Size: 50-acres

Status: Open to the Public, no trails

Protected: December 12, 1999

Donors: Amy and Dave Darker 


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    The McDarker Wetland is a fine example of northern habitats from in the South Sparrow Lake area.


    Landscape and Species:

    • densely treed by Black Spruce, Cedar, White Birch and a variety of other conifers on deep peat soils
    • boggy conditions frequently experience spring flooding
    • acidic soils support orchids and northern wildflowers
    • home to resident Moose family, visiting Black Bear and Red Fox, Beaver and Muskrat
    • nesting birds include Ovenbirds, Blue jays, Chickadees, and various warblers