Description
The 185-acre John Arthur Woollam Preserve consists of 4,300 feet of stunning rocky shoreline with huge, mossy boulders, coastal wetlands and a coniferous forest grading into northern hardwoods.
Many visitors appreciate this preserve as they hike the Bush Bay Trail, often called the “Narnia Trail” for a magical trail portion along the coast of Lake Huron. While the “Narnia” section and other portions of the Bush Bay Trail stretch outside of the J.A. Woollam Preserve onto land that isn't owned by TNC, we are proud to work with the local communities and partners on a project to restore and preserve the trail through critical infrastructure upgrades so visitors can enjoy the area for generations to come. Learn more about our work to restore the Bush Bay Trail and protect its rare landscape here.
The preserve offers significant shoreline for migratory and breeding birds and habitat for rare, threatened plant species such as Houghton's goldenrod. Warm waters near the shore yield masses of flying insects, providing a tasty feast for migrating birds stopping through. Shoreline conservation is one of the main goals of this preserve.
Visitors might also see a variety of animals including the loon, pileated woodpecker, osprey, deer and several species of neotropical migratory songbirds such as the American redstart and magnolia warbler.
