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Delaware State Park rests in the midst of the fertile agricultural till plains of Delaware County • In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, the park offers a variety of natural features • The area lies upon Columbus limestone • Formed over 350 million years ago, this bedrock outcrops in a north-south band through Ohio • The rock has been quarried for years and utilized in many ways including the construction of the state capitol building in Columbus

Before settlement of the area, a rich beech-maple forest covered the landscape • That original forest has long since been cut, but a healthy second growth forest is preserved in the park • The woodlands and meadows harbor a diverse array of plant and animal life • Interested observers can find large-flowered trillium, wild blue phlox, Queen Anne's lace and New England asters

The fields and woodlots are home to the fox squirrel, woodchuck, rabbit and white-tailed deer • The adjacent wildlife area is populated with ring-necked pheasant, while the lake and wetlands are a mecca for waterfowl

Birdwatching is popular here as many species of songbirds nest in the area • A bluebird management trail attracts this beautiful cavity-nesting bird

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