As a gift to all lovers of nature from this visionary couple, Virginia Creasey Mahan and Howard Mahan established the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve on their farm in 1975. Upon its 168 acres are winding trails lush with all varieties of trees, wildflowers, and shrubs. Woodlands, wetlands and meadows of native grasses, springs, songbirds, and a meandering stream share the land with wildlife, their colonial home, and creek stone springhouse. When the Preserve was created, the Division of Forestry, U.S. Soil Conservation Service, and the State Fish and Wildlife Department developed a plan to plant over 43,000 trees and shrubs. This plan was to include plants for an arboretum, hardwood and pine tree plantations, wildlife food plots, a system of nature trails, and conservation-education areas. Most of the present trees are no more than 34 years old, but demonstrate the long-term viability of turning pastureland into a healthy ecosystem!

Master gardeners involved with the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve take part in designing, planting, and maintaining native wildflowers and woodland gardens. 

More information on the Preserve can be found on their website: https://www.creaseymahannaturepreserve.org/