Kurt Ağılı Mulberry Grove

Kurt Ağılı Mulberry Grove is a natural site in Kurtağılı village, about 5 kilometers from the Çekerek district center, considered the village's most important piece of natural heritage. At its heart stands a giant black mulberry tree said, by local legend, to be roughly 2,000 years old — its deeply fissured trunk and sprawling branches make it one of the region's most striking natural landmarks. Locals describe Kurtağılı Dutluk as Çekerek's “green legacy” and something close to a natural wonder. In summer, families from the surrounding area gather here to picnic and cool off in the shade of the old mulberry trees. Believing the black mulberry fruit carries health benefits, villagers turn the harvest into jam and syrup, both for their own use and to share with visitors as a traditional local product. Community and cultural associations active in Kurtağılı village play a role in promoting and protecting this natural heritage. With its simple, authentic atmosphere well off the busiest tourist routes, Kurt Ağılı Mulberry Grove is an ideal stop for visitors seeking a genuine village experience and quiet time in nature.