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Clay Hill Memorial Forest consists of about 158 acres.  Oak and hickory dominate on the drier upland sites; American beech and maple dominate on wetter sites.  The forest is accessible by 5 miles of trails that vary in grade from gentle to difficult and in length from 1-3 miles. 

Facilities include a small arboretum with with identified trees and a trail teaches students about ecological succession. There are several springs, two small streams and an old pond with an observation pier.  In addition to forests, there is a tall grass prairie, prairie wildflowers and a walnut tree plantation.

The Joan White Howell Environmental Education Center and pavilion are our principle teaching facilities.  The Center is a fully equipped classroom/laboratory suitable for about 25 students.  The center houses a 250-gallon aquarium, a tropical butterfly display, modern classroom equipment including computers, high speed internet and a full array of field equipment, and a greenhouse. The pavilion is of shelter house design and is large enough to seat 100 students.  Both the pavilion and center are served by a constructed wetland wastewater treatment facility.  Also we have a small amphitheater that seats 75 students and a gazebo with plaques describing to history of Clay Hill Farm.  For more information follow the links below.

      Joan White Howell Environmental Education Center

     Trails

     Constructed Wetland                                 

     Photo Gallery

 

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