Ohio nature preserves through the seasons

The best times to visit are in autumn when it is relatively dry and mosquito-free or in early spring as the wildflowers are blooming.

It is an excellent site for viewing woodland spring wildflowers.

This woods contain numerous large beech trees as well as a spectacular diversity of spring wildflowers including sharp-lobed hepatica, Dutchman's-breeches, squirrel-corn, three trillium species, twinleaf, white and yellow trout-lily and marsh-marigold.

This mature forest woodland has numerous large tuliptrees, sugar maple, ash and oak as well as an excellent array of spring wildflowers.

This nature preserve is one of the best sites in Ohio for viewing spring wildflowers.

Later in May the forest floor is blanketed with an outstanding diversity of spring wildflowers including trilliums, violets, Dutchman's breeches, Jack-in-the-pulpit, spring beauty and phlox.

Spring and fall are the best times to visit Fowler Woods to avoid biting insects.

The preserve is best visited in the spring before mosquitoes emerge.

The display of spring wildflowers and the brilliance of autumn colors makes visiting Gross Memorial Woods rewarding at any season.

During the spring, the forest floor is blanketed with a luxuriant display of wildflowers including dutchman's breeches, squirrel corn, large-flowered and sessile trilliums, may-apple, bloodroot and several species of violets and buttercups.

An impressive display of wildflowers flourishes in the spring, including trout lilies, large-flowered trillium, several species of violets, and windflower.

This is an excellent spot for viewing birds and spring wildflowers.

Lake Erie is famous for the tremendous numbers of waterfowl migrating through in the spring and fall.

The month of May is a good time to visit for viewing the outstanding display of spring wildflowers.

Spectacular displays of wildflowers can be found in spring and summer.

Large flowered trillium, red trillium, hepatica, pipsissewa and pink lady’s slipper all add color and intrigue to a spring hike through the gorge.

From the middle of April into June, the woodland floor is covered with blooming wildflowers.

Trillium Trails features mature woods with a spectacular spring wildflower display.

This area, a private preserve for many years, is renowned for its lush growth of many species of spring blooming wildflowers.

The greatest profusion of spring wildflowers is seen along the north side of the stream, south of the parking lot.

Large-flowered, drooping and sessile trillium are joined by mayapple, dwarf larkspur, blue phlox, wild hyacinth and many other wildflowers in April and May.

It is an excellent site for viewing woodland spring wildflowers.

This is one of the most spectacular sites in the state for viewing spring wildflowers including the rare snow trillium.

In early to mid-May, its bright yellow flowers adorn the otherwise bleak, sun-baked landscape of the Marblehead quarry.

During the spring and fall migration period, the preserve offers excellent waterfowl viewing.

In spring, the forest floor comes alive with a beautiful carpet of spring wildflowers such as yellow trout lily, wild geranium, cut-leaved toothwort, spring beauty, bloodroot and squirrel-corn.

The best time for viewing the state endangered compass-plant is in August.

The terrain, hilly for this part of Ohio, offers pleasant summer hiking, nice fall colors and a beautiful winter landscape.

Summer brings the cathedral-like canopy of leaves, which becomes more colorful as autumn has its affect on the woods.

Spectacular displays of wildflowers can be found in spring and summer.

From the middle of April into June, the woodland floor is covered with blooming wildflowers.

Perhaps the most spectacular summer event is the blooming of the cardinal flower in the woodland swamp.

With the abundance of summer wildflowers, Chaparral Prairie is loaded with butterflies and moths.

The best time to visit Irwin Prairie is during July and August to view the summer wildflowers.

Summer-blooming prairie wildflowers are at their peak from late July through August.

Peak blooming is typically during late June and early July.

The best times to visit are in autumn when it is relatively dry and mosquito-free or in early spring as the wildflowers are blooming.

The terrain, hilly for this part of Ohio, offers pleasant summer hiking, nice fall colors and a beautiful winter landscape.

Spring and fall are the best times to visit Fowler Woods to avoid biting insects.

The display of spring wildflowers and the brilliance of autumn colors makes visiting Gross Memorial Woods rewarding at any season.

Summer brings the cathedral-like canopy of leaves, which becomes more colorful as autumn has its affect on the woods.

Lake Erie is famous for the tremendous numbers of waterfowl migrating through in the spring and fall.

During the spring and fall migration period, the preserve offers excellent waterfowl viewing.

The terrain, hilly for this part of Ohio, offers pleasant summer hiking, nice fall colors and a beautiful winter landscape.