Cedar Bog

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve is the largest and best example of a boreal and prairie fen complex in Ohio. It has many rare plants and animals, as well as excellent orchid, prairie, and woodland wildflower displays. An almost mile long boardwalk guides the visitor through this preserve of Ohio's recent to Ice Age past. Mastodons probably fed here, and all of the Indian cultures of Ohio lived in the area.

The Cedar Bog Visitor Center opened in April 2009. The building includes exhibits that are a prelude to walk in the fen, a classroom, restrooms and a gift shop.
Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

History

Explore Cedar Bog's significance to Ohio history.

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Cedar Bog Association

Cedar Bog Association

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

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Collections

Collections

Cedar Bog Field Guide

Cedar Bog Field Guide

Explore the plants and animals of the bog.

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General Information 

Cedar Bog Association 
P.O. Box 510 
Urbana, OH 43078-0510 

Phone: 937-484-3744 
1-800-860-0147 (toll free) 

Site Manager: E. Doerzbacher


Hours

Monday-Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.  

Site closed for major holidays, severe weather and deer season. 


Admission 

Adults: $5.00 
Children (6 - 12): $4.00 
Children (5 & under): FREE 
School Groups: $3.00/per student
Ohio Historical Society Members: FREE 

Groups 
Please call the site for scheduling group tours. A written guide to the trail is available for a nominal fee.


Location

Cedar Bog is located at 980 Woodburn Road. It is west off of U.S. Route 68, four miles south of Urbana in Champaign County. 



Handicapped Accessibility 

Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.


Site Education Programs

This site offers educational programs for school groups. The Ohio History Teacher's Resources Page lists the wide range of subject-focused field trips offered at this site and other Ohio Historical Society sites. Each field trip includes a brief description and location as well as general dates of availability.

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