Where We Work
Our unique corner of the world in northwest Ohio was once called the Great Black Swamp. This expanse of wetlands and woodlands stretched from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Sandusky, Ohio. Beneath a dense canopy of oaks lived a rich diversity of plants and animals. When settlers discovered the agricultural value of the soil, they cleared and drained much of the swamp to create some of this nation’s most productive farmland.
Today, the farmlands, meadows, wetlands, and woods of northwest Ohio are home to thousands of native treasures, from trillium and burr oak to bluebird and great blue heron. These landscapes are rich and alive, yet they remain vulnerable.
We are working alongside landowners across our corner of Ohio to ensure these natural treasures endure, protected today and safeguarded for generations to come.
Visit A Preserve
While much of the land we protect is privately owned, some of our protected properties are open to the public year around or by permit. Many of the properties featured on the map are our protected properties that have public access, though a few properties are only accessible through special events.