ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves - Home

Mailing Address:
2045 Morse Road,
Building C-3
Columbus, OH 43229-6693
(614) 265-6561

For general information about the
Division of Natural Areas and Preserves,
e-mail your questions here.

 

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This plant is "Hamamelis virginiana" or commonly known as "Witch Hazel"

Enjoy Ohio's Special Winter Beauty

Ohio’s state nature preserves are beautiful year-round • Take a stroll along the peaceful trails and enjoy the special beauty of winter.  Choose your next winter wandering now…

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Support Ohio's Nature Preserves!
When you purchase this NEW conservation plate, you'll be helping to protect Ohio's 134 state  nature preserves!
Now available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and local deputy registrars. 
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Ohio's physiographic regions
Each has its own geological profile and its distinct communities of plants and animals.

Find a Nature Preserve

Ohio has 134 state nature preserves. A map of 90 preserves open to the public will help you discover Ohio's special places. An additional 44 state nature preserves are open only through a written permit, so that sensitive habitats can be protected more carefully.  map


NEWS RELEASES

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0500

Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve in Jackson County will be closed to the public Monday, November 28 and Saturday, December 3 due to special controlled deer hunts.More...


Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:00:00 -0400

ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves has scheduled special archery deer hunts at nine state nature preserves across the state.More...


Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:00:00 -0400

A lottery drawing will be held on September 17 for hunters wishing to participate in special deer gun hunts this fall at Lake Katherine State Nature Preserve.More...