As the snow grows deeper, cabin fever’s hold on us strengthens. It is especially hard to find the motivation to leave the house in the winter when you live right in Lake Erie’s snow belt. However, this one enchanting activity can only be enjoyed in the colder months, and you’ll definitely want to experience the magic for yourself. Bundle up tight and get ready to get in touch with your inner Disney princess, because you’re going to love interacting so closely with the local wildlife.

Welcome to the Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Center!
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Located at 11929 Beech Street NE in Alliance, this garden and nature center is a stunning 164-acre site. Complete with a visitor center, gardens, a playgrounds, and trails, locals could easily spend a whole day at this lovely local park.
In the warmer months, locals love hiking the trails and observing a variety of wildlife.
Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve
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The four trails on site vary in length and difficulty and can be hiked from dawn to dusk. Whether you are walking a mere 1/5 of a mile or hiking all of the trails, you will be treated to visual splendor and the sound of birdsong.
Locals also rave about the Butterfly House.
Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve
Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve
This seasonal exhibit is definitely a crowd-pleaser! The caterpillar nursery and butterfly house show off nature's most delicate creations, which you can interact with in an enchanting way.

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With so much to see in the summer, what could be left to see in the winter?
Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve
It's the first day of Bird in Hand!
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Beech Creek Garden volunteers will set you up with some irresistible bird seed and send you out in the snow.
Within minutes, wild chickadees will land on you and eat directly from the palm of your hand.
Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve
These birds are most active when it is chilly, and they truly can't resist a tasty snack.
It's a rare to connect with nature like this anywhere else. It feels like something straight out of a Disney movie!
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Following your dreamy experience, bonfires and hot chocolate wait to warm you up.
Come hand-feed these brave little birds every Saturday and Sunday in January & February from 12-3 pm.
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Admission is $3 per person, with no charge for children under 2. Gather a group and get ready for a road trip, because no Northeast Ohio winter is complete without meeting a chickadee or two up close.

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