Florence Shelly Preserve - Thompson, PA - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

PA-171, Pennsylvania 18465
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"Just one mile north of tiny Thompson Borough on Route 171 in rural Susquehanna County, the 357-acre Florence Shelly Preserve boasts fields, woodlands, a stream, and a glacial pond surrounded by a floating bog."
"You are invited to join the preserve's regular walks, held May through October, organized and led by stewardship committee members. Check our Events page for the walk schedule, or come walk the trails any time of day, week, and year."
"They found a rare red alga (batrachorsermum vagum) at the outlet of Wier's Pond and an abundance of biologically diverse habitat. Other species discovered at the preserve include insectivorous sundew and pitcher plants, black bears, otters, hummingbirds, and great- horned owls. The Shelly family donated the land to The Nature Conservancy in the 1980s; the purchase of nearby Plew's Swamp completed the preserve."

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 357 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: 5.6 miles total. The Observation Tower trail off of Little Ireland is 0.57 miles. The other trails are off of Stack Road entrance. The nature loop is 1.33 miles. What points of interest are there?: Overlook, Hiking Bridges, creeks, glacial pond with a floating bog. What activities are available?: Walking, birding, geocaching List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): ticks Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] Hours of accessibility?: Not listed If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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