Sugar Creek Nature Preserve

Discover Sugar Creek Nature Preserve in Grinnell

The Tallgrass Audubon Society purchased 49-acres from the Grinnell Girls Camp Association in 1997. The goal was to preserve the property as a high quality natural area and a community resource for nature enjoyment, education and  research.   The land has been managed for its trees, birds, prairie, and woodland  wildflowers, including  the rare green dragon plant. In 2020, Sugar Creek Nature Preserve was donated to Jasper County Conservation so this special place, that is full of hiking trails and an indoor classroom, could continue to be managed for public enjoyment!