Messenger Marsh
About Messenger Marsh
Messenger Marsh protects a diversity of habitats, including forest, savanna and a portion of Spring Creek.
Wildlife found at the preserve includes the wood frog, brown snake and 110 bird species.
The preserve is also home to a variety of plant species, including the hairy beardtongue, hispid sunflower, great white lettuce and sunshine rose.
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