From their website: PRESERVE DESCRIPTION This is hill country, carved by glaciers and covered with towering oaks, hickories and sycamores, some more than 200 years old. This area was shaped by water gushing from a rapidly melting glacier more than 10,000 years ago. The meltwater dumped its sediment load at Bicentennial Woods, creating the preserve’s sandy hills.
This nature preserve is part of the Cedar Creek Corridor, the largest forested corridor in the region. The mature forests found here are uncommon in our region today. Some of the largest oak trees in Bicentennial Woods sprouted during the Civil War.
A variety of woodland birds can be seen and heard in spring and summer. Spring wildflowers include wild blue phlox, wild geranium, bloodroot and Jack-in-the-pulpit.
Bicentennial Woods October 17, 2022 Maxamillian Studio on YouTube
Bicentennial Woods is a nearly 80 acres of nature preserve on the northern side of Allen County, IN protected by Acres Land Trust. These amazing trails are filled with the colors of fall and are a perfect spot to enjoy some nature bathing.This was shot with the DJI Mavic 3. Hope you enjoy!
Our stewardship team updated a few signs at Bicentennial Woods! This property continues to be one of our most visited preserves. More people = more potential for misuse. Let's work together to keep this space beautiful for generations to come. Be sure to adhere to all preserve rules!
- Open dawn until dusk
- Stay on the trails (that means stay out of the creek)
- Take nothing, leave nothing
- Foot traffic only
- Dogs are on leashes (and you're holding the leash)
This is hill country, carved by glaciers and covered with towering oaks, hickories and sycamores, some more than 200 years old. This area was shaped by water gushing from a rapidly melting glacier over 10,000 years ago. The meltwater dumped its sediment load at Bicentennial Woods, creating the preserve’s sandy hills.
Preserve Of The Week: Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust (Allen County)
by Thomas Sprunger