This 162-acre site was the first in Michigan to receive recognition as an Urban Wildlife Sanctuary from the National Institute for Urban Wildlife. The preserve is frequented by more than 100 bird species, white-tail deer, red fox, coyote, weasel, mink and salamanders. Each spring, great carpets of white trillium and yellow trout lilies thrive under the mature oak and hickory trees. Large black walnut and wild dogwoods can also be found.