# Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Hiking in the New Year!

> Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Jan 3 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Where: Carol H. Sweet Nature Center, Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve, 5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, OH 44060
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Cleveland Museum of Natural History — Mentor Marsh
- Official page: https://1023.blackbaudhosting.com/1023/Mentor-Marsh-Nature-Hikes-Hiking-in-the-New-Year-03Jan2027
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Start 2027 outdoors on a naturalist-guided marsh hike from the Carol H. Sweet Nature Center — a relaxed family walk to kick off the new year. Registration required through the museum's Blackbaud page.

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