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Kent State University--Stark Pond and Wetlands Research Area
Coordinates: 40.8665192, -81.4341545 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Stark Pond and Wetlands Research Area
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized the pond/wetland area as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat™ site. NWF began the Certified Wildlife Habitat Program in 1973, and has since certified nearly 150,000 habitats nationwide. The organization teaches the importance of environmental stewardship by providing guidelines for making landscapes more hospitable to wildlife. In order to become certified, a property must provide the four basic elements that all wildlife need: food, water, cover and places to raise young. In addition to providing for wildlife, certified habitats conserve our natural resources by reducing or eliminating the need for fertilizers, pesticides and/or irrigation water, which ultimately protects the air, soil and water throughout our communities.

Kent State Stark’s pond/wetland area serves as an academic research site for students in various science courses, as well as a focal point for the community and campus events. The pond, which is approximately 2.25 acres, is surrounded by a third-mile walking track and features illustrated, scaled geologic and planetary exhibits. The plants around the wetland are indigenous to Ohio and the pond is home to various wildlife, such as fish, turtles and birds. From Kent State Pond and Wetland Research Area



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