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Heritage Sanctuary   Heritage Prairie   Hiestand Woods

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ABOUT HERITAGE SANCTUARY:
At peak trillium bloom in mid-May, Heritage Sanctuary is unequaled.  Under an oak forest canopy lies a wildflower carpet more typical of a maple forest.  The winding trail takes you through this unusual woodland community.

FEATURES:

  • 8.5 acres
  • 1/2 mile of trails
  • Adjacent to Heritage Heights Park

 

 

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ABOUT HERITAGE PRAIRIE:
In contrast to the rich woods of Heritage Sanctuary is Heritage Prairie, one-half mile southeast.  Although grazed, a remnant of dry prairie persisted on a thin layer of soil over the rocky hillside.  This area also features some picturesque open grown Bur Oaks.

 

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ABOUT HIESTAND WOODS:
Large red oaks dominate this wooded park located on a northern slope.  Trilliums cover the ground with a blanket of white during May.  Features .3 miles of trails on 11 acres.