Schoepfle Garden

11106 MARKET ST., WAKEMAN (440) 965-7237

FUN FACT: This wetland and wildlife preserve is a birdwatching paradise, attracting birders from all over the state. Since 1995, nearly 250 species of birds have been identified in the reservation.

NATURE FACTS:

• Some notable bird residents include sand hill cranes, egrets, trumpeter swans, bald eagles, as well as the elusive great horned owl.

• In addition to the wide variety of bird species, the park is also home to a variety of other wildlife including white-tailed deer, fox, squirrel, muskrat, beaver, raccoon, coyote and mink.

FUN FACT:

The park's namesake, Otto Schoepfle did not start out to create a botanical garden. He in fact referred to it sometimes as “the garden that grew.” He traveled Europe and North America learning about different botanical varieties and methods, coming home after each trip with new ideas to contribute to his garden.

NATURE FACTS:

The garden features collections of rhododendrons, roses, cannas, hosta, shade plants, and a variety of shrubs, topiaries and trees.