Field Trips

Explore a forest ecosystem to discover which organisms live here. Search for producers, consumers, and decomposers and learn how they are all connected.

Hike the Ledges and discover how geologic processes have shaped the land. Look for evidence of how erosion and deposition have changed the land, examine how weathering occurs and explore the rocks that make up the Ledges.

Discover the culture of prehistoric Native Americans who once inhabited this region. Learn about their daily life by examining artifacts, practicing your hunting skills, grinding corn and sharing Native American stories.

Explore the Canal Exploration Center to learn about the history and economic importance of the Ohio & Erie Canal. Learn about this time period as you view a historic canal lock, hike on the Towpath Trail and discover primary sources that provide narratives of life during the canal era.

The Station Road Bridge area is a great place to bring students to see and learn more about Ohio's only national park. From this location, students can see the Cuyahoga River, walk on the historic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and maybe even spot a bald eagle, which are known to nest nearby. Introduce your students to the Cuyahoga Valley through this self-guided field trip.

Put your detective hat on! Quests are fun, self-guides hikes that help you explore the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Follow rhyming clues to hidden boxes. Sign the logbook and collect impressions of each hand-carved stamp.