Welcome To Our Nature

NEIGHBORHOOD

• LAKE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
  125 E. ERIE STREET
  PAINESVILLE, OHIO 44077
  PHONE: (440) 350-2730
  FAX: (440) 350-2601
  E-MAIL:aknisely@lakecountyohio.org
  INTERNET SITE: http://soil.co.lake.oh.us/
  EDUCATION COORDINATOR - Amy Knisely
  

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• MENTOR MARSH NATURE PRESERVE
  5185 CORDUROY ROAD
  MENTOR, OHIO 44060
  PHONE: (440) 257-0777
  E-mail: mentormarsh.oh@netzero.net

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• BLACKBROOK AUDUBON SOCIETY
  8765 CLIFFWOOD COURT
  MENTOR, OHIO 44060
  
  INTERNET SITE: http://www.audubon.org/chapter/oh/blackbrook
  An Ohio chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving the communities of North East Ohio, particularly Lake and Geauga Counties.
  
  

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• PENITENTIARY GLEN NATURE CENTER
  8668 KIRTLAND-CHARDON ROAD
  KIRTLAND, OHIO 44094
  PHONE: (440) 256-1404
  Dedicated to the interpretation of the natural history of Lake County and features hands-on exhibits, window on wildlife, 3.5 miles of improved trails, marsh and pond viewing deck, and a unique waste water treatment system. The Wildlife Center, dedicated to rehabilitation of wildlife, is located on the property and offers a close-up look at native species. Open daily 9AM-5PM.
  
  

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• THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  9500 SPERRY ROAD
  KIRTLAND, OHIO 44094
  PHONE: (440) 946-4400
  INTERNET SITE: http://www.holdenarb.org/
  A living museum of trees and plants encompasses more than 3,100 acres of gardens, plant collections, woods, ponds, fields and ravines. Holden's mission is to promote the knowledge and appreciation of plants for personal enjoyment, for scientific research, and for educational purposes. Horticultural & environmental education programs. Open: Tues-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Closed Mon.
  
  

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• BURROUGH'S NATURE CLUB
  Devoted to the Conservation of Wild Life in Ohio.
  
  MONTHLY MEETINGS FRIDAY EVENING:
  Willoughby United Methodist Church
  15 Public Square
  Willoughby, Ohio 44094
  
  Since 1916 the Burroughs Nature Club of Willoughby has been a leader in conservation throughout the area. All who enjoy nature and the out-of-doors are cordially invited to join with us -- as individuals or families. Monthly meetings featuring fine area natural history and conservation speakers are held monthly between September and April. Meetings are proceeded by homestyle dinners - reservations required.

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• LAKE FARMPARK
  8800 Chardon Road
  Kirtland, OH 44094
  (440) 256-2122 or 1 (800) 366 FARM
  A 235-acre indoor-outdoor history and science center which interprets how farms produce the food, fiber and byproducts needed to sustain our way of life. Admission includes horse-drawn wagon ride, Great Tomato Works Exhibit and presentations. Open daily, year-round 9 am - 5 pm. Closed Mon, Jan, Feb, and March.
  
  

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• LAKE METROPARKS
  Headquarters located at Concord Woods Nature Park
  11211 Spear Road
  Concord, OH 44077
  (440) 639-PARK
  For program information (440) 639-PARK or 1 (800) 669-9226, park-wide registration department, located at Lake Farmpark. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. More than twenty parks encompass over 5,000 acres throughout Lake County. The system offers nature-related opportunities for people of all ages - swimming, hiking, nature walks, picnicking, camps, a host of educational programs, golfing at Pine Ridge or Erie Shores and much more.
  
  

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YOUTH CAMPING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES

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• ANDREWS SCHOOL SUMMER ADVENTURE
  38588 MENTOR AVE.
  WILLOUGHBY, OHIO 44094
  PHONE: (440) 942-3600
  
• CAMP FIREBIRD FOR GIRLS----CAMP ROOSEVELT FOR BOYS
  2814 PERRY PARK ROAD
  PERRY, OHIO 44081
  PHONE: (440) 259-2901 FOR INFORMATION
  
• CITY OF MENTOR RECREATION DAY CAMPS
  8600 MUNSON ROAD
  MENTOR, OHIO 44060
  Phone: (440) 974-5720 FOR INFORMATION
  
• CAMP WILDWOOD; WILDWOOD CULTURAL CENTER
  7645 LITTLE MOUNTAIN ROAD
  MENTOR, OHIO 44060
  PHONE: (440) 974-5735 FOR INFORMATION
  
• HOLDEN ARBORETUM
  9500 SPERRY ROAD
  KIRTLAND, OHIO 44094
  PHONE: (440) 256-1110 FOR INFORMATION
  
• LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION--CAMP INVENTION
  PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP
  PHONE: (440) 350-2396 FOR INFORMATION
  
• LAKE METROPARKS
  8800 CHARDON ROAD
  KIRTLAND, OHIO 44094 PHONE: (440) 639-7275 OR (800) 669-9226 FOR INFORMATION
  
• RED BARN, CHINCAPIN, AND RED OAK CAMPS
  9057 KIRTLAND-CHARDON ROAD
  KIRTLAND, OHIO 44094
  PHONE: (440) 256-0716 FOR INFORMATION
  
• WICKLIFFE RECREATION SUMMER DAY CAMP
  28730 RIDGE ROAD
  WICLIFFE, OHIO 44092
  PHONE: (440) 943-7120 FOR INFORMATION
  
• LAKE COUNTY YMCA
  CENTRAL BRANCH
  933 MENTOR AVE.
  PAINESVILLE, OHIO 44077
  PHONE: (440)352-3303 FOR INFORMATION
  
  EAST END BRANCH
  730 NORTH LAKE STREET
  MADISON, OHIO 44057
  PHONE: (440)428-5125 FOR INFORMATION
  
  WEST END BRANCH
  37100 EUCLID AVE.
  WILLOUGHBY, OHIO 44094
  PHONE: (440) 946-1160 FOR INFORMATION
  
  OUTDOOR FAMILY CENTER
  4540 RIVER ROAD
  PERRY, OHIO 44081
  PHONE: (440) 259-2724 FOR INFORMATION
  



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