Cedar Bog Nature Preserve | Urbana Ohio

The Eclipse
2024-04-08 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for The Eclipse, an unforgettable event held at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve in Urbana, OH, USA. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the mesmerizing celestial phenomenon of an eclipse. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North and Central America creating a path of totality. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun while it passes between the Sun and Earth. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk and those standing in the path of totality may see the Sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona) if weather permits.
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve lies within the full totality range which means we will have around three minutes of totality. We will have eclipse glasses to use along with a riveting presentation from Patrick Craig. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of The Eclipse at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. Cedar Bog Association will provide eclipse glasses for attendees. Mark your calendars!
Register here: The Eclipse Registration, Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

Native Plants of Cedar Bog
2024-01-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Join us to listen to David McPheron, owner of Star Farms Native Plants, talk about native plants of Cedar Bog on January 11th at 10:30 AM. David is a great resource for native gardening. If you are interested, please join us!
Cedar Bog Association and Ohio History Connection members have FREE admission. Nonmembers have a $5 admission to this event.

Fentastic Fundraiser
2023-11-11 17:30 - 20:30 | The Cheetah Lounge, 211 Glenn Avenue, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Our year end Fentastic Fundraiser is fast approaching. This year’s Fentastic will be held on November 11 from 5:30 – 8:30pm. Tickets are $60.00 per person. If you are interested in attending this event, please call us at 937-484-3744 for more details.

Nature Center Closing November 5, 2023
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
The Cedar Bog Nature Center will close for the season starting on November 5th, 2023. It will reopen in March, date TBA.

The boardwalk will still be open from dawn until dusk during the winter season except as stated below.

The ENTIRE preserve will be closed on the following dates:
November 18-19
November 27-December 3
December 16-17
January 6-9, 2024
*The preserve will close at noon the day before and will reopen at noon the day following the closure.

We will have a special day in December where we will open the gift shop for holiday gift shopping. Be sure to stay updated as we have yet to set a date for this!

BOO in the BOG
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
BOO in the BOG will be held Friday and Saturday evenings, October 13 & 14, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Come join us for this family friendly night walk along our jack-o-lantern lit boardwalk. Volunteer guides will lead visitors through the Bog to learning stations where volunteer naturalists will tell you about some of the creatures that can be found at Cedar Bog. You can enjoy not so scary stories from our storyteller around the bonfire and children’s crafts in the Nature Center. Food and beverages will also be available.

Admission is $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Children under six are free. OHC and CBA members are $1.00 off.

This is a very popular event. Reservations are highly recommended. Please call or stop by the Nature Center to reserve your group’s time slot.

Ice Age Exploration Day
2023-09-29 08:00 - 17:00
The Ohio Geological Survey invites young explorers to join geologists for a day of science and hands-on activities. Participants will learn about Ohio during the Ice Age and the evidence glaciers left behind and will have the opportunity to explore Cedar Bog Nature Preserve.
This event is free and open to students in 4th–6th grade. Pre-registration is required and limited to 25 participants. Parents/guardians are expected to remain on site during event. Participants should dress appropriately for this indoor and outdoor event.
Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/g/2eydMsivYN
Organizer info: Molly.hunt@dnr.ohio.gov

Mellow Yellow Walk
2023-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
A self-guided tour on the boardwalk. CBA naturalists will be on the boardwalk to answer questions. Come and enjoy all the yellow foliage.

Ohio Invasive Plants Council Invasive Plants Workshop
2023-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH, 43078, United States
Interested in learning about invasive plants? The Ohio Invasive Plants Council (OIPC) will be hosting a workshop on September 12th, 2023, entitled “Invasive Plants in Your Backyard” about invasive plants, their identification, controls, and alternatives at the Cedar Bog Nature Center. The event will run from 10 AM – 3 PM. The day will include an overview of invasive plants, how to control invasive plants, and alternatives to use in landscaping; restoration efforts at Cedar Bog; land stewardship at the Miami County Park District; lunch, plant specimens, handouts, and a short field trip. Registration is closed but you can still come as a walk-in.
