Nature Preserves

Explore the lands we've permanently protected. Most preserves are open to the public for hiking, birding, and quiet enjoyment.

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15 preserves 2,630 acres protected 20.1 miles of trails
Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve

Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve

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At 273 acres, this preserve offers sweeping views from atop the Niagara Escarpment with 2.5 miles of trails through varied terrain.

273 acres · 2.5 mi trails · Town of Egg Harbor
hiking birding photography
Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve

Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve

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This 281-acre preserve along Kangaroo Lake offers 1.5 miles of trails through diverse terrain from level lakeshore to rocky bluffs.

281 acres · 1.5 mi trails · Town of Baileys Harbor
hiking birding photography
Oak Road Nature Preserve

Oak Road Nature Preserve

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This 155-acre preserve features 1.75 miles of trails and a viewing platform overlooking a 40-acre wetland complex.

155 acres · 1.75 mi trails · Town of Sturgeon Bay
hiking birding photography
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve

Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve

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At 445 acres, this preserve offers 2.5 miles of trails with scenic overviews of the historic Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal.

445 acres · 2.5 mi trails · Town of Sturgeon Bay
hiking birding photography
Three Springs Nature Preserve

Three Springs Nature Preserve

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At 555 acres, Three Springs is the Land Trust's largest preserve, featuring nearly 2 miles of trails through wetlands and forest.

555 acres · 1.9 mi trails · Town of Sevastopol
hiking birding hunting
Bear Creek Nature Preserve

Bear Creek Nature Preserve

This 75-acre preserve features Bear Creek flowing through peaceful forest with a 0.6-mile loop on level terrain.

75 acres · 0.6 mi trails · Town of Forestville
hiking birding
Detroit Harbor Nature Preserve

Detroit Harbor Nature Preserve

This 148-acre preserve on Washington Island features rolling terrain and connects to the Town's Heritage Nature Trail.

148 acres · 0.5 mi trails · Town of Washington
hiking birding
Domer-Neff Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary

Domer-Neff Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary

This 43-acre bird sanctuary provides critical habitat for grassland birds with a gentle 0.6-mile loop trail.

43 acres · 0.6 mi trails · Town of Baileys Harbor
hiking birding
Ephraim Nature Preserve at Anderson Pond

Ephraim Nature Preserve at Anderson Pond

This intimate 26-acre preserve features a 1-mile loop trail through wetland forest surrounding Anderson Pond.

26 acres · 1 mi trails · Town of Ephraim
hiking birding
Heins Creek Nature Preserve

Heins Creek Nature Preserve

This 74-acre preserve features a beautiful creek carved by glacial meltwater, surrounded by old-growth forest.

74 acres · 0.75 mi trails · Town of Jacksonport
hiking birding
Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve

Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve

This 160-acre preserve protects mature hardwood forest with 1.25 miles of trails winding through rocky terrain and bluff-top views.

160 acres · 1.25 mi trails · Town of Egg Harbor
hiking birding
Legacy Preserve at Clay Banks

Legacy Preserve at Clay Banks

This 91-acre preserve offers a 1-mile loop trail and direct access to Lake Michigan's western shore.

91 acres · 1 mi trails · Town of Clay Banks
hiking birding photography
Little Lake Nature Preserve

Little Lake Nature Preserve

This 42-acre preserve features 1.25 miles of trails around a quiet inland lake with fairly level terrain.

42 acres · 1.25 mi trails · Town of Forestville
hiking birding
Richter Community Forest Nature Preserve

Richter Community Forest Nature Preserve

This 159-acre preserve on Washington Island features 1.5 miles of rolling trails connecting to the Town's Heritage Nature Trail.

159 acres · 1.5 mi trails · Town of Washington
hiking birding
White Cliff Nature Preserve

White Cliff Nature Preserve

This 103-acre preserve offers 1.5 miles of looped trails through peaceful forest on level terrain.

103 acres · 1.5 mi trails · Town of Egg Harbor
hiking birding