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Clear Creek

Saturday May 14th 2011

9:00 AM *WARBLERS OF THE GORGE for International Migratory Bird Day – Join the naturalist for a 3 mile hike to experience the return of the spring warblers and other avian species. Hocking Hills State Park is one of the best places for birding due to the unique ecosystem of the gorge and this program is for the beginner or long time birder. This is a one way hike to Cedar Falls which is not for the easily winded individual. The naturalist will then leave you to explore on your own. Hikers can return through the gorge or arrange pick-up by friends at Cedar Falls. There will be no return transportation provided. Bring along binoculars and a cool drink and come dressed for the weather.

Birding Areas

Wahkeena Nature Preserve-A 150 acre nature preserve also features interesting flora.

Clear Creek - the park is extremely rugged with ravines, rock outcroppings and cliffs.

Hocking Hills - Waterfalls, rugged cliffs and interesting rock formations.

Waterloo -craggy and heavily forested area with ridgetops and ravines.

Lake Hope - forested region with gorges and narrow ridges. Remnants of abandoned mining and iron producing industries.

Lake Snowden - mix of lake, woodland and open land.

Adena HockHocking - remnants of the canal basin and railway.

Wayne Natl. Forest - mix of meadows, forests and streams.

Lake Logan - lake and open meadows.

Rockbridge - wetlands, woodland and pasture.

Check out these special programs and call the individual area for more information about their event. You may need to register before the event!

Lake Hope State Park

(740) 596-3030

Clearcreek Metro Park

(740) 969-8210

Hocking Hills State Park

(740) 385-8003

Conkle’s Hollow Bird Walk

(614) 878-3711

Wayne National Forest

(740) 753-0550

Wahkeena Nature Preserve

1-800-297-1883

Hocking Hills Canoe Livery

(740) 385-0523

Waterloo Wildlife Station

(740) 589-9923.