Redwing Nature Preserve
Redwing Nature Preserve
Redwing Nature Preserve is located on the south side of State Route 703, approximately 0.25 miles east of the Grand Lake St. Marys State Park entrance. The site is just over 16 acres total with a five-acre pumped wetland complex and one acre of vernal pools along the west side of the property. Water is pumped from Grand Lake St. Marys. As vegetation becomes better established, a walking trail will be mowed around the site.
A local eagle scout has constructed a bridge over the channel that runs along the west side of the property to connect the existing Redwing Nature Trail to this property. The bridge and Redwing Nature Preserve trail will be available to the public in 2027.
More About the Wetlands
Redwing Nature Preserve is owned by the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority. The wetlands are designed to treat water entering Grand Lake St. Marys and water directly from Grand Lake St. Marys.
The project was made possible by Clean Ohio Greenspace funding, H2Ohio funding through ODNR and other local donations. Construction was completed by VTF Excavation, LLC and seeding was completed by Reforestation and Wildlife Services. Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District assisted with design and construction oversight.
