Kuffner Nature Preserve is OPEN!
Kuffner Nature Preserve re-opens with brand new boardwalk trail...
The Dr. Elizabeth Yahl-Kuffner Nature Preserve has re-opened to the public! Thanks to generous donors, a brand new boardwalk has been installed to enhance accessibility to all hikers. In the coming weeks, new benches, trail signage, and informational kiosk will also be added to further improve this amazing Auglaize County park. Our park lands are open to the public from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Pets on a leash are welcome, but please clean up after your pet. Kuffner Nature Preserve is located at 14840 County Rd 66A, St. Marys, Ohio.
Heritage Trails Park District invites everyone to start their New Year off right by participating in the 2026 Cabin Fever Hike Series!
Bundle up for a refreshing winter hike along the Miami Erie Canal Towpath Trail on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Register anytime between 1pm-3pm at the Lockkeepers' House, located at 22
Heritage Trails Park District has the perfect plan for you & your Valentine this year: Complimentary trail mix snacks and a relaxing wintertime stroll along the Miami Erie Canal in Auglaize County……..
On Sunday, Feb. 8th, register between 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the St. Marys Utilities Building (lower level), located at 106
Join Heritage Trails Park District to experience maple tree tapping & sap collection at the E.J. Mackenbach Preserve!
All ages are welcome! Participants will learn:
-why trees produce sap
-the history of maple syrup production
-how to select the best tree for tapping
-when & how to insert a tap into the tree trunk and
Heritage Trails has wheels!
New memorial park benches and trail signs have recently been installed at the Dr. Elizabeth Yahl Kuffner Nature Preserve
Spring Forward with Heritage Trails Park District! Join us on Sunday, March 8th with an early springtime hike along the Miami Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
Meet at Noble Township Hall, located at 16586 Co Rd 66A, just north of St. Marys anytime from 1pm-3pm. The St. Marys Area Resource Team will be on-hand to greet partici
Join Heritage Trails Park District on Sunday, April 12th for our April Showers hike along the Miami Erie Canal! Bring the whole family! Pets on a leash are welcome as well. Meet at Noble Township Hall, located at 16586 CR 66A, just north of St. Marys from 1pm-3pm.
The ribbon has officially been cut for the new boardwalk trail at Dr. Elizabeth Yahl Kuffner Nature Preserve! We are grateful to the Yahl Kuffner & Hartung families for their generous donations to help make these wonderful trail improvements happen. Heritage Trails Park District invites everyone to explore this amazin
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Earlier this month, Heritage Trails Park District was presented with the ⭐️STAHR AWARD⭐️ from Ohio's Grand Lake Region Visitors Center! We are so grateful to receive such an honor! Thank you!
Each year, the Stahr Award is given to one group, organization or business for its outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of tourism in the Auglaize & Mercer County area. The granting of this award began in 1998, named for former Visitors Center Trustee, the late Bill Stahr. 💫
Pictured here:🏆
Heritage Trails Park District Executive Director PJ Fought along with Ambassador Award winner Matt Tuttle and Past President Award winner Jared Ebbing.