Thomastown Bottoms Nature Preserve

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Thomastown Bottoms Nature Preserve

This nature preserve is a part of a larger 1428 acre property jointly acquired by the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, and Nature Preserves. It protects an extensive hardwood bottomland forest situated on the floodplain of the Muscatatuck River. Dominant trees include swamp white oak, pin oak, red maple, and green ash. The wet forest harbors plants such as cardinal flower, monkey flower, sweet Indian plantain, and many sedges. Occasional sloughs are dominated by buttonbush along with swamp milkweed, rice cutgrass, and featherfoil.

Please Note: No parking or trails are present at this nature reserve. Visitors should be aware that hunting is allowed in season. There is no designated parking area. Please park in a safe place off the side of the road, being careful to avoid parking on private property.

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Thomastown Road, Scottsburg, IN

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