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Sunday
September 2025
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us at Mentor Marsh for an introduction to spider biology and all the amazing adaptations of these arthropods. Then, come along on a rambling hike to see what kinds of spiders we can find. Bring your sense of adventure!
Location
5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Tickets
Free; registration requested
Field Trip Intensity
Moderate; family-friendly
What to Bring
Bring field exploration gear if you have it—bug nets, containers, hand lenses. We’ll have some equipment to lend.
About Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hikes
The Carol H. Sweet Nature Center is located at 5185 Corduroy Road in Mentor. From November through March, a naturalist will staff the Nature Center from 11am to 4pm on the first Sunday of the month. From April through October, the Nature Center will be staffed from noon to 5pm on Sundays.
Guided, family-friendly nature hikes are offered every Sunday at 2pm. Meet at the Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. Our programs are a go in all but severe weather, so please come prepared for the weather conditions. We recommend long pants and sturdy shoes, as some trails may be muddy.