Known locally as the Elk Mound Swamp, this 4,100 acre assemblage of properties features prominently a marsh and sedge meadow with numerous "islands" that are wooded or prairie. There are numerous restored wetlands, a a great deal of plant diversity, and a protected sedge meadow. There are hunting and trapping opportunities for waterfowl, birding, boating (non-motorized), fishing, hiking, wild edibles, and more.