Behren's Pond State Preserve

Discover Behren's Pond State Preserve in Toddville

With a series of sandy ponds surrounded by marshy grasslands, oak-hickory woodlands and sand prairie, this 28-acre Preserve supports a variety of rare amphibians, freshwater sponges, moss animals, and a variety of insects. Located a few miles north of the Wickiup Hill Learning Center near Ponds Lane, Behrens Pond was donated to Linn County Conservation from The Nature Conservancy in 2023. Recreational activities include birdwatching, nature photography and hiking, and educational activities.