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Stratford Ecological Center is a 236 acre organic farm consisting of fields, forest, swamps, pond, creek, education center, sugar shack, gardens, greenhouses and farm animals. 95 acres is dedicated as a State Nature Preserve. Stratford is one of the largest green spaces left in southern Delaware County.

Stratford is a privately owned non-profit organization dedicated to educating children and adults toward understanding the relationships between living things and their environment. Stratford hosts three annual events: Maple Sugar Festival; Summer Solstice Celebration and Harvest Festival.

Other programs include Wildflower Walks, Butterfly Monitoring, Family Farm Chores, Vernal Pool Study, Canning Classes, Non-Toxic Cleaners and Organic Gardening. Monthly groups include Green Parents, Herbal Study, Simplicity Circle and Fiber Circle. Honey, meat, eggs, and pick your own produce are available on site. Guided tours by reservation for groups of 10+, at $2/person/hour.

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Stratford Ecological Center & State Nature Preserv

Stratford Ecological Center is a 236 acre organic farm consisting of fields, forest, swamps, pond, creek, education center, sugar shack, gardens, greenhouses and farm animals. 95

Delaware, OH Nature Preserves

Alum Creek State Park

Alum Creek State Park is in Delaware Co. 8 mi. E of Delaware. The reservoir & woodlands provide recreation close to Ohio's capital.
Hiking on 9.5 mi. of trails, horse riding on 38 mi. of trails (bring your own horse) & mountain biking (closed til 3/15) on 7

Delaware, OH State Parks


Simple Indulgences

Located in historic downtown Delaware, Simple Indulgences offers gourmet gifts, fun wines, gift baskets, and yummy snacks.  Described as the connoisseurs of yumminess, you are sure to find something to please your palate. 

Delaware, OH Other Attractions

Tanglewood Golf Club

Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Delaware, OH Golf Courses

Things to do near Delaware, OH

Paradise Hills Golf Course

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Blacklick Woods Golf Courses -Metro Gold

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Woodward Opera House

Listed on the national register for historic places, the Woodward Opera House is situated in the heart of Mount Vernon's ...

Hoover Grille

Hoover Grille - central Ohio's first choice for casual waterfront dining. Inside our doors, you will find an elegant y...