Mentor Marsh Nature Center Extends Hours For The Season

The Nature Center at Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve has extended its hours now that winter is over.

The center is open from noon to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

Visitors can come in and explore the exhibits and hands-on displays, as well as discover fun facts about the region's largest coastal wetland.

Additionally, naturalists lead hikes through the preserve from 2 to 3 p.m. every Sunday.

The weekly Sunday Marsh programs explore seasonal occurrences and allow visitors to see sights that are hands-on and family friendly.

These hikes go in mostly all weather, so please come prepared. Trails may be muddy this time of year so waterproof footwear or boots are recommended.

Reservations for these weekly programs are requested. Program descriptions can be accessed online on the Marsh's web site.

For questions or reservations, please call the Mentor Marsh Nature Center at 440-257-0777, email rdonalds@cmnh.org or send a message on Mentor Marsh’s Facebook page.

If visitors would rather hit the trails by themselves, they are open daily year round from dawn until dusk. However, no bikes or dogs are permitted.

Both the preserve and nature center are run by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.