Jackson M. Abbott Wetland Refuge

Serene, home to wildlife, & conveniently located. This wetland preserve is home to Bald Eagles, Egrets, Canada Geese, Cardinals, Eastern Garter Snakes, Northern Water Snakes, Painted Turtles, Box Turtles, Bullfrogs, Leopard Frogs...

This is a lovely little wetlands park. There is a short walk to a small pond populated with turtles, geese and ducks. There is a path around the pond and there are fishing platforms at the pond. Great place to come with kids who always love seeing all the turtles, and a great birding location. At the end of the pond, across the path, there is a viewing platform out to the wetlands.

Very nice, quiet place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Easy walk to and around the pond. Birds and fragrant flowers abound. Several look out spots and many benches for resting and contemplation.

Came to check the water levels after the few days of heavy rain. Impressive experience! A lot of water everywhere. Water even overflowing in many parts of the pond. The swamp to the west (behind) of the pond is overflowing and the stream water running strong. Found some fish to the edge of the pond seem to be laying eggs. Normally we don't get this much rain.