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The BlueBird Trail consists of 42 birdhouses along the cross-country trails and research ponds. The selected area offers two basic requirements for successful breeding, which includes the low grass surrounding the area and plentiful water resources.
The Salamander Lagoon was created in the north woodlots to increase the abundance and diversity of salamander at the farm. Two herpetologists, Dr. Martin Rosenberg from the Department of Biology and Dr. Tim Matson from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, are involved in the project and its continued expansion.
A new prairie restoration project started in spring 2006. The project is being done in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Ohio Prairie Nursery Ltd. The program aims to restore four acres of old pasture area into a native prairie containing several Ohio indigenous grasses and 24 forbs species. It will not only enhance the farms rich wildlife, but it will serve as a teaching and research tool to complement our expanding academic programs.
In the fall of 2006, a windmill was installed at the farm to add air to the water in the fishing pond to replenish its oxygen levels. Over time, the system is expected to help prevent algae and weed growth, improve water clarity, eliminate fish kills, and promote healthy aquatic life from a renewable energy source.
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