

Small suburban nature preserve with ponds, wetlands, boardwalks and mixed hardwoods — good for birding, reflections, seasonal wildflowers and intimate landscape shots. No entry fee; small parking lot off Antioch Rd. Best at golden hour for warm light and reflections, spring and fall for migration and color, weekday mornings for fewer people. Trails are mostly unpaved; boardwalk sections offer elevated viewpoints.


Small suburban nature preserve with ponds, wetlands, boardwalks and mixed hardwoods — good for birding, reflections, seasonal wildflowers and intimate landscape shots. No entry fee; small parking lot off Antioch Rd. Best at golden hour for warm light and reflections, spring and fall for migration and color, weekday mornings for fewer people. Trails are mostly unpaved; boardwalk sections offer elevated viewpoints.