Natural Resource Area - Explore the outdoors with us!

2022 SCHEDULE FOR NATURAL RESOURCE AREA

Open daily 11:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. with youth fishing at 12:00 p.m.

Educational Demonstrations and Activities as follows:​
11:00 Natural Resource Area opens
12:00 Youth fishing begins
12:30 “Let’s talk turkey” - National Wild Turkey Federation
1:30 Trapping demonstration - Ohio State Trappers
2:30 “Native plant and rain gardens” - Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District
3:30 “Monarch’s on the move” - Geauga Park District
4:00 “The Dogs That Make A Splash” - Buckeye Retrievers
5:00 “Feathers, Furs And Scales” - Lake Metro Parks
5:30 “Taste of Maple” - Maple Producers of NE Ohio
6:00 “The Dogs That Make A Splash” - Buckeye Retrievers
6:00 Fishing ends
7:00 Natural Resource Area Closed
Presentations on the half hour located at their facility around the lake and presentations on the hour located at the pavilion.​

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Venues Displayed during the Fair

An amazing group of volunteers that provide education, hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the fair to all fairgoers!

• Ohio Division of Wildlife
• Ohio Trappers Association
• National Wild Turkey Federation
• Coyote 4-H Archery Club
• Geauga Bowmen
• Maple Producers of NE Ohio
• Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District
• Boy Scouts of America​

• Geauga Park District
• Punderson State Park
• Whitetails Unlimited
• Holden Arboretum
• Lake Metro Parks
• Ducks Unlimited
• Retrievers the Dogs that Make a Splash

"A place for you to relax, get away from the hustle and bustle of the fair and enjoying all nature has to offer!"

Paul Harris explains the Natural Resource Area at The Great Geauga County fair. "It's all about ODNR - Ohio Department of Agriculture - exploring and giving back to nature.