When: Tuesdays, October 13 and 20, 2026
Time: 10–11 am
Where: Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory at The Ohio State University at Marion | Student Lot 3, closest to the prairie
Cost: Registration and payment required; contact the Marion Public Library for details

Description: Explore the history and ecology of Marion County’s prairies during this two-session Adult Lifelong Learning course led by Marion County Park District Naturalist James Anderson. The first session will include a guided walk through the Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory at The Ohio State University at Marion, where participants will learn to identify plants by their seed heads and other characteristics while discovering the wildlife that depends on prairie habitats. The second session will feature a presentation on the ecology, history, and conservation of the prairies that were once part of the Sandusky Plains. This is an ALL Adult Learning course presented by the Marion Public Library. Registration and payment are required; stop by the Marion Public Library main desk for more information.