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COLUMBUS, OH -- One of the best ways to see Ohio's beautiful spring wildflowers is by taking a guided hike at a state park or nature preserve, says the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). A number of hikes are offered during the spring months, when more than 2,300 species of spring wildflowers bloom in our fields and forests. ODNR offers the following nature hikes for spring wildflower viewing:

NORTHEAST
Spring Wildflower Walk at Malabar Farm State Park in Richland County.
Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. For more information call (419) 892-2784.

Spring Wildflower Walk at Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve in Richland County.
Saturday, April 24, 1 p.m. View a diversity of wildflowers at one of Ohio’s most impressive old-growth forests.
For more information call (419) 981-6319.

Big Trees and Beautiful Flowers at Johnson Woods in Wayne County.
Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m. Enjoy springtime's natural wonders at Ohio's largest old-growth forest.
For more information call (419) 981-6319.

Wildflower Romp through Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve in Portage County.
Saturday May 1, 10 a.m. More than 70 species of wildflowers are in bloom during this hike.
For more information contact (330) 527-5118.

NORTHWEST
Wildflower Walk at Goll Woods State Nature Preserve in Fulton County.
Sunday, April 11, 2 p.m. For more information call (419) 445-1775.

Spring Wildflowers at Lawrence Woods in Hardin County.
Saturday, April 17 & May 22, 10 a.m. Wildflowers are beautiful at Ohio's newest state nature preserve, which features one of Ohio's largest stands of old-growth forest. Reservations required by calling (419) 445-1775.

Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve Open House in Ottawa County.
Saturday, May 8, 10:30 a.m. This limited-access preserve is open the entire month of May to view the spectacular blooms of the Lakeside daisy, Ohio's rarest plant. For more information call (419) 433-4919.

SOUTHEAST
Spring Wildflowers of Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve in Jackson County.
Sunday, April 11 , 25 & May 9, 1:30 p.m. For more information call (740) 286-2487.

Waterfall & Wildflower Hike at Hocking Hills State Park in Hocking County.
Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. Observe a natural carpet of wildflowers and numerous waterfalls on a one-mile stroll through Old Man's Cave Gorge. For more information call (740) 385-6841.

Spring Wildflower Walk at Blue Rock State Park in Muskingum County.
Saturday April 17, 10 a.m. Walk a 1.6-mile trail around Cutler Lake and learn about the park's spring wildflowers.
For more information call (740) 674-4794.

Annual Wildflower Walk at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County.
Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. For more information call (740) 596-5253.

Spring Wildflower Walk at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve in Hocking County.
Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. Hike along one of the most scenic trails in Ohio as a naturalist identifies more than 30 species of spring wildflowers. For more information call (740) 653-2541.

Search for the Wild Iris at Rockbridge State Nature Preserve in Hocking County.
Sunday, April 25, 2 p.m. Search for numerous wildflowers, including the dwarf crested iris, on a hike to Ohio's largest natural bridge. For more information call (740) 653-2541.

SOUTHWEST
Early Wildflower Hike at Whipple State Nature Preserve in Adams County.
Saturday April 10, 1 p.m. Spring wildflowers bloom here earlier than at other preserves across the state.
Reservations required by calling (937) 544-9750.

Spring Wildflower Hike at Highlands Nature Sanctuary in Highland County.
Sunday, April 11 & April 25, 1:30 p.m. This easy, two-hour hike will showcase numerous spring wildflowers and explore the beauty of scenic Rocky Fork Gorge. For more information call (937) 365-1363.

Wildflower Walk at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve in Greene County.
Sunday, April 18, 2 p.m. Enjoy spring wildflowers at one of Ohio’s most popular natural features.
For more information call (937) 964-8794.

Wildflower Walk at Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve in Warren County.
Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. For more information call (513) 932-2347.

CENTRAL
Spring Wildflower Walk at Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve in Licking County.
Saturday, April 24, 1 p.m. For more information call (740) 763-4411.

21st Annual Open House at Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve in Licking County.
Saturday, June 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Created during the Ice Age, Cranberry Bog is a floating island of sphagnum peat moss located on Buckeye Lake. Except for this annual open house, public access to the bog is available by permit only. Transportation to and from the island is provided.
For more information call (740) 763-4411.