The Otto and Magdalene Nature Preserve is a natural treasure in North Huntingdon Township, providing ecological value and offering scenic beauty and discoveries to those who visit – whether for a casual walk or for a full day of exploration.
Thank you WLT Board member Malcolm Sias for building, placing and stocking the walking stick holder at the Ackermann Preserve
The Preserve is a high quality deciduous forest holding a former stone quarry, scenic wooded slopes, and a forested floodplain of a tributary to Brush Creek. There are trails and natural areas as well as historic man-made features of interest. Visit year-round to enjoy the Preserve’s wildlife, birds, wildflowers, and scenic beauty.
Many volunteer at the Preserve, and area businesses often select the Preserve for a enjoyable volunteer work day in a beautiful setting.
Please contact us to arrange for this fun way to give back to the community!
Many individuals and area businesses also contribute toward improvements at the Preserve, or other work of the WLT including education workshops offered under the PA Educational Incentive Tax Credit program. Please contact us to learn more!
Resources
Trail map/brochure (hard copies are available at the information kiosk at the Preserve)
The Story of the Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve
Frogs of Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve
Salamanders and Snakes of Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve
Brief Conversation with the Ackermann Family about the Preserve
Extended Conversation with the Ackermann Family about the Preserve
Aerial tour of the Otto and Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve generously contributed by I.B. Dronin Photography