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Mailing Address: 2045 Morse Road, Building F-1 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 (614) 265-6453
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Address
1754 Unity Rd W Union, OH 45693
Lat/Long Coordinates
N38 51.410' W083 32.103'
Special Features
- Blackjack-post oak prairie - Prairie wildflowers
Facilities
Unimproved site
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Second-growth oak-hickory woods and deep ravines comprise most of this preserve. The most interesting sections are the prairie barren openings dominated by blackjack and post oaks.
Some of the more significant species present in the prairie barren openings include green milkweed, spider milkweed, prairie false indigo, large summer bluets, false scurf-pea, Carolina buckthorn and few-flowered nut-rush.
Local directions
From West Union, north on State Rte 247 for 2.3 miles, right on Unity Rd for 1.7 miles.
RELATED INFORMATION
Nature Preserve Map
Preserve Rules & Regulations
Handicapped Accessible Preserves
Permit Only Preserves
Preserves Open to the Public
Application For An Access Permit
Access Permit Form (pdf)