Family Fun at Working Farms in Ohio

By Lima, published Mar 06, 2008
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Family fun at working farms in Ohio may seems a rather unbelievable quest. After all Ohio is the state that features Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron and lots of industrial development. But it is exactly in densely populated states like Ohio that kids and their parents can really enjoy getting off into the country wherever they can find it and spend some time having family fun at working farms in Ohio. You can visit for a few hours or make a day or more out of some of these opportunities for family fun at working farms in Ohio

Aullwood Audubon Center Dayton, Ohio The Audubon Society is best known for its work in the study and protection of birds across America. But looked at more broadly the work of the Audubon Society is the work of the preservation of all that is natural in our world. So it shouldn't really be a surprise to discover that in Dayton,Ohio the state's Audubon Society has extended its efforts to maintain not only a sanctuary but also a working fun where families can gather to both learn and enjoy the farm experience.

If you are looking for a great spot for family fun at working farms in Ohio, remember, the Audubon Society seldom fails to provide quality options for learning and enjoying the out of doors. Aullwood Audubon Center is no exception. Your family will have a good chance to see large scale animals like Belgian draft horses, sheep and cattle. You can also get a lose up look at smaller species like ducks, frogs,dragonflies an turtles.

Kids can also see the kinds of food that are turned out in this totally organic setting. Sure they know about oats, corn, wheat, soybeans and alfalfa but not necessarily as something that is growing in the ground and has to be cared for on a regular basis. For city kids, for any kids, a trip to the Aullwood Audubon Center can mean hours of family fun at a working farm in Ohio. Admission here $4 or adults and $2 for children, for as long as you want to visit between the hours of 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Mon- Sat. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Takeaways
  • Their are a number of educational farms in Ohio that also provide fun activites for families
  • Only a small percent of folks in Ohio live on farms but there are plenty to working farms to visit
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