Children's Museums

Mentor Marsh Nature Center

Name: Mentor Marsh Nature Center
Address: 5185 Corduroy Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, Mentor, OH, US
Telephone: (440) 257-0777
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17 reviews)

📍 5185 Corduroy Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

📞 (440) 257-0777

🌐 www.cmnh.org/learn/at-mentor-marsh

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	12–5 PM

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About Mentor Marsh Nature Center

Mentor Marsh Nature Center is a children's museum in Mentor, OH. Mentor Marsh hosts 180+ native plant species in its restored wetland, supporting rare marsh birds including American and least bitterns, Virginia rail, king rail, sora rail, common gallinule, and Wilson's snipe. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Nature Center
Historic Significance: Ohio's first state nature preserve (1971); National Natural Landmark since 1966
Highlights: Restored wetland with 180+ native plants, rare marsh birds, waterfowl migrations, fish spawning grounds
Best For: All ages; birding enthusiasts; spring and fall migrations
Admission: Free trails year-round; free guided hikes with registration

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Mentor Marsh hosts 180+ native plant species in its restored wetland, supporting rare marsh birds including American and least bitterns, Virginia rail, king rail, sora rail, common gallinule, and Wilson's snipe
⭐The Nature Center offers interactive BirdNET-Pi webpage access allowing visitors to listen to marsh bird vocalizations, combining citizen science with educational engagement
⭐Mentor Marsh is designated as a stop on the Lake Erie Birding Trail, positioning it as a significant regional birding destination
⭐All trails are free and open year-round dawn to dusk, with guided nature hikes offered every Sunday at 2pm at no charge with registration

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Register in advance for free guided Sunday hikes at 2pm to enhance your visit with expert knowledge about marsh wildlife, bird identification, and ecosystem details.
🕐Plan visits during spring and fall migration seasons (April-May and August-October) when the marsh hosts the greatest diversity of migratory songbirds and waterfowl species.
💬The Carol H. Sweet Nature Center has limited hours: Sundays only (noon-5pm April-October, or 11am-4pm first Sunday November-March), so plan accordingly if you want to visit the indoor facility.
💡Use the free BirdNET-Pi webpage to listen to marsh bird vocalizations before your visit to familiarize yourself with sounds of rare species like American bitterns, Virginia rails, and king rails.
💬All trails are completely free and open year-round dawn to dusk, making this an excellent budget-friendly option for families and birders of all experience levels.