Avon Woods Preserve

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Avon Woods Nature Preserve and Center
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Avon Woods Preserve
Location Cincinnati, Ohio
Website www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/avon-woods-nature-preserve-center/
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Avon Woods Nature Center

The Avon Woods Preserve, owned and operated by the Cincinnati Park Board, is a city park in the North Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. The park has nature trails, gardens, a nature center and stream, as well as educational programs offered to children. [1] Avon Woods is a nature preserve and is made up of rolling hills, hiking trails and a valley. [2]

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References

  1. "Avon Woods Natural Area/Preserve". cincinnati-oh.gov/. Archived from the original on August 15, 2007.
  2. https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/avon-woods-nature-preserve-center/

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