Natural Resource Area - Explore the outdoors with us!
2026 SCHEDULE FOR NATURAL RESOURCE AREA
Open daily 11:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. with youth fishing beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Educational Demonstrations and Activities as follows:
11:00 - Natural Resource Area opens
12:00 – 2:00 Youth fishing - Division of Wildlife
12:00 – 6:00 Youth Archery – Geauga Park District, Center Shot Ministries and
Ohio Premier Archery
12:30 - “Let’s Talk Turkey” – National Wildlife Turkey Association
1:30 - "Trapping; its roll in Ohio wildlife management" – Ohio State Trappers
2:00 - 3:00 Cooking Demonstration – Division of Wildlife
2:30 - “Native Plants and Rain Gardens” - Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District
3:00 - 5:00 - Youth fishing - Division of Wildlife
3:00 - 6:00 - “Chat with a Forester”- Holden Forests & Gardens
3:30 - “Monarch’s on the move” - Geauga Park District
4:00 - “The Dogs That Make a Splash” - Buckeye Retrievers
5:00 - “Let’s Talk Turkey” – National Wildlife Turkey Association
5:30 - “Maple: What to Know for Buyers and Producers” - Maple Producers of NE Ohio
6:00 “The Dogs That Make A Splash” - Buckeye Retrievers
7:00 Natural Resource Area Closed
*All presentations given at their cabin
Educational Demonstrations and Activities as follows:
11:00 - Natural Resource Area opens
12:00 – 2:00 Youth fishing - Division of Wildlife
12:00 – 6:00 Youth Archery – Geauga Park District, Center Shot Ministries and
Ohio Premier Archery
12:30 - “Let’s Talk Turkey” – National Wildlife Turkey Association
1:30 - "Trapping; its roll in Ohio wildlife management" – Ohio State Trappers
2:00 - 3:00 Cooking Demonstration – Division of Wildlife
2:30 - “Native Plants and Rain Gardens” - Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District
3:00 - 5:00 - Youth fishing - Division of Wildlife
3:00 - 6:00 - “Chat with a Forester”- Holden Forests & Gardens
3:30 - “Monarch’s on the move” - Geauga Park District
4:00 - “The Dogs That Make a Splash” - Buckeye Retrievers
5:00 - “Let’s Talk Turkey” – National Wildlife Turkey Association
5:30 - “Maple: What to Know for Buyers and Producers” - Maple Producers of NE Ohio
6:00 “The Dogs That Make A Splash” - Buckeye Retrievers
7:00 Natural Resource Area Closed
*All presentations given at their cabin
Venues Displayed during the Fair
An amazing group of volunteers that provide education, hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the fair to all fairgoers!
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"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.