BROWNING FAMILY MARSH NATURE PRESERVE

 

Thanks to a donation from the Mayflower Park Associates, the Central Indiana Land Trust is now protecting 41 acres of very important habitat in Boone County named the Browning Family Marsh.  This site harbors more state rare and endangered species than any other similarly-sized property in Central Indiana.  Some species that have been seen at the property include King Rail, Virginia Rail, Hooded Merganser, Least Bittern and Great Egret (seen in photo).  The Land Trust plans to host tours of the property in the future.  Plans for management and appropriate public access are currently being developed.

The Browning family is proud to see this land protected.  "We recognized early on what a special place the marsh was.  Over the years, several environmental studies revealed the marsh is home to over 120 unique species of birds, many of which were endangered.  It became apparent we had a responsibility to be long term good stewards of the land.  Management of such a unique property requires a skilled team with specialized resources.  We are excited about entrusting its future to the Central Indiana Land Trust," said Michael G. Browning II.

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Central Indiana Land Trust | 1500 N. Delaware Street | Indianapolis, IN 46202 | Ph: 317.631.LAND| Email: info@conservingindiana.org
Central Indiana Land Trust is a member of The Land Trust Alliance, the national organization of land trusts.