SALLY and JACK Clark Nature Preserve

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Size

5 acres

Land Description

A mixed conifer-deciduous forest with a small pond. Located in the City of Petoskey, this preserve is adjacent to North Central Michigan College (NCMC) property and trails.

Trail Description

A short (approx 0.25 miles) slightly hilly trail leads you through the property down to a pond. Here you will find a viewing/dipping platform. The trail continues out to Atkins Rd. where it connects with NCMC property and trails. A storybook trail was built in 2024 with help from Lakeview Academy students. The trail will be used for student-led exhibits.

History

The Sally and Jack Clark Nature Preserve was donated in 2004 by Sally Clark.

Directions

From Petoskey, Take Mitchell Road East for .7 miles. Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue. In .5 miles turn right onto Jennings Avenue then make a left onto Valley View Ave in 500 feet. Valley View Ave dead ends, here you will find the trailhead.

Check out the plants and animals found at this preserve using the iNaturalist guide below. Help us document more with iNaturalist.org and eBird.org.

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