Tracks, Scat & Other Signs
2026-02-22 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Tracks, Scat, and Other Signs!
Do you have kiddos that are interested in the outdoors? On Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, at 1:30 PM, Cedar Bog is hosting a children’s workshop dedicated to learning common tracks, scat, and other signs in the winter. Do you know what a squirrel’s footprint looks like? Come visit! This is a FREE program to kids of all ages.

Fentastic Fundraiser
2026-04-18 17:30 - 20:30 | The Cheetah Lounge, 211 Glenn Avenue, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Are you a member of Cedar Bog Association and want to participate in our annual fundraiser? Join us at the Cheetah Lounge on Saturday, April 18th around 6 PM for a fun evening of music, food, presentations, and a silent auction that directly supports the efforts of Cedar Bog Association. RSVP required. If you are not a member but still would like to join, please email us at ‘cedarbognp@gmail.com’ so we can get you that information!

Earth Day Walk
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join us Saturday, April 25th, 2026, ant time between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to enjoy all the beauty that Earth has to offer in celebration of Earth Day! Naturalists will be on the boardwalk to answer any questions you may have.
$5/adult, $4/child, 5 and under FREE, CBA & OHC Members FREE

Action Based Ecology: Working to Be Stewards with Jayne Woodward and Jared Martin
2026-05-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join us Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 1 PM to meet Jayne Woodward and Jared Martin from Nightengale Montessori School in Clark County. This talk focuses on actions individuals can take to support the life around us. This would include growing food and native plants, doing restoration work, and supporting established organizations doing this work.
Jayne has her M.Ed. in Montessori Education and is the lead on Nursery Operations. Jared has a BSc in Philosophy and Political Science.
$5/adult, $4/child, children 5 and under FREE, CBA & OHC Members FREE

Hoverflies and Flowerflies
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
