There is also a showy display of wildflowers suited for home landscaping. The newly-constructed wetland complex is a mosaic of habitats lying in the former floodplain of Brush Creek. It consists of two ponds, and a sedge meadow area. This year the addition of a series of amphibian pools and wet prairie will complete the complex. Over 14 miles of hiking trails traverse the Reserve's many habitats.
Several trails begin at the trail house at the south end of the service road loop.
The largest community on the Reserve is the upland forest, dominated by oak and hickory trees. Whitetail deer, fox and gray squirrels, and wild turkey are commonly seen in these areas. The spring flora can be quite spectacular with large masses of bluebells, trout lily, blue phlox, yellow violets,and false rue anemone. Several large gravel bars are found along the banks of the Meramac. People of all ages enjoy exploring these gravel bars for unusual rocks, driftwood, animal tracks, freshwater mussels, and amphibians.