Land of the Swamp White Oak Preserve, located in Muscatine, Iowa, is a diverse natural area home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles. The preserve contains a unique floodplain oak savanna ecosystem, showcasing dominant canopy species such as swamp white oak, bur oak, and hickory, along with a rich diversity of ground cover species.
This nearly 4,000-acre preserve also features globally rare channel fens, alluvial streams supporting rare fish species, and ongoing conservation efforts by The Nature Conservancy to restore and maintain the ecological communities found within the area. Open to the public, Swamp White Oak Preserve offers opportunities for passive recreational activities like hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching, inviting visitors to connect with and appreciate the natural beauty of this important conservation site.
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