


231-acre preserve with boardwalks, marshes, prairie and an observation tower — excellent for birding, wildflower close-ups (peak July) and landscape compositions using the tower and boardwalk as strong foreground elements. Trails are mostly flat and well marked; easy parking at 251 Elkhorn Rd. Best visits: golden hour for warm light and silhouettes from the tower, spring/summer for flowers and migrants. No formal gate — donations/support encouraged. Watch for ticks on wooded trails.



231-acre preserve with boardwalks, marshes, prairie and an observation tower — excellent for birding, wildflower close-ups (peak July) and landscape compositions using the tower and boardwalk as strong foreground elements. Trails are mostly flat and well marked; easy parking at 251 Elkhorn Rd. Best visits: golden hour for warm light and silhouettes from the tower, spring/summer for flowers and migrants. No formal gate — donations/support encouraged. Watch for ticks on wooded trails.