Lakeville Swamp Nature Sanctuary is a 76-acre (31 ha) sanctuary located in northeastern Oakland County, Michigan. It is maintained and preserved by the Michigan Nature Association.

Lakeville Swamp Nature Sanctuary
Lakeville Swamp
Map showing the location of Lakeville Swamp Nature Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Lakeville Swamp Nature Sanctuary
Location within the state of Michigan
LocationLower Peninsula, Oakland County, Michigan USA
Nearest cityLakeville, Michigan
Coordinates42°49′02″N 83°08′58″W / 42.81715°N 83.14934°W / 42.81715; -83.14934
Area76 acres (31 ha)
Established1961
Governing bodyMichigan Nature Assoc. (non-profit)

About the Sanctuary

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The Lakeville Swamp Nature Sanctuary was the Michigan Nature Association's fifth project. The acquisition of this property began in 1961.

As home to over 400 species of native plants, the Lakeville Swamp is Oakland County's most biologically diverse area.[1] It also preserves several distinct kinds of habitats, including a dense White Cedar swamp. Several types of wildflowers can be seen at the Lakeville Swamp, such as marsh marigolds, Twinflower, and Clintonia. The sanctuary is easy to find, but difficult to traverse. Rattlesnakes, poison sumac, and unstable muck keep most people out. It is possible to get lost without the aid of a compass.

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