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"The best example of a boreal and prairie fen complex in Ohio with many rare plants and animals, excellent orchid and prairie wildflower displays."
--ODNR 1996
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve is the largest and best example of a boreal and prairie fen complex in Ohio.
It has many rare plants and animals, as well as excellent orchid, prairie, and woodland wildflower
displays.
An almost mile long boardwalk guides the visitor through this preserve of Ohio's recent to
Ice Age past. Mastodons probably fed here, and all of the Indian cultures of Ohio lived around here.
The Cedar Bog Visitor Center opened in April 2009. The building includes exhibits that are a prelude to walk in the fen, a classroom, restrooms and a gift shop.
Hours: Year-round
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Monday |
CLOSED |
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Tuesday |
CLOSED |
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Wednesday |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Thursday |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Friday |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Saturday |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Sunday |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Site closed for major holidays, severe weather and deer season (see below)
Groups year-round by appointment
Please Note: Cedar Bog's boardwalk is closed during deer season. The 2009 dates the site's boardwalk will be closed are:
Saturday & Sunday, November 21-22, 2009
Monday - Sunday, November 30 - December 6, 2009
Saturday & Sunday, December 19-20, 2009
Saturday - Tuesday, January 9-12, 2010
Admission
| OHS Members |
FREE |
| Adults |
$4.00 |
| Children 6 - 12 |
$3.00 |
| Children 5 & under |
FREE |
| School Groups |
$3.00 per student |
Groups
Group tours (any size) with a naturalist are by appointment only. A written guide to the trail is available for a nominal fee.
Location
Cedar Bog is located at 980 Woodburn Road. It is west off of U.S. Route 68, four miles south of Urbana in Champaign County.
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General Information
Cedar Bog is administered by the Ohio Historical Society and managed locally by the Cedar Bog Association.
Mailing Address:
Cedar Bog Association
P.O. Box 510
Urbana, OH 43078-0510
Phone:
937-484-3744
1-800-860-0147 (toll free)
Site Manager:
E. Doerzbacher
Handicapped Accessibility
Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.
Site Education Programs
This site offers educational programs for school groups. The Ohio History Teacher's Resources Page lists the wide range of subject-focused field trips offered at this site and other Ohio Historical Society sites. Each field trip includes a brief description and location as well as general dates of availability.
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