Harry E. "Gene" Neely & Olga Shiraef Neely Preserve

 22 Acres in Broomfield Township, Isabella County

Established 2008

This 100 percent wooded preserve protects 1,400 feet of Hall's Lake shoreline and scenic viewscapes and 2,000 feet of historic Old State Road. Portions of the original corduroy logs can be seen on the roadway along the preserve. This preserve hosts unusual plant species such as Nodding Trillium and Indian Pipe and is a safe harbor for migrating warblers and other passerines in spring and fall. There is a 1/4 mile long nature trail accessible from the parking area at the NE corner of the preserve. The two owners of the remaining 140 acres on the east half of Hall's Lake also currently permit foot access via trails on their properties except during the hunting season. We are actively seeking funds to eventually acquire these two properties for permanent protection.

Chippewa Watershed Conservancy - P.O. Box 896 - Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0896 Ph. 989-644-5045

Email contact - info@ChippewaWatershedConservancy.org