school curriculum for better relations in a multi-racial society. Outdoor living and activities are directed by a well- CAMP SWONEKY trained and experienced staff, together with at least one 180 acres school teacher. On Middleboro Rd,, Exit 30 from 1-71 The camp setting and _appointments, too, furnish physical and biotic environments which enhince the pro- Situated on the east side of the Little Miami River gram. The camp s-situated on morainic hills and valleys valley, this camp has many scenic features. Mature forest where Little Todd's Fork, a tributary of _a tributary of the and ravines show outcrops ofOrdovician shales and lime- Little Miami River, shows stream erosion and deposition stones. The trees are the mixed oak forest type with an and exposes Ordovician fossiliferous rocks. Gravel deposits understory of shrubs and wildflowers., and glacial rocks in theream help tell the geologic story. Hiking ails have been developed. Thin winterized A beech, hickory, maple, and oak forest with a rich under- buildingssing 60 persons are available. story, fields in success!, and a one-acre pond provide habitats for studying dive se plant and Animal life. Director, Camp Swoneky Near Fort Ancient, th camp property naturally shows Salvation Army some evidence of the early concentration of Indians in the 114 East Central ParkwaY, Cincinnati 45210 area. Many other resources 'inthevicinity,suchas (513) 2414300 Wilmington College, Cowan Lake, museums, farms, and cemeteries, can contribute to the enrichment of children's lives. CAMP WY-CA-KEY Field trips, day camping, or resident camping with win- 12S acres terized, facilities are offered. On Moore-Sour Rd., viq SR 123 and GilmOre Rd., southeast Executive Director of Lebanon CaMp Joy Resident Edilication Center Winter camping and field trips are possibilities on this Box 177, Clarksville 45113 property. An gold farm, the camp is rich in the three major (666) 628-3014 habitats: open':,field in natural succession, woodland of the mixed oak,fO4type, and a lake for the study of aquatic plantil'ana WOOS; CAMP KERNA The area is located on Illinoian glacial CUB between two 410 acres lobes of deposits by the Wisconsinan or latest glacier. The On SR 350 west of Fort Ancient Miami lobe is on the northwest and the Scioto lobe is to the northeast. The terrain is rolling to flat east of the Little One of several camps situated along or near the Little Miami River valley. , Miami scenic rivers this one has all the features and habitats advantageous- to outdoor education progams. Several A farmhouse and lodge are winterized and will accom- schools are taking advantage of these assets. modate' 60 to 70 perions in cold weather. Five cabins are not winterized. Reservations may be made for day use or The area lies within the boundary of Illinoian glaciation, school camping. covered wit$ well-weathered till.It is located in what is termed "the Cincinnati arch or anticline," an area subjected Camp Manager, Dayton YWCA to regional uplift, which, after millions of years, has ex- 141 West 3rd Street, Dayton 45402 posed rocks of Ordovician age, the oldest In the state. (513) 4615550 WARREN

FORT ANCIENT CANOE TRAILS Two prehistoricIndian cultures inhabitedtheFort 111 acres Ancient earthworks and the Anderson Village site. The Hopewell Indians, living in Ohio between 300 BC and 600 On TSR 350 nOtt to Fort Ancient AD, built the earthworks. Sometime between 1200 AD and Guided environmental education floats on the scenic pioneer history, the Port Ancient Indians reoccupied the Little Miami RiVer are offered by Bob Morgan, a pioneer in site. On the bluff rising 275 feet above the east bank of the outdoor education. The trip may extend over a few hours Little Miami River, the Hopewell people constructed walls or a few days. The basic trip begins at the canoe lodge and to make an enclosure in three parts, within which the dead terminates at the private pick-up site across from the were buried and ceremonies performed. A museum, opened historic Morrow Mills downstream, where a bus waits to in 1967, shows tools, pottery, ornaments, and methods of transport students back to Fort Ancierit. burial. There is no charge for school groups. The larger wooded area surrounding the fort is rich in habitat for plants, birds and small mammals. Small streams have eroded through the covering of Illinoian glacial till. Fossils of Ordovician age may be found in the limestones and shales exposed by the erosion of the river. The gorge here was formed by glacial stream diversion.

The Ohio Historical Society Columbus 43211 (614) 466-4663

HOB CAMP NATURE CENTER 110 acres On SR 123, one-half mile east of 1-71 Drifting quietly downstream, the canoeists may ,observe an abundance of vegetational and animal life, in luding Fields in natural succession, woodland, pond, and stream birds, reptiles, and amphibians. A stop at the Morga farm furnish diverse habitats for this school land laboratory. A and wildlife area provides an opportunity to hike th ough 20-acre wooded area contains remnant beech and maple 86 acres of woodland containing beech, maple, butte nut, trees with a limited number of oaks. Old red cedars, typical walnut, and hickory trees on the hillsides, with nume ous of calcareous soils, dot the matured pastures. Wildlife food, cottonwoods and sycamores along the river. Trees such as a plantings and reforestation are projects executed by the Kentucky coffee tree, a huge chinquapin oak, and large- Warren County Conservation Association, owner of the tooth aspen can be found also. Many wildflowers appear property. before the trees come into full leaf. Two lakes on the prop- erty furnish aquatic study sites which contrast with the A stream intersects the area in two places, exposing Or- dovicianlimestones and free-flowing river. A large buzzard roost at the top of the shales wherefossilscan be collected. ridge provides a resting place for as many as 500 of these large birds in season. The valley profile and the eroding Manager, Hob Camp Nature Center stream, exposing the fossil-rich Ordovician limestones and 718 Southline Drive, Lebanon 45036 shales,tellthe geologic and glacial story which has so (513) 932-5614 largely determined the biotic communities as well as man's use of the land. The outdoor education trips are conducted on two WHIP-POOR-WILL HILLS weeks' advance reservation only, Monday through Friday. 492 acres In addition to the canoe livery, an old log cabin, recently On Middleboro Rd., between SR 350 and US 22 restored, is available for group rental. Rightfully named Lou Henry Hoover Wildlife Sanctuary, Bob Morgan this large acreage with winterized facilities lends itself well Box 159, Route 2, Morrow 45152 to school resident camping, field trips, day cawing, or (5.13) 899-2166 extensive research. The Girl Scouts cherish this area like the Indians before FORT ANCIENT STATE MEMORIAL them.Preservationhasfiguredpreeminentlyintheir 696 acres development of this site with its ,deep valleys and wooded 03. hillsides typical of the Little Miami watershed, highly fossil- On SR 350,.7 miles southeast o Lebanon . iferous .exposures of Ordovician limestone, and open areas previously cleared for farming. Fort Ancient State modal was created as an archeo- logical preserve in 1891. Care and control of the site have The camp lies beyond the line of Wisconsiran glaciation been vested in the Ohio Historical Society since gpat date. in the Illinoian till region. But the Little Miami River was a X68 159 WARREN WASHINGTON glacial meltwater stream carrying great quantities of water Geologic and Indian history are no more interesting and from the wasting glacier, and iv cut deeply into the rock important than the mixed hardwood forest and its wealth strata. Of geologic interest, too, is the fact that some in- of wildflowers and woody plants. An abundance of birds ternal fprce within the earth arched the rock formations in and evidence of other animal life may be studied along the the Cincinnati area making most cif Ohio's rock strata tilt many hiking trails. slightly to the southeast. Thus the oldest rocks in the state, Camping Director the Ordovician, Which would normally lie far below the Buckeye Trails Girl Scout Council youngest Permian rocks of eastern Ohio, are exposed at the 184 Salem Avenue, Dayton 45406 surface. This is most fortunate for fossil collectors! (513) 224-7601

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CAMP FALL RUN FORT FRYE FFA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 205 acres 40 acres Off US 56A on Twp. Rd. 69, southwest of Layman Off SR 60, 6 miles east of Beverly This farm, used for Girl Scout camping activities, has a On land loaned to the FFA and ecology groups of Fort ravine formed by a tributary of Fall Run which creates an Frye High School on the condition that they pay the taxes, unusually interesting nature study area. Open fields consti- these clubs have developed an enviable ecological learning tute a large part of the property, but the stream and wood- center. land provide many kinds of habitats for plants and animals. The physical environmentischaracterized by . high, A large overhang of resistant sandstone rock is respon- rounded hilltops, capped with Permian age sandsnes and sible for the fascinating weathering pattern and the plants shales, the stream cutting through resistant sand ones of and animals typical of a cool, moist environment. Large the Pennsylvanian series forming cliffs and watells.,An hemlock trees and other glacial relict vegetation are in close old house on the hillside, now used for shelter when neces- proximity. The Falls Run Trail, developed by Boy Scouts sary, and cleared land surrounding it, indicate man's in- and interested citizens, may be picked up at the inter- fluence prior to use by the school groups. section of Fall Run and the creek which goes into the Girl The woodland adjacent, including the flood plain along Scout Camp. (See Falls Run Trail Nature Preserve.) the creek, contains many varieties of trees, some of which Camping Director are labelled, and typical flood plain vegetation. A wide por- Heart of Ohio Girl Scout Council tion has been used by the classes for raising corn. Broad 1215 Newark Rood, Zanesville 43701 paths with 38 learning stations have been established and (614) 454-8563 include a forestry management section. The ecology area adjoins a nursery property at the top of the hill. A field trip conducted by the students could be an ex- CAMP HERVIDA cellent learning experience either for elementary classes or 86 acres high school groups interested in developing their own land Off SR 339, south of Waterford laboratory. This 4-H camp is situated in a steep and forked ravine Mrs. Ethel Noland with sandstone rock exposed along a small stream..Much of Earth Science Teacher the acreage is mixed hardwood forest, oak predominating, Fort Frye High School but an outstanding feature is an extensive well-grown pine Beverly 45715 plantation. Many birds and small mammals may be seen, as (614) 984-2376 .well as typical wildflowers. Not so typical are walking fern in rock crevices and primitive vegetation.

A lodge with fireplaces,, a dining hall, and sleeping cabins MARIETTA STATE NURSERY are available for spring and fall months. 95 acres County 4-H Agent Washington County Cooperative Extension Service On SR 7 and Alt. US 56, 4 miles southeast of Marietta Court House, Marietta 45750 Situated on low, flat flood plains or terraces along the (614) 373-6623 Ohio ARiver is, one of the state's nurseries where certain :41 140 T69 ' WASHINGTON wilovivE hardwoods and conifers are printed from seeds and dis- SAIDA tributed as seedlings to various parts of Ohio for reforesta- 375 acres tion and reclamation. Seeds are collected by nursery and 10 miles north of Marietta on Fearing Twp. Rd. 332 state forest crews. They are extracted and cleaned at the nursery and seeded or stored for later use.,Conifers include This hilly farinland, consisting of woodland, pernlanent °Japanese larch, Norway spruce, red, short-leaf, Virginia, and pasture, and tillable fields, has interesting possibilities for a white pine. The seeds are planted in four-foot-wide beds, field trip. Shallow oil and lies wells, a stream eroding Per- irrigated and tended 'until seedlings are large enough for mian age sandstones and shales, numerous springs, two . transplanting, in one to two years, depending on variety. ponds, a variety of wildflowers, abundant wildlife, and a broad panoramk view of the countryside may be observed. A visit to the nursery can be highly informative. Woodland is mixed hardwoods with oak and tuliptree pre- dominating. Small groups may arrange to tour the property. Superintendent Marietta State Nursery Albert Berg Route 1, Marietta 45750 Hadley Lane, Marietta 45750 (614) 3736574 (614) 373-4925

VETO LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA 448 acres

MUSKINGUM RIVER PARKWAY STATE PARK On SR 339, 8 miles northwest qf 8elpre

11111, 60 acres A 160-acre lake with a narrow shoreline provides a vari- ety of habitats for plants and animals. The lake supports a Along the Muskingum River limited number of mallard, wood duck and teal, with heron Dams and locks have made park sites advantageous along in the swampy areas. The marginal' land contains an inter- the river. Typical river vegetation, flood plain, and valley spersion of mixed hardwoods, oak, hickory and beech. An profiles may be observed as 'well as navigation procedures. occasional shagbark hickory is also observed. In this county, sites exist at Devola, Lowell, and Beverly This environment gives proteCtion to many different on SR 60. Locks are operated only during the normalboat-, kinds of birds and wildflowers. The upper portions of the ing season. lake produce excellent populations of bullfrogs and soft and hard-shelled turtles. Park Manager Muskingum River Parkway State Park Division of Wildlife District 4 Office - Box.2806, Zanesville 43701 360 East State Street, Athens 45701 (614) 452-3820 (614)593-6933

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DAVEY TREE NURSERY Each season provides different stages of the growth-cycle 220 acres for study; bare trees for bark and winter bud, spring for flowers and seeds, summer for leaf form, and fall for color On SR539, northwest of Wooster changes and beauty, \ A barn may be used for Shelter in case of rain. its,kind in the The Davey Tree Farm is the only one of Manager ation. There are 169 species and varieties of decidikous NurserY All are Davey Tree s e and flowering trees, representing 33 genera. Route 6, Wooster 44691 labeled With Latin and common names making identifying characteristics easy to learn. (216) 264-3533 WA ?NE

O.D. DILLER SCHOOL ARBORETUM pine forest, a rustic log cabin, and bridge built from native, 1 acre timbers create an atmosphere reminiscent of the frontier. At Edgewood Junior. High on Grawstark Path, In Wooster Ashland and Wayne CoUnty schools and colleges have discovered this favored study site and others are invited to This arboretum, one of -the first official school arboreta inquire. in Ohio, was initiated in the spring of 1964 by Dr. Diller, then curator of Secrest Arboretum at the Ohio Research Manager and Development center. With the assistance of the princi7 Inspiration Wills pal and students at Edgewood junior High School in Route 1, Burbank 44214 Wooster, Dr. Diller began a project which in subsequent (419) 846:3010 years has been enlarged to contain over 100 different vari- eties of trees. Many schools and agencies have visited Edgewood and used the arboretum as a model. The pride and pleasure KILLBUCK.STATE WILDLIFE AREA derived by students in participating in a living, growing, 1,894 acres environmental project frequently may be assessed as Monu- Along In the townships south of Wooster mental. Through this experience they learn that trees re- and including Prairie Township In Holmes County plenish oxygen to the air, temper the climateemuffle noise, give shelter Wwildlife and aesthetic satisfaction to people, This extensive area, the largest remaining inland marsh in the state, is being developed by the Division of Wildlife as a it Principal wildlife management area to maintain the marshland, im- Edgewood Junior High School prove habitat and nesting areas for wood duck and other Grawstark Path, Wooster 40691 # waterfowl, and to maintain upland wildlife species such as (216) 345-6475 ral?bit' and quail, and forest game species, primarily fox, squirrel, and furbearers. The cattail marshes mixed with buttonbush,cut-off oxbows in the river, and channels ad-. DUSH'S CHRISTMAS TREE IrARM jacent to timber pro-vide Ohio's best wood duck nesting and 50 acres , rearing habitats. Large numbers of migratory waterfowl, particularly puddle-duck species:Canada geese, and whist- West of SR 226 on Twp. Rd. 82, ClIntonTownship ling swan, make the area a. favorite birding and hunting On formerly abandoned, unproductive farmland the area. owner of this plantation has developed a successful conser- The geological hikory of the:shallow, U-shaped Killbuck 0 vation and business venture. Twenty-eight acres of Norway valley begins with the north-flowing tributary of the early spruce, Colorado blue spruce, Scotch pine, and other culti- Teays River drainage system which was blocked by the N vars designed for Christmas cutting have been carefully Kansan ice sheet as it stopped north of the Holmes County. managed from seedling to harvest. Some are in their third line. This valley below. the ice front was filled with sand and harvest rotation. Twenty-two acres are managed for top gravel, outwash from the glacier. The stream pattern was timber harvest, which in 22 years have yielded two large turned south by the later lilinoian glacier. The fluctuating" and two small harvests, totaling 200,000 board feet. The property lends itself well to field studies of various kinds of timber cutting and growth stimuli as well as a study of dendrology. - Robert Dusk 2306 Grandview Avenue, Wooster 44691 (216) 264-0099

INSPIRATION HILLS 212 acres On SR 604 east of Congress Rugged topography with steep, rocky ravines; springs, a lake and a beautiful, heavily wooded forest make this a choice area for field studies and camping. The land Is owned -by, the Church of the Brethren and managed by people appreciative of its natural beauty and willing to share their knowledge and skills. The co-manager ()teaches ceramics and displays her artistry near the entrance to the area. A winterized dormi- tory and lodge, in addition to family camping facilities, a WAYNE glacial impoundments resulted in clay and peat deposits in The mill machinery is in its original state; tools are the valley, which along with the low gradient of .8-foot wooden, reminiscent of a time When pride in workmanship drop per mile has been responsible for continual seasonal was very ipportant. flooding and permanent wet areas. Small well-supervised groups may obtain permission to Five east -west roads cross the valley from SR 83 to 'SR visit the mill, the stream, and surroundings. 226. These are gravel and freqantly seasonally impassable. Jim Strock A manmade access to the marshland is an abandoned B and 517 East Liberty Street, Wooster 44691 0 Railroad line paralleling Kil Ibuck Creek. Hunters; hikers, farmers, and trappers use the old roadbed to reach portions (216) 2624408 between the east-west roads. Soils on the slopes and uplands are silty loam derived MYERS- SWINEHART FARM from the glacial till of the Wisconsinan glatier. This land is 218 acres tillable, and -dairy farming has been the traditional, agricul- tural activity where the land is not too wet for cultivation. On Co. Rd. 154, off SR 302, 10 miles northwest of Wooster The area is partly wooded with swamp oak and maple This trim looking farm, lying on a glaciated, nearly level and other \water-loving plants. It is a favorable habitat for but dissected Allegheny Plateau; has a number of note- songbirds as well as waterfowl and shorebirds. The pro- worthy features for study. One is the control of excess thonotary warbler is a fairly common nester in the acquisi- water which has been achieved by good conservation prac- tion unit althOugh rare-to-non-existent in most of Ohio. tices. The _results of diversions, sod waterways, and extens- Pileated and red-bellied woodpeckers, cattle egrets and, ive under-suilace tiling may be observed. rarely, the.endangered bald eagle are seen. .? Mucluofthe area is still privately owned and visitors are Of additional interest may be the calf pens, loafing shed, advised to contact the resident manager regarding manage- milk parlor for processing the milk from 50 Holstein cows, a woodland pasture, and the ge\neral farm operation. ment policies andlirograms. Area Manager The soil association is the clay-loam Wayne-Rittman- Kilibuck State Wildlife Area Wadsworth, characterized as being deep acid soil influenced Box 594, Shreve 44696 by the glacial till awl the underlying sandstones and shales (216) 567 -2107 of Mississippian age. The manager is active in soil conservation work and will MEMORIAL FOREST serve as a guide. tf 124 acres Can Swinehart, Manager Myers-Swinehart Farm On Co. Rd. 22, nor west of Wooster R_ oute 1, West Salem 44287 The Memorial Fo est is the result of a reforestation pro- (216) 264-6343 gram initiated by m mbers of the Isaac Walton League 26 years ago on an abandoned farm. Through the efforts of these members, the land has been planted with red and THE OHIO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH white pines, the white species showing better growth than AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER the red. Twenty acres are devoted to commercial growing 1,953 acres and harvesting. A small spring-fed stream with i constant flow runs through the property. A clubhouse may be used On US 250, 1 mile south of city limits of Wooster for special occasions. "Individuals and groups are welcome to visit the Re- Harry S. McC/arran, Secretary search Center, to enjoy the aesthetic values of its buildings Isaac Walton Memorial Forest and grounds, and to observe research aimed at the goal of 132 Pearl Street, Wooster 44691 Better Living for All Ohioans." This statement is made in a (216) 264-4806 brochure describing OARDC, available upon request. Known for 83 years as the Ohio Agriculture Experiment Station, OARDC's present name reflects more accurately MILLBROOK MILL the nature and scope of a pro ram designed to benefit 1 acre Ohio's 114,000 farm families. Th families of thousands of On SR 226, south of Wooster workers employed in Ohio's $5 bil Qn agribusiness pursuits potentially benefit also Millbrook derives its name from the time in history when eight water-driven mills operated along the stream. Research at the center deals with the iterrelationship of Keister's Mill, the only one remaining, was built in 1816. production and Marketing practices. After stopping at the The harnessed water power turns the shafts that' operate the visitors' center on the campus, classes May visit outdoor wheel, running the saw, grinding corn meal, or squeezing and indoor laboratories dealing with no-tillage corn plant- apples. It has been in continuous operation since the day of ing, floriculture in greenhouses; perennial flower garden, congruction. lawn plots testing a variety of grass mixtures, soybeans in a 172 163 WA YNE

Of value from a utilitarian standpoint is a recent project for shade tree evaluation. Since 1966, 1,000 treesmaples and linden and their' cultivars, and hawthornshave been planted. The purpose-of the project is to determine which trees have strong root systems, resist insects and diseases, and require little maintenance. The 'predominant soil type for these and all the arboretum plants is the Wooster silt loam, derived from glacial till, moderately acid and readily permeable to its subsoil. An unusual collection of samples of finished wood of all kinds and from all over the world is ;displayed in the Ar- boretum Field Headquarters building. In 1972 a map folder was published, outlining roads and walking trails and indicating major points of interest: Copies are available upon request. Curator, Secrest Arboretum OA RDC Wooster 44691 (216) 264-1021 growth chamber, a US Weather bureau station, greenhouse vegetables including many tomato varieties, insect studies, SHREVE LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA grape and dwarf apple orchards, SPF (specific pathogen 170 acres free) pigs, dairy and beef cattle research, the use of a laser beam to facilitate field drainage, and countless other pro- 1 mile west of Shreve grams of research:The Secrest Arboretum (see separate des- A 57-acre lake and a beech-maple woodland are high- cription) is a part of this great complex. lights of thii area. The lake attracts a variety of waterfowl during spring and fall migrations. Wood duck and mallard Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center nest here. The area lies on the glaciated, moderately' to Wobster 44691 steeplwrolling Allegheny Plateau. (216) 264-1021 Part of the soils arse well drained; some are acid and poorly drained. A large portion is woodland with oaks and hickory found in the beech-maple association. Wildflowers SECREST ARBORETUM and animals are typical. 115 acres Division of Wildlife District 3 Office On SR 83, 1 mile south of Wooster city limits 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron 44319 With its emphasis on variety, naturalness, and scientific (216) 644-2293 research, this arboretum, part of the nearly 2,000-acre Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, is outstand- ing in the United States. Over .1,800 different species and SPANGLER PARK cultivars (cultivated varieties) of trees and shrubs are artist- 250 acres ically placed in accord with the natural environment. 3 miles west of Wooster off Plain Twp. Rd. 4_ Of special interest to 'many is Walnut Hollow, which has Originally a farm donated to the city of Wooster, this over 150 species and .varieties of rhododendron and azalea park lends itself well to a number okadAtional purposes. plantings covering several acres on, one hillside, a mixed One hundred acres-in,park land contain mature ifoods with hardwood forest on the other. Walkways are proviled to many native species of hardwoods of the mixed oak-forest enjoy both communities, which include wildflowers, ferns, association. The area has been glaciated and the glacial till is mosses, and songbirds.;* underlain with Mississippian sandstones and shales. These Other highlights are the twisted silver fir trees, an intrig- are exposed in the hillsides of the relatively large ravine uing plant oddity; the'young bristlecone pines, the same which runs the whole length of the property. Springs, too, rare species which is known in Arizona as the oldest living may be obseived as well as glacial and stream-carried rocks thing; a plantation of dawn redwood (Metasequola glypto- along the bed of the creek. Abundant wildflowers in spring. stroboldes), the "fossil plant that lives"; a large group of and many animal species are present." arborvitae, unpruned an&lovely; and a flowering crab apple A large meadow arid farm area provide studies in natural display of 135 different varieties. These and fine collections succession. Managed woodlotsnyield wood products. There of yews and junipers make the arboretum an excellent out- are many hiking trails throughout the property. door laboratory ofi unusual beauty and variety. Adjacent to the arboretum there is also an old-fashioned rose garden Park Manager containing nearly 800 afferent roses. In 1972 a holly dis- Department of Parks and Recreation play garden was started which will eventually contain over 400 Hillside Drive, Wooster 44691 150 different species, varieties, and cultivars of holly., (216) 345-7400- 1.4 173 WAYNE I WILLIAMS. WAYNE COUNTY SADDLE CLUB WEYGANDT WOODS 50 acres 44 acres On Co. Rd. 186, forking right off SR 302, northwest of On SR 539 Just off SR 302, northwest of Wooster Wooster The Weygandt farm contains two woodland plots, each The scene of many exciting rodeos, this site is valuable significant in its own way. The 19-acre maple woods across for field trips for the study of environmental relationships. the road from the farmhouse is managed for maple syrup It lies on the edge of the broad valley of Killbuck Creek, a production in "sugar" weather during February and March. stream greatly influenced by the large volume of meltwater The processing building is easily acceSgihie. The other plot,. carried south as the Wisconsinan glacier wasted back. A 25 acres, is managed for timber production. It contains small tributary on the property has eroded into the Missis- giant oaks and many other species of trees in the mixed oak sippian age sandstones and shales, making rugged topog- forest type. raphy and-rock formations to study. The land lies, for the most part, on the rolling to flat The hillside hiking and riding trails give access to the glaciated upland, underlain by the sandstone formations of mixed oak forest association with walnut, hickory, maple, Mississippian age. These are exposed in the ravines on the and many other species present. The wildflowers and ani- wooded hillsides which overlook the broad Killbuck Creek mal life are typical of the area. Evidences of the 1969 flood valley. The rugged terrain adds interest for a field trip may be observed. Arrangements can be made'to use a large through this section. enclosed pavilion. Don Zimmerman O.L. Weygandt 3113 Dover Road, Wooster 44691 Route 6, Wooster 44691 0 (216) 264-0354 (216) 264-5078

WILLIAMS COUNTY

BE VER CREEK STATE WILDLIFE AREA Twehty acres will include tree planting, wildlife, and 153 acres nature study 'areas. Fifteen acres include seven acres of water, picnic and parking facilities, and walking trails. Off S15, 6 miles north of Bryan It is a fine area of the future for study -of ecology and Beaver Creek and the old Lake Maumee beach ridge for passive recreation. bisect this .area. The creek has a fish population'which in- cludes smallmouth bass, rock bass, sucker, bullhead, black- Williams County Commissioners nose dace, and sculpin. Approximately 40 acres are wood- Bryan 43506 land in the beech-maple forest type with typical wild- (419) 636-2509 flowers present. 636-2825 The area is in the high lime Wisconsinan till soil region, with thick glacial deposits. The moraine with BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL its rolling topography lies just to the northwest, the heavy OUTDOOR LABORATORY lake bed soil region of the Black Swamp just to the south- 4 acres east. On extension of West High St., entrance east of Lick Creek Deer are seen occasionally; other animals such as fox squirrel, raccoon, rabbit, and ti uail more frequently. A student of Defiance College, with the assistance of Division of Wildlife District 2 Office members of the high school biology departmeht, conceited` 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 the idea of an outdoor study center. A memorial_ established following her untimely death has been used to (419) 422 -6757 achieve her objective. Extensive plantings of numerous species of trees' and BIBLE, GEORGE, P shrubs have been made each spring and fall for teaching purposes. The area consists of a natural wooded ravine and 60 acres uplands with heavy glacial clay soils. Part has been left Off SR 15, 6 miles north of Brya undeveloped for study of natural succession. Grassed trails lead to the major points of interest. This property, recently acciuid for open space, wildlife Paul Webster preservation°, nature study, and recreation, is under develop- Bryan I- figh School ment: Twenty-five acres of woodland in the' beech-maple Bryan 43506 forest type provide° good study of trees, shrubs, wild- flowers, and small animals of the region. (419) 636-4536 174 WILLIAMS WOOD DREAMLAND ACRES HICKORY VALLEY CAMP (Lake La-Su-An) 40 acres 550 acres On US 6, miles east of Edgerton On Co. Rd. R,'7 miles west of Pioneer This campground was developed on the rolling hills of the Fort Wayne moraine, a "halt" zone of the wasting Wis- Beginning with an original natural lake in rolling glacial consinan glacier. There are 30 acres of trees and brush in moraine country, the owner has developed an extensive the beech forest type, with maple, basswood, and hickory wildlife sanctuary with many natural history features. in in the association. This gives protection to wildlife such as addition to the moraine, swamps, glacial erratics, and glacial deer, fox, rabbit, and squirrel. A swamp bordering the prop- till soils are evidence of the ice invasion. A large 75-acre erty attracts duck, heron, and geese during migration per- lake was constructed as well as three smaller lakes and iods. There are hiking trails for field trip convenience. several ponds. Vernon Coil An extensive woodland area west of the big lake is in the Route 2, Box 89, Edgerton 43517 beech-maple forest association with many other species, and supports typical wildflowers. .Ttle animal population (419) 298-2961 includes deer, blue heron, a variety of songbirds, cliff WILLIAMS COUNTY CONSERVATION AREA swallows, and turkey vultures. The lakes are stocked with good fish species. Swamp and lakes contain many other 74 acres plants and animals for study. Off SR 14, 5 miles north .of Bryan A 5%-mile gravel road provides a scenic drive around the Three fishing ponds, a beech-maple woodland with pine woods and lakes. Four hiking trails have been developed, plantations, many shrubs, and wildflowers combine to giving even better access to study, lireas. make this wildlife preserve valuable to study: Four white - tailed deer are confined in a two-acre pen, and pheasants School roups'ca11 be scheduled by appointment any day raised for November release are restricted in a smaller pen. from mid-April through October, A cabin may be reserved for use in bad weather. Edward Brodbeck Robert Castor Route 1, Montpelier 43543 Route 3, Montpelier 43543 (419) 459-4798 (419) 485-5887

WOOD COUNTY

BOWLING GREEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LAKOTA SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY LAND LABORATORY one-half acre 2 acres Adjacent to elementary and junior high school at Lakota East of high school orr W. Poe Rd. Two small plots provide beginning experiences for the children in this school. One is a grass area surrounded by A commendable project is underway at this land labor- multiflora rose, autumn olive, and a conifer windbreak atory to reforest the plot with trees which, are described in good habitat for birds. The second is an old wooded area the original, vegetation survey of the Northwest Territory. containing elm, linden, oak, hickory, sunlit, hawthorn, These are in the mixed oak forest group containing several maple, and redbud. A wildflower area with approximately species of oak, the hickories, and many others. Some trees 10 species is associated with the woodland. The area lies are present now, and there is a pond for studying aquatic within the Lake Plain province with dominately dark, life. poorly drained soils made from clay. Remnants of the old A weather station, birdhouses and feeders, and other beach ridge of Lake Maumee may be traced in places. wildlifeeders, a directory, and an outdoor classroom are A map showing self-guiding trails as well as two sets of beinconstructed and devised under the direction of the slides of various trees, wildflowers, and shrubs are available Boing Green FFA Chapter. for previews. Students, too, will assist upon request, point- ing out less obvious features. Ivan Stearns and Members of the Bowling Green FFA Principal 530 West Poe Road L,a(fota High School Bowling Green 43402 Route .1, Fostoria 44830 (419) 353-5111 (419) 457-2441

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MARY JANE THURSTON STATE PARK PERRYSB RGPARKk,,, 105acreN, 50 cres On SR 65 at Grand Rapids The city of Perrysburg h developed two recreation parks which have good prograpossibilities for outdqor ed- Situated alongthe Maumee River with access to the pool ucation. For further information on either" site contact: above Grand Rapids dam, this area has limited study possi- bilities. A small woodlot near the river'may be observed but C, L: Collins there is little natural vegetation. 201 West Indianavenim, Perrysburg 43551 (419)874-7913 The glacial features are interesting to note, however. The park lies in the "Black Swamp" region which was the ORLEANS PARK bottom of one of those great late-glacial lakes. This ac- 31 acres counts for both the flatness of the land and the presence of the impermeable lake clay or clay-1'16 till composing the In town along the Maumee River surface. Beneath the clay was the gently sloping surface of This site has nature trails Won the river whOe wood- the early Paleozoic dolomite and limestone. The entrenched land, water, and rocks combine o form an area rich in Maumee. River fed by meltwater from the wasting glacier educational possibilities. On theigh -Lying banks of the now drains a great segment of and Indiana. Maumee, an historical landmark bri gs to mind the siege of Its terraces, flood plain, natural level, cutbanks, and mean- Fort Meigs and the importance of th Perrysburg area in the dering pattern are observable. wars of the frontier. A monument I ke a needle of granite Park Manager commemorates the heroic efforts or t e men who halted the Mary lane Thiuston State Park invasion of northern Ohioe Box 14 Grand Rapids 43522 THREE MEADOWS PRK (419) 832-5538 19 acres Access from Three Meadows Ln. off Sausky St, Two borrow pits, 20 feet in depth,orm the nucleus for this little park. They lie in a heavilyooded area with a wide variety of trees and herbaceous uderstory plants for study. Hiking, trails are minimal bin Litie Grassy Creek is an intriguing part of the park. A studof the natural as- OTSEGO PARK pects and the ecological relationship oforrow pits to the environment could be a challenge. and a revelation. 50 acres

On SR 65, 5 miles east of Grand Rapids along the Maumee River 4GHQUARRY 40 acres Although some large trees and woody plants are avail- able for study in the park, on river banks and flood plain, On Portage Rd., west of Portage the major interest is glacial grooves and potholes which may This is/one of the best mineral collecting areas open to be observed dbring times of low water, carved in the rock at students, and discretion must be used to keep it so. The river level. The grooves, several inches deep, are the result Dundee dolothite of middle Devonian age, and the lower of glacial scouring as the Wisconsinan ice, sheet moved Devonian Anderson and Lucas dolomites are the major southward; the potholes were caused by turbulent stream formations in the rock walls. Calciie, fluorite, dolomite action as the waters, carrying gravel, were caught in eddies crystals, barite, marcasite, celestite quartz, and sphalerite creating a circular, scouring motion. may be found, A thin fossiliferous bed is contained in the upper part of the Dundee. Styolites whiCh outline Intro- Present at stream leVet also is the Sylvania (Oriskany). eum residues commonly occur in the Dundee also sandstone, a lowermost middle Devonian formation, the. Only sandstone in the series. This rock is reported to be the In order to comply with the State Elreau of Mines re- source of the first siliCa used in the Toledo area for the glass ,clUirements, teachers are urged to industry. The discovery of natural gas, together with the 1. Obtain permission from the quarry office. sandstone, gave impetus to the developing industry. 2. Visit on Saturd4s or other non - operative times. 3, Provide an adult guide for each 10students, The park facilities are available April through October 4. Instruct students \ in safety procedures and on a charge basis. conduct prior to\ the trip. Wood County Park Commission Manager 301 Sand Ridge Road pugh Quarry flowNng Green 43402 Custer 43511 (419) 3534475 , (419)6694925 WOOD WYANDOT ROCK CIRCUS and demonstrations-are given by appointment to school 200 acres groups or others with a geology interest. A campground is provided for groups wishing to extend their field trip to 1 mile north of Lemoyne, southwest of Exit 5 of the Ohio quarries or other points of interest. Turnpike Mary Lou Ruch-Hirzil The owner of this area emphasizes one feature on the Lemoyne 43441 farm, a museum collection of rocks and minerals. Lectures (419) 837-5309

WYANDOT COUNTY

INDIAN MILL STATE MEMORIAL 2 'acres Off SR 23, 3i 4 miles northeast of Upper Sandusky' "The nation's first museum of milling in an original mill structure authentically portrays the era when the' state's basic economy was stabilized on the very grains that were milled" (Echoes). The Williamsburg-red structure built in 1861 stands on the banks of the Sandusky. River near the location of amearlier mill erected by the US governMent for use by the Wyandot Indians. The exhibits embrace the origin and operation of Ohio water-powered grist mills, millstones, and 'buhrs, tools and techniques of the miller. The musedin is open Wednesday through Sunday, school groups accompanied by adults free of charge. There is little natural history to be observed except the erosional and depositional features of the river and the limited./Ttyon-: Picnic facilities across the mill pond-are maintained by the Wyandot County Historical Society. There are several wildlife, and soil and water conservation practices may be types of buhrstones on monument pedestals at this site. observed. A waterfowl observation mound is helpful.

- The Ohio Historical Society PubliC open house, including wagon tour of the are Columbus 43211 scheduled for late Septembe each year. (614) 466-4663 Area Mono er Killdeer Plains State Wildlife A ea Route 1, Harpster 43 3 KILLDEER PLAINS STATE WILDLIFE AREA (6 ,14) 469-22 4 .8,100 acres WeSt of US 23 and Zmiles south of Harpster WYANDOT STATE WILDLIFE AREA On a flat, smooth, glaciated till plain with clayey, poorly 341 acres \ drained soils, a rich wildlife area is maintained. Twelve hundred 'acres are in marshes and ponds designed to accom- On SR 199, 1 mile south of Carey modate the great numbers of waterfowl which nest or feed This wildlife refuge contains 160 acres .of woodland and rest here during spring and fall migration. the swamp forest type, including elm, ash, silver and re A 285-aCre upground reservoir, recently completed, pro- maple, dottonwooct, and sycamore. Multiflora rose 'an vides water control and additional waterfowl attraction. cover lanes of hawthorn provide excellent food and cover Large numbers of Canada geese, mallard, blue-winged teal, for a wide variety of birds. In the southwest corner is- a wood duck, and smaller numbers of other waterfowl nest cattail and brush, covered marsh known since pioneer days here. It is not unusual to see whistling swans during migra- as "the Bear Wallow." tion. or' Division of Wildlife District 2 Office Remnant prairie plants,such as big bluestem grass,prairie 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay 45840 dock, bluing -star, and 'prairie sunflower are present. Fish, (419) 422-6757 ldli 177 io

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I NATURE PRESERVES :,,,Anaturepreserve is defined in this volume as a tract of land or water which is little changed

. from its condition krior to the coming of wester) civilization; it is a site with essentially virgin vegetation.* Because this is true, it Os scientific importance as well as educational and aesthetic value, usually. in more than one discipline. To preserve an area in its natural state it has been necessary in tht past and will continue to 'be necessary to restrict its use.' Although Ohio has had dense forests extending to the state's boundiries from east to west and north to south, there are rojativety few stands of timber left to indicate this size and voltime. Preservationof the few rerpaining pICTts is essential to an understanding of our heritage. Ohio had rich, though somewhat scattered, prairie lands, true representatives of an early, xeric environment. Remnants of this vegetation type need careful protection. The process of glaciation left many peat bogs, kettle holes, swamps, fails, and rapids in narrow rock gorges where northern plant species have persisted. Some of these must be saved because of the sheer beauty and wonderment they evoke, and because their prespnee in the state makes it possible for students to examine and

understand the types of vegetation and why they persist in this,environment. _ The Ohio Chapter of the -Nature Conservancy was organized in 1958 with preservation of such areas as its purpose. By working with local citizens' groups to buy and protect suitable - places, and by persuading those already, concerned with preservation to donate their properties; a number of sites were successfully protected. The Ohio Historicaj Societr and the Ohio Depart- ment of Natural 'Resources- have assumed responsibility for some of these and other valued natural areas in the past. The departnient is now pursuing a much more Ambitious nature preserve program. ' , .o. . ; The program for establihing naturepreserveson a statewide basis was enabledby legislative action in 1970, authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to acquire, dedicate, and accept dedication of public and privately owned land. It givei the departmentcauthbrity to manage and protect such lands for educational and scientific use and for pure enjoyment. The Natural Areas Council, a citizens' advisory body organized to help administer the pro- gram, has established a classification system for state nature preserves to indicate their relative fragility and 'permissible extent of use. Areas are classified as scientific, interpretive, or scenic preserves, with' scientific areas being the most restricted in use and scenic areas the least re- stricted. Mass recreational activities, campingtr organized sports are not permitted in any of the preserves, which have been set aside for research, nature study, bird watching, hiking, art, photog- raphy, and other nonconsumptive uses. A copy of the complete rules° and regulations governing public use of state nature preserves can be obtained from theOhio.Department of Natural

Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. . 1 "r in describing some. of these state areas as well as a number of privately owned and controlled nature preserves in this volume, we do so because we want Ohioans toappreciate the fact that those sites are a part of their heritage. We want advanced students of ecology, 6044, forestry, geology, and zoology to have_ an opportunity to study -them if such students can demonstrate that their use will not jeopardize the natural condition of the property. , We iinvite Ohioans to read about these precious plots of land. Specific location of the prop- thy and directions have not been given with the following descriptions. This information will be provided by the owner or custodian when contacted by qualified persons. If the owner or icustodian does not grant permission, the applicant will know that too many requests have been made and even restricted use cannot' be permitted. In a few, casesptheipreserves described in this chapter are a little leis fragile, and paths are 'established which permit use by small, well- supervised 'groups of older students. This situation is indicated in the descriptive material. . If-permission is grantedlhe. following guidelines must be observed: , 1. There will be no removal of vegetation or rock specimens for any Noon.- 2. Extreme care in not trampling one plant in order to reach another will be exer tsedo This meansstaying_on paths. Experience has shown that photographers are great o enders. If phbtographs are necessary for study/urposes, considerationconsideration for otherplantsis impera- ,,. . tive. . 3 -Users ,Will respect the. confidence of location lest others not as careful vill trespass and destroy. a - . - . . ,

1 4. , . . *Herrick, J. Arthor, A NailedAreasSx,ttem for ICSAI, andNortheasternOhio,Jan,1970. This statement and the 7xspirit of the body ofitatements above are credited to Dr.-Herrick and the Ohio Oapter of the Nature Conservancy. ADAMS

ADAMS COUNTY

ADAMS )..AKE PRAIRIE SPARROWOOD NATURE AREA STATE NATURE PRESERVE 90 acres (Interprotkve) 23 acres This choice retreat represents a part of Adams County This preserve was estyished to save perhaps the best which is typical of the unglaciated maturely dissected Alle- stand of prairie-dock (Si phium terebinthinaceum) in the gheny Plateau. The thin residual acid soils are .underlain state. The small xeric prairie is suTiounded by dry oak for- with the early Mississippian group of sandstones'and shales, est coif posed priMarily of white, shingle, post, and black- although streams in many places have exposed the older jack oak. An excellent 'Variety of prairie vegetation includ- Devonian shales. These outcrops are not spectaCular bt4 ing big blt?estem, Indian grass, rattlesnake master, blazing- frequent. They contrast with the Silurian age dolomites and star, and prairie coneflower persists withirthe preserve. the limestones of 'Ordovician age which. occur as outcrops in the western and central part of the county. (Thearea is owned and managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resourcts. Trails are presently being developed. The private preserve lies within the Shawnee State For- Due to the fragility of the site, access is by written permis- est. The typical oak-hickory forest with tuliptrees on well- sion only. drained soils is a good example of a cut-ii.wer forest 20 years Ohio Department of Natural Resources after cutting. The vegetation and insect life are reported tor' Division of Natural Areas and Preserves be peculiar to the southern Appalachian region and are not Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 found extensively in Ohio. There is a wide variety of wild- flowers and ferns in the association. (614) 466-6020 - Use is restricted to groups or individuals interested in BUZZARDROOST ROCK outdoor education and conservation. 152 acres D.E. Sparrow This is a nature preserve acquired by the Nature Conserv- 19 East North Broadway, Columbus 43214 ancy and deeded to the Cincinnati Museum of Natural (614) 268-5366 Hiaory.It was established to save for future generations one of the outstanding topographiC features of Ohio, a pro- Route 1, P.O. Box 297, Blue Creek 45616 montory of dolomite situated in a unique natural setting. It isastride the north-south boundary, between calcareous (513) 544-3917 rocks and soil on the west and the acid rocks and soils of the Appalachian Plateau to the east. Prairie species of plants related to climatic changes since the last continental glaciation, Appalachian species related fo the non-glaciated acid soil's, southern species and those THE WILDERNESS

typical of southern Ohio woodlands are present. (Charles A. Eulett Preserve) . The geologic history includes poi'sible eirdence of the 320 acres meandering of an Fancient high-level spreglacial stream and So primitive and undisturbed that one of Ohio's most several unconformiiies in the rock sequence. The numerous famous naturalistsopontaneously calledit "The Wilder- unique features necessitate a restriction on thee use of the ness," this remote property was named as a memorial for area. another naturalist who knows the southern Ohio hills as Director none other. Cincinnati Museum of Natural History '1720 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati 45202 The preserve' islocated on the western edge of the Appalachian plateau on a ridgetop capped with Silurian age . , (5131621-.7889 dolomite with its west-facing slope. overlooking Ohiq Brush Creek.Likeitsneighboring promontory, Buzzardroost Rock, it has a good representation of mixed hardwood for- est but contains unusual plant dOpulationof southwestern,' boreal, and prairie relicts which in,cludeo some of Ohio's

rarest plant life.- ,4k _Because it is rugged and beatitifuliyet fragile in part, permission for fleld trips to this Presecife is-granted only t the most Careful and appreciative persons. Direc Cincinnati Museum of Natural tory 1720 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati 4 02 (513)621-3 89

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. ASHLAND ATHENS ASHLAND COUNTY CLEAR FORK GORGE, youthful stag& of erosion, with steep slopes, numerous STATE NATURE PRESERVE headWard erosion ravines, recent flood plains, and slump (Interpretive). S1 -acres blocks. Extending two miles or more from Pleasant Hill dam to The preserve is owned and managed by the 9hio Depart- the Mohican River is the geologically and botanically signi- ment of Natural, Resources. Trails have not yet been ficant Clear Fork Gorge. It tells a, somewhat unusual glacial developed within the preserve, and until their completion, story of stream reversal caused when a westward-flowing access is by written permission only. stream, cutting through sandstone and shale strata, was Ohio Department of Natural Resources blocked by deposits ofnan early glacier. The resulting body Division of Natural Areas and Preserves of impounded water finally found a low place or "col" and Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 flowed eastward, forming the present Clear Fork Gorge. The hourglass valley, broad above and broad below the (614) 466-6020

gorge, is witness to this tale. . The vegetation within the gorge reflects the variations in CRALL WOODS temperature, altitude, and soils. The south and cooler side, 55 acres covered at the top by a forest of oak and planted pines, becomes progressively ,northern with hemlock, red maple, This forest is described as "near-virgin," with large speci and Canadian yew growing abundantly near the bottom. An mens of beech; maple, tulip, red and white elm, ash, bass-s\i, eight-acre segment on this side is virgin white pine and hem: walnut, reoak, and hickory contained within, it lock forest with many .large and imposing specimens. Be- T-land is nearly level, 'lying on glacial till underlain by cause of this tract and the geologically significant river" Mississippian age sandsiones and shales. The understoi-y of valley, the gorge has been named a National Natural Land- herbaceous flora is rich in species. Though improvement of mark, dedicated in1967. US 224 is a threat, the property is now biologically little disturbed, the best known such area in the region. The, northern slope, exposed to southern sunlight, con- tains a forest of normal pattern: red and white oak, tulip, William Crall beech, and ,maple with a flood plain cover primarily of Route 2, Greenwich 44837 sycamore and related plants. The valley profile indicates a (419) 929-6225

ASHTABULA COUNTY AID SAM WHARRAN NATURE PRESERVE rich spring flora. The north-facing slope contains hemlock, 35 acres striped maple, black maple, and other northern species. The flood plain on one side is also rich in northerrr species; on .This tractisa sanctuary belonging to a nature club the other, silver maple, ash, and herbaceous flora are abun- whose policy has permitted natural succession for almost dant: A Small swamp and a three-quarter-acre pond add 10 years. A level ridgetop, formerly an apple orchard; then aquatic plants and animals for study. steep facing slopes down ,to the flood plain Jevel provide Howard Meahl habitats for many unusual species of plant life. -A beech- 3680 Austinburg Road, Ashtabula 44004 maple and oak-hickory forest on the south - facing slope has (216) 998-4338

ATHENS COUNTY -0 0 - of habitats, a large variety of ferns, wildflowers, and DESNIER STATE NATURE PRESERVE birds abound on the preserve. , (Interpretive) 301 acres. The area is owned and managed by the Ohio Department Dissected by Jordan Run, A tributary of the Hocking of Natural Resources. Facilities for visitor use are being I3tiv6r, this beautiful na't'ure preserve has steep topography planned. At present, access to the area is by written per- varyingon, Op to 900 feet in elevation. The area is quite*. mission only. diverse n its vegetative cover and.has representaiive habi- Ohio Department ofiVatural Resources tats which range from old farm field's-4i various successional Division of latural Areas reserves staggs to mature beech -oak forests in the deep ravinesand \ Fountain Square Columbds 43224 oak. ickory on th(e.steepg hillsides. Because of the diversi (614) 466`6020

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DYSART WOODS director, both of whdtn are listed below. A visitation to this 40 acres unique forest is a tremendous experience but requires an °understanding of its value by each visitor in order to gu -- Dysart Woods is a- virgin forest where huge white oaks antee its protection. tower over mixed forest of beech and maple.ur o ing this plot are 455 acres of secondary growth woodland a William Batels, Caretaker, field. Route 2, Belmont. 43718 (614) 686.2800 The forest is a National Natural Landmark 'deeded td Ohio University by the Nature ConserVancy. Ohio Uni- Dr. Warreh A. 4Vlstendahl vers1V is obligated to preserve the woods inits natural Ohioniversity condition. Athens 45701 Fie1ttrips must be arranged, through the caretaker or the (614) 594-3196

BUTLER COUNTY

HUESTON WOODS Eighty percent of the canopy is beech and maple, the STATE NATURE PRESERVE remainder varying from shagbark hickory-white ash-elmin (Interpretive) 200 acres pOorly drained sites to oak-hickory or other mixed hard- woods on slopes. The forest understory and herbaceotis This beech-maple climax forest has never been cut, and cover are essentially in their natural condition. is the most noteworthy known example extending so far south. Itis very near the southwestern limit of the nearly With its lofty tree trunks of impressive girth, 'this is 'a continuous forest existing prior to settlement and logging. beautiful forest in any season of the year. It was dedicated in 1967 as a National Natural Landmark and as a state nature preserve in October 1973. The area is owned and managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. A system of hiking trails provides access for the visitor, but off-trail access is by written per- mission only. Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves Fountain Square; Columbus 43224 (614) 466 -6020

SILVOOR BIOLOGICAL SANCTUARY 15 acres This is a small area with an amazing .display, of wild- -flowers blooming in April and May Between 50 and 70' varieties may be found. Trails are narrow, makiiig it diffi- cult to conduct more than 2$ persons at a time Groups are invited to stop at the Zoology Museum on the Mianii Uni- versity campus. A visit here would include access to sani- tary facilities. Conducted tours will be arranged by the owners with the aid of students of biology and biolopi -teaching methods; limited to April and the first hafftpf May. Professor R.A. Hefner 915 Sllvoor Lane, Ox o 45056 (513) 5234365

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CEDAR BOG NATURE PRESERVE It was dedicated in the National Registry of Natural Land- 203 acres, marks in 1967. Cedar. Bog is an excellent example of a marl swamp re- Guides are provided for visitors who wish to see the area, sulting from a complex combinatidn of glacial deposits con- but prior scheduling is required. The scientific use of the taining limestone, surface water movement, and ground- area is limited to study and research by specialized groups water saturation. It is recognized as an example of virgin or individuals. A recently constructed boardivalk facilitates boreal swamp with a white cedar forest of unequalled access and provides protection. quality so far southwest in the range of species. Among Themad Historical Center other plants are dwarf birch, here at its far southern ex- Columbus 43211 treme and disjunct to its range. Showy ladyslipper orchids, gentians, poison sumac, and many other unusual plants con- (614) 466-5964 tinue to grow hence. A slow-moving stream maintaining a consistent year-round. temperature tends to stabilize the plant and animal habitats. KISER LAKE WETLAND$ STATE NATURE PRESERVE (Interpretive) 5Q.7 acres The two separate areas of this preserve are the last ves- tiges of a 360-acre glacial relict known as Mosquito, Lake Bog which originally occupied the upper Mosquito Creek Valley following the retreat of the Wisconsinan glacier. Most of the bog was obliterated by the construction of Kiser Lake in 19391 the areas' surviving within the preserve have flora typical of bogs or fens and include such species as marsh bellflower, shrubby cinquefoil,Kalm'slobelia, swamp loosestrife, and fringed gentian. Prairie species pre- sent in other portions of the preserve include queen-of-the prairie, stiff goldenrod, and big bluestem. The preserve is owned and managed by the Ohio Depart- ment of Natural Resources. Until trails Piave been com- pleted for visitor use, access is by written permissio'n only. Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves The property is owned by the State of Ohio and admin- Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 istered by the Ohio Historical Society as a state memorial. (614) 466-6020

CRAWFORD COUNTY

BARTHOLOMEW WOODS TSCHANEN WOODLAND TRACT 20 acres 26 acres J This small oak, beech, and maple forest lying on flat, Advanced, well supervised classes may visit this private glaciated land is used by students and faculty of Heidelberg hideout. The woodland is beech-maple climax forest which College for biological research.- The woodland is/quite un- has never been pastwed. Wildflowers are abundant and disturbed and provides a good show of spring wildflow s, range from hepatica to karlet lobelia. Mammals, equally ferns (including the water-loving sensitive fern)', and man protected here, range friarrideer to'flying squirrel.

species of woody plants in addition to large trees. The are .1 ii.typically poorly drained, with temporary spring pools. It is typical early Ohiowoodlandaboundir~oises, ferns, lichens, fungi, and tinderstory shrubs. bli- a,' Slight variations in topography' provide adequate dryness Zest fir the maple, beech, and other uplanditrees. torically is a Mohawk Indian shrine landscaped with decid- uous shrub§ and evergreens. The retreat is a part of the The property is used strictly foresearch. Permission approximately 1,000 acres of woodland along the Sandusky may be granted to seriotsehigh school orAtfiege students River. This area also has a pond a5d a coniferarboretum who realize the value of maintaining it in its original state. unique in this location. Department of Biology Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tschanen Heidelberg College, Tiffin 44883 439 East Lucas Street, Bucyrus 44820 (41M 448-2381 (419) 562-5773 183 CUYAHOGA a ElAWARfi CUYAHOGA- COUNTY TINKERS CREEK GORGE affords a cool, shaded zone near the bottom wherp the 400 acres beech, maple, and hemlock find optimum environmental Q, conditions. Increasing light and warmer temperatures near Dedicated in 1967 in the National Registry of Natural 'the top favor the oak-hickory type. The zone between Landmarks, this natural area lies within the Bedford Reser- shows transition cover. vation of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park system, adjacent to ametropolitan area. It is interesting to note that Tinkers Creek Gorge, like so many scenic features in Ohio,-owes its extremes in topog- Two types of virgin forest are found on the scenicscep raphy and the associated vegetation.to glacial effects. slopes of the gorge, which was formed by rapid downc ting of a glacially modified stream. The two forest-types, Cleveland Metropolitan Park District one oak-hickory, the Other beech-maple-hemlok, are ex- 2000 Standard Building Cleveland 43113 cellent relicts of the original forest cover. The deep ravine (216) 621-1054

DEFIANCE COUNTY KRILL'S LAKE possible. About 20 acres of deciduous trees of the beech- 30 acres maple forest association- adjacent to the lake. Visits are restritted to serious studenand must be confined to dry, .A depressionin the Fort Wayne glacial end moraine weather. accounts for thisthree- to four-acre lake. Boggy edges have Clcon D. Krill cattail and otheremergent vegetation. Rich odonata fauna Route 1, Twin Farm, Edgerton 43517 (damselflies anddragonflies) and snails make collecting, (419) 298-2903

DELAWARE COUNTY

HIGHBANKS METROPOLITAN PARK early Ohio surveyor. Archeologists attributethe earthworks STATE NATURE PRESERVE ''to "late woodland" Ohio Indians known' as the Code culture,I 206 acres, who lived,in,this area about 1,000 years ago arid" probably A long strip ofil extending from the southern were Hopewell in origin. boundary to the no edge of the shalecliff.immediately The scenic value of the Highbanks cliff area portends its along the Olentangy River was dedicated as a nature pre- serve in 1975 under the Ohio Natural Areas systems Ibe acceptance as a Natural National Landmark by the Natiolial Park Secvice and designation of the prehistoric Indian earth4 nature preserve lies within the 1,050-acre Highbanks Metro- works as a 'National Historic Landmark. politan Park.° The outstanding features justifying the preservation of A 2% -mile hiking trail has been developed in the area but this tract of land ,consist of a large,stand of oak - hickory is presently restricted to use by guided tours only.,Off-trail forest on land sloping to the 110foot-high bluffs-of Ohio access is by written permission only For permits or further -shale overlooking the Olentangy River, undoubtedly the Information' on guided tours, cot= the Columbus and most stnIcticular remaining view of the valley. The cliff of Franklin County Metropolitan Park, District,which,owns this shatand contact with a narrow section of the and manages the presetr..- Olentpgy s sake near the flood plain level, thecutbank typical of a gala) meltwater stream, and the wide vallq tell the 'geologic story of valley formation. ColionbulMetropolitan eark:District Noteworthy, also, is the 12-acre horseshoe-shaped pre. 999Park Road, Westerville 43081 historic Indian earthworks first described ip 1836 by an (614) 891- 0700

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ERIE FAIRFIELD' ERIE COUNTY, GALPINAKILDLIFE PRESERVE tary of the Huron River gives bostomland habitatwhere 37 acres birds and small animals are abundant. Willed to Milan "to be preserved in the wild state as long Facilities are available at Edison Park across the street. as time shall endure," this property is recognized widely as a choice natural area. Wooded ravines with many specimens The Milan Cemetery Association of virgin trees in a hardwood forest and a rich understory of Milan 44846 shru and wildflowers are part of its attraction. A tribu- (419) 499-4683

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

SHALLENBERGER oped, but until they are completed, visitor access is by ,STATE NATURE PRESERVE written permission only. An interpretive booklet is avail- / (Allen Knob) able. ,(Scenic) 87 acres Ohio Department of Natural Resources Willed to_the3county commissioners from the Shallen- Division of Natural Areas and Prikrves bergefeitite and subsequently dedicated as a nature pre- Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 serve unclertate super *fin, this virtually untouched knob (6r4) 466-6020 and an adjoining one Make a valuable study area. A resis- tant section of the Black Hand sandstone forms a precipi- ---ttias--wait---aretmd--intWof the:hill and accounts for its WAHKEENA presence on the landscape. 150 acres

Large s and typical associated species of trees, The Wahkeena State Memorial was bequeathed to-the shrubs, d w dfloWers cover the hillsides. The top is Ohio Historical Society as an outdoor observation labora- capped ith a fringe pf chestnut oak on the outer edges, tory. Here botanists, zoologists, geologists, and ecologists with tplip, other species of oak, cherry, maple, and birch are studying the complex relationships between the living distribirted throughout the central portion. A thought- and nonliving components of our natural environment. challenging depression is found on the top which is re- ported to have been a small quarry where stones were re- The area has many features which make observations moved for a nearby cemetery. The intervening years have significant. An impoundment provides habitat for many kinds of aquatic plants and animals. Migrating waterfowl obscuied evidence of this. and shVirebirds are frequently found at the pond. The preserve is owned and m aged by the Ohio Depart- The major part of the property is unspoiled woodland, ment of Natural Resources. Trails are presently being devel- in that it has not been timbered for many years. Vegetation consists of large oaks and hickories with numerous other -hardwoods in association. Ground plants include unusual ferns, orchids and other wildflowers 'typical` of rich, moist, coot -forests in residual sandstone soil. Found also are northern plant species sOch as hemlock anti black spruce, plants which haVe persisted since the last stage of glaciation, the:agent responsible for their presence. The boundaries of both the Illinoian and Wisconsinan ice sheets.are in close proximity to the property. This makes possible the investigation of the northern plant species which seeded irr front .:of the glaciers. Exposures of the rG Black Hand sandstone formation add to the beauty-an geologic value of the site, Serious students may o n permission to tour the prop- erty in all seasons, but guided ours must be arwged during the summer months. Meal° Historlql Center. plIumbgi 43211 (614) 4664722

jo `t, FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN COUNTY BLACKLICK WOODS METROPOLITAN PARK developer to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to STATE NATURE PRESERVE be preserved. and protected. Within hiking distance of the (Scenic) 55 acres Gahanna schools, it is an ideal ecological study area, rich in flora and fauna and lending itself ,well to either .a field trip Extending from Franklin County into the northwest or extensive study. corner of Fairfield County, this small portion of 632-acre Blacklick Woodslietropolitan Park was dedicated as a state The property is practically devoid of contour lines al- nature preserve in 1973. The area is largely swamp forest though there is enough elevation to have a mixed hardwood with pin and bur oak, red elm, abundant spicebush, marsh association on the edges. A series of six swamps, one of marigold, and marsh buttercup. Slightly higher elevations them perhaps a glacial kettle hole, runs through the central are covered with beech-maple climax forest and a rich and southwestern portions of the forest. A pin oak - silver understory of herbaceous and woody plants. maple swamp forest predominates, with several small open .areas occupied by an extensive' stand of buttonbush. Spice- The area is owned aryl managed by the Columbus and bushis the predominant understory species but a good , Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. A system of variety of wildflowers and ferns may be obierved. hiking trails provides access for visitor use within the park and preserve: The Swamp Forest Trail affords the best view Water supply to the swamp, forest does not seem to be a of the, preserve. problem at present. Unsuccessful attempts have been made to drain the wet areas. The soils are predominantly limy Columbus Metropolitan Park District clay loam which tend to develop peat bogs and,swamps in 999 Park Avenue, Westerville 43081 depressions. (614) 891-0700 The area is owned by the Ohio Departmentof Natural Resources and will" be managed by the,,P1ty, of Gatranna GAHANNA WOODS iDepartment of Parks and Recreation. Trails have been de p' celoped for 'visitor use. Off-trall.acCess isty writteapermis- STATE NATURE PRESERVE 46n orfly. (Scenic) 50 acres Ohio Department of Nalfral Resources c1 Destined to be shorn of its mature beech, maple, cherry, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and ash trees, itslow-lying svriamps to,. e drained and de! Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 molished, t is properly, was inste..old by, its wo e (614) 466 -6b20

ROCKY FORKNATURAL AREA - 15 acres An unusually beautiful and exciting area for studying ,geology and botany, this ravine is strictly limited to use by ° advanced high school or college students under careful su- pervision. The area lies along Rocky Fork Creek, a tributary of Big Walnut Creek. A broad terrace, cutbanks and flood plain may be observed on one side of the creek. A cliff on the other side shows an exposure of Bedford shale, its transi- tional contact with the Berea sandstone showing the three typical units: the lower with ripple marks and a concre- tionary sandstone layer; the middle with ripple marks, crossbedding and a "rolled" appearance; the upper, firmly cemented and crossbedded grading into the ,' a Carbonaceous, thin-bedded formation similar to the Ohio shale. This is a valuable site for seeing the sequence of early Mississippian rocks. The geology and hardwood forest may be studied any time, but for the lush carpet of sprihswjIdfiowers a visit in late April or Mall$ adv,,isable. Permission must be obtained well in advance. Directions will be given at that time.

Joseph A. Jeffrey, Jr. Crooked Mlle Road, Gahanna 43230

(614) 475-3 ...

11.7 FULTON GREENE FULTON COUNTY

GOLL WOODS STATE NATURE PRESERVE cottonwood may be found With many other trees in associ- 322 acres ation. Wide gravel paths, two miles in length, have been de- veloped. For contrast, classes may compare and watch the This prpperty is an unusually, good example of what was progress of the many acres of new pine plantations. In the once OhiO's Black Swamp. The term is applied to an ex- understory are such choice flowers as harbinger-of-spring, tensive flat area approximately 20 to 30 miles in width swamp buttercup, fawn lily, and Jack-in-the-pulpit, these extending northeast-southwest 'along the Maumee River intermingled with spicebush and nettle. Restrooms and which was the bottom of an ancestral Lake Erie. The sur- parking are at the north end of the property. face of this glacial lake was over 100 feet higher than'the modern lake and was caused by the dam of ice to the north Goll Cemetery, of value for histbric and geologic blocking the normal' stream flow. weathering studies, has a parking lot. It gives access to the and aquatic habitat. Guide or naturaliit servic s When the ice melted, the heavy deposits of fine silt and can be arranged and descriptive brochures may be reque ed claymade adequate natural drainage impossible, resulting in for study prior to the trip. n the formation of the swamp. Early farnters ditched the land, which they found to be fertile, but it wasn't until a 1859 when a law was passed providing public ditches that Ranger the swamp was completely drained., Goll Woods State Nature Preserve Goll Woods is a remnant which has very large, nearly Route 3, Box 67, Arc7thold 43502 virgin, swamp forest trees: Huge bur oak, white oak, and (419) 445-3276

GEAUGA COUNTY STEBBIN'S GULCH 600 acres WHITLAM MEMORIAL FOREST Providing access to Outstanding geological formations, 100 acres this part of the Holden Natural Areas complex (see p. 180) is registered as a National Natural Landmark. It compares A woodland tract with mature mixed hardwoods of favorably with the Watkins Glen region in State. good quality, this site is ideal for forest-related studies. The rock strata are Devonian and Mississippian in age, ern- . Wildflowers and undergrowth in various stages of succession bracing sections of the Chardon, the Berea sandstone, the are plentiful. Birds and small mammals may be observed. Bedford and Cleveland shales. The deep east-west ravine cut Hiking trails and parking are the only facilities in this area, through these rocks contains, a mixed hardwood forest cov- which is to be used for "viewing" or advanced study only. ering which has largely escaped cutting. Glacial relict vege- tation of mature hemlock and white pine is particularly rich on the north-facing slope. Geauga County Commissioners The Ho /den Arboretum County Court House 9400 Sperry Road, Mentor 44060 Chardon44024. (16) 9464400 (216) 285-2222

GREENE COUNTY JOHN L. RICH STATEN ATURE PRESERVE deepens rapidly, its walls steep to overhanging and the (CLIFTON GORGE) valley width little more than the width of the stream. The narrow, twisting channel has apparently been made by the (Interpretive/Scientific) 255 acres enlarging and connecting of a series of potholes, which may .This finest part of the Ljttle Miamiejliver gorge stretches be obsefved at various levels of the rock walls. These for two miles just east of the John Bryan State Park. pfiysica features create a,unique environment. Upstream from the gorge, the river served as an outlet Northern 'vegeta fo elicts persist, including hemlock, foetbe rneitwaters from a broad valley above. As it reaches yew, mountain maple, an'red elderberry-. Prairie plants, the resistant Silurian age dolomite bedrock the valley ,0 southern specie , and trees and shr's typical of calcareous GREENE a HOLMES soils add diversity and contribute to the uniqueness of the The absence of large maples suggests the possibility of early area. Nature walks may be conducted `upon request. selective cutting. Saprophytic beechdrops and Indian pipe , are found occasionally. Some old trails lead through the The area is owned and managed by the Ohio Department woods but it is essentially undeveloped. of Natural Resources. Hiking trails exist on the north side of the gorge for use by the general public. Off-trail access is Historically the area is of interest because of the former by written permission only. Use of the south side of the existence of mineral springs which created a health resort gorge isrestricted to scientific research and study, and area named Tawawa Springs. In 1856 the resort wasre- access is by written permission only. An interpretive book- modeled as a university and named for the English aboli- let is available without charge. tionist William Wilberforce.In a later reorganization two universities emerged. Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves The rolling topography of the area is due to its location Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 on the Cuba, end moraine of the Wisconsinan stage of glacia- (614) 466-6020 tion.Massie Creek has cut through the glacial till to form the valley terrain, On April 1074, Tatiawa Beech Forest happened to be TAWAWA BEECH FOREST in the path of a violent tornado. Many of the virgin or (Formerly Wilberforce Woods) near-virgin trees were laid low by the sweep of the storm. aun 50 acres The damage was tremendous, but the forest openings pro- vide an interesting study of succession which should be This beautiful woodland, along Massie Creek'adjacent to evident for years to come. the north edge of WHIM-force and Central State universities, has an unusual combination of dominant trees including David Rubin virgin beech, somewhat south of the usual beech forest. - Department of Biology With rathet younger white and red oak, tulip, and cherry, it Central State University makes an interesting study area. A rich understory of red- Wilberforce 45384 bud, dogwood, 'sassafras, kackberry, blue beech, and maple and beech reproduction gives added diversity to the area. (513) 376-7727

GUERNSEY COUNTY MOORE MEMORIAL WOODS inhabited by deer, grouse, squirrel, rabbit, and many species 78 acres of birds. Old Washington, an interesting town historically, is near- PreserVation of this wooded hillside and ridgetop is a by. It was the site of 'a Civ.1 War skirmish and has Confed- project of the Guernsey County Soil jind Water Conserva- erate soldiers buried in its emettry. tion Service. The area is all woodland, mostly native, of the oak-hickory forest type with a 5mall pine plantation on'the George W. Eikenberry, Manager east ridge. Some of the timbeeiy large and reported to Route 5, Cambridge be virgin. The spring wildflowers 'are abundant. The place is (614) 432-2783

HOLMES COUNTY VAN SICKLE WOODS buck Creek. The erosion process and slumpingreveal c*'' 39 acres. posures of massive sections of the Massillonsandstoneoat- cropping near the. hilltop. A delightful gorge and small Undisturbed for 70 years, this deep, mixed -`hardwood waterfall on one stream adjacent but not on the Van Sickle forest onAtbandoned farmland has been purchased for eres- property, enhance the sceni0 quality of the area. ervation by the Ohio -Chapter of tile Nature'Cohservancy. Van Sickle Woods is watched over by an ardent woods- Rich'invarietya species and herbaceous understory, with in especially excellent display of ferns and spring wild- man and member of the Natum Conservancy who is willing flowers, the woods is a.valuable study area typical of the to conduct tour&or suggest research projects fa serious students. region- , Dr. Oliver Diller , °Lpcated nearthe line of glaciation, the hill property is 1368 East Wayne Nemo, Wooster 44691 bordered on two sides by small strew, tributaries of 19,04 (2161 26449447. KNOX' LAKE KNOX COUNTY

KNOX WOODS SPATE NATURE PRESERVE Here huge oak, maple, hickory, and black walnut form a (Scenic) 30 acres magnificent summer canopy. The ground flora, including a ° wide variety of spring wildflowers, has also been preserved. Because the Knox County Commissioners realized be- fore it was too late that this beautiful, nearly virgin wood- Trails are preNtly beingdeveloped,f9F visitor use. land would have greater value for the children of the Access will be somewhat limited until the trail system is county as a forest than for its timber, this tract behind the Ompleted. old Children's Home has been saved from destructive Knox County Commissioners change. Although it was mark0 for timbering, the commis- Court House sioners created instead an outdoor education area for the Mt. Vernon 43050 schools of the Mt. Vernon area. , (614) 392-0921 )

LAKE COUNTY HOLDEN NATURAL AREAS 1,070 acres I-2 -Four large and unusually ignificant natural areas, buffered bya 2,400-acre arboretum, are located amazingly close to metropolitan Cleveland. Three of the properties in the complex were registered asational Natural Landmarks in ;1967. Jr The natural areas are protected by the Holden Arboretum but interpretivetours and research programs may be arranged for serious students and selected groups.'

The Ho /den Arboretum 9400 Sperry Road, Mentor 44060 (216) 9464400 For a visit' to Hanging Rock Farm: / Benjamin P. Bole 9446 Sperry Road, Kirkland 44094 (216) 942-2701

BOLE FOREST 40 acres This area on the arboretum property contains magnifi- cent specimens of virgin red cak, beech., sugar maple, and tupelo with an additional 30-acre buffer tract of excellent second-growth trees.

HANGING ROCIePIRM 400 acres Virgin white ash and hickory are among the unusual specimens in this mature hardwood forest: The "hanging rock" refers to a large slump block of Sharon conglomerate irt",tr. ,&.- which has weathered and fallen from its original formation ANMI level.

pine and hemlock towers above theountairitop'S tremen- LITTLE MOUNTAIN dous geological formations. 65 acres This site, at an elevation of 1,200 feet, is being main- STEBBIN'S GULCH, tained by the arboretum as a natural area. A stand of white (See p. 178) 189 -1, LAKE LICKIN KIMBALL WOODS The area is jointly owned and managed by the Ohio Cleveland 1Q0 acres Department of NaturalResources andthe Museum of Natural History. A system of hiking trails ha "Since the days when all of Ohio was wilderness, the been developed, but off-trail access is by'written permissi Kimball family has enjoyed its own woodland sanctuary, only..lt is recommended that arrange,rhents be made w' and fearing what might happen to it. . [the ,family] the museum's education department for visits during deeded 57 acres of their farm to the Nature ConserVancy in May, June, September, and October. 1962," writes Dr. Arthur Herrick of Kent State University regarding this tract e Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Additions d wa added and transferred in its entirety* Wade Oval , to Kent for cont y d protection, appreciation, and re- University cifcg search. 4 Cleveland 44106. The terrain thregion is rollinc it lies on thin glacial (216) 231;4600 till,underlain by thshales and thin sandst6nei of the , massive Chagrin for tion. Mature beech-maple forest, second-growth elm swamp forest, and old fields provide RE URCES CENTER diverse Ilibitats. Spring flora is especially rich. 28 acres Kent State University This area is named Resources Center to honor the donor, Depa ment of Biological Sciences Resources Inc., a private Lake County land preservation Kent 44240 organization, through whose efforts a total of 135 acres MN-60-2260 have been added to the Lake County Metropolitan Park District. Resources Center was donated to the park district, in1972, withthe deed transferred through the -Ohio MENTOR MA H Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. '4-s. STATE NATURE P ESERVE` (Interpretive) 619 acres The preserve is a beech-maple forest which merges with oak-hickory: It includes a hemlock ravine with glacial relict A Department of the Interior survey reports that this vegetation and a hogback ridge above the Grand River with property, withitsfive diStinct natural habitats,isthe an elevation of about 150 feet. This is one of the typical richest in number and variety of plant and animal species of narrow ridges carved out of the Devonian rocks by the any area bordering the Great Lakes. It wa degoated a Nat- Grand River and its tributarier? following the last glacial ural Historic Landmark in 1966. period. Geologically, the marsh is an old-bed of the Grand River Pr variety of forest trees and wildflowers makes this parallelsthelake. The ,samp and swamp forest fragile area deserving of extreme care and appreciation. boered by a dune community and beech-maple forest may soon be studied with the help of an interpretive center Lake County Metropolitan Park District and long trails. Famdus.toE many kinds of wildlife, the area 1385 West Jackson Street, Painesville 44077 is known, to provide nestingSites,for prothonotary warblers and other rare species. (216) 352-9568

LICKING COUNTY

BLACK HAND GORGE The area abounds inI n legend, including the story STATE NATURE PRESERVE of a pictographic; black nce Visible at the east end of (Intpretive) 740 acres the gorge. This Was ed by blasting for the Ohio-Erie' en, the narrow section of the river was Ohio's program preserving original natural fe4tures Canal towpath/ under the Naturalreas Act of 1970 has recently added used As-a part/ Of the canal. The gOrge contains the exca-Vi- glass sand quarry, a tunnel for the aban- this valuable prope ty through the cooperation of two citi- tions for anold doned Ohio Electric Riilroad, and a safe trestle of the Balti- zens who- shaped co cern for its protection. more and Ohio Railroad which also provides a series'of new The narrow -van* was carved intd, Black Hand sand- rack cuts between Toboso and Han01,1tr. stone partially stream reversal when the west-flowing river was blockeby an early glacier. When the impounded The hilltops are covered-with Virginia pine, oak, Maple waters finally broke through an opening, the three-mile- trees, and mountain laurel. The flood plain hasabundant: loft?, east-west `gorpas formed. Subsequent downcutting growth of equisetum, cottonwood trees, and -sycamore. by the Licfdng er has incised it,more deeply. Mixed hardwoods and a lukuriant growth of spring wild- Formed in the Black. Hand sandstone of Mississippian flowers are found on the wooded hillsides. Liverwort, age, a crossbedded, conglomerate sandstonek showink vari: mosesi:and ferns cover the rocks in many places, A well:- ation in resistance to weathering, sheer cliffs and rugged defined trail leads °nein:n-1 the roadways on either side and topography Characterize the area crosses the river on' a broad walk beside the railroad trestle. LICKING LORAIN 1830, a portion of an original and more extensive bog rose with the deepening water and survived as the only one of its kind in existence. Instead of the usual situation where bog vegetation surrounds open water and gradually encroaches until the lake is filled, the situation is reversed: Thehasic ecological principle of gradual decline is evident. Crnberry Marsh is extirpated to have been 420 acres when it first rose. Previous studies dating to as early as ,1912 as well as on- going research are providing valuable information regarding ecological succession, making it an outstandingzeing site for serious students.

The glacial relict vegetation persists_ op,,the A berries,poison sumac, pitcer, plantr many"dher °species are found.

The area is owned and managed by the Ohio Department The area is ownednd managed by,,theOro departmen t of Natural Resources. Access.,is by written permission only of Natural Resourc .Me to the eirtremelfragile' condi- until trails have been completed. tion of the isi: nd, visitors areer nless they have received writ en Access is restricted lo small, The Toboso Black Hand Gorge Tour Guide Project by well-supervised grou who ust remain on the established,. students of Toboso Elementary School consists of guides, boarrhvalk trail. taped talks, guided tours, display material, and dramatized legends and is an illustration of the use school groups can .00 , Ohio Department &Natural Resources make of a choice' area near at hand. Students themselves Division of ural Areas and Preserves will demonstrate their work and .interpret the property to Four, tai Square, Columbus 43224 'visiting classes. (614) 466-6020 Ohio Department of Natural Resources `Division of Natural Areas and Preserves Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 D IVERSITY (614) 466-6020 Bt LOG a titftSERVE 350 acres For information concerning the Toboso Black Hand Gorge Tour Guide Project: This, is a field laboratory established by Denison Univer- Principal sity to provide opportunity for teaching and research in Toboso Elementary SchoOl ecology. Special emphasis is placed upon the effects of Route 4, Newaik43055 human activity on natural systems. A great variety of native habitats includes typical deciduous forest, brush, mowed (614) 763-2342 and graded grassland, marsh, pond and wetland. Succession plots, managed timber; coniferous plantations, and a botan- ,-- ical preserve are used for class and individual research. CRANBERRY BOG Junior and senior high school classes seriously interested in STATE NATURE PRESERVE environmental biology are invited to visit the preserve dur- (Interpretive) 20'acres ing the school year. Cranberjy Bog, named tothe National Registry of Denison University Natural Landmarks in 1968 and-dedicated as a state nature Biology Department preserve in January of 1972, is a unique floating sphagnum Granville 43023 island in Buckeye Lake. When the lake was impounded in (614) 587-0819,

LORAIN' COUNTY

CHANCE CREEK 'shale cliffs through which the streams have cut. The Chance 68 acres Creek ravine contains beech and hemlock among more ex- , ,tensive stands of beech-maple forest. A few unusual plants This property, purchased by Oberlin. College frir a recrea- are present with ferns especially abundant. The use of die tion area, has proven to he a benefit to the Biology Peparet. site is restricted to college level students or adults. meet.Ititlocated partly on the flood plain of the Vermilion River with a wooded slope on the east side, and Oberlin College partly on an entrenched meander -Valley of Chance.Creek, a Biology Department tributary of the Vermilion. 1 Oberlin,. 44074 The site is almost completely 'wooded elitefor the (216) 774-1221

191 LUCAS PERRY LUCAS COUNTY IRWIN PRAIRIE btuejoint and slough grass, with clumps of willow, come!, STATE NATURE PRESERVE buttonbush, and aspen. August and. September bring gen- ( I nterpretive) 142 acres tians and other prairie flower's in view. Bitterns, rails, and swamp sparrows have nested in the area in recent years. This inconspicuous flat field with occasional clumps of Painted1 Blanding's, and spotted turtles may be seen. 8 trees scattered over itis one of the last vestiges of the natural wet prairie in northwestern Ohio: Situated in the The area is owned and managed by the OhioDeftment old lake bed of ancient Lake Erie, it is low in relief and of Natural Resources. At the present time, no trails have underlain by the silt and clay deposited upon earlier glacial been established for public use. Access to the preserve is by till. written permission only. During the spring and early, summer the prairie is usually Ohio Department of Natural Resources. covered with water and is marked with luxuriant growth of Division of Natural Areas and Preserves' Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 (614) 466-6020

SCHWAMBERGER PRESERVE 26 acres In contrast to the wet Irwin Prairie in the same general region, this preserve is both wet and mesic prairie with a far more extensive assemblage of prairie plants and woody plant development. Burning of parts of the land has been necessary to maintain the prairie mixture, which includes abundant round leaf sundew, big and little bluestem, Indian grass, prairie dock, arrow.leaf violets, and sedges. At present, Nature Conservancy issobperating with the Toledo Naturalists Association to protect the property. The latter group plans to donate it later to the state natural areas system, which will assume protection and supervision.- of the land. A house, barn, garage, and greenhouse are located on the property and will be used by a resident caretaker-naturalist. Ohio Chapter of the Nature Conservancy "- 1504 West First Avenue, Columbus 43212 (614) 4864194

PERRY COUNTY

FORT GLENFORD tion has a 20-foot outcrop at the top of the hill and was the 85 acres _source of the stone wall and, the rugged aspect of the hill- sides. At places chunks of conglomerate, sandstone with This surprisingly unspoiled, site may be explored or quartz pebbles cemented within it, or pieces which glisten studied by contacting the owner, who lives at the foot of with quartz crystals, may be observed. the hill. The landchas been in the family for several genera, tions. Fortunately, the uniqueness of the site is appreciated. The large trees are oak, beech, ash, and maple, probably with chestnut relicts. Mosses, ferns such as polypody, Prehistorically, it is believed th the high, flat-topped ebony spleenwort, and leathery grape are found in many hill, its slopes heavily wooded, spied as a campground and places. Wildflowers typical Of deciduous southeastern-Ohio fortress for a prehiStoric Indian culture. ErVidence of habita- woodlands are abundant. tion is the collapsed stone wall which surrounded the en- campment anct the mound of rocks on top. For permission and directions, contact: 'Even more significant, possibly, are the uncut woodland Don CooPerrider Route 1, -Clenford 43739 and the large and small slump blocks of the Massillon sand- stone, a rock' formation of-Pennsylvanian age. The forma- (614) 659-23752

183 192 PICKAWA.V PORTAGE PICKAWAY GOUNITy- - STAGE'S POND STATE NATURE PRESERVE miles'east. Together they form, the edge of the Appalachian (Interpretive) 123 acres Plate6au which rises 3Q0 feet above theplain. Lying unexpectedly' on the port), of The pond, approximately the, diameter of a football Circleville is a glacial land form commonly terms 'a kettle field, has 45 acres of water wall a rim some 25 feet above. hole by geologists. This water-filled depression, varying ih Trees, grAs, shrubs ana emergent vegetation cover the elevation from po:i'o less than 690 feet above Sea leygl, banks- and thwater's edge. Itis a convenient stopping was caused -by a large chunk of ice broken off from the, place for migra ing waterfowl and is 4isited by hundreds of wasting Wisconsinan glacier probably 1_1,000 years ago. bird watchers ea'year. Osprey ansl other unusual speciese, are seen On occasion. Adjoining woodlands and a second smaller pond make an excellent study area. Historically the pond and hundreds Of acres adjacent to it were owned by a SCotch settler named. Richard Stage: A Revolutionary War participant, he received a government grant in Adams C6unty but sold it and tirougtA his family to Pickaway County on territory known, asCongressland. The property, remaindd in the Sfage, Jamily until 1970 when the pond area was sold and destined to become part of a housing development. The Garden Club, of Ohio, spurred by the enthusiastic work of the Pickaway Garden Club, adopted a project to save the pond. Individually and collectively these clubs, raised money to buy the site and then placed it in the care of the Nature Conservancy.

The area is now owned and managed by the Ohio De- partment of Natbral Resources. A parking lot, boardwalk, and obseriation pfalforrrrare-ear-markpd for early develop; ment. At present, facilities arelimittif to a small trail that leads from_ the road to the pond'. Access to other arias of the preserve.is by written peimission only. Melting in place, it was surrounded by deposits of glacial till, some of which filtered into the hole when the ice was Ohio Department of' Natural Resources gone. Kettle holes are commonly associated with end mor- I. Division of Natural Areas and Preserves aines. The Marcy moraine, which is probably about 50 feet Fciuntain Square, Columbus 43224 thick and rides over the Mississippian age rocks, is three (614) 466-6020

PORTAGE COOTY ARSENAL LAND NATURE PRESERVE hardwood Association covering the uplands and providing 280 acres rich spring wildflower displays. Man's contribution of an old railroad adds diversity to the ecologic picture. In 1968 A tralt of land ne4r the Ravenna Arsenal was declared government surplus. ICYent State University negoti- The area is reserved for teaching and research in the ated to procure a section of the land south and east of the fields of forestry, wildlife management, ecology, limnology, West Branch of the Mahoning River as a sanctuary and entomology, ornithology, conservation, and soil studies.- , studyar'ea. For those who can respect and prOtect the pr9perty, field studies may be arranged. - The sanctuary area contains a section of the river, swamp areas, and upland terrain providing a wide ,variety of Charles V. Riley habitats with rich flora and fauna. The numerous oxbows in Kent State'UnIversity the rhcer and glacial deposits help to tell the geologic story. Kent 44240 Pin oak swamp forests,cover the flood plains, with a mixed (216) 672-2266

184 193 F PORTAGE

BEVERLY WOODS permission, which will be granted to serious students only. 42 acres Facilities are being developed. le,d to the National Audubon Society fora nature sanctuary, this plot was then leased to Kent State Uni- Ohio Department of Natural Resources versity for study and protection.. Thearea is glaciited, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves gently rolling, lying on thick glacial deposits not highly Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 dissected. The property contains a pond anda brodk. The (614) 466-6020 swamp and mixed hardwood woodland are second-growth forests which have not been disturbed for 40years. An open area is caused by the presence of an electric high- JENNINGS WOODS tension line. The rich flora includes mpy varieties of spring 72 acres wildflowers. This choice wildflower habitat has been preserved be- Kent State Univers cause its owner was willing to sell it for half its worth and Department of Biological Sciens Kent State University was willing to purchase and protect Kent 442 0 it. (216) 672-2266 The area lies on the glaciated, gently rolling Allegheny Plateau, its thick glacial drift underlain by the Sharon coal and conglomerate of the Pennsylvanian series. The West

EAGLE CREEK Branch of the Mahoning River, a buttonbush swamp,gi STATE. NATURE PRESERVE flood plain forest, a beech-maple forest, and art upland oak (Scenic) 328 acres forest provide the environment for the rich flora observable Aptly called by its original protector "a textbook to in all seasons. An open area is present, due toa gas trans -' mission line. walk through, ". the Eagle Creek preserve contains the history of a glacial stream which cut through Mississippian Kent State University rocks to form a south-facing slope now boasting large.white Depailment of Biological Scle.nces oaks, a north-facing slope of beech-maple forest,a meander- Kent 44240 ing flood plain with buttonbush swamp, several small peat (214) 672-2266 bogs, arrd marshlands. In the rolling uplands, whichwere formerly cornfields, young forests are developing bysucces- TINKERS CREEK sion. Beaver lodges acid beker ponds, freshly excavated fox STATE NATURE PRESERVE dens on the hillsides, and Squirrel nests in the trees tell of (Scenic) animals unmolested bykrecent human habitation. 786 acres Sphagnum bogs which resemble spots in Lapland, winter- The prime feature of thispreserve, upstream from berry holly, cotton sedge common in the Arctic, roundlea Tinkers Creek Gorge in Cuyahoga County, is its extensive yellow violets (the first ever found this far south), ostrich marsh, which occupies nearly 75 percent of the totalacre- fern six feet tall, and many other plants beckon the botan- age. Cattail, willow, buttonbush, and alder .,predominate in ist. Evidence of InciLaiamping and lookouts brings early the marsh areas and their fringes, with shrubby dogwoods Ohio history into the picture. and red maple also common. The area is now owned and managed by the Ohio De- Several spring-fed lakes occur on the site, as wellas partment of Natural Resources. Because the preserve is bottomland forests of swamp white and pin oaand several unique and, in parts, fragile, visitor access is by written old fields in various stages of plant successioff Drier sites are dominated by white, red, and chinquapin oak, Ameri- can beech, and sugar maple. White pine, flowering dog- wood, bigtooth and quaking aspen, and wild black cherry are also present. Turtlehead, meadowsweet, swamp-loosestrife,bottle gentian, partridgeberry, northern arrowwood, and royal fern are just some of the representative flora found within the preserve. The diversity of habitats'also offers the visitor excellent opportunities to see a variety of wildlife. The preserve is owned and managed by the Ohio Depart- ment of Natural Resources. A system of hiking trails is available for visitor use. Off-trail access is by writtenper- mission only. Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves Fountain Square, Columbus 43224 (614) 466-6020 194. 186 RICHLAND - SUMMIT RICHLAND COUNTY

FOWLER WOODS Spring in the natural swamp brings a medley of spring STATE NATURE PRESERVE peepers and chorus frogs ansuch visual delights as marsh (Interpretive) 133 acres marigold, royal fern, buttonb sh, and numerous other in- digenous plants. Far removedom major highways, per- Thanks to a farmer who appreciated his mature beech- haps Fowler Woods' greatest attractionisits quietness, ,maple forest hemmed ii1 by broad agricultural fields and a broken only by creatures of the forest. serviceforesterinterestedinnatural, area preservatiqn, Fowler Woods was dedicated under the Ohio Natural Areas A system of hiking trails, boardwalks, and a parking lot Act as a state nature preserve in January 1972. are available for visitor use; and a detailed interpretive booklet has also been prepared. Off-trail accessis by The forest area, rising only slightly higher than a button- written permission only. bush swamp, contains many large maple, beech, and ash with an ungrazed understory. A ,woodchiptrailleads Ohio Department of Natural Resources through a great display of spring wildflowers before the Division of Natural Areas and ;reserves canopy of leaves develops. Birds, too, are plentiful: from Fountain Square, Colqmbus 43224 spring warblers to turkey vultures and scolding barred owls. (614) 466-6020

SENECA COUNTY

WICKWIRE-SHADE NATURE PRESERVE flat. It is on the east side of the divide separating the Huron 40 acres and Sandusky river drainage basins. The soils are poorly drained Blount soils, formed in high lime silty clay loam This parcel of land contains diverse habitat types includ- glacial till. ing a two-acre wet area with some buttonwood,, and a modi- fied elm-ash woodland with some hickory. An,intermittent The tract was given to Heidelberg College by Mr. Wick- stream cuts through the property and adds to the diversity wire and his daughter, Leona Ilene Hand, for use as an in plant and animal life. The original beech forest has been outdoor laboratory. The Nature Conservancy holds a re- cut but the site has never been plowed or cultivated. It was verter clause on the property. Dr. Howard Hintz used as a woodlot and grazed, and reflects a high degree of Department of Biology disturbance. Heidelberg College The site lies on the northern edge of the Defiance mor- Tiffin 44883 aine of the Wisconsinan age of glaciation, but is relatively (419) 448-2000

SUMMIT COUNTY

STUMPY BASIN excessive slumping. This has prevented the development of Approximately 250 acres forests on several acres' of dry land and encouraged virgin tall-grass prairie with typical species associated with e To the east of the Cuyahoga River and just south of the Ohio Turnpike is a 22-acre tract of cattails and alders long The streams draining into the river from the upland form known as Stumpy Basin. The "Basin" was a large storage gullies in the clay with an east-west orientation and provide pond on the Ohio Canal, dredged beside the river for a north-facing slopes with cool microclimates on which is canal boat turn-around. This tract now belongs to Kent found vegetation typical of Canada: hemlock, Canada yew, State University. trailing arbutus, and others. To naturalists in the state, Stumpy Basin means a much The flood plainis heavily silted, year after year, avid' larger, wild area bounded by the turnpike on the north, the deltaic deposits of clay are found where the gullies end:. Cuyahoga River on the west, an upland on the east, and the These deposits, too, prevent the normal growth of trees and forests of the valley on the south toward Peninsula. the result is a forest of pygmy treeslargely red elm. The trees,. are constantly being buried as the wet clay slumps a d Because the valley had been blocked to the north by the N. occasionally, in the process, lean downwards almostori- wasting of the Wisconsinan glacier and by the Defiance end zontal with the slump. moraine on the south, a temporary narrow lake was formed

and was responsible for the extensive deposition of silt and \On other parts of the flood plain are found typical cat- , clay overlying glacial till. The 100-foot bluffs on the east tail arsh-alder swamp and swamp forest: Kent State Uni- consist of these clay-rich glacial deposits which result in versity`uses the silt-clay hillside for landslide research and

188 1 9 5 SUMMIT WARREN maintains a monitoring station forthis purpose. On the inaccessible, explaining thereason for little disturbanca. gentle slopeis found mixed mes6phytic forestwith a rich Fortunately, too, the totalproperty is being considered for understory bf spring flowers; oak forestis found on higher ground. a state nature preserve as well asa segment of a ,proposed Cuyahoga Valley National RecreationArea. The old canal ancktfie river provideadditional habitats. Some species appear to have migrated north along the Tus- J. Arthur Herrick carawas River, across the narrow and lowdivide, and on Kent State University north along the Cuyahoga River. Add all these together and Biology Department one of the richest vegetational complexes in Ohio in a rela- Kent 44240 tively compact spaceresults.Fortunately the -area is quite (216) 672-2266

TRUMBULL- COUNTY TRUMBULL ARBORETUM , Geologically, the property ison the glaciated, rolling' 120 acres Allegheny Plateau, underlain partlyby Sharon conglomer- This unusually rich ar much of interest for geolo- ate,, ;he basal formation in the Pennsylvanianseries of the gists, zoologists, and botaniitsand perhaps even more for Palaeozoic era. Ledges of theSharon outcrop can be found the ecologist who can incorporatethe views of each. Botan-, near the north boundary. Animals associatedwith the ically, the site contains trees, shrubs,and wildflowers native beech-maple community are present. to the region. It is a beech-maple forest, near climax, with Use is restricted to serious workby students. other species in the association. Themajor work -done by the Youngstown State University students has been on Youngstown State University ferns, which are varied andabundant. Plantations of red, Austrian, white,jack, and Scotch Department of Biology, pine, hemlock, larch, Youngstown 44503 arborvitae, redgum, birch; and mapleare present. (216) 747 -1492

WARREN COUNTY CAESAR CREEK GORGE 0 STATE NATURE PRESERVE (Scenic) 463 acres

This wild and scenic naturepreserve was recently ac- quired by the state and promisesto be one of the most outstanding acquisitions in thestate nature preserve system. Caesar Creek is a tributary of theLittle Miami River, which was -created by glacial stream diversion,producing great volumes of meltwater cutting, throughthe Ordovician lime- stones 'and shales. This tributaryshares the picturesque quality of the major stream.It formed a narrow gorge, heavily wooded with mature standsof beech, maple, hickory, walnut, and oak witha rich herbaceous flora on the forest floor.

The area is owned and managed bythe Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Whilea few rugged hiking trails exist in the gorge, permanent trailshavenot yet been established. Until they are completed,access will be by written per- mission only.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves Fountain Square, Columbus43224 (674) 466-6020

196,' 187 WASHINGTON WA YNE WASHINGTON COUNTY FALLS RUN TRAIL The site is unique in Ohio for its geologic significance, 30 acres lant and animal associations, and local history. The prop- f .... erty has been protected and cherished for several genera- A tremendous experience is inevitable for those serious tions by one family whose members are still anxious to nature students who walk the ,mile-long Fall's Run Trail maintain it for future generations. They have welcomed in from a township road to the large overhang on the edge of the adjacent Girl Scout property. Fall Run has eroded the past and will continue,to welcome serious students and adults who wish to study ibis beautiful natural bridge and through a massive layer of Permian age sandstone to form its relationship to all parts of its environment. It deserves cliffs and overhangs. Ecologically, the narrow, rockbound protection and great appreciation. It is necessary to sign a valley manages to maintain a cool, moist environment liability release statement when permission is obtained to which, in turn, permits glacial' relict vegetation to persist. 4;4' visit the property. Hemlocks, some very Ian, as well- as laurel, partridge- berry, Christmas and polypody ferns, rattlesnake plantain Mrs. Alice Ladd and other orchids, teaberry, and striped wintergreen are Natural Bridge among the choice plants on or near the trail. Large beech, Box 242, Cutler 45724 oak, walnut, and hickory aro found\in the upland forest. The stream cascades over a resistant top layer of the sandstone to form a beautiftit waterfall, below which are several deep pools. Residual snils, depositional feature's of the stream, as well as erosion I features and aquatic and small land animals may be obrved. For permission and - directions contact: r. and Mrs. Gene Gribble Route 1, Cutler 45724 (614) 678-2678 \ NATURAL BRI\DGE 80 acres This unusual natural rock bridge s an outstandingly beautiful ravine in a remote part of t e ounty: The bridge is 60 feet long and 12 feet wide, aeologic phenomenon created by headward erosion in a densely cemented upper layer of sandstone and the jointing syi'tem characteristic of this particular rock.It makes acool,moist environment which permits 4Iacial relict vegetation t pical of a northern woods to persist at the head of the valy. Huge hemlocks extend high above the rock layer. Masse of polypody fern, beds of partridgeberry, mountain laur t,liverwort, and mosses grow abundantly on the rocks.own below where the valley widens ou,t and the little creek joins the parent stream, majestic tuliptree, oak, and other hardwoods make the woodland canopy.

WAYNE COUNTY 4 BROWN'S LAKE BOG The bog was registered as a National Natural Landmark / 80 acres in 1968. The College of Wooster, under a long-term lease from the Nature Conservancy, is now its custodian. A publi- This tract of land is recognized by geologists to be a cation by John Aughanbaugh and O.D. Diller, Flora of kettle hole, a depression resulting from a large chunk of ice Brown's Lake Bog, May 1968, is available from either of breaking off from a wasting glacier. It is a unique ecological the two sources below. The College of Wooster area in that it shows plant zones from the smalllake and Department of Biology acid bog to mature upland forest.Rare and unusual plants Wooster 44691. have been found in the past, plants known to be persistent (216)264-1234, Ext. 379 glacial 'relicts typical of northern bogs. Dr. O.D. Diller Unfortunately, the ecology of Brown's Lake Bog is 1368 East Wayne Avenue, Wooster 44691 changing. Poison sumac has encroached, which causes the deterioration of other vegetation. (216) 264 -0944

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'197`'`'\ WAYNE WOOLY PEE WEE HOLLOW.WILDERNESS AREA Mississippian shale. The swampy area contains marsh mari-

190 acres O gold, trees not afraid to get their feet wet, and other bog vegetation. The slopes of the valley, now protected from One hundredyears ago a stagecoach ride past Pee Wee grazing, 1)tfve produced healthy stands of hardwoods which Hollow was one of the scenic journeys to the Killbuck include cucumber magnolia, rare in Wayne County. Plain. The densely wooded hillsides were eventually heavily lumbered, which resulted in deeper, eroded ravines and per- Tributaries 6r Shade Creek have a rapid rate of fall, cut- iodic flooding. ting vertical faces and exposing rock strata, creating habitat for great varieties of wildflowers and understory woody The degraded land.was purchased in 1923 through con- plants. In the cool ravines, patches of partridgeberry, trail- tributions to a Boy Scout renovation project. Tuliptree, ing arbutus, wintergreen, and other northern plants are walnut, various oaks, and maple were planted on a seven- abundant. Indian mounds and artifacts within the reserva- acre plot. A snowbreak of white and Austrian pine was tion add an interestirg phase to the ecological study. designed to prevent serious drifting along the .road. One troop covered the once-barren hillsides with white and red This reservation is maintained by a small corporation for pine 18 years ago.' Natural succession and controlled camp- -restrictedand superVised camping and hiking by older ing have maintained the delicate balance between conserva- Scouts. The group is glad to conduct tours and share their tion and preservation. The area is in excellent example of achievement with those who wish to profit from their ex- once-mismanaged 'acreage restored by sound conservation periences. Use is restricted to this purpose or serious eco- practices to a richly wild state. logical research. Mr. Robert Wheeler A tour i! Pee 'Wee Hollow begins where Shade Creek 1529 Hickory Lane, Wooster 44691 enters theereservation. The shallow valley is underlain by (216) 264-6464

z WILLIAMS COUNTY

OPDYCKE WOODS 45 acres This private tract of land is reported to be similarJo and compare favorably with Goll Woods in Fulton County. The "nearly virgin" woods has trees up to four feet in diameter. These are varieties typical of the wet-dry lake plain pro- vince, an area covered with silt, sand, and clay from ancient lakes created as the glacier wasted back. Bur oak, white oak, hickory, basswood, beech, ash, elm, and the maples predominate in the association. The display of wildflowers is excellent and small mammals may be seen. Permission to visit or study will be restricted to responsible persons.

Emerson Opdycke 1f. Route 2, Stryker 43557 (419) 682-2108

WOOD COUNTY

STEIDTMANN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY The site is partially 'wooded with the mixed oak forest 65 acres type, with pin oak, elm, and buttonbush in low spots. A pond provides water habitat. Permission for use will be This property is a laboratory used by Bowling Green granted only to science-oriented senior high school or adult State University's Biology Department to obtain data on groups or individuals. microclimates. It has a building and Lwo towers for research Bowling Green State University purposes. The land lies° on the glaciated, flat Lake ?lain, Biology Department with a thin covering of drift. The Silurian age Monroe dolo- Bowling Green . 43402 mite is exposed in places. 198 (419) 372-2332 189 SUMMARY OF Ohio OUTdOOR EdUCATiON AREAS .

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199 - CHART LEGEND Natural Environment NE School Camping SC Conservation Education pC Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Available + COUNTY

ADAMS

AOAMS LAKE PlAIRIE STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 23 ADAMS LAKE S ATE PARK NE 96 BRUSH CREEK STATE FOREST U 11,760 BUZZAROROOST ROCK \ NP 152 EDWIN H. OAVIS STATE MEMORIAL NE 88 SERPENT MOUND STATE MEMORIAL NE 60 SHAWNEE STATE FOREST (See Scioto County) U 58,160 SPARROWOOMATURE AREA NP 90 TRANQUILITY STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 3,581 THE WILDERNESS (Charles A. Eulett Preserve) NP 320 WOOOLANO ALTARS SC 430

ALLEN

OEEP CUT PARK NE 6 FORT AMANDA GUN CLUB AREA NE 148 JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK OISTRICT 202 Heritage Park NE Teddy Bear Park NE LIMA LAKE C-NE 85 LOST CREEK RESERVOIR NE 11Z SWINGING BRIDGE NATURE PRESERVE NE 104 WINONA LAKE NE 50

ASHLAND

CAMP JUDSON HILLS SC 260 CAMP WESLEY SC 120 CHARLES MILLS LAKE NE 3,400 CLEAR FORK GORGE STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 51 CRALL WOODS NP 55 HICKORY OAKS CAMPGROUNO NE 123 HILLSDALE OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA NE 120 MOHICAN STATE PARK & FOREST NE 5,385 PLEASANT HILL LAKE NE 2,340 WILLIS WOODS NE 42 YOUNG'S SANO & GRAVEL OPERATION 9 NE 300

ASHTABULA

BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION SC 1,200 BUCCANEER CAMPSITES. NE 270 + CAMP KENISEE NE 170 + CAMP KOINONIA SC 250 + CAMP LUTHER SC 66 + CAMP UNALIA SC 190 + CAMP WHITEW000 SC 230 + GENEVA E PARK NE 682 NEVA STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 529 ORWat ATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 193 PYMATUNING STATE PARK NE 4,919 + SAM &ARRAN NATURE PRESERVE NP 35

ATHENS

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 8 miles OESONIER STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 301 GIFFORO STATE FOREST U 320 HOCKING VALLEY SCENIC RAILWAY (See Hocking County) STROUOS RUN STATE PARK NE 2,606 TRIMBLE STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 2,091 WATERLOO STATE WILOLIFE EXPERIMENT STATION NE 1,250 WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST U 162,000 Utah Ridge Recreation Site

AUdLAIZE

CAMP ST. MARY NE 105 FORT AMANOA STATE MEMORIAL NE 10 HOGE WOODS NE 41 LUNZ HERONRY NE 10 POHLMAN WILDLIFE HABITAT NE 25 ST. MARY'S STATE FISH HATCHERY C 71

192 200 CHART LEGEND Natural Environment NE School Camping SC Conservation Education C Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Available + COUNTY

BELMONT

BARKCAMP STATE PARK NE 1.121 CAMP COONEY NE 53 CAMP PIEDMONT SC 40 +' OYSART WOODS NP 40 PIEDMONT LAKE NE 6,500 RAVEN ROCKS NE 100 UNION SCHOOL LANO LABORATORY NE 50

BROWN

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 9 miles GOOSE RUN VALLEY NE 10 GRANT LAKE STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 412 GRIFFITH FARM C 195 INOIAN CREEK STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 1,540 ORAB OUTDOOR EOUCATION CENTER NE OHIO RESEARCH 8 OEVELOPMENT CENTER C 260

BUTLER BUTLER COUNTY PARK OISTRIFT Crawford Horn. & Woods NE Four Mils Creek Park NE 22 Governor Babb Park NE 230 Indian Creek Burial Ground H 2 Indian Croak Park NE 160 Miami and Eris Canal Park NE 170 Patel Park NE 200 Rentschler ForestNUM NE 27 St. Clair Remotion Aro NE CAMP CAMPBELL GARD 4 175 CLIFFVIEW OUTDOOR EOUCATION CENTER NE 30 + + FANTASY FARM C 150 HUESTON WOODS ST E NATURE PRESERVE NP 200 + +.,...,.. + .... HUESTON WOODS ST TE PARK NE 3,5M PATER STATE WI L FE AREA NE 192 SI LV00 R BIOLOG L SANCTUARY NP 15 SPRING HILL NA U E CENTER NE 11

CARROLL

ATWOOD LAKE NE 4,120 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 9 mills CAMP ALDERSGATE SC 40 CAMP FALCON SC 750 + CAMP MUSKINGUM CSC 256 CAMP WAKONDA SC 97 GREEN HILLS TREE FARM C 150 HIGH HOPES HOLIOAY HOUSE NE 13 LEESVILLE LAKE NE 3.620 ROLLING Y RANCH SC 600 TWIN VALLEY FARM NE 365 CHAMPAIGN

CAMP SHAWANO NE. 165 NATURE PRESERVE NP 203 CEDAR FARM C 140 GRAHAM LOCkl. SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA NE 63 KISER LAKE STATE PARK NE 664 KISER LAKE WETLANDS STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 50 OHIO CAVERNS NE 100 + SIECENTHALER FARM NE 1S URBANA STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 549 CLARK

BUCK CREEK STATE PARK U CLARK LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 216 GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK NE 156 GUNDOLF'S FARM 'NE 95 + t +, NORTH HIGH SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 92 + , SNYDER PARK NE 200

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G, - CHART LEGEND 4,:4:, Natural Environment NE W4., .. 1/4 (4 School Camping SC 'T 'T 'T 4+ st3.1 kr ''k ....i Conservation Education C '" 4, (D 1, (t' (t. (D c.3 Q ;a Undeveloped U 'T Q 4, (D 4' 4 4, ,... ki , (5 Nature Preserve NP q v ZS ) 1/4, a s: Jc Cr ct Available + g.i 'is `;': ''.... 4a. Cs"," i c Nr .4. QNr .:qr COUNTY sr ,z, c..) oi OF i; (5 ...)

CLERMONT

BUCKEI TRAIL NE 27 miles CAMP EDGAR FRIEOLANOER ANO CRAG WILDERNESS NE 860 CAMP SIMMS NE 23 + I+ CHRIST CHURCH CAMP NE 100 CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER NE 680 +- CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN LANO LAOORATORY NE +

EAST FORK STATE PARK U STONELICK STATE PARK NE 1,210 WILDW000 CHRISTIAN EOUCATION CENTER NE 250

CLINTON 41010. CAMP KIRKW000 SC 250 CHERRYBENO PHEASANT FARM 375 NE 1,775

COLUMBIANA .+ BEAVER CREEK STATE PARK NE 2,405 BEAVER CREEK UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CAMP SC 120. + BEAVERKETTLE FARM NE 4,000 BOY SCOUT CAMP ,a NE 423 CAMP MERRYDALE SC 17 4 CAMP PAUL E. OEAN NE 82 FIRESTONE HOMESTEAD FARMS ANO TEST CENTER 800 GUILFORO LAKE STATE PARK NE 489 HIGHLANOTOWN LAKE STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 2,035 + YELLOW CREEK STATE FOREST U 758 ZEPERNICK LAKE STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 513

COSHOCTON

CAMP MUMAC CNE 40 MOHAWK RESERVOIR NE 3,700 MOHICAN RIVER ACCESS NE 370 MUSKINGUM VALLEY SCOUT RESERVATION NE 500 PILGRIM HILLS CONFERENCE CENTER SC 200 PROJECT BOYS & EARTH CAMP C 564 + + TRIPLE LOCKS PARK & CANAL BOAT TRIP AT ROSCOE NE-H WILLS CREEK LAKE.. NE 3,690 WOOOBURY STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 2,000

CRAINtORD

AMANN RESERVOIR NE 156 BARTHOLOMEW%noon NE-U 20 CAMP MICHAEL YOUTH COMMUNITY CAMP NE 35 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP BRICK ARCH NE 80 TSCHANEN WOOOLANO TRACT NP 26

CUYAHOGA

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 34 kills CLEVELANO METROPOLITAN PARK OISTRICT Bedford Reservation-Tinkers Creek Gorge NE 1,335 + + + Big Creek NE 534 .1. w + + Bradley Woods NE 768 -14 + + + Brecksville Reservation NE 2,768 + + + + Euclid Creek NE 35.1 + + + Huntington Reservation Isis Lake Eris Jr. Nature a Science Center} NE 105` + + + + North ChagrIn Reservation NE A 1,719 .1. + + + Rocky River Reservation NE 5,614 + + + South Chagrin Reservation NE 614 + + + +

CLEVELANO ZOOLOGICAL PARK C 125 .1. GAROENVIEW HORTICULTURAL PARK 11 INOEPENOENCE SCH9OLS OUTDOOR EOUCATION CENTER NE 35 +, LAKE ERIE JUNIOR NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER NE 105 . +

SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER NE 275 .1L SIEOEL FUN FARM C 83 SOUTH EUCLIO LYNOHURST ENVIRONMENTAL 'CENTER C 5 TINKERS CREEK GORGE 400 WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS LANO LABORATORY NE 16

194 2 )2 CHART LEGEND -- Natural Environment NE School Camping SC Conservation Education C Undeveloped U -je) Nature Preserve NP (tJ k. Available + ct COUNTY

DARKE

DARKE COUNTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 315 GREENVILLE CITY PARK NE 90' SPORTS HAVEN ' C 92 WAYNE LAKES C 52/-

DEFIANCE

AUGLAIZE RIVER POWER OAM C-NE 15 AU GLAIZE VILLAGE ANO WOODS NE 120 + CAMP COWARD DRUMMOND LIBBEY NE 150 + + CAMP FORT DEFIANCE SC 5 + + +

FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL CONSERVATION LANO LABORATORY C-NE 5 FIVE MILE CREEK ACCESS NE 5 + + INDEPENDENCE DAM STATE PARK NE 606 + + + KRILL'S LAKE -NP 30 + + OXBOW LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 313 + + SHAWNEE SCOUT RESERVATION NE 650 + + TREE FARM (THE) NE 78

DELAWARE BIG WALNUT ECOLOGICAL CENTER 38 + BLUE LIMESrONE PARK NE 16 t + CAMP LAZARUS SC 300 + + + COLUMBUS ZOOLbGICAL GAROENS C 100 + + + NE 7,378- + + DELAWARE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 7,600 GALENA SHALE TILE & BRICK CO. C 100 GREENWOOD LAKE CAMP NE 87 + + HIGHBANKS METROPOLITANPARK NC 1,055 I + y + NIGHBANKS METROPOLITAN PARK STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 206 + + + OLENTANGY INDIAN CAVES NE 91 + + + OIHAUGHNESSY RESERVOIR C-NE 314 + USDA RESEARCH LABORATORIES C 1,143 WILLIAM POWELL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY, C-NE 300 BUCKEYE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

ERIE '9

BLUE HOLE NE 10 CAMP TIMBERLANE SC *j324 ERIE COUNTY 4-H CAMP SC 21 GALPIN WILDLIFE PRESERVE NP 37 GLACIAL GROOVES'STATE MEMORIAL NE a 3/4 ,KELLEY$ ISLAND STATE PARK NE 601 + MILAN STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 296 NENITH CENTRAL BRANCH OAFIOC C-NE 335 RESTHAVEN STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 2,210 SHELOON'S FOLLY NE 64

FAIRFIELD

BARNEBEY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STLIOIES NE 985 FAIRFIELO UNION LANO LABORATORY NE 134 GENEVA HILLS SC 250 GREENFIELD OAM ANO STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 46 LOCKVILLE LOCKS NE 2 OLIVEOALE PARK NE 16 RISING PARK AND MOLINT PLEASANT NE 75- + ROCK MILL OAM STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 83 SHALLENEIERGER STATE NATrE PRESERVE NP 87 TARLTON CROSS MOUND NE 16 WAHKEENA NP 150 13.

FAYETTE

CAMP GIPIWA NE 37 CAMP PINE NE 17 EYMAN ESTATE FOREST NE 298'

to 195 2 0 3 0

..;LARTLEGEND'- - Natural Environment NE School Camping SC

Conservation Education C Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Available + COUNTY-

FRANKLIN

BLACK LIC WOODS METROPOLITAN PARK STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 55 BOYER P11 K NE 11 BROOKSIO LAND LABORATORY NE 3 CAMP GAN MAH TOY NE 28 CAMP JOHNSON NE 87 CAMP MARY ORTON SC 76 COLONIAL HILLS LAND LABORATORY NE 8 COLUMBUS CITY PARKS Alum Creek Park NE 102 Big Run Park NE 277 Big Walnjt Park NE 136 Cherry Bottom Park U 94 Franklin Park NE 100 Glen Echo Park NE 4 Grigg' Reservoir , NE 4r, 558 Hayden Run Falls NE 2 Hoover Dam &Reservoir NE 4,773 Olentangy Parkway U 358 Three Rivers Park U 390 'Whetstone Park NE 161 DEMONST,6A,TION SCHOOL FORESTS LANR, LABORATORY NE 100 FLINT RAVINE NE 40 FRIENDSHIP PARK NE 22 + + . GAHANNA WOODS PARK NE 50 To be developed GAHANNA WOODS STATE NATURE-P.RESERVE NP 50 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA es NE 10 GREENLAWN CEMETERY NE 341 INDIAN RUN RAVINE LAND LABORATORY NE 9 INDIAN VILLAGE CAMP SC 8 0+ JEWISH CENTER OUTDOOR AREA NE MARBLE CLIFF QUARRIES NE 1,000 METROPOLITAN PARKS OF COLUMBUS & FRANKLIN COUNTY Blacklick Woods Met, Park., NE 633 Blacklick Woods Alit. Park State Nature Preserve r NP 55 Blandon Woods Mitt. Park NE 577 Darby Creek Met. Park NE r, 359 Sharon Woods Met. Park ... ,. NE 0 '+ 1 PRAIRIE LINCOLN LAND LABORATORY NE 7 ROCKY FORK NATURAL ARRA NP 15 ST. TIMOTHY OUTDOOR EDUCATION Ali NE 10 SHAWNEE BRANCH - MARBLE CLIFF QUARRIES NE 200 SOUTH BRANCH HOOVER "Y" PARK SC 68 WORTHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 15 WORTHINGWAYAND LABORATORY . NE 8

FULTON

CAMP PALMER, SC 142 FULTON PONO'STATEWIXLIFEAREA NE 38 GOLL WOODS STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 322 HARRISON LAKE STATE PARK NE 245 MAUMEE STATE FOREST NE 3,068

<1.1. 77 GALLIA

BOB EVANS FARMS C 1,100 CAMP FRANCIS ASBURY SC 300 GALLIPOLIS AND THE ROLLER DAM C-NE 92 TYCOON LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 684

GEAUGA.

AQUILLA LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 69 AUBURN MARSH STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 461

BIG CREEK PARK NE Q.?5 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 31 miles BURTON MEMORIAL FOREST NE 32 CAMP HO MITA KOOA SC 85, .GEAUQA LAKE NE 276 +. HALLEPARK NE 300 HAMSDEN OJ1CHARO STATE WILDLIFE AREA " NE 841

2 )4 ct

CHART LEGEND Neural Er.-21nr--::atNE Z:tzzl CC Cetr.trnun ECtr,latzn UndrretT.ti Ngters Prt:inra NP b Ars:!3.5ts 4.7JIJINI I 7 4. . /4. v .4; ,,, -4/44._."--,-1-- .L.,..L..1,4' GEAUGA (tont.)

IIIGUBROOK LODGE SC 60 o MET4LS PARK C NE 600 PUNOERSON STATE PARK NE 733 + + + RED RAIDER CAMPS Sc 300 + + + \++ + RICIU1RD11 CAMP NE ED + + RIVER PARK NE CO -+ + STEBIMNS GULCH NP COO + SUNRISE FARM CNE 173 + + THOMPSON LEDGE PARK NE 31' + WIIITLAM MEMORIAL FOREST NP 100 ,

GREENE

BEAVER CREEK SCHOOLS LANO LABORATORY NE 46 BERGAMO CONFERENCE CENTER NE 265 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 41 man CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA NE 68 CLIFTON GORGE OR JOHN L. RICH STATE NATURE PRESERVE 255 DAYTON-MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS Huffman Reserve " NE 197 Sugarcreek Rama NE 565 GLENSIELEN NATURE PRESERVE & OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA NE-SC 960 GREENE COUNTY FISH & GAME FARM 130 GREENE COUNTY PARKS NE Park I I NE 50 Park II NE , 5 Park III I, NE 50 Park IV NE 10 JOHN BRYAN STATE PARK NE - 881 JOHN L RICH STATE NATURE PRESERVE OR CLIFTON DOGE 255 SPRING VALLEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA f NE 841

GUERNSEY

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 38 milik MOORE MEMORIAL WOODS NP 78 ROLLING HILLS SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA NE 154 +"" , + SALT FORK STATE PARK NE 20,143 + et. SENECAVILLE NATIONAL FISH tIATCHERY C{ 118 + SPRUCE VALLEY NE 20

"AAA-TON

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 13 mIIsa CITY OF CINCINNATI PARK SYSTEM 41. t: Ault Park NE 223 Burnet Woods NE 88 Caldwell Park U 122 Eden Park NE 184 Houck, Cornelius J., Botanic Garden NE B Memorial Pioneer Cemetery NE 2 Mt. Airy Forest NE 1,500 4.- Stanbery Perk NE , 78 CINCINNATI RECREATION COMMISSION OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM .1 Avon Woods NE 15 California Woods (Cincinnati Watenvarls Park) NE 75 LaBoltsaux Woods NE 54 +, CINCINNATI ZOO C 62 HAMILTON COUNTY PARK DISTRICT Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve U 23 To be developed Miami Whitewater Forest NE 1,955 Sharon Woods NE 740 + + Shawnee Lookout U 1,010, Winton Woods" NE. 2,045 INDIAN HILL SCHOOLS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER NE 40 NEWTOWN STATE FISH FARM C 18 RUOFF FAMILY FARM C 73 SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE FARM 100

205 197 -CHART LEDENO .

Gth=1 CC

Coravyaltan C U Nmwo Plettno NP Arx.I.r.b!3 L ()LINTY HANCOCK

CAMP BERRY NE 179 FINDLAY RESERVOIRS ANO WATER STUOIES LABORATORY C IGO VAN BUREN STATE PARK NE 210 HARDIN MATSON NATURE STUOY & RECREATION AREA SAULISBIPPY PARK IIINEC NE

HARRISON

BAKER OICIDE NATURAL AREA NE 178 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 25 miles CAMP TIPPECANOE SC 1.190 4 + CLENOENING LAKE NE '0,490 + + FAITH RANCH C NE 1,250 4 + + HARRISON STATE RECLAMATION AREA C 1,321 SALLY BUFFALO PARK NE 408 SNOW BOWL SKI AREA NE I 327 TAPPAN LAKE NE 7,140 +

HENRY

ORY CREEK ACCESS NE 2 FLOEHOA ACCESS NE 4 MAUMEE RIVER PARKWAY U North Turkey Foot Area 486 Missionary Wand 296 MAUMEE SHORES NE 6

HIGHLAND

BARRETT'S MILLS NE 80 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 31 miles 0 FALLSVILLE STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 1,211 FORT HILL STATE MEMORIAL NE 1.197 OLOAKER STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 139 PAINT CREEK STATE PARK. U 808 ROCKY FORK STATE PARK NE 3,464 SEVEN SAVES NE 100

HOCKING

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 59 miles CAMP AKITA SC 1.043 CAMP BECKONING TRAILS NE 100 CAMP ECHO HILLS NE 500 4 4 CAMP GREENHILLS NE 1,200 CAMP KLAGES NE 16 + CAMP OTTERBEIN SC 426 CAMP OTY'OKWA SC 526 CAMP WYANOOT SC 450 4. HOCKING HILL CAMP NE 360 HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK ANO HOCKING STATE FOREST NE 10,796 Ash Cave NE 80 Cantwell Cliffs NE 60 Cedar Falls NE 40 Crinkle's Hollow NE 120 Old Man's Cave NE 150 p4 4 Mock House NE 160 HOCKING VALLEY SCENIC RAILWAY 15 HOLIOAY HAVEN NE 480 LAKE LOGAN STATE PARK NE 715 MOOEL ENVIRONMENTAL STUOY CENTER C-NE 600 ROCK BRIOGE r NE 40 ROLLING ACMES CAMPG71OUNO NE 100

HOLMES

CHERRY MIDGE FARM 135 SPRING WALK FARM C 283 TROYER'S HOLLOW NE 60 VAN SICKLE WOODS NP 39 WHISPERING HILLS NE 200

Gtx 19$ 2.03 4 -- CHART LOEHR Natant Emit:on:11rd NE Select Computo SC Com:mat= Eduottort UmIncimled U , Whim PICZCIVO HP AmIlt?to COUNTY

HU RON

GELLEVUE RESERVOIR NE 8 CAMP CONGER SC 30 CAMP SINGING RIVER NE 00 CAMP4TODIMECA NE' 207 FRENCII PROPERTY NE 403 1141.TIIOUGE CELERY FARM C ISO MUCK BRANCH OAROC It WILLA(W MAGGIVTATE WILDLIFE AREA' NE 17.070 0 JACKSON

BUCKEYE LIIINACE NE 200 CAMP CANTERS CAVE SC 53 COOPER ROL LOWSTATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 4,140 LEO PETROGLYPII STATE MEMORIAL NE 12 LIBERTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 145 {MILANO FURNACE STATE FOREST U 2,343 JEFFERSON

AUSTIN LAKE NE 1,700 BRUSH CREEK STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 2,550 FEFINW000 STATE FOREST' C 2,107 FRIENDSHIP PARK 1,150 4 G K.L WILDLIFE AREA NE 500 JEFFERSON LAKE STATE PARK NE 933 KNOX

GRINKHAVEN ACCESS NE 30 CAMP ANDERSON a* NE 205 CAMP NELSON 0000' SC 1,100 DANVI'LLE CONSERVATION FARM 280 EDUCATIONAL' PARK EXTENSION NE ,03 KNOX WOODS STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 31), KNOX LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 700

LAKE . o

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 33 mitn CAMP LEJNAR NE 432 + CAMP STIGWANDISA NE 350 ,+ + CAMP RUTH WEIGANO SC 296 + + + cEoia HILLS CAMP El CONFERENCE CENTER NE 160 +. + HEA6LANOS BEACH STATE PARK Nf 1211 + HOLDEN ARBORETUM NE 2,100 + + HOLOEN NATURAL AREAS Bole Forest NP 40 Hanging Rock Farm NP 400 Little Mountain NP 65 KIMBALL WOODS NP 100 LAKE.COUNiT METROPOLITAN PARKDISTRICT Chapin Forest Reservation NE 362 Girdied1load Reservation U 745 Grand River Resenration Helen Hann Wyman Park NE 60 Hidden Valley Park- NE 110 Hotbed( Ridge Park NE 185 Indian Point Park NE 78 Riverview Park NE 45 Lake Shore Nervation Warmly Park) U 15 Paine Creek Reservation (Hell Hollow Perk) NE 709 MENTOR MARSH STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 819 RESOURCES CENTER NP I 28 WICKLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL I.ANO LABORATORY NE 90 WILLOUGHBYEASTLAKE LANG LABORATORY NE 30

LAWRENCE

CLARK WOODS 53 DEAN STATE FOREST 1,797 LAKE VESUVIUS h(ECREATION AREA (Wayne National Forest) 2,000

t 207 CHART LEGEND. Nsuiral Eartommult NE

Schaal Camping SC Consurakon Edurounn C UndeviInaid U Natoli Pumas NP Au:labia + COUNTY LICKING

BLACKHANO GOgE STATE NATURE PRESEIVE 743 BUCKEYE LAKE ATE PARK NE 3,307 CAMP AGAPE SC 40 4 CAMP FALLING ROCK NE 6QP 4 CAMP OHIO SC 200 4 CAMPS/RKATOMIKA. SC 268 CRANIERRY SOD STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 20 DAVIES ARBORETUM NE 950 DENISON UNIVERSITY BIOLOGICAL RESERVE NP 350 4 FLINT RIDGE STATE MEMORIAL NE 515 HEIRON NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY C 217 OCTAGON EARTHWORKS AND MOUND. BUILDERS EARTHWORKS NE 60 PIMP WOODS NE 250 PINECREST TREE FARMS C-NE 250 SOUTHWEST LICKING SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 50

LOGAN

CAMP MAC-0-CHEE NE 413 + a. r 4 CAMP MYEERAH NE 450 + t + CAMP (ALFRED LJ WILLSON SC 450 + 4 4 INDIAN LAKE STATE PARK NE 8,448 + 4 KIRKMDNT CENTER SC 353 + 4 MARMON VALLEY FARM SC 200 + a a 4 ROLLICKING HILLS SC 160 + VALLEY HI SKI AREA NE 350 + ZANE CAVERNS NE 87 + 4

LORAIN CAMP ISS-SEEKES . 1. SC 40 4 CHANCE CREEK NP SS CLARE. /AR CAMP NE 220 4 + FINOLEY STATE PARK 'NE 931 FIRELANOS RESERVATION <2 NE 300 to LORAIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PARKS Black River Rinanytion NE 441 Chadienont Rawvation U 452 Franck Croak Ruination U 345 Indian Hollow Rinentnion (Sheldon Woods) NE 178 Lan Carl* Ruination ' NE 1235 Varmilan RION Risonation (Mil Ilallovolacan Woods Manorial Park) 'NE 271 WELLINOTQ/I RESERVOIRS r NE 400 +' WELLINGTON STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 201

---*LUCAS 4 CRANE CREEK STATE PARK NE 72 CROSBY, GEORGE P., PARK i GARDENS NE' 50 + IRWIN PRAIRIE STATE NATURE PRESIVE 14 MEDUSA PORTLAND CEMENT CO. OUA RY NE SO METROPOLITAN PARKS OF THE TOLEDO AREA Band Viaw Met. Park NE 30 + Canal kinds Mat hit NE 110 Funirosith Not Park NE 40 Oek OpenInp Mat Park SC 3,400 + Ninon Met rock NE 320 + ProuLdunat Mot Pork NE 300 + &Icor Mat Park & Artoritum NE 500 + imle Cut MIL Park NE 120 4' Swan Creak Met, Part NE, 412 + METZGER MARSH STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE. OTTAWA PARK NE 300 + SCHWAMIERGER PRESERVE NP 28 TOLEDO ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS C 43 + WOOD LAWNCEMETERY NE 180

MADISON

CAMP MADISON LAKE NE 115 MADISON LAKE STATE PARK NE 183 PINE TREE TRAIL NE 40 PROCTER CONFERENCE CENTER SC 23 SHADY MEADOW FARM C 70

208 v. CHART LEGEND Natural Environnient NE School Camping SC Consemtion Education C Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Available COUNTY .

MAHONING

BERLIN RESERVOIR STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 8,763 HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 7 LAKE MILTON RECREATION AREA NE 4.400 MAHONING COUNTY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 158 MILL CREEK PARK NE 2,389 MILLWOOD CAMP NE 60 + POLAND MUNICIPAL FOREST NE 242 -- MARION

BIG ISLAND STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 1,043 Il OLVEN6 BOY SCOUT CAMP NE 55 fl + + +

MEDINA

HINCKLEY RESERVATION : NE 1,925 MAPLE LAOS « NE 420 SPENCER LAK5E STATE WILLILIFE AREA s NE 595 WILOWOOD LAKES NE 180

MEIGS

BELLEVILLE LOCKS AND DAM 188 BUFFINGTON ISLAND PARK NE 5 CAMP KIASHUTA SC 125 4 FORKED RUN STATE PARK RE 784 SHADE RIVER STATE FOREST U-' 2,409 HIDDEN LAKES NE 70 ROYAL OAK PARK NE 130 SOUTHEAST BRANCH, DARK C 330' MERCER

GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS STATE PA.RK NE 13,1149 '4 HARBOR POINT 4H CAMP NE 24 MERCERCOUNTY WATERFOWL RUFUGE NE 1.000 --- MIAMI

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 25 miles CAMP INDIAN HILLS SC 52 PIQUA HISTORICAL AREA NE 174 PIQUA LIMESTONE QUARRY 1,000

MONROE

MONROE LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA I NE 1,332 I SUNFISH CREEK STATE FOREST 638.,

MONTGOMERY

AULLWOOD AUDUBON CENTER NEC 70 AULLWOOD AUDUBON FARM C (20, BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 17 miles CENTERVILLE4NADONGTON PARK DISTRICT Black Oak Perk NE 30 +,g '1;1, Concept Perk NE 6 Donneybrook Park NE Grant Park (Grant Life Science Center) NE-SC 101 Iran Horn Park NEU 28 Heed Park U 12 ...Oak Creek South Perk U, 18 Old Lane hrk NE 4K ammt-Hill NE , 5 Rahn Petk . '45 C 114 Rosewood Park' C 12 A Sur"' Valley Parjc U 70

Vioodboume Gm% IS `links, Park NE 26 DAYTONMONTGOMERYOUNTY PARK DISTRICT Cox Arboretum NE 164 Dry Lick Run Reserve NE 522 EngInvood Reim* NE 1,072 Germantown Reserve NE 791 Posium Creek Reserve NE 482 Taylorsville Reserve NE 325

209 CHART LEGEND - Natural Environment NE School Camping SC Conservation Education C Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Available +

..., ,A.III.J1,. 1 1. ` V , i--i MONTGOMERY (C9411) E.V. JOTTER LAND LABORATORY NE 25 MONTGOMERY COUNTY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY C 165 NORTHMUNT SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 15 . -s;

MORGAN BUCKEYE TRAIL 48 milts BURR OAK STATE PARK NE 3,253 +, CAMP OOUOA DALE NE 500 + MUSKINGUMTIIVER PARKWAY STATE PARK NE 27 OHIO POWER RECREATION AREA (CUMBERLAND MINE AREA) NEC 100,000 WOLF CREEK STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 3,600

MORROW

CAMP BROAD ACRES NE 600 DOGWOOD VALLEY CAMP NE 85 LUTHERAN MEMORIAL BIBLE CAMP SC 114 MT, GILEAD STATE PARK NE 172

MUSKINGUM

BAUGHt4AN PARK NE 65 BLUE ROCK STATE PARK AND STATE FOREST NE 4,910 OILLON STATE PARK & RESERVOIR AREA NE 6675 DONAHOE TREE FARM C 260 + MUSKINGUM RIVER PARKWAY STATE PARK NE 33 OHIO POWER RECREATION AREA (CUMBERLAND MINE AREA) NE-C 100,000 POWELSON STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 2,696 TILTING ACRES CAMP NE 105 W1LOW000 NE 200 ZANESVILLE STATE NURSERY C 206 ZANE TRACE SCHOOL FOREST NE 48 +

NOBLE

, BUCKEYE TRAIL 29 miles 4 EASTERN ORIO'RESOURCE OEVELOPMEN1\CENTER C 2,000 -+

FRONTIER VACATION LAND C. 1,000 OHIO POWER RECREATION AREA (CUMBERLANDAND MIRE AREA) NEC 100,000 PINE LAKE CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST CAMP, N 78 SENECAVILLE LAKE E 7,160 WOLF RUN STATE PARK NE 1,266

OTTAWA

CAMP PLYMOUTH SHORE AE CAMP SABROSKE SC 110 + CAMP YUKITA NE 35 CATAWBA ISLAND STATE PARK' NE 10 CRYSTALCAVE NE EAST HARBOR STATE PARK NE 1,613 LAKESIDE SC 10 LITTLE PORTAGE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 357 MAGEE MARSH ATE WILDLIFE AREA AND CRANE REEK WILDLIFE NE 2,600 EXPERIMENT S ATION OTTAWA, CEDARPOINT ANDWESTSISTER ISLAND NA IONALWILOLIFE REFUGES NE 8,000 + PERRY'S CAVE NE 10 SOUTH SASS ISLAND STATE PARK NE 32 STONE LABORATORY NE 10 TOUSSAINT STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 236

PAULDING PAULDING PONDS 0 NE II 510

PERRY

CLOUSE CAKE,STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 93 FORT GLENFDRD NP 85 PERRY RECLAMATION AREA C- 4,400

202 240 CHART LpEND Natural EnvirotrentNE, School Camping 'SC Conservation EducotiOn C Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Availabtell + COUNTY

PICKAWAY CIRCLEVILLE CANAL NE 35 DEER CREEK STATE PARR . NE 9,301 MARION, A.W., STATE PARK NE 412 STAGE'S PONO STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 123 PIKE

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 43 miles CAVE LAKE PARK NE 300 KINCAID SPRINGS STATE FISH HATCHERY ° C 213 LAKE WHITE STATE PARK NE 328 OVERLOOK HILLS FARM CNE 650 PIKE LAKE STATE PARK AND PIKE STATE FOREST NE 11,086 PORTAGE

ARSENAL LAND NATURE PRESERVE NP 280 BEVERLY WOODS NP 42 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 38.6 miles CAMP ASBURY SC 305 CAMP CARL SC 240 CAMP HI SC 53 CENTERVILLE MILLS YMCA CAMP SC 300 EAGLE CREEK STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 327 GARRETTSVILLE OUTDOOR AREA NE 7 JENNINGS WOODS NP 72 NELSONKENNEDY LEDGES STATE PARK NE 167 TINKERS CREEK STATE PARK NE 1,086 TINKERS CREEK STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 786 0 WEST BRANCH STATE PARK' NE 8,200 PREBLE

CAMP MYRON KAHN SC 86 FORT ST. CLAIR STATE MEMORIAL NE 89 IMES PARK NE 78 RUSH RUN STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 1,183 WOODLAND TRAILS SCOUT RESERVATION NE 2,000 PUTNAM 0

CASCADESTATE ROADSIDE PARK NE 3 KAMA FISH IS RAIRE FARM C 40 LEIPSIC HUNTING & FISHING RESERVE I NE 80 LEIPSIC RESERVOIR NE 40 , OTTOVILLE OUARRIES NE .4/ 6 RICHLAND

CAMP AVERY HAND SC 217 + CAMP MOWANA NE 182 + CAMP TEMPLED HILLS SC 218 + CLEARFORK RESERVOIR NE 2,000 FOWLER WOODS STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 134' GRACE HAVEN WILDLIFE LABORATORY NE 18 HEMLOCK FALLS NE 102 HIDDEN HOLLOW CAMP SC 492 KINGW000 CENTER C 47 +_ MALABAR FARM STATE PARK C 715 + MANSFIELD SEWAGE PLANT C 30 MANSFIELD WEATHER STATION

RICHLAND RURAL LIFE CENTER SC SHELBY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS C 3 WILLOW VALLEY FARM C 150 WOOSTER PRESBYTERY CAMP 270 ROSS

ADENA STATE MEMORIAL NE 300 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 26 miles CAMP VALLEY VISTA SC 22 CHILLICOTHE SCHOOLS LAND LABORATORY NE 24 DAUGHTERS CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE AREA NE 87 MOUND CITY GROUP NATIONAL MONUMENT NE 68 PLEASANT VALLEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 1414 ROSS LAKE STATE WILDLIFE, AREA NE 1,110 SCIOTO -TRAIL STATE 'PARK AND STATE FOREST NE 9,399 TAR HOLLOW STATE PARK AND STATE FOREST NE 16,666

211 CHART LEGEND Natural Environment NE Schaal Camping SC Conservation Education C 1.1.1 Undeveloped U Cb CI Nature Preserve NP qi Available . + COUNTY 'I"G 0 I SANDUSKY

ALDRICH POND STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE' 40 GREEN SPRINGS STATE NURSERY C 120 HAYES STATE MEMORIAL NE 26 MILLER BLUE HOLE NE 13

SCIOTO

CAMP MOLLY LAUMAN NE 100 MEAD EXPERIMENTAL FOREST NE 700 SHAWNEE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER NE 10 SHAWNEE STATE FORESTgAND STATE PARK NE 58,165

SENECA

CAMP GLEN NE 107 CAMP HERTZER NE 43 CAMP PITTENGER NE 30 CAMP SENECA NE 216 KNOBLAUGH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY C 5 PLEASANT VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMP SC 98 + SENECA CAVERNS NE 2 WICKWIRE SHADE NATURE PRESERVE 40

SHELBY

LAKE LO RAMIE STATE PARK NE 2,005 LEIGHTY LAKE NE 12 LOCKINGTON LOCKS NE 45 SIDNEY SCHOOLS LAND LABORATORY NE 13

STARK . BOLIVAR RESERVOIR NE 880 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 32 miles CAMP WANAKE SC 200 CANTON PARK SYSTEM 863 Monument Park NE 16 Nimisilla Park NE 23 Stadium Park NE ' 88 LAKE PARK STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 93' MARLINGTON SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 100 STARK WILDERNESS CENTER NE 409

SUMMIT

AMU DURBAN PARK AND ARBORETUM NE 36 AKRON STATE FIS11 FARM C 26 AKRON METROPOLITAN PARKS 6,867 Nap Lock Quarry Met. Park NE 191 F.A. Seiberling Nature Center NE 100 Firestone Mat. Park NE 250 Furnace Run Mat. Park NE 889 Goodyear Heights Mat. Park NE 411 Gorge Met. Park NE 204 Hampton Hills Mat. Park NE 278 O'Neil Woods Mat. Park NE 242 Send Run Met. Park NE 1,040 Slim Creek Met. Park NE 486 Virginia Kendall Met. Park NE 2,039 BRANDYWINE SKI & RECREATION CENTER NE 240 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 38 miles CAMP JULIA CROWELL AND CAMP HILAKA SC 346 CAMP MARGARET BATES SC 125 CYO CAMP CHRISTOPHER SC 160 HALE FARM AND VILLAGE H-NE 170 NIMISILA RESERVOIR NE 1,226 PORTAGE LAKES STATE PARK NE 2,436 REVERE SCHOOL LAND LABORATORY NE 8 STUMPY BASIN NP 250 TAMSIN PARK NE 100 TWINSBURG LAND LABORATORY NE 17

204 212 CHART LEGEND Natural Environment's NE School Camping :" SC Consemtion Education C Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Available + COUNTY

TRUMBULL

ANOERS.ON PARK NE 10 CAMP SUGARBUSel SC 190 DRANO RIVER STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 5,187 HIGHLANDS CAMP NE 365 MOSOUITO STATE PARK.AND MOSOUITO CREEK RESERVOIR STATE NE 14,857 WILDLIFE AREA SCIENCE AREA AT MINES NE 55 TRUMBULL ARBORETUM NE 120 WARREN scRooLq LAND LABORATORY NE 78

TUSCARAWAS

BEACH CITY RESERVOIR NE 1,350 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 16 miles CAMP ZIMMERMAN SC . DEVIL'S DEN PARK NE 275 DOVER RESERVOIR NE 490 ti FORT LAURENS STATE MEMORIAL NE 81 SCHOENB$UNN VILLAGE STATE MEMORIAL, NE 171 SNYOER CONSERVATION FARM C 367 ZOAR LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA C 43

UNION

AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL PARK 'NE 27 CAMP RAOAWOOD NE 15 RICHW000 LAKE PARK NE 25 TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER CNE .8,300

VAN WERT

HIESTANO WOODS PARK I NE II 1+1+ I+ VINTON

BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 12 miles COMMUNITY CAMP NE 1.500 LAKE ALMA STATE PARK NE 231 LAKE HOPE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER LAKE HOPE STATE PARK AND ZALESKI STATE FOREST 28,837 VINTON COUNTY EPISCOPAL CAMP NE 565 VINTON FURNACE EXPERIMENTAL FOREST NE 1,200

WARREN

BART'S WILDLIFE RECREATION CAMPGROUND NE 19 BUCKEYE TRAIL NE 19 miles CAESAR CREEK GORGE STATE NATURE PRESERVE NP 463 U CAMP GRAHAM SC 70 CAMP JOY EDUCATION CENTER NE 315 + + CAMP. KERN SC 410 + + CAMP SWONEKY NE 180 + CAMP WY-CA.K EY SC 125 + FORT ANCIENT CANOE TRAILS NE 111 + + FORT ANCIENT STATE MEMORIAL NE 696 HOB CAMP NATURE CENtrER NE 110 WHIPPOORILL HILLS. NE 492

CAMP PALL RUN NE 205 CAMP HERVIDk SC 86 FALLS RUN TRAIL NP 30 _ _PORTIVE FFA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER NE 40 MARIETTA STATE NURSERY C 95 MUSKINOOM RIVER PARKWAY STATE PARK NE 120 NATURAL BRIDGE NP 80 . SAWA NE 375 VETO LAKE STATE WILDLIFE AREA NE 448

205 CHART LEGEND Natural Environment NE School Camping SC Conservation Education. C Undeveloped U Nature Preserve NP Available COUNTY

WAYNE

BROWN'S LAKE BOG NP 80 OAVEY TREE NURSERY C 220

OILLER, SCHOOL ARBORETUM C 1 OUSWS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM C 50 INSPIRATION HILLS NE 212 KILLBUCK STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 1,894 To be developed MEMORIAL FOREST NE 124 MILLBROOK MILL NE 11YERSSWINEHART FARM C 218 OHIO AGRICULTURAL IIIICEARCH ANO OEVELOPMENT CENTER C 1,953 PEE WEE HOLLOW WILOMIESS AREA NP 190 SECREST ARBORETUM NE. 315 SHREVE LAKE STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 170 SPANGLER PARK NE 250 WAYNE COUNTY SAOOLE CLUB NE 50 WEYGANOT WOOOS NE 44

WILLIAMS

BEAVER CREEK STATE WILOLIFE AREA NE 153 BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL OUTDOOR LABORATORY NE 4 OREAMLANO ACRES NE 550 GEORGE BIBLE PARK NE 60 HICKORY VALLEY CAMP NE 40 OPOYCKE WOODS NP 45 WILLIAMS COUNTY CONSERVATION,AREA NE 74

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gEoti ogy of ohio The distribution of the various rock systems as shown on and range, in age from the Ordovician Period (430 to 500 the geologic map is the result of the sum total of geologic million years before the present) to the Permian Period history in the area we now call Ohio. The, lock units them- (225 to 280 million years before thecpresent). Older units selves were formed millions of years ago when Ohio was (from about 570 million years before the present)including covered adifferent times by vast seas, shallow lakes, both igneous (fi-formed) and metamorphic (changed by swamps, o great deltas. Sedinents deposited in each of heat and/or Ores ure) rocks are present below the surface these anc environments subsequently became rocks. of the state at de s of from about 2,000 to 12,500 feet These rocks were to be subjected to millions of years of below sea level. In the-westerrrand-aorthern portions of the erosion and to changes caused by crustal instability. The state the .,bedrock is covered by glacial materials deposited cross section at the bottom ofthegeologic map gives some during the Epoch (11,000 to 2 million years insight into crustal changes. It will be noted that the rc6k before the present), the youngest of several epochs of the systems get deeper or dip below the surface of the state Era. No rock units belonging to the other epochs from west to, east. This dip is caused in part,by the bending of this era or to the Era are found in Ohio. and flexing.of the earth'crustthroughoutgeologic time. Erosion by ice and water has also played a significant-rble.in The following.breakdown is generalized, but will serve as Ohio's geologic history. Rocks have varying resistance to an informal guide` to the predominant types of rocks found erosion depending upon their type. Sandstone, for instance, in each geologic system: isrelatively ' resistant, whereg shaleis relatively ',,weak. Ordovician--limestone, shale Specific environmental conditionsvary the erosion rates for Silurianlimestone, dolomite, salt, anhydrite, gypsum al I rocks. Devonianlimestone, dolomite, shale Mississippiansandstone,- Male tr All (mks exposed, at the surfge in Ohio are of sedi- ,PennsYlvaniansandst6ne, shale, limestone, clay, coal mentary origin; they all were formed in the Paleozoic Era PermianesseptrallY the same as the Pennsylvanian

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GLACIAL DEPOSITS OF OHIO 210 2'18 C C -glacial dEposiTs of ohio It is difficult today to conceive of Ohio as having once Moving down from Canada, the invading ice carried had almost three-quarters of its surface area covered by vast many types of rocks not found in Ohio. These rocks as well sheets of glacial ice estimated to have been as great as one as those moved from one part of Ohio to anoth&by the mile thick: The statelias, in fac\t, been partially covered by glacier, when found as. boulders or larger, are called erratics. ice at least three and possibly for times. Evidence in the geologic record suggests that periods of The material left by the ice sheets consists of mixtures extensive glaciation extend far into the world's geologic of clay, boulders, stand, and gravel lef various types of past. The most recent period of glaciation and one which is deposits relating to theirmode of origin. evident in Ohi,is known geOlogically as the Pleistocene Epoch (11;000 to 2,000,000 years before present). This Rock debris carried along by a gla ier was dept ited in' period of geologic history is also frequently referred to as two principal fashions. Some material rthing the ice ront the Ice Age, although, of course, there were certainly other 'was carried off by streams of meltwater to form out sh

"ice ages," in the past. . deposits. These deposits normally consist of sand an gravel. Sand and gravel deposits called kaTes and esker During the Pleistocene, four major ice advances are formed on and under the surface of the glacier itself and are known to have occurred on the North American continent. recognized by their characteristic shapes and composition. These advance, named Nebraskah, Kansan, Illinoian, and The distinctive characteristic of glacial debris that has been Wisconsinan, from oldeSt to youngest, came from northern nioved by water is that it was sorted by, the water which Canada andresultedf m weather conditions which carried It off. The larger boulder-size particles vve a left allowed for massive buildup of ice. behind while the smaller clay-size particles were carri d far There is no direct evidence that the first ice sheet, the away, leaving the intermediate gravel- and sand-size mater- Nebraskan, occupied Ohio. In the Cincinnati region there is ials along the stream courses:\ one small areaf glaCial deposits considered to be of Kansan age. The ,Illinoi ice Sheet covered the largest area of Boulder- to clay-size materiel deposited directly from Ohio, and its depos s are found from Cincinnati to Youngs- the ice was not sorted. Some of the debris was deposited as town. Because tach "OF advance cored the deposits left ridges parallel to the edge of the. glacier itself, forming by the previous ice she, the Materials left by the glaciers terminal or end moraine. When the entire ice sheet receded f the last major advance e the most obvious and easiest because of melting, much of the ground-up rock still in the study. The Wisconsinan s the t\st advance in Ohio, ice was deposited on the ground as ground moraine. The and the features shown on the,la.cialmaparelargelythe term glacial drift is commonly used to refer to any material result of Wisconsinan-age glaciers. deposited at or behind the terminal edge of a glacier.

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II SOILS in HIGH LIME GLACIAL DRIFT of WISCONSINAN AG SOILS in LOW LIME GLACIAL DRIFT of WISCONSINAN AGE

SOILS In GLACIAL DRIFT of ILLINOIAN'AGE SOHZinSANDSTONE and SHALE

SOILS in LIMSTON,E and SHALE

OHIO'S SOIL REG I NS 21 Zia I Ohio'sson RE.gioNs The soils in Ohio are a result of the action of natural forces and livirti organisms acting on rock and mineral material exposed at the surface of the earth over a period of time. These factors were not uniform throughout the state. As a result, over '500 different soils are recognized in Ohio. These soils can be grouped into seven maorsoil regionsfor mainly on the basis of the kinds dkocks and min,era material and the length of time that this material was exposed at the surface of the earth.

1 f SOILS IN HIGH LIME GLACIAL LAKE SEDIMENTS for o. ed mainly in shale, These soils are generally low in ferti The soils in northwestern Ohio, as shown on the map, ity and organic ma ter and are acid. Much of this regin is semiurban d formed in lake sediments or glacial till high in lime. These s being diverted to housing, in- dust soils have .high natural fertility except in the sand barrens y, and related us s.ue to the moderkting influence of ke Etie, truck gar and contain varying-amounts of organic matter. Drainage is n ng is colmon. complicated by the fact that the landis level or gently sloping. The soils are used primarily for production of agri- SOILS IN, LOW E GLACIAL DRIFT OF cultural crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa. WISC SINAN AGE Tomatoes and sugar beets are also important special crops in this region. e soils in this region rmed in glacial drift of Wiscon- sinaage Which was deriv d mainly from sandstone, shale, "SOILS IN HIGH LIME GLACIAL DRIFT OF andoW amounts of limest ne. They are generally low in WISCONSINAN AGE ferti lty and organic matter and are acid.\ Geberal fartning ! . and dairOng are the principal types of agKictliture. Many The soils in a large portion of western Ohio formed in areas- adja ent to the large metropolitan centers, such as glacial drift which was derived mainly frorlimestone and Akron, CI yeland, and Youngstown, are no longer .cultiz. dolomite. The soils are moderate to higtein natural fert lity vated andre awaiting development or have been devel- and contain varying amounts of organic matter. Corn, y- oped. beans, wheat, oats, and hay crops are commonly grown in the region under a mixed livestock and grain system of farming. Areas adjacent to large metropolitan centers, such SOILSIN SANDSTONEAND SHALE \\'' as Dayton, are rapidly changing from agricultural to resi- Beyond es line of glaciation, the soils in this reg n dential and industrial uses. formed main y over acidsandstoneandshale,althou h -Some soils formed over limestone or limy shale. The soils SOILS IN GLACIAL DRIFT OF ILLINOIAN AGE are often moderately deep, low in natural fertility and or- In the extreme southwest portion of the, state and north- ganic matter and are acid. Much of the land is too steep or ward along the edge of the Wisconsinan glacial bbundary, shallow for cuitivatiOn; therefore, a relatiasly high propor- the soils formed in glacial 'drift which was derived from tion of the land is,in forest or pasture. General farm crops limestone,, sandstone, or. shale. These soils are older, com- are grown on the more gentle slopes. Strip mining, which is monly deeply leached; strongly acid, and moderately low in common in some areas, contributes sbdiment and toxic acid,, fertility. Cash grain and general farming are the primary to many streams. ' types of agriculture. More steeply sloping areas are in wood- land or pasture. Areas adjacent to large metropolitan SOILS IN LIMESTONE AND SHALE centers, such as Cincinnati, are rapidly undergoing urban and industrial development. 9A small' land area i9 southwestern Ohio contains soils formed mainly in limestone, interstratified limy shale, and SOILS IN LOW LIME GLACIAL LAKE SEDIMENTS limestone. Much of this region is hilly and made up of narrow ridges and steep slopes bordering narrow Valleys. A narrow strip of land along eastern Lake Erie contains The fertility of these soils ranges from high to low. Mt)ch of soils formed on lake sediments or glacial till deposits which the region is in pasture or woodland. Tobacco is an import- were derived mainly from sandstone and shale. Some areas ant crop on the less sloping areas. es0 a

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.1 222 qROUNdWATERRESOURCES,Of. 014k) Groundwater (or underground water)is water that is sufficient to support siz ble withdrawawithout a, r.ft contained Within the earth's materials, It is present in the lowering of the water table. pore spaces of sandstones, in joints and fractures of lime- stones, and between the grains in sand and gravel deposits. The amount of water that ,a given rock formation can It is the, water that supplies all wells and springs andkeeps contain depends on the permeability and porosity of the our streams and rivers flowing during dry periods. rocks. Porosity refers to the spaces between the grains or Over two million home owners in Ohio depend upon cracks that can fill with water. If the Oains are all about the individual, private water wells. Seventy, -eight percent of same size, the spaces between them aCcount for a large part Ohio's municipal water supplies are served by wells, 'with of the whole volume. This is true of gravel and sand. How- the city of Dayton being one of the largest groundwater ever, if the grains are not all of the same size the spaces users in the nation. Some of Ohio% largest industries are between the larger graihs will fill with small grains instead dependent upon groundwater for manufacturing processes of water. If water is to move through the rock, the pores which require cold water of uniform temperature and must be connected. to one anOther. If the rock has a great chemical quality attainable only from underground sources. many connected pore spaces so that water can move freely On an average day, more than 4fl new water wells are through them, we say that the rock is permeable. Large drilled in Ohio. Groundwater is indeed an important natural amounts of water are available from saturated, permeable resource. rocks. But, if the pores or cracki are small, poorly corp, nectTd, or nearly lacking, the material will yield only a The ultimate source of groundwater is precipitation. Part small amount of water to wells. of the rain that falls on the earth's surface seeps downward through the soil into porous rock formations, where it is The generalized groundwater resources map of. Ohio temporarily stored beneath the water table. In a manner shows comparative yields of wells in broad areas of the similar to that of surface water, groundwater reacts to the state. The blue, areas are those in which large amounts of force of gravity Ind moves downgradient toward areas of groundwater can be developed for industrial, municipal, discharge, but at an exceedingly slow rate usually measured and irrigation supplies. Groundwater in these areas is ob- in feet per day, A well withdrawing water from the ground tained from either limestone or permeable sand and gravel short-circuits the natural cycle, leaving a void which is again deposits. Smaller, but adequate, well supplies are available replenished. In a humid climate such as exists in Ohio, the in the yellow and green areas, but the orange areas will yield rate at which the saturated materials can be replenished is only limited supplies of water to drilled wells.

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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES INOHIO 216 2 2 SURFACEWATER RESOURCES IN Ohio

Ohio receives arp average of 38 inches of precipitationa been built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the year, with individual weather stations recording from 29 to past 35 years. The state often participates in such projects 44 inches.It is fairly well distributed ovet the state and for the development -of recreational facilities. Burr Oak, throughout the year, being generallyhigherin the south- Deer Creek, Delaware, Dillon, and Mosquito Creek lakes are western part of Ohio and diminishing toward Lake Erie_ examples et federal lakes around which the State, of Ohio October and February have the loWest monthly averages, has developed recreation under agreements with the federal 2.3 inches, while' June has the highest average, 4.1 inches. government Extremes in monthly precipitation have varied from zero,to as much as 16 inches, resulting in periods of drought or There are also a large number of privately owned lakes flood. . and reservoirs in Ohio. Most numerous are the small farm Of the 38 inches of precipitation received annually, ponds dotting the landscape, supplying water for wildlife and livestock. about 25 inches return to the atmosphere through evapora- Hundredsof "borrow pits," water-filled exca- tion from soil and plant transpiration (collectively referred vations resulting from removal of earth for road construc- tion, line our major highways. to as evapotranspiration). The remaining 13 inches either run off in streamflow or percolate to groundwater storage. The total amount of water used for all purposes in Ohio Ohio has over 3,300 named streams and prohably an amounts to nearly 17 billion gallons per day. This repre- equal number of unnamed tributaries. Their combined sents almost 1,600 gallons per person per day. length approaches 44,000 miles, averaging roughly one mile, About 75 percent of the total amount of water used in of stream to each square mile of land area. About four- Ohio goes to electric power generating plants. Manufactur- fifths of the state's stream mileage falls within the Ohio ing processes use approximately 15 percent, while public River drarnage basin, while the remainder is in the Lake supplies for domestic, commercial, and industrial uses Erie . con- .stitute less than eight percent of the total. The remaining p Particularly in the flat portions of Ohio, upland reser- two percent represents non-urban usage for rural homes, voirs are used for water storage to serve area needs. An livestock, recreation, and irrigation. - upland, or upground,'reservoir is constructed by excavating soil from the*floor of the reservoir and compacting it into Ninety-five percent of all water used in Ohio comes from dikes. These structures are generally, located near streams surface supplies such as lakes, streams, or reservoirs. Lake ifrom which water is pumped during, periods of high flow Erie and the Ohio River are\ important sources for water and stored until needed in periods of low flow. In north- withdrawals, particularly for electric power generation. We eSt Ohio, which is quite flat, such' reservoirsaverage about should mention that most of the water used is not con- feet in depth, compared to on-stream impoundments in sumed, but ultimately returns to streams where it becomes thy,same area which average about 9 feet in depth. In available for further re-use. northwest Ohio there are more than,.-60 upground water Lake Erie-is the largest surface water supply available to impoundments in service and the state water plan recom- - Ohioans. It is estimated that more than 3.5 billion gallons . mends that another 37 should be built to supply regional l'of Lake Erie water are used daily, nearly 22 percent of our water nee& for the next 40 years. total water use. Two of the largest cities in Ohio, Cleveland There arPore than 50,000 lakes, ponds and reservoirs and Toledo, along with a large number of other cities, in Ohio, nearly all of which were man made. The great towns, and villages depend on Lake Erie for their water majority of these, over 90 percent, are small ponds of less supply. It would be impossible to estimate the recreational than two acres in size. Many state agencies,municipalities, value of this same body of water. Lake Erie has a total conservancy districts, and other public agencies have built surface area of 9,910 square miles, of which 4,980 square lakes for such purposeS.as recreation, Water supply, streamw miles lie within the boundaries of the United States, The flow augmentation, and flood control. Some of the earliest lake is 241 miles long and 57 miles wide at its extremes and state-owned lakes 'were built over 140 years ago to supply averages 58 feet in depth; the maximum depth is 210 feet. water to a network of canals constructed across Ohio. With the decline of the canal era, use of these lakes became Contrary to public opinion, water is not an unlimited largely recreational: °Buckeye Lake, Grand Lake St. Marys, resource. Too often wasted and misused, water makes ,the and Indian Lake are popular examples of former canal- headlines only when we experience too little or too much feeder lakes. 'examples of two recently-consteructed state such as during conditions of drought or flood or when we lakes are Salt Fork Reservoir (for recreation, water supply, discover that water has become useless to us because of and flood control), and Killdeer Upground Reservoir (recre- pollution. Fortunately, recent trends indicate an increased ation, streamflow augmentation, and irrigation). pOblic awareness and concern for our water resources. Re- cently enacted federal and state legislation is bringing about , The federal government has also been instrumental in a concerted effort to halt water pollution on a statewide building lakes in Ohio. Many flood control reservoirs have basis.

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SCALE IN MILES O 10 20 30 40

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ORIGINAL VEGETATION OF OHIO At tile Time of the Earliest Land Surveys 218 226 VEgETATiOOf At the e of the Earfiest Land Survey

The Ohio wilderness that faced e pioneers about 200 years ago was part o one of the most extensive and magnificenteciduous hardwood forests on earth. Thiforest stretched as an almost un roken standfromthe Appalachians to theMississippi.om the Great Lakes to the GulfofMexico. The variety of vegetation types was a reflectioof the variable habitats and was a product of complex environmental factors of which Climate, soil, and topography were the most significanThis map and descriptive material are valuable because the original vegetation provide an index for the potential development of future wooded areas in Ohio. <,

0 BEECH FORESTS- Segregates of the mixed mesophytic included oak-chestnut- tuliptree, oak-hickory-tuliptree, white oak-beech-maple and These forests were characterized by a large fraction of k beech, sugar maple, red oak, white ash, and white oak. The hemlock-beech-chestnut-red oak. North-facing slopes of the most familiar types were beech-sugar maple and "wet Portage escarpment in Lake and Ashtabula counties were beech" on poorly drained flatlands. In the diisected Alle- Covered with the latter forest type and are designated on the map by a black pattern overprinted on brown. gheny Plateau, tuliptree grew generally in the valleys, the beech-maple-tuliptree subtype on the hillsides. PRAIRIES

MIXED OAK FORESTS Most of these tall grass-dominated communities were lo- cated on wet lands, although somtb were on dry, well These forests included a wide variety of primary forest drained sites. types of which the most widespread were the white oak-red oak-hickory type and the white oak type. Covering ridge- tops of the unglapiated Allegheny Plateau Were foretts of OAK SAVANNAS (OAK OPENINGS) white oak, black oak, and chestnut, with sour gum, flower- ing dogwocki, sassafras, Virginia pine, pitch pine and short- In the oak o0enIngs the oaks formed open thin groves leaf yellow pine locally. with the loWer ground between occupied by grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. Associated species with the whiteand 'black oak includetrembling aspen, red maple, OAK-SUGAR MAPLE FORESTS pin oak, sassafras, and prairie'flow..

Theie included dry xero-mesophytic forests usually lack- ,. ing beech, chestnut, red maple and tuliptree. Dominant FRESHWATER MARSHES AND FENS Included white oak, red oak, black walnut, and black mapfe as well as the sugar marile, white ash, red elm, basswood, These areas differid from wet prairies in that grasses bitternut, and shagbark hickories. Of indicator value today composed only a small fraction of the marsh vegetation. in the areas formerly occupied by these forests are Ohio Where water stood through the summer to a depth of one , uckeye, northern hackberry, honeylocust, blue ash, red- to,three feet,tall bulrushes, reed-grass, wild rice, cattail, ud, and red cedar.. bur-reed, wapato, pickerel-weed and rose-matlow grew.

ELM-ASH SWAMP FORESTS SPHAGNUM PEAT BOGS These forests were consistent ih having among the domi- These occurred in undrained areas and contained rem- ng t trees of the canopy white elm, black and white ash and nants of the boreal evergreen forest: poison sumac, leather- silv rand red maple. Extremely wet phases contained leaf, ,cotton-sedge,round-leavedsundew,pitcher-plant, ,,cattonwood and sycamore. Swamp white oak, pin oak, cranberries, and sphagnum moss. white oak, black walnut, and tuliptree occasionally were present. BOTTOMLAND HARDWOOD FORESTS

MIXED MESOPHYTIC FORESTS These forests included vegetation types of variable com- position and occupied older, valleys and terraces of major Mixed mesophytic forests were dominated by broad-teaved streams as well as recent alluvium: beech-white oak, beech- and deciduous species but not exclusively so, with no single maple, beech elm -ash- yellow buckeye, elm-sycamore-river species comprising a very large fraction of the dominants. birch-red maple, and sweet gum-river birch.

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MAJORFORESTTYPES OFOIilO- When the first pioneers made their way into what is now for about 50 percent of the total volume of hardwood in Ohio, forests covered nearly 98 percent at total land the state. In addition to the oak-hickory type, two other area. The forest was dense and untouched. Historical forest types are important. They are the elm-ash-red maple records indicate that trees over seven feet in diameter and found along stream bottoms and valleys, and the maple-_ 74- feet or more to the first limb were not uncommon. beech type generally found in our deep and rich agricultural Virtually everything that these early settlers used for their soils. While the oak-hickory of the hill country is our most rUgged survival came from the forest. foresttype,the beech -maple produces our most valuabletrees used for fine hardwood products. As land was cleared to make way for towns and farms, Maple, walnut, cherry, ash, and oak are all found in the, , ,Ohio's forests bicarne a casualty of progress. By 1930, they beech-rriaple type and are highly prized for veneer and fine reached their low point with trees coveFing only about 12 furniture. percent of'the total land area. Since then, wise manageMen-t of the forest and abandonment of marginal farmland as well OhiCs todaY depends on the forest for a wide variety of as widespread forest conservatioe education have brought prbducts including, furnitur,e;flooring, paper,,tfuilding sup- about an increase in wooded acreage to a point where today plies, sporting equipment, and 'even foe* In addition, nearly 25 percent of Ohio is forested. Ohio's forests shelter and sustain a wide variety of flora and fauna. Trees have become a necesaryPart of our urban Forest land in Ohio is generally divided into two main environment by reducing traffic noise, purifying aivrovid- categoriei, the glaciated region and the unglaciated. The ing sight and wind screens, and generally beautifying the latter is also referred to as the hill country and contains the surroundings. Trees are even used as air quality indicators. bulk of Ohio's commercial forest land. The hill country, which is located in the southern and southeastern part of the state, is generally more than 50 percent forested. Through the use, of modern forest management tech- niques7 Ohio's renewable forest resource has become a Hardwood ora deciduous trees make up 96 percent of benefit to all citizens of the state. The countless faest Qhio's forests. The most important forest trees in Ohio are products harvested each year as well as the beauty apd oak, hickory, poplar, walnut, ash, cherry, and maple. Oak serenity of the forests themselves, make Ohio's woodlands and hickory make up the dominant fdrest type and account vital to our life style.

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Geological Survey,,,,Reprint, 1965. , ,

Braun,El LucY.'ThpWoody Plants of Ohio. Columbus: The Ohio State University Press,1961.

Carmanf. Ernest. The Geologic Flaw etation of 'Scenic Features in Ohio. Columbus: Ohio Departmentof Natu al Resources, Division of Geological Survey; Reprint Serieg No. 3, 1946. / Dexter, Ralph W. "onservation and the Ohio Academy of ScienceAn Historical, Review." Ohio Journal of Sae ce, Vol. 62, pp. 274 to 280. .. 1

Dotso , G.K. Know Ohio's Soil Regions. RAO, 1962. Columbus: OhioDepaomelt,bf 111tural Resources, rA - \ Dition oitands and Soil. ,

t Eckert, AllanW. The Frontiersman. New Y rk: ntam Books, 06,7, 9/ Elfnerrtinn; Melvin& Rah W.; andStuckey, Ronald. A GUIde. to the Literature of ,Ohio's Natural Areas. Colymbus:,0h16 Biological SurviOnformation-Circularnc, 3, 1973. ,. / a Forsyth, lane L. "The Geology of the BowlingGr Area, Wapd County, Ohio." Reprint from The Compass (Sigma Gamma Epsilon), Vol. 43, no. 4,-May-1-964,1 v.. \,, .... ,) Iler, J. Osborn. Sharon Conglomerate,..A. Source of iligh .11icd Raw' Material. Columbus: Ohio Department of atural Resources; DiVision of Geological Survey, Reprint Seri4,- 1 ( Gol thwait, Richard P. Scenes in Ohio During the Last Ice Age. Ivar 'h967,Reprint Series no. 1, Cincinnati Mii seum of Natur'al.History, from The 01176 journal of Science 59, (: 193, July 1959 , ro Goldthit, R.P.; White, G.W:`; and Forsyth, J.F. 1961 Glacial Map of Ohio U.S. Geologic ui-vey, Miscel- laneous Geologic Investigation Map I-316e.

Gordon, Robert B. Natural Vegetation of Ohio. Columbus: Ohio BiologicalSurvey, 1966.

Hall, J.F. The Geology of Hocking State Park. Columbus: Ohio Department of NaturalResources, Division of Geological Survey, Information Circular no. 8, 1953.

Herrick, j. Arthdr (Leader). Natural Areas Project. Columbus: OhiO Biological Survey, 1962,revisedi 965.

Lawrence, Ann T. The Travel Bug. Cle,veland: Emerson Press, 1972.

Norris, ,Stanley E., and Spieker, Andrew M. Groundwater Resources-of the DaytonArea. Columbus: Ohio Departme,nt of Natural Resources, Division of Geological Survey,Water Supply Paper 1808,,196.

(Thio DepartMent,ofEconoMic and Community Development. Beautiful Ohio, ,1\\Directory.'Colurtibus:1973.

Paton, Robert R. "North Woods in Ohio." Woodlands (Ohio Forestry°, Association,February-April 1966.

- Sherman, C.E. Map of Ohio Showing Principal Streams and Their Drainage Areas.Columbus: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, 1969.

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A Big Island State Wildlife Area: 107 Big Run Park: 48 Adams Lake Prairie Stet Nature Preserve: 171 Big Walnut Ecological Center: 38 Adams Lake State Parirfl, ,...... 0,00'Big Walnut Park: 48 .> Adel! Durban Park and Arboretum: 145 --- 40 Black Hand Gorge State Nature Preserve:181 Adena State Memorial: 136 Blacklick Woods Metropolitan Park: 52

Akron Metropolitan Park District: 146 --Blacklick Woods Metropolitan Park StateNature Preserve: 177 ro Akron State Fish Farm: 145 Black Oak Park:113 N Aldrich Pond State Wildlife Area: 1,39 Black River Reservatio90 m Creek Park: 48 Blendon Woods Metro olitan Park: 53 lOservoir: 30 Blue Hole, The: 41 / American,gronMemorial Park: 144 Blue Linfestone Park: 38 pion Park: 150 Blue Rock State Forest: 119 ppleseed, Johnny, Metropolitan Park District; 4 Blue Rock State Plc:_--,-- '11-9 Aquilla Lake Stale Wildlife Area: 57 Bolts,aux Wocrd, La: 66 Arsenal Land Nature Preserve: 184 - Bole Forest: 180 Ash Cave: 78 Bolivar Reservoir: 144, Atwood Lake: 18 Bowling Green Senior High School Land Laboratory: 166 Auburn Marsh State tyilglife_Area: 57 BOYer Park: 47 Auglaize Heronry: 11 Boy Scout Camp: 2t

Auglaye River Poiet. DaM: 6 Bradley Woods: 31 . Au Glaize Village and Woods: 36 Brandywine Ski andecreation Center: 148 Aullwood Audubon Center: 112 Brecksville R atibrirM ' Aullwood Audubon Farm: 113 -1-BrInkhaven Access88, Ault Parjci 6.4 Brookside Land Laboratory: 47

. Austin Lake: 86. Brown's Lake Bog: 188 Avon Woods: 65 sh Czeek State Forest: 3` \N A.W. MarionState Park: 127 Bryan Hiulk SchoolOutdoorLaboratory: 1 er. 0 0 Bryarh-J..rak1,....State.park: 62 Brush Creek StifiVildlife-Area Buccaneer Campsites: 8 B : 21(1 Buckeye Furnace: 85 Baker RidgeNatural Area: 70 Buckeye Lake State Park: 93 BarkcampSUte Park: 12 Buckeye Trail: Athens Co., 9; Brown Co., 13; Carroll Co., 18; Clergy- Barneby Center for Environmental Studies: 44 mont Co., 22; Cuyahoga CO.,`10; Geauga Co., 57-,,Greene Co., 60; arrett's Mills: 73 Guernety CA., 63; Hamilton CO', . 64; Harrison Co., 70; Highland ., Bartholomew Woods: 174 Co., 74; Hocking Co., 75; Lake Co., 89; Miami Co., 111; Mont- Bart's Wildlife RecreatiOnCktrpground:_l 57 gomery Co., 113; Morgan Co., 116; Noble Co., 121; Fike Co., 127; Tilghman Park: 118 --Portage-C-0-4-1-29;-Rose-Co,1436-;Stark CO., 144; Sumit Co., 148; each City Reservoir: 152 Tuscarawas Co.,,I 52; Vinton Co., 155; Warren Co., 15 eaumont Scout Reservation: 8 . Buffalo Beats: (se Wayne National Forest, 10) eavercreek Schools Land Laboratory: 60 \ Buffalo, Sally, Par: 71 Beaver Creek State Park; 25 Buffington Island Park: 109 Beaver Creek State Wildlife Aran 165 Burnet Woods: 64 Beaver Creek 'United Presb.yteriart Camp: 25 11.,_?.,..-,,_&IrrOak State Park: 116 Beaver6ttle Farms 26 ,Burton Memorial-Forest; 57 . ., Bedford Reservation: 31 ,Butler County Park District: 15 Belleville Locits and Dam: 108 Buzzardroost Rock: 171 Bellevue Rese4olr: 83 Bend View Me opolitan Park: 101 _Bergamo Conf once Center: 60. 'Berlin Reservoi 'State Wildlife Area: 105 C Beverly Woods: 185 Bible, George, Park: 165 Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve:1187 Big Creek: 31 Caesar Creek State Park: 157 ig Creek P rk: Caldwell Park: 64

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California Woods: 66 Camp Margaret Bates: 148 ' Camp Agape: 93 Camp Mary Orton: 47 tamp Akita: 76 Camp Merrydale: 26 CampIFlersgate: 18 Came Michael Youth Community Campt 30 Camp Alfred L. Willson: 96 CamY? Molly Lauman: 140 Camp Anderson: 88 Camp Mowana: 133 Camp Asbury: 129 # Camp Mum Camp Asbury, Francit 56 Camp M ingum: 18 Camp Avery Hand: 133 Ca yeerah: 96 "'"camp Bats, Minaret: 148 mp-Myron Kahn: 131 Camp Beckoning Tra Bs: 76. p Nelst; Dodd: 88 Camp. Berry: 69 Cyr Ohio: 93 ,Camp Broad Acres: 118 t. Camp Orton,,Mary: 47 'Camp Campbell Gard: 16 Camp Otterbein: 77 amp Canter's Cave: 85 Camp Oty'Okwa: 77 p Carl: 129 Camp Palmer:45 "Cam'p Christopher (CYO): 148 Camp Piedmont: 12 Camp Conger: 83 Camp Pine: 46 Camp Cooney: 12 ' r) Camp Pittenger: 142 Camp Crowell, Julia: 148 Camp Plymouth Shore: 122 Camp Dean, Paul E.: 26 Camp Ftadawood: 154 Camp Dodd, Nelson: 88 Camp 'Ryth Weigand; 90 Camp Douda Dale: 116 sCarpp Sabroske: 123,1' \ Camp Echo Hills: 76 Camp St. Mary: 11 Camp Edgar Friedlander: 22 CampSeneca: 142 Camp Edward Drummond Libbey: 36 Camp Shawano: Camp Falcon: Camp Simms:.23- Camp Falling Rock:93,, Camp Singing River: 83 CampFall Run:'160 Camp Stigwandish: 89 UN, Fort-Defiance--36-- Camp Salgarbush: 150 Camp Friedlander, Edgar: 22 Camp Swoneky: 158 Camp Gan Mah,,,Tov: 47 Camp Templed Hills: 133 Camp Gipiwa: 46 Camp Timberlane: 42 Camp Glen: 141 0 Camp Tippecanoe: 70 Camp Graham:, 157 Camp Todimeca: 83 Camp Greenhilts: 76 Camp Unalia: 8 Camp Hand, Avery: 133 Camp Valley Vista: 137 Camp Hertzer: 142 Camp Wa mika: 94 rsO Camp Hervida: 160 Camp akonda: 18 Camp Hi: 129 Camp Wanake: 144 Camp Hilaka: 148 Camp Weigand, Ruth: 90 Camp Ho Mita Koda: 58 Camp Wesley,: 6 Camp Indian Hills: 111 Camp Whitewood: 9 mp Iss-See-Kes; 8 Camp Willson, Alfred L.: 96 mp Johnson': 47 Camp 'Woodland Altars: 4 mp Joy EducatioCenterz458 Camp Wyandor(77 p Judson Hills: /5 Camp Wy-Ca-Key: 158 Camp Julia Crowell: Camp Yukipy:123 Camp Kenisee: 8 CampiztrhAerman: 152 Camp Kern: Canal Lands: 101 Camp Kias uta: 109 Canton Park System: 144 Camp Kirkwood: 24 Cantwell Cliffs:18 Casgde State Roadside Park: 132 Cainp Koinonia: 8 Catawba Island State Park: 123 Camp human, Molly: 140 Cave Lake Park: 127 Camp- Lazarus:, XI ----Cedar-Bog.nature Preserve: 174 Camp Lejnar: 89 Cedar Falls: 79. Camp Libbey, Edward Drummond: 36 Cedar Farm: 20 Camp Luther: 8 Cedar Hills Camp & Conference Center: 90 Campy Mac-o-chee: 96 YMCA Cainp; 129 Camp Madison Lake: 104 Centerville-Washington Park District: 113

32 226 Central State University Outdoor Education Area: 61 Davis, Edwin H., State Memorial: 3 Chance Creek: 182 Dawes Arboretum, The: 94 Chapin Forest Reservation: 91 Dayton-Montgomery County Park District: 61, 114 Charlemont Reservation: 99 Dean State Forest: 92 Charles Mills Lake: 6 Deep Cut park: 4 Cherrybend Pheasant Farm: 24 Deep Lbck Quarry Metropolitan Park: 146 Cherry Bottom Park: 48 Deer Creek State Park: 127 Cherry Rid1, Farm: 82 Delaware State Park:39 Chillicothe 8ehools Land Laboratory: 137 Delaware State Wildlife Area: 39, Christ Church Camp: 23 Demonstration School Forest and Land Laboratory: 50 Cincinnati City Park System: 64 Denison University Biological Reserve: 182

Cincinnati Nature Center: 23 Desonier State Nature Preserve: 172 9. * / Cincinnati Recreation Commislion Outdoor Educatteiil rbgram: 65 ' y Devil's Den Park: 152 ''Cincinnati Waterworks Park (California Woods): 66 Diller, 0.D., School Arboretum: 162 Cincinnati Zoo: 66 Dillon State Park and Reservoir Area: 119 Circleville Canal: 127 Dogwood Valley Camp: 118 Clare-Mar Camp: 98 Donohoe Tree Farm: 119 Clarebrge*Rodgers, Park: 21; Donnybrook Park: 113 Clark Lake State Wildlife Area: 21 Drover Reservoir: 153 Clark Woods: 92 Dreamland Acres: 166 Clear Fork Gorge S re Nature Preserve: 172 Dry Creek Access: 72 Clear Fork Res oir: 133 Dry Lick Run Reserve: 115", Clendening e:71 Durban, Adell, Park and Arboretum: 145 Clermont,tortheastern Land Laboratory: 23 Dlish's Christmas Tree Farm: 162 Cleveland Metropolitan Park District: 31, 108 Dysart Woods: 173 Clevelind Zoological Park: 33 Clociew Outdoor EducationCenter: 16 ,Tifton Gorge State Nature Preserve: 178 E 9 Clouse Lake State Wildlife Area: 126 Colonial Hills Land Laboratory: 47 Eagle Creek State Nattite Preserve: 185 Columbus City Parks: 48 Eastern Ohio- Resource Development Center: 121 Columbus-and Pranklin County Metropolitan Parks: 39, 52 East Fork State Park: 24 " Columbus Zoological Gardens: 38 East Harbor State Park: 123 Community Camp: 155 Eden Park: 64 Concept Park: 113 Educational Park Extension: 88 onkle's Hollow: 79 Englewood Reserve: 115 cooperHollow State Wildlife Area: 85 " Erie County 4-H Camp: 42 Cornelius J. Hauck Botanic Garden: 65 Euclid Creek: 32 Cowan Lake State Park: 25 Eulett, Chides A., Preserve: 171 Cox Arboretum: 114 Evans, Bob, Farms: 56 Crag Wilderness: 22 Eyman Estate Forest: 46 Crall Woods: 172 Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve: 182 CranberryPownship Brick Arch: 30 F Crane Creek State Park: 100 Crane Creek Wildlife Experiment Station: 124 Fairfield Union Land Laboratory: 44 Crawford Home and Woods: 15 Fairview High School Conservation Land Laboratory: 36 Crosby, George P., Park and Gardens: 100 Faith Ranch: 71 - Crystal Cave: 123 Fallsyllie State Wildlife Area: 74 'Cumberland Mine Area (Ohio Power Recreation Area); 117, 119, Fails Run Trail: 188 121 Fantasy'Farm: 17 CVO Camp Christopher: 148 Farbach-Wernet Niture Preserve: 67 Farnsworth Metropolitan Park: 101 Fern wood State Forest: 86 Findlay Reservoirs and Water Studies Laboratory: 69 Findley State Park: 98 Danville Conservation Farmtt 88 Firelands Reservation: 98 Darby Creek MetropOlitan Park: 53 Firestohe Homestead Farms and Test Center: 26 Darke County State Wildlife Artii-35-, FirestOne Metropolitan Park: 146 Daughters Conservation and Wildlife Area: 137 Five Mile Creek Access: 37 Davey Tree Nursery: 161 Flint Ravine: 50

226 233.' Flint Ridge State Memorial: 94 Green Lawn Cemetery: 51 Florida Access: 72 Green Springs State Nursery: 139 Forked Run State Park: 109 Greenville City Park: 35 Fort Amanda Gun Club Area: 4 Greenwood Lake Camp: gl Fort Amanda State Memorial: 11 Griffith Farm: 14 Fort Ancient Canoe trails: 159 Grins Reservoir: 49 ° Fort Ancient State Memorial: 159 Guilford Lake State Park: 27 Fort Frye F,FA Environmental Center: 160 GundOlf's Farm: 21 Fort GlenfoAl; 133 44 Fortiliktate Memorl Lat Mtirie Mem :S3 Fort St. Clairtate Memorial: 131 H Four Mile Creek Park: 15 Fowler Woods SW° Nature Preserve: 186 Hale Farm and Village: 148 Franklin Pik: 48 Halle Park: Si French Creek ReserVatioh: 99 Hambden Orchard State Wildlife Area: S8 Frencts-Property: 83 Hamilton County Park District: 67 Friendship Park (Franklin County): SO Hampton Hills Metropolitan Park: 147 Friendship Park (Jefferson County): 87 Hanging Rock Farm: 1110 Frontier. Vacation Land: 121 Harbor Point 4H Camp: 110 Fulton Pond State Wildlife Area: SS Harrison Lake State Park: SS Furnace Run Metropolitan Park: 146 Harrison State Reclamation Area: 71 Hauck, Cornelius. J., Botanic Garden: 65 Hayden Run Falls: 49 G Hayes State Memorial: 139' -Headlands Beach State Park: 90. Gahanna Woods Park: SO Hebron National Fish Hatchery: 94 Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve: 177 Hell Hollow Park: (see Paine Creek Reservation, 91) \ Galena Shale Tile and Brick Company: 39 Hemlock Falls: 134 Gallipolis and the Roller Dam: 56 Heritage Pik: (see Johnny Appteseed Metropolitan Park, 4) \ Galpin Wildlife Preserve: 176 Hickory Oaks Campground: 6 Gardenview Horticultural Park: 33 Hickory Valley Camp: 166 Garrettsville Outdoor Area: 130 Hidden Hollow Camp: 134 Geauga Lake: 58 Hidden Lakes: 109 Geneva Hills: 44 Hidden Valley Park: 91 Geneva State Park: 9 Hlestand Woods Park: 154 Germantown Reserve: 115 Hlghbanks Metropolitan Park: 39 Gifford State Forest: 10 Highbanks Metropolitan Park State Nature Preserve: 175 Girdled Road Reservation: 91 Highbrook Lodge: 58 G.K.L. Wildlife Area: 87 High Hopes Holiday House: 19 Glacial Grooves State Memorial: 42 Highlands Camp: 151 Glen Ech9 Park: 48 Highiandtown Lake State Wildlife Area: 27 Glen Helen Nature Preserveand Outdoor Education Area: 61 Hillsdale. Outdoor Education Area: 6 Goll Woods State Nature Preserve: 178 Hinckley Reservation: 108 Goodyear Heights Metropolitan Park: 146 Hob Camp Nature Center: 159 Goose Run Valley: 13 Hocking Hill Camp: 77 -Gorge Metropolitan Park: 146 Hocking Hills State Park: 78 Governor Bebb Park: 15 Hocking State Forest: 78 Grace HavenVIldlife Laboratory: 133 Hocking Valley Scenic Railway: 80 Graham Local SchoOlgutdoor Education Area: 20 Hogback Ridge Park: 91 Gr Lake St. Marys Stale Park: 110 Hoge Woods: 11 Grdnd River Reservation: 91 Holden Arboretum: 90 nd River State Wildlife Area: 150 - Holden Natural Areas: 178, 180 Grandview Heights-Outdoor Education Area: SO Holiday Haven: 80 /Grant Lake State Wildlife Arta: 14 Holthouse Celery Farm: 84 / Grant Life Science Center:,(see Grant Park, 113) Holy Family School Land Laboratory: 106 Grant Park: 113 Hoover Dam and Reservoir: 49 Greene County Fistr and Game.Ea 61 Hueston Woods State Nature Preserve: 173 Greene County Parks: 62 Hueston Woods,,State Park: 17 Greenfield Dam and State Wildlif Area:15 Huffman Reserve: 61 Green Hills Tree Farm: 19 Huntington Reservation: 32

227 t Like LaStrAn: 166 Like Logan State Park: 80 Imes Park: 131 Lake, Loramie State Park: 143 Independence Dam State Park: 37 Lake Milton Recreation Arca: 106 Independence Schools Outdoor Educatioh Center: 33 Lake Park State Wildlife Area: 145 Indian Creek Buriateo,trird: 15 ' Lake Short Reservation: 91 Indiar(Creils Park: 15 ° Lakeside: 123 Indian Creek Statt Wildlife Area: 14 Lake Vesuvius Recreation. Area: 92 Indian Hills Schools Outdoor Education Coder: 68 Lake White State Park: 128 Indian Hollow Reservation: 99 -Lakota School Land LabOratory: 166 Indian Lake State Park: 96 Leesville Lake: 19 Indian Mill State Memorial: 168 Leighty Lake: 143. Indian Point Park: 91 Leipsic Hunting and Fishing Reserve: 132 Indian Run Ravine Land Laboratory: 51 Leipsic Reservoir: 132 Indian Village Camp: Sr Leo Petroglyph State Memorial: 85 Inspiration Hills: 162 Liberty State Wildlife Arca: 86 Iron Horse Park: 114 Lima Lake: 5 Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve: 183 Little Mountain: 180 Little Portage State Wildlife Area: 123 / Lockington Locks: 143 Lockville Locks: 45 1 Lorain County Metropolitan Parks: 99 Lost Creek Reservoir: 5 Jefferson Lake State Park: 87 Luna Heronry: 11 Jennings Woods: 185 Lutheran Memorial Bible Camp: 118 Jewish Center Outdoor Area: 51 John Bryan State Park: 62 John L. Rich State Nature Preserve: 178 Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District: 4 M jotter, E.V., Land Laboratory: 115 Madison Lake State Park: 104 Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area: 124 K Mahoning County Joint Vocational School Land Laboratory: 106 Malabar Farm State Park: 134 Mansfield Sewage Plant: 135 Kalida Fish and Game Farm: 132 Kellys Island State Park: 43 Mansfield Weather Station: 135 Maple Lakes: 108 Kendall, Virginia, Metropolitan Park: 147, Marble Cliff Quarries: S2 Killbuck State Wildlife Area: 162 Marietta State Nursery: 160 Killdeer Plains State Wildlife Area: 168 Marion, A.W., State Park: 127 Kimball Woods: 181 Marlington Land Laboratory arqd Wilderness Trails: 145 Kincaid Springs State Fish Hatchery: 128 Marmon Valley Farm: 97 Kingwood Center: 134 Mary Jane Thurston State Park: 167 Klrkmont Center: 96 Matson Nature Study and Recreation Arca: 70 Kiser Lake State Park: 20 Maumee River Parkway: 73 Kiser Lake Wetlands State Nature Preserve: 174 6 Maumee Shores: 73 Knoblaugh Wildlife Sanctuary: 142 Maumee State Forest: 55 ,Knox Lake State Wildlife Area: 89 Mead Experimental Forest: 140 Knox Woods StatNature Preserve: 180 Mead Park: 114 Krill's Lake: 175 Medusa Portland Cement Co. Quarry: 100 Memorial Forest: 163 Memorial Pioneer Cemetery: 65 L Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve: 181 Mercer County Waterfowl Refuge: 110 La Boiteaux Woods: 66 Metals Park: 58 Lake Alma State Park: 155 Metropolitan Parks of Columbus and Franklin Co.: 39, 52 Lake Carlisle Reservation: 99 Metropolitan Parks of the Toledo Ara: 101 Lake County Metropolitan Park District: 91 Metzger Marsh State Wildlife Area: 103 Lake Erie Junior Nature and Scienee Center: 33 Miami and Erie Canal Park: 16 Lake Hope Environmental Resource Center: 155 Miami Whitewater Forest: 67 Lake Hope State Park: 156 Milan State Wildlife Area: 43

228 235 Mi Ilbrook Mill: 163 ,,, Olentangy Indian Caves: 40 Mill Creek Park: 106 Olentangy Parkway: 49 Miller Blue Hole: 139 Olivedalit Park: 45 Mill Hollow-Bacon Woods Memorial Park: (see Vermilion River RA- O'Neil Woods Metropolitan Park: 147 ervatfon, 99) Opdycke Woods: 189 1'7 Millwood Camp: 106. Orlearts Park: 167 Missionary Wand: 73 Orwell State Witellifis Arca: 9 Model Environmental Study Center; 80 O'Shatighnessy Reservoir: 40 Mohawk Reservoir: 28 Otsego Park: 167 !Mohican River Access: 28 Ottawa, Cedar Point, and West Sister Island National Wildlife Ref- Mohican State Park and State Forest: 6 uges: 124 Monroe Lake State Wildlife Area: 112 Ottawa Park: 103 Montgomery County Joint Vocational School Land Laboratory: Ottovilto Quarries: 132 115 Overlook Hills Farm: 128 0 Monument Park: 144 Owens Boy Scout Camp: 107 Moore Memorial Woods: 179 Oxbow Lake State Wildlife Area: 37 Mosquito Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area: 151 Mosquito State Park: 151 Moundbuilders Earthworks and Octagon Earthworks: 95 Mound City Group National Monument: 1.37 9 Mt. Airy Forest: 65 Mt. Gilead State Pali: 118 Mt. Orab Outdoor Education Center: 14 Paine Creek Reservation: 91 Mutk Branch OARDC: 84 Paint Creek State Pirk: 75 N Muskingum River Parkway State Park: 117, 119, 161 Parmly Park: (see Lake StrbTe Reservation, 91) Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation: 28 Pater Lake State Wildlife Area: 17 'Myers-Swinehaft Farm: 163 Pater Park: 16 Paulding Ponds: 126 Pearson Metropolitan Park %02 Per Wee Hollow Wildernapss Area: 189 9 N Perry State Reclamation Area: 126 Perrysburg Parks: 167 NaturalBridge: 188 Perry's Cave: 125 Nature Preserves: 170 Piedmont Lake: 12 NelsonKennedy Ledges State Park: 130 Pike Lake State Park: 128 New Lyme State Wildlife Area: 9 Pike State Forest: 128 Newtown State Fish Farm: 68 Pilgrim Hills Conference Center: 28 Nimisila Reservoir: 149 Pime Woods: 95 Nimisilla Park: 144 Pinecrest Tree Farms: 95 North Central Branch OARDC: 43 Pine Lake Conservative Baptist Camp: 121 North Chagrin Reservation: 32 Pine Tree Trail: 105 North High School Land Laboratory: 22 Piqua Historical Area: 111 gie , Northmont School Land Laboratory: 116 Piqua Limestone Quarry: 111 North Turkey-foot Area: 73 Pleasant Hill Lake: 7 Pleasant Hill Park: 114 Pleasant Valley Girl Scout Camp: 142, Pleasant Valley.State Wildlife Area: 137 0 Pohlman Wildlife Habitat: 11 PolancMunicipal Forest: 107 Oak Creek South Park: 114 Portage Lakes State Park: 149 Oak Openings Metropolitan Park: 102 Possum Creek Reserve: 115 Octagon Earthworks and Moundbuilders Earthworks: 95 Powell, William, EdUcationalLaboratory, Buckeye Valley High Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC): School: 40 163 Powelson State Wildlife Area: 120 11.! Ohio Caverns: 20 , Prairie Lincoln Land Laboratory: 54 Ohio Power Recreation Area (Cumberland Mine Area) :117, 119, Procter Conference Center: 105 121 Project "Boys and Earth" Camp: 28 Ohio Research and Development Center: 14 Providence Metropolitan Park: 102 Oldaker State Wildlife Area: 74 Pugh Quarry: 167 Old Lane Park: 114 Punderson State Park: 59 Old Man's Cave: 79 Pymatuning State Park: 9

236 229 R Shady Meadow Farm 105 Shaker Lakes Re$ioI Nature Center: 34 Rahn Park: 114 Shallenberger State N ture Preserve: 176 Raven Rocks: 13 Sharon Woods (Ham! ton County): 67 Red Raider Camps: 59 Sharon Woods Metro olitan Park: 53 Rentschler Fdrest Preserve: 16 Shawnee Branch, Mar le Cliff Quarries: 54 Resources Center: 181 Shawnee Envkonmen r I Resource Center: 140 Resthaven State Wildlife Area; 13 Shawnee Lookout: 6 Revere SChool Land Laboratory: 149 Shawnee Scout Reselation: 37 Richard's Camp: 59 Shawnee Stite Forest 140 Rich, John L., State Nature Preserve: 178 Shawnee State Park: 140 Richland Furnace State Forest: 86 Shelby Municipal Watbr Works: 135 Richland Rural Life Center: 135 Sheldon's Folly: 43 Richwood Lake Park: 154 a ShreveLake State Wildlife Area: 164 Rising Park and Mount Pleasant: 45 Side Cut Metropolitani Park: 103 River. Park: 59 Sidney Schools Land 1.aboratory: 143 Riverview Park: 91 Siedel Fun Farm 34 Rock Bridge: 81' Siesenthaler Farm: 21 Rock Circus: 168 SilvetCreek Metropolitan Park, 147 Rock House: 79 Slivoor Biological Sanctuary: 173 Rock MIIJ Dam State Wildlife Area: 45 Snow Bowl Ski Area: 72 Rocky Fork Natural Area: 177 Snyder Conservation Farm: 151 a Rocky Fork State Park: 75 Snyder Park: 22 Rocky River Reservation: 32 Soil Conservation Service Farm: 69 Rollicking Hills: 97 South Bass Island State Park: 125 Rolling Acres Campground: 81 South Branch Hoover "Y" Park: 54 Roiling Hills ScIrol Outdoor Education Area: 63 South Chagrin Reservation: 32 Rolling Y Ranch?,19 Southeast Branch, OARDC: 110 Rosewood Park: 114 South Euclid-Lyndhurst Environmental Cebter: 34 Ross hake State Wildlife Area: 138 Southwest Licking School Land Laboratory: 95 Royal Oak Park: 109 Spangler Park: 164 Ruoff Family Farm: 68 Sparrowood Nature Are171 Rush RukState Wildlife Area: 131 Spencer Lake State Wildlife Area: 108 Sports Haven: 35 Sprint Hill Nature Center: 17 s, Spring Valley, State Wildlife Area: 62 Spring Walk Farm: 82 Saida: 161 Spruce Valley: 63 0 St. Clair Recreation Area 16 Stadiuby Park: 144 St. Marys State Fi$h Hatchery: 12 Stage' Pond State Nature Preserve: 184 Sts. Peter and Paul Mission Seminary: 95 Sta ry.Park: 65 St. Timothy SchoOl Outdoor Education Area: 54 k Wilderness Center: 145 Sally Buffalo Park: 71 Atebbin's Gulch: 178 Salt Fork State Park: 63 Steidtmann Wildlife Sanctuary: 189 Sam Wharran Nature Preserve: 172 Stone Laboratory: 125 Sand Run Metropolitan Park: 147 Stonelick State Park: 24 Saulisbury Park: 70 Strouds Run State Park: 10 Schoenbrunn Village State Memorial: 153 Stumpy Basin: 186 \ Schwamberger Preserve: 183 Sugarcreek Reserve: 61 Science Area at Mines: 151 Sugar Valley Park: 114 Moto Trail State Forest: 138 Sunfish Creek State Forest: 112 ot° Trail State Park: 138 Sunrise Farm: 59 Secor Metropolitan Park and Arboretum: 102 Swan Creek Metropolitan Park: 103 Secrest Arboretum: 164 Swinging Bridge Nature Preserve: 5 Seiberling, F.A., Nature Center: 147 Seneca Caverns: 142 Senecaville Lake: 122 T Senecavilie National Fish Hatchery: 63 Serpen ound State Memorial: 3 Tamsin Park: 149 Seven Ca 75 Tappan Lake: 72 Shade Rivertate Forest: 109 Tar Hollow State Forest: 138

230 237 Tar Hollow State Park: 138 Wayne Lakes: 35 Tarlton Cross Mound: 46 Wayne National Forest: 10 Tawawa Beech Forest: 179 Wellington Reservoirs: 100 TaylorsvIlle Reserve: 115 Wellingt6 State Wildlife Area: 100 Teddy Bear Park: (see Johnny ApplcsecdMetropolitan Park Dis- West Branch State Park: 330 trict, 4) Weigandt Woods: 16S Thompson Ledge Park: 60 Wharrath Sam, Nato* Preserve: 172

Three Meadows Park: 167 Whetstone Park: 49 . Three Rivers Park: 49 Whip-Poor-Will Hills: 159 Thurston, Mary Jane, State Park: 167 Whispering 111113: 82 Tilting Acres Camp: 120 Whitlam Memorial Forest: 178 Tinkers Creek Gorge: 175 Wickliffe( High School Land Laboratory: 92 Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve: 185 Wickwtre Shade Nature Preserve: 186 TInkets Creek State Park: 130 Wilberforce Woods: 179 Toledo Metropolitan Parks: 101 Wilderness, The: 171 Toledo Zoological Gardens: 104 Wildwood: 120 Toussaint State Wildlife Area: 125 WIldwoOd Christian Education Center: 24 -tranquility State Wildlife Area: 3 Wildwoodi,,,akes: 108 Transportation Research Center: 154 Wildwood Preserve: 103 / Tree Farm, The: 37 Willard Marshtate Wildlife Area: 84 Trimble State Wildlife Area: 10 Williams CowsCordervatIon Area: 166 Triple Locks Park and Caq Boat Trip at Roscoe: 29 illis Woods: 7 Troyer's Hollow: 82 illoughby-Eastiake Land Liboratory: 92 Trumbull Arboretum: 187 iilow Valley Parm \1 36 Tschanen Woodland TraCti 174 Wills Creek Lake: 29 c. Twinsburg Land. Laboratory(: 150 nona Lake: 5 TwkiValley Farm: 19 ton Woods: 68 Tycoon Lake State Wildlife Area: 56 Wolf Creek State Wildliferea: 117 Wolf Run State Park: 122 Woodbourne Green: 114 U Woodbury State Wildlife Area: 49 Woodland Altafs: 4 Union School Land Laboratory: 13 Woodland Trails Scout Reservation: 131 Urbana State Wildlife Area: 21 Woodlawn Cemetery: 104 USDA Research Laboratories: 41 Wooster Presbytery Camp: 136 Worthington High School Land Laboratory: 54 WorthIngway Land Laboratory: 55 V Wyandot State Wildlife Area: 168 Wyman, Helen Hazen, Vark: 91

Valley HI Ski Area: 97 Van Buren State Park: 69 Van Sickle Woods: 179 Y Vermilion River Reservation: 99 'Veto Lake State Wildlife Area: 161 Yankee Park: 114 Vinton County Episcopal Camp: 156 Yellow Creek State Forest: 27 Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest: 157 Young's Sand and Gravel Operation: 7- Virginia Kendall Metropolitan Park: 147

Zaleski State Forest: 156 Wahkeena: 176 Zane Caverns: 97 Warren Schools Land Laboratory: 151 Zanesville State Nursery: 120 Warrensville Heights Land Laboratory: 34 Zane Trace Schooytorest: 120 Watery() State Wildlife Experiment Station: 10 ZepemIck Lake State Wildlife Area: 27 Wayne County Sadie Club: 165 Zoar Lake State Wildlife Area: 153

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