Sep 21 2023
Break for Science - Mentor Marsh: History, Tragedy & Recovery

Break for Science - Mentor Marsh: History, Tragedy & Recovery

Presented by Cleveland Museum of Natural History at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve is a National Park Service–designated Natural Landmark and a National Audubon Society Important Birding Area. This 801-acre wetland suffered dramatically in 1966 when salt-mine tailings leached into Blackbrook Creek. Within a decade, the 4-mile-long wetland basin was overrun with invasive species, which nearly wiped out native plants.
In 2015, the Museum’s Natural Areas team guided a massive restoration project. Join Dr. David Kriska, the Museum’s Restoration Ecologist, on a journey of hope as we showcase how the Museum is working to restore nature.

Admission Info

Free Admission

Phone: (216) 231-4600

Email: RKaltenbach@cmnh.org

Dates & Times

2023/09/21 - 2023/09/21

Location Info

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

1 Wade Oval, Cleveland, OH

Accessibility Info

Fully accessible