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seven eagles earth center

P.O. Box 246
Grand Rapids, OH 43522
ph: 419.509.0095
email: martinnagy@aol.com

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seven eagles earth center

The Center is located at 16486 Wapakoneta Road, one mile south of the restored Victorian village of Grand Rapids in northwest Ohio, and one mile north of Rt. 6. The Center is an ideal site for an outdoor living history festival with its’ 40 acres of Black Swamp woods, two-acre pond and open meadows. The Center boasts the only site to have a recreated 40’ Woodland Indian longhouse and 20’ wigwam, a Scottish Tavern, Trappers Hut, 205 year-old Pioneer Cabin and Trading Post in northwest Ohio. The Center’s facilities are open most weekends to the public.

we are now booking 2007 & 2008 school trips, scouting events & overnight camping. make your reservations early to ensure your dates.

features

Come explore the Seven Eagles EARTH Center. This unique facility offers historical, ecological, cultural, and arts experiences focusing on the 1740-1850 time period. Step back in time as historical re-enactors take you on a journey to a simpler time. Some of Seven Eagles' features are:

cricket frog pond

The pond is home to the endangered Blanchard Cricket Frog, thus the pond's name. Many other types of frogs and fish co-habit this eco-system including bass, sunfish, blue gill and catfish.

native american longhouse

The Native American area features a longhouse, a 20' wigwam, a garden and cooking area at the east end of the pond.

the log house settlement

The 205 year-old Ohio Bicentennial working settlement includes a log house, summer kitchen, garden area, several stockades and out buildings. The log house was donated to Seven Eagles by the Toledo Metro Parks.

the blacksmith's shop

150 years ago, the blacksmith shop was central to the village for everyone's metal needs. This working replica provides visitors with a glimpse of 'how the metal was heated, shaped and formed into tools, horseshoes, wheel rims, and other necessary items.

programs + tours + more

Now booking Scouting Events, School Tours, Field Trips, Overnight Camping - Primitive areas only - general public welcome.

Scouting Events- customized to suit your badge and educational needs. Prices range from $2.50 for a basic 2-hour historical or environmental tour, to $3.50 for projects (rabbit skins, calligraphy, weaving, etc.) $35.00/hour fee for groups under 12 persons.

School Tours & Field Trips - range from $2.50 for 1 hour, $3.50 for 2 hours, etc. and $7.50 all day. Art projects are additional.

Overnight Camping is $5.00 per person per night. Campers must bring tents, sleeping bags, food, etc. Firewood and fishing equipment is available at an additional cost. This makes a perfect stopover for backpack bicyclists.

Fishing is permitted in Cricket Pond. We prefer cane pole or throw lines as this is a primitive site. We do rent cane poles for $2.00 and worms at market price. You may bring stick or cane poles and your own worms or other bait.

Canoeing is available at $3.00 per canoe. Life vests and paddles are included, BUT an adult must always be in a canoe with children.

The 20 acre woods is OFF limits due to damaged incurred previously by untrained naturalists. We are surveying wildflower and animal habitat before making any paths or conducting any activities in it.