Experience North Dakota's scenic beauty, pristine landscapes, and
natural wildlife at one of five Nature Conservancy areas, or along an
interpretive trail. From history to natural wonders, create
legendary memories.
Nature Conservancy Areas
Brown Ranch
Located in Ransom County about 8 miles northeast of Milnor. Canoeing the Sheyenne River, photography, bird watching, and
mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding on the North Country National
Scenic Trail are some of the activities.
Cross Ranch Preserve
Located adjacent to Cross
Ranch State
Park about 30 miles north of Mandan. Here you will find riparian woodlands, forests
of cottonwoods and willows. Bison herds
are maintained in the central and south units.
Birding is another popular activity.
Davis
Ranch
Located 5 miles south of Denhoff, or 14 miles north of Wing.
This is an area renowned for its
production of waterfowl and includes some of the best waterfowl breeding
habitat in the prairie pothole region.
John E. Williams Preserve
Located in central North Dakota
within eastern McLean
County. This is the largest conservancy area with
2,103 acres in the Preserve and adjacent public land and waters available for
visitation, bringing total site to 4,446 acres.
Vegetation and wildlife are abundant.
Pigeon Point Preserve
Located in a straight line 8 miles southeast of
Sheldon. Although part of the Sheyenne
Delta, the landscape is dominated by sand prairies. Activities by beavers are most noticeable at
the preserve. Rare plants are also
found.
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