The 140-acre Herrick Fen Preserve was formed during the last ice age, as glaciers retreated some 12,000-14,000 years ago, resulting in unique geologic, hydrologic, biologic and physical features. The preserve's boardwalk showcases some of these distinct features, such as seeps and fen plants including bayberry, a shrub found in only two other nearby locations in Ohio, and the round leaved sundew, a tiny carnivorous plant that inconspicuously grows on sphagnum moss.  Activities include hiking, wildlife watching, volunteer opportunities (contact [email protected]).  Open year-round, dawn to dusk.

LOCATION:

Township Road 157 (Seasons Road)

Streetsboro, OH  44241

TRAIL:

Length: 1 mile, to and from parking lot (700 ft. of wheelchair accessible boardwalk)

Difficulty: EASY

DIRECTIONS:

From Streetsboro:

Travel State Route 43 south for 0.2 miles from its intersection with State Route 14. Turn right (southwest) on Seasons Road. Follow Seasons Road 2.2 miles to a gravel lane on the left (east) side just past a railroad crossing. Gravel parking lot on right.