The water of the north pond was deepened when an earlier pipe structure was removed to allow the water to flow more easily. The pond today is the largest in the preserve. At times, the water turns shades of green due to the abundant algae life. The pond is so still sometimes that you can see the reflection of the sky and the surrounding trees reflected on its surface. The water is so calm and peaceful that many animals are not afraid of the water.
Squirrels often run along the waters edge and on a branch that stretches over parts of the pond.
Little blue jays hop from tree branch to tree branch while blue heron perch themselves on tree branches above scanning the pond searching for food. A little fish soon becomes dinner for the Heron. Farther back in the preserve, animals such as the white tailed deer, the red fox, and mink, along with rabbits and snakes, can be found enjoying their surroundings and reproducing. Many of these animals live in the wildlife section of the preserve assuring them the privacy they need to live. The Calvin Center for Christian Studies believed that this area would provide a place that wildlife animals could make their home as well as be an expression of God's creation on campus.