Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow - Michigan
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
N 42° 11.158 W 084° 06.634
16T E 738608 N 4674466
The Nature Conservance manages this 249 acre nature Preserve
Waymark Code: WM4AY1
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member BarbershopDru
Views: 35

The website states:
The variety of wetland plant communities at Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow reflects the amazing underlying geological diversity–from streams lined with silver maple, red ash and swamp white oak to swampy areas filled with black ash, American elm and yellow birch. Sandhill crane, chestnut-sided warbler, barred owl and dickcissel are a sampling of the birds you might see.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 249 acres

Is there a trail system?: Yes

If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
well maintained hiking trails with boardwalks throughthe swampy areas cover many miles of this preserve.


What points of interest are there?:
It's all beautiful. The trails go down to the old mill pond.


What activities are available?:
hiking


List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Poison Ivy, The only poinson snake Michigan has is the Missesaugua Rattler, which is rare, but occasionally seen.


Dogs Allowed?: No

Is a permit/fee required?: No

Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

Hours of accessibility?: Not listed

If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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