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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Photo by William Kincaid/The Daily Standard

The visually stunning E.J. Mackenbach nature preserve consists of 34 acres of diverse mature-growth forest and 36 agricultural acres which have been restored to pollinator habitat and natural wetlands. The nature preserve contains five wetland areas.

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New St. Marys preserve offers an amenity for region
  
ST. MARYS - Heritage Trails Park District officials on Friday afternoon held a grand opening of the 70-acre E.J. Mackenbach Nature Preserve located at 14579 County Road 66A, less than a mile from the St. Marys High School/Middle School in Noble Township. [More]
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