Trail Safety

Trail Safety

by | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized

Trail Safety We want you to love our trails in Steuben County as much as we do. Here are some easy ways to keep yourself, others and our beautiful natural landscape safe.  Trail Safety Stay on the trails.  Do not enter private property or cross through yards of homes...
Douglas Woods Nature Preserve

Douglas Woods Nature Preserve

by | May 26, 2020 | Blog, Hamilton Preserves & Parks

Douglas Woods Nature Preserve Straddling the Steuben/DeKalb county line, the deeply wooded area includes mesic and mesic upland forests, portions of Fish Creek and a rich swamp area. It’s home to a variety of animals from an active Blue Heron nesting colony to fish,...
Ball Lake Nature Preserve

Ball Lake Nature Preserve

by | May 26, 2020 | Blog, Hamilton Preserves & Parks

Ball Lake Nature Preserve This low-wetland forest offers visitors the chance to see examples of partridgeberry, marsh marigold and skunk cabbage. Many of the flora were originally carried here by glacial migration. All are welcome, but the 28.6 acre area is a bit more...
Fish Creek Trail

Fish Creek Trail

by | May 26, 2020 | Blog, Hamilton Preserves & Parks

Fish Creek Trail Just a stone’s throw from Robb Hidden Canyon, the trail wraps around the side of it. One wide, well-maintained trail hugs Pigeon Creek, the last refuge of white cat’s paw pearlymussel as well as two other endangered mussel species. It is said to...