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About the Squiers Preserve
Squiers Preserve has a nice diversity of habitat types including dry-mesic southern forest, buttonbush swamp, hardwood swamp, sedge meadow and marsh. The most unique aspect of the preserve's hydrology is the presence of artesian springs, which seep to the surface in several areas. Pressure from the upward seepage of one of the springs has created a peat dome along the eastern boundary of the property.
Directions
Directions: From I-94: Exit 157-Pierce Road Old U.S. 12. Head south on Old U.S. 12, take your first left onto Sylvan Road (old red brick schoolhouse at the corner). The preserve access point is located on the west side of Sylvan Road, approximately 0.75 miles south of Old U.S. 12, 1.5 miles north of Heim Road, and immediately north of the Squiers Family home at 1280 Sylvan Road.
Squiers Preserve
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- Trails - Natural Ground, Unimproved
About the Squiers Preserve
Squiers Preserve has a nice diversity of habitat types including dry-mesic southern forest, buttonbush swamp, hardwood swamp, sedge meadow and marsh. The most unique aspect of the preserve's hydrology is the presence of artesian springs, which seep to the surface in several areas. Pressure from the upward seepage of one of the springs has created a peat dome along the eastern boundary of the property.- Acres: 59
- Established: 2007
- Trail Length: 1.07 miles
The Squiers Preserve is operated by the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission and was purchased as a conservation easement with public access through the Natural Areas Preservation Program.