See the progression of spring through this annual series of Wednesday evening walks in six different locations during the months of April and May.
Walks begin at 6:30 pm. Held rain or shine.
Registration
has
reached capacity
and is now Closed for this Walk
Guests are always welcome
Registration:
Registration is closed.
Description:
Naturalist Dan Best and CMNH staff lead this hike. Kelsey
Ravine in Claridon Township is an incredibly diverse
preserve, boasting upland forest, outstanding sandstone
ledges and caves, with high-quality forested wetlands
and seepage wetlands adjacent to the East Branch of the
Cuyahoga River, of which the preserve contains nearly a
half-mile of river frontage.
The diverse habitat at the site fosters a fascinating variety of plants, from ferns and sedges to spring wildflowers to enormous hemlocks lining the gorge the runs through the preserve; five state-listed rare plant species call Kelsey home, including long beech fern, floating pondweed, swamp red currant, Canada yew and hobblebush.
This preserve is not open to the public.
Directions:
Only those registered will receive directions to the
preserve.
Carpooling is recommended.
