Support Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve
Your donation ensures the perpetual care of the unique and important habitats found at this new 60-acre nature preserve in Oceana County.
About Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve
Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve is mostly forested and protects 1,500 feet of frontage on Dumaw Creek and 700 feet of frontage on the Pentwater River. The preserve is located within the boundary of the Manistee National Forest, upstream of Pentwater State Game area, and in the Pere Marquette-White River Watershed. Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve’s connections to other protected lands and waterways mean that the benefits of its permanent preservation are amplified and extend beyond the property’s borders.
The preserve supports a variety of birds and wildlife, including bears, bobcats, owls, turkeys, and foxes. The forest consists of hemlock, oak, maple, white and red pine, and more. Ephemeral wildflowers paint the forest floor in spring, and ferns blanket it in summer. An immense variety of plants can be found in the preserve’s wetlands.
LCWM staff and volunteers have built a 0.4-mile trail loop with boardwalks that leads visitors along scenic Dumaw Creek, which is bordered by beautiful sedges and shady cedars and hemlocks.