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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

Historic Downtown Delaware

Enjoy a stroll along the beautiful tree-lined streets to delightful specialty shops and antique stores.  Lovingly restored 19th century buildings hold treasures such as day spas, art studios, book stores, fitness facilities, and casual and fine-dining restaurants. 

Delaware, OH Other Attractions

Main Street Delaware's Farmer's Market

The seeds that Main Street Delaware plants to promote and support our unique downtown are growing strong roots.

Nowhere is that more evident than with our Farmers? Market, held Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This year?s Main Street Farmers?

Delaware, OH Agriculture

Things to do near Delaware, OH

Ohio Craft Museum

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Concourse Hotel and Conference Center - Columbus

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Hoover Grille

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Coolridge Golf Course

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Cooks Creek Golf Club

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