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Division of Nature Preserves and Natural Resources
The Division of Nature Preserves and Natural Resources is responsible for the protection and conservation of Mecklenburg County's parks designated as Nature Preserves. 

Nature Preserves protect the county's biological resources and natural areas, while providing opportunities for environmental education, nature-based programs, and outdoor recreation. Our staff offer over 5,000 programs yearly, perform natural resource management, and maintain over 30 miles of nature trails, 6,500 acres, 3 nature centers, and a public campground.



 
Nature Centers:
Latta Plantation
McDowell
Reedy Creek
* Please check our winter hours

Nature Preserves:
- Auten
Berryhill
- Big Rock
- Bracket Bluff
- Clarks Creek
- Cowan's Ford
- Evergreen
- Gar Creek
- Flat Branch (planned)
- Gateway
- Haymarket
- Latta Plantation
McDowell and Copperhead Island
- Oehler
Reedy Creek
RibbonWalk
- Rural Hill
- Shuffletown Prairie
- Stephen's Road
- Stevens Creek
- West Branch


Outdoor Recreation:
Campground
Programs

Environmental Education:
Group & School Programs 
- Public Programs 
- Service Learning
Summer Ecology Camps
Birthday Parties
Educator Workshops
- Green Invaders Video
   - Green Invaders Study Guide
   - Green Invaders Activities
   - Green Invaders Wanted Poster
- Charlotte Regional Environmental Network

Other Links:
Natural Connections Newsletter
- Nature Link eNews
On-Line Program Registration
Volunteer Program
Become a Member
Natural Resources (DNR) 
- All About Coyotes

About Us:
Our Mission
Awards and Recognition
-Map of County Nature Preserves
-List of Nature Preserves & Acreages
-Mission and Vision





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