Glen Helen Ecology Institute
Cause Area
- Education & Literacy
- Environment
- Sports & Recreation
Location
405 Corry StreetYellow Springs, OH 45387 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Glen Helen Ecology Institute is to preserve Glen Helen for present and future generations through education, research, stewardship and outreach.
Description
Glen Helen is a 1000 acre nature preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio, operated by the Glen Helen Ecology Institute of Antioch College. Annually, 125,000 visitors travel to Glen Helen to walk among its 25 miles of hiking trails with over 400 species of wildflowers, centuries-old trees, limestone cliffs with waterfalls and overhangs, and the beautiful yellow spring for which the town is named. The Ecology Institute offers educational programs for children and training for naturalists through the Outdoor Education Center, rehabilitation of injured birds as the Raptor Center and exhibits and family programs through the Trailside Museum.