Cedar Bog Nature Preserve | Urbana Ohio

Hoverflies and Flowerflies
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join us Saturday, June 6th, at 10:00 AM to hear MaLisa Spring, state coordinator for the Ohio Bee Survey, talk about our specialist hoverflies and flowerflies at Cedar Bog! Spring has worked on Cedar Bog’s bee survey for over five years, and we cannot thank her enough for all the research she has done! Interested in learning about different types of flies? Join us at the nature center to hear MaLisa talk!
$5/adult, $4/child, 5 and under FREE, CBA & OHC Members FREE

Orchid Walk
2026-06-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Come see Ohio’s largest population of the showy lady’s slipper orchids on Sunday, June 7th, any time between 12 PM and 2 PM, for a chance to talk with our naturalists and learn more about these strange and gorgeous native plants! Our showy lady’s slipper orchid population generally blooms from late May to mid-June, so be sure to stop by!
$5/person, $4/child, 5 and under FREE, CBA & OHC Members FREE

Birds of the Bog
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join Jim McCormac on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 9:00 AM to explore the birds of Cedar Bog! We will begin with a presentation then head out for an adventure on the boardwalk to look for birds. Jim McCormac is a longtime friend of Cedar Bog and co-author of Birds of Ohio.
$5/adult, $4/child, 5 and under FREE, CBA & OHC Members FREE

ONAPA Stewardship: Invasive Plant & Rare Plant Adventures by ONAPA
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 | OH
Join Jennifer Windus, President of Ohio Natural Areas and Preserves, in a presentation on ONAPA’s stewardship adventures all over the state! This event will be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM inside the nature center. We hope to see you here!

Weasels & Their Cousins
2026-07-19 10:00 - 23:30 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join us Sunday, July 19th, at 10:00 AM with our Preserve Assistant, Diana Boggs, to learn about the wonderful world of weasels and their cousins! Cedar Bog Association and Ohio History Connection members receive free admission. Adult Admission is $5/person, Child Admission is $4/child.

The Inborn Brilliance of Spiders with Dr. Richard Bradley
2026-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Dr. Richard Bradley, author of Common Spiders of North America, is joining us again this year, but this time in the evening! Dr. Bradley’s presentation will be held in our nature center on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, at 7 p.m. After the presentation concludes, we will take our knowledge and flashlights out on the boardwalk to look for Cedar Bog’s native spiders!

Walk Through Time: A History of Cedar Bog
2026-08-29 11:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
In honor of America 2050, join Preserve Manager, Madison Sheppard, and Preserve Assistant, Diana Boggs, on a journey through time at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. The presentation will focus on Cedar Bog and surrounding areas before the 1800s. This event will be held on Saturday, August 29th, at 10 a.m. After the presentation, walk along the boardwalk, seeing history firsthand.

Mellow Yellow Walk
2026-09-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Visit Cedar Bog Nature Preserve on Sunday, September 13th any time between Noon and 2 p.m. or a self-guided tour of the boardwalk to enjoy the yellows, purples and pinks of our fall bloomers. Naturalists will be stationed along the boardwalk to answer questions or point out interesting wildlife!
Event included with admission.

Boo in the Bog
2026-10-09 18:00 - 2026-10-10 22:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Boo in the Bog is a family-friendly Halloween event at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve where visitors take guided tours along the boardwalk at night to learn about the critters that call this place home. Take a tour, visit the face-painting station, make a craft, eat some concession snacks, and listen to some stories by our campfire! You are more than welcome to dress up and show off your Halloween costume.
Link to Reservations and Event Info: Boo in the Bog
You are welcome to come to Cedar Bog as early as you want (6:00 PM) to enjoy festivities before your tour time. Specially reserved tours are offered at 6:20 PM and 6:30 PM on both nights, designed for individuals and families who prefer a sensory-friendly environment. Please leave these time slots open for those with sensory conditions.
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please call us at (937) 484-3744. This event fills up quickly, so if you need to change your time slot, please do so before it gets booked up! Our volunteers and staff will happily assist you over the phone to change your reservation, if allowed.
Boo in the Bog is an annual fundraiser for Cedar Bog Association. All profits go towards the protection of Cedar Bog Nature Preserve.

Geoscience is for Everyone
2026-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join geologists, Tyler Norris and Molly Hunt, on a program geared towards Ohio’s special geologic history! They are giving a presentation on Thursday, October 15th, at 2:00 PM in the Cedar Bog Nature Center.
