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Terradise Nature Center, Caledonia, OH

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Terradise Nature Center

A nature center on a small preserve beside the Olentangy River in Marion County, Ohio, focused on local natural and cultural heritage.

1536 Whetstone River Road North, Caledonia, Ohio 43314 · Caledonia, OH

About Terradise Nature Center

Terradise Nature Center sits on about five acres a short drive south of Caledonia, along the Olentangy River. The property includes woodland, seasonal wetland pooling, and trails through a range of habitats. The center's work centers on education and study of the preserve, the river, and nearby wetlands and forest. Its programs include citizen science for young students, hands-on volunteer conservation projects, summer day camps, and a planned interpretive center. The Romine Residence on the property, built in 1953, is also available for long-term rental or event bookings.

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  • #citizen science

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