Learning Center

The Ottawa National Forest provides many learning opportunities, and as such may be seen as the ultimate 'learning center'.


Education can be gleaned from the diversity of the many lakes and streams, diverse forest, and wildlife such as the Black Bear, Whitetail Deer, Eagles, Loons, Grey Wolf, Ruffled Grouse, and wild turkey inhabit the Forest.

We offer educational tours to the Ottawa Visitor Center and JW Toumey Nursery.  We also have Camp Nesbit that provides groups with an excellent opportunity for conservation education.  To learn more contact the Ottawa National Forest Office.