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Sugar Creek Preserve

Enjoy a short walk on a mowed trail or spend the day traversing the Wauponsee Glacial Trail from Sugar Creek Preserve.

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About Sugar Creek Preserve

Sugar Creek Preserve protects a diversity of habitats, including forest, prairie, wetland and a portion of Sugar Creek.

Wildlife found at the preserve includes the mink, dickcissel and northern harrier.

The preserve is also home to a variety of plant species, including cream wild indigo and downy sunflower.

Sugar Creek Preserve features the Sugar Creek Administration Center, which is a “green” building that has received recognition from the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design program. The Sugar Creek Administration Center is open to the public free of charge for self-guided tours.

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