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OHIO'S SPECIAL PLACES

HERITAGE PROGRAM

INFORMATION

Mailing Address:
2045 Morse Road,
Building F-1
Columbus, OH 43229-6693
(614) 265-6453

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

 


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EarthCache
EarthCache

Using technology to explore the outdoors


EarthCache, or virtual geocaching, is a fun outdoor activity where participants use GPS units to discover natural and geologic features in Ohio’s special places.

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FEATURES
Special Preserve Hunts
Lotteries for special management hunts at five state nature preserves (Youth and Gun). 

Now you can read our beautiful newsletter online. Earlier editions of the Natural Ohio are available in .pdf format by clicking on an issue in the list.

Ohio's physiographic regions
Each has its own geological profile and its distinct communities of plants and animals.
Support Ohio's Scenic Rivers!
When you purchase either the brook trout or heron plate, you'll be helping to protect Ohio's 13 state scenic rivers!

Scenic Rivers Plate

The plates are available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and local deputy registrars. 

 

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

 
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