Terradise Nature Center – Preserving the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Marion County

Welcome to the
Terradise Nature Center

Guided downstream by the mighty Olentangy River and just one mile south of the village of Caledonia, our 5 acre property houses a wide range of habitat and scenery. From the ever-present towering hardwoods to the seasonal pooling, Ohio’s diverse wildlife thrives throughout Terradise Lane and Trails. Terradise Nature Center strives to “inform and engage our communities in their natural history, heritage and resources.” This is done by the drive of our Board and staff enthusiastically facilitating the education and study of Terradise Nature Preserve, the Olentangy River and associated wetlands and forest.

UPDATES

August 2024 Newsletter
☀️Summer Continues to Shine at Terradise🌻 In our latest newsletter, we talk about Tunes at Terradise, our Interpretive Center Progress, Terradise Arts Residency Recap, and Board Officer Elections.
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Terradise Environmental Artist Residency Looks Forward to a Re-make for our 4th Year in 2025! Stay tuned for details.

Caledonia Conservationists – Community Conversation on Zoom
Terradise Nature Center had a very special community conversation in June 2023, celebrating the opening of Terradise Nature Center’s first-ever permanent exhibit, Caledonia Conservationists: Prairie Environmentalism Along the Whetstone tells the story of Terradise and its founders, Trella and Ray Romine, through the lens of Marion County’s local history and conservation movements.

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Interpretive Center Fund Raiser

The Olentangy River Interpretive Center at Terradise Nature Center.

Listen to WZMO radio interview with founder David Haldeman.

We encourage you to donate to our Interpretive Center GoFundMe to cover construction costs. Planning is well underway.

Citizen Science

Along the Olentangy

CSAO is a palette of seven programs with the goal of introducing grades k-8 to the scientific process and amateur data collection through their natural resources. Programs include wildlife surveys, water quality monitoring and more.

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Property
Rentals

The Romine Residence is the central structure on property. The house was designed in 1953 by Trella & Ray and was her residence until her death in 2013. It houses 70 years of Terradise history. Rent long-term through Air bnb or contact us to schedule an event.

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Feet on the Ground;
Hands-on Conservation

Twelve unique volunteer opportunities hosted by Terradise throughout 2021. These projects are great for all ages and include events, such as, duck box building, habitat restoration and river clean-ups.

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