When spring arrives in Garrettsville, OH, the landscape comes alive. From budding trees and blooming flowers, spring in northeastern Ohio brings with it an abundance of natural beauty. So, if the warmer weather and longer days make you want to get outside and enjoy this beautiful time of year, there are plenty of spring activities within driving distance. Here are three of our favorite activities that are exclusive to the spring season.
1. Pick Strawberries at Patterson Fruit Farm
Since 1971, the Patterson family has been welcoming people from across the region to pick strawberries at their fruit farm. Depending on the weather, strawberry season typically starts in June and finishes by Independence Day in northeastern Ohio. If you've been strawberry picking before, you know that the best time of day to pick is first thing in the morning (before it gets too hot out).
The "pick-your-own" section of Patterson Fruit Farm is located at 8765 Mulberry Road in Chesterland. If you'd rather have your strawberries pre-picked, head over to Patterson's Farm Market at 11414 Caves Road. In addition to strawberries that are picked fresh daily, the Farm Market also has a variety of pies and donuts, apple cider, rhubarb, seasonal berries, and vegetables.
2. Spend Arbor Day at Holden Arboretum
Celebrate trees at one of the latest botanical gardens in the United States: the Holden Arboretum. Covering 3,500 acres in the neighboring town of Kirtland, the Holden Arboretum offers free admission on Arbor Day and gives every guest a tree seedling (while supplies last).
Enter "9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH 44094" into the GPS of your Chevy Traverse to get to Holden Arboretum. During the spring, Holden Arboretum has an abundance of blooming wildflowers and flowering trees, including magnolias, dogwoods, and cherry blossoms. Take a peaceful walk through the grounds, while also learning about the diverse flora and fauna of northeastern Ohio.
3. Birdwatching at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
The Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is a 2,200-acre nature preserve on Lake Erie. Birdwatching enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers from across the region visit "the Warbler Capital of the World" for the spring migration season. Thousands of migratory birds stop and rest at Magee Marsh before continuing their journey north.
Located at OH-2 in Oak Harbor, the Magee Marsh is managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded over the years, including bald eagles, owls, osprey, hawks, and songbirds.
Whether you satisfy your sweet tooth with some fresh-picked strawberries, celebrate Arbor Day with a new seedling, or catch a glimpse of a bald eagle, northeastern Ohio is a great place to be in the spring. And, on your way home, be sure to stop by Charles Auto Family and see what we have in stock!
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