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Brown's Lake Bog, Protected wetland ecosystem near Wooster, Ohio, US.

The 100-acre preserve contains a kettle lake, floating sphagnum moss mat, and forested areas surrounding a natural bog system.

The Nature Conservancy acquired the land in 1966, leading to its designation as a National Natural Landmark in 1967 for its ecological importance.

Local educational programs and research activities focus on understanding and protecting the wetland's rare plant communities and natural processes.

Visitors can access the preserve daily from dawn to dusk through marked trails, with guidance available through informational signs along the paths.

The preserve houses more than 20 rare plant species, including bog buckbean, pitcher plants, and multiple orchid varieties in its acidic environment.

Location: Ohio

GPS coordinates: 40.68090,-82.06240

Latest update: March 14, 2025 21:28

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