🐾 Wildlife & Habitat Protection

• Stay on marked trails: Stick to the designated boardwalks an pathwys to prevent trail erosion and protect fragile plant life. 

• Look but don't touch: Observe the wildlife (such as frogs, turtles, and migratory birds) from a safe distance. Do not feed or disturb any animals. 

• Leave nature as you find it: Please do not remove or add any plantings without permission.

• Respect restoration areas: The preserve has undergone a major habitat rehabilitation to introduce native plants and wetlands. Avoid trampling or wandering off into these active restoration zones. 

• No hunting or trapping is allowed.

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🦮 Pet Policies

• Leash up: If you bring your dog, keep them on a physical leash at all times.

• Clean up messes: Be sure to bring waste bags and pick up after your pets so the trails remain clean for all. There are pet waste bags available at the Preserve entrance.

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🚴 Bicycle & E-Bike Guidelines

• Paved trails only: Bicycles and e-bikes are allowed on trails unless otherwise designated.

• Yield to pedestrians: Walkers always have the right-of-way.

• Pass with care: Give a verbal warning or ring a bell when passing pedestrians from behind.

• Ride at safe speeds: Keep your speed low to protect families and wildlife crossing the trail.

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⏱️ Hours & General Etiquette

• Operating hours: The preserve is open daily from dawn until dusk.

• Free parking is available in the main entrance parking lot.

• The Wilder River Walk and Al Bell Wetland Trail are both accessible paths.

• Pack it in, pack it out: Help keep the sanctuary clean by utilizing provided trash cans or, ideally, carrying out all of your garbage.

• Keep noise down: Preserve a peaceful atmosphere by keeping voices and music at a moderate level so you don’t disturb wildlife or other visitors.

• Open flames and grills, are not permitted and smoking discouraged to prevent accidental fires.

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