Cedar Bog Nature Preserve

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve Official page of Cedar Bog Nature Preserve & Cedar Bog Association. Please be aware that our open hours and boardwalk access can change at any time.
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Cedar Bog Nature Preserve was the first nature preserve in Ohio purchased with state money and is considered by many to be Ohio’s premier natural area. Owned by the state of Ohio, the site is operated by the non-profit Cedar Bog Association for the Ohio History Connection. Cedar Bog is a National Natural Landmark, one of only twenty-five in the state of Ohio – recognized for its national significa

nce. It ranks the highest of any site in the state on the Ohio Floristic Diversity Index for its great diversity of plants. The boardwalk will be closed any time the expected wind speeds may exceed 25 – 30 mph, for the safety of our visitors.

Saturday, August 29th at 10AM - "A Walk Through Time: A History of Cedar Bog"Site Manager Madison Sheppard and Preserve ...
08/25/2026

Saturday, August 29th at 10AM - "A Walk Through Time: A History of Cedar Bog"
Site Manager Madison Sheppard and Preserve Assistant Diana Boggs will take participants on a journey through time focusing on Cedar Bog prior to the 1900s. Join them and discover the events that led to Cedar Bog being the premier natural area it is today. $5 adults/FREE for CBA and OHC members.

One section of the boardwalk is still closed, from the north end of big sedge meadow to where the boardwalk meets the cr...
08/21/2026

One section of the boardwalk is still closed, from the north end of big sedge meadow to where the boardwalk meets the creek. A reeaaallly big maple, about 3-4 feet in diameter, needs to be cut away to get the boardwalk back down on the ground! Maddie and Diana have done a fabulous job with clearing the rest of the boardwalk. LOTS of trees came down. Grass of Parnassus are blooming in the first sedge meadow. Lots of spicebush, jack in the pulpit, and spikenard berries out! Come on out and enjoy the nice weather this week!

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve will reopen with normal hours starting tomorrow, August 13th. Unfortunately, our boardwalk sus...
08/12/2026

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve will reopen with normal hours starting tomorrow, August 13th. Unfortunately, our boardwalk sustained some major damage, so our South Loop will be the only available trail at this time. Ongoing maintenance will occur on the North Loop, so we will update you all once the boardwalk is fully operational. Stay safe!

Due to this morning’s intense severe thunderstorm, Cedar Bog Nature Preserve will be closed TOMORROW, 08/12/2026, to ass...
08/11/2026

Due to this morning’s intense severe thunderstorm, Cedar Bog Nature Preserve will be closed TOMORROW, 08/12/2026, to assess for damage and to clear the boardwalk of any debris. We will update when the site will reopen. We are sorry for inconvenience. Stay safe!

Exciting program tonight with Dr. Richard Bradley! Enjoy the Bog at night and explore the brilliance of spiders! 7 pm!
08/08/2026

Exciting program tonight with Dr. Richard Bradley! Enjoy the Bog at night and explore the brilliance of spiders! 7 pm!

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve events through October 2026:August 8th, Saturday, 7PM - "The Inborn Brilliance of Spiders" wit...
08/05/2026

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve events through October 2026:

August 8th, Saturday, 7PM - "The Inborn Brilliance of Spiders" with Dr. Richard Bradley

August 29th, Saturday, 10AM - "Walk Through Time: A History of Cedar Bog" with Madison Sheppard and Diana Boggs

September 13th, Sunday, Noon to 2PM - Mellow Yellow Walk - self guided tour

October 9th and 10th, Friday and Saturday, 6:30PM-9PM - Boo In The Bog

October 15th, Thursday, 2PM - "Geoscience is for Everyone" - Tyler Norris and Molly Hunt

Longtime Cedar Bog Nature Preserve volunteer, Jean Rutan, is celebrating her 100th birthday on August 11, 2026! Jean was...
08/05/2026

Longtime Cedar Bog Nature Preserve volunteer, Jean Rutan, is celebrating her 100th birthday on August 11, 2026! Jean was also involved in leading 4H groups in nature study and monitoring bluebird boxes on her property for many years.
All are invited to shower Jean with birthday cards on this incredible milestone.
Please send cards to:
Jean Rutan
Hearth and Home, Room 3
1579 State Route 29
Urbana OH 43078

"The Inborn Brilliance of Spiders" will be presented by Dr. Richard Bradley of The Ohio State University at 7PM on Satur...
08/02/2026

"The Inborn Brilliance of Spiders" will be presented by Dr. Richard Bradley of The Ohio State University at 7PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Cedar Bog. Dr. Bradley presented such a fascinating program for us last year that we asked him to come back. Since spiders are more active at night, we will be heading out on the boardwalk after the 7PM program to look for these amazing creatures. This is a rare opportunity to explore Cedar Bog Nature Preserve at night with an expert on spiders! Won't you join us? $5 per person; Free for CBA and OHC members.

Address

980 Woodburn Road
Urbana, OH
43078

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+19374843744

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