Why it is a Conservation Priority
This preserve ensures protection not only of the extensive wetlands found on the land but also of the sand-hill cranes, ducks, and songbirds that depend on the wetland habitat. Willow Creek, a perennial spring-fed stream historically known as Little Silver Creek, flows through the property and is an important tributary of the lower Big Wood River. Two artesian springs provide a consistent supply of cold, clear water that nurtures the wetland habitat. It also creates an open-space buffer for the working farms that surround it.
What To Do And See:
Willow Creek, a perennial spring-fed stream, flows through these 131 acres. In the southwest corner of the Bellevue Triangle, Church Farm is frequented by sandhill cranes, ducks, raptors, and an array of song birds.
Visiting Church Farm:
We are currently working to create a management plan for the area.
Restoration & Education Goals:
We are currently working to create a management plan for the area.
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