Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary

Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary This beautiful 100 acre park has almost 1 mile of a boardwalk loop trail. This park offers peaceful walking and wildlife observation.

Its undisturbed wet beech maple forest is quite unique. It is the only park in our district that does not allow pets. The Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary is a beautiful 100 acre park with an undisturbed wet beech-maple forest. There is a .7-mile boardwalk loop through this unique area. The Sanctuary is not connected to the Reserve, but can be reached by driving a short distance. Each year there is a pr

olific spring flower display and a colorful autumn show. Many of the different plants and trees are labeled for easy identification. A handicapped accessible boardwalk winds through the woodland habitat helping to preserve the sensitive and rare plant community. To broaden your experience and to help protect this unique natural site, please use the pathways provided and please obey the rules of the Sanctuary.

01/16/2025

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03/12/2021

This tiny wildflower makes it official! Spring is forecasted!

Find the Harbinger of Spring (3-4 " tall) at Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary. Look for an identification card on the east side of the boardwalk along the back loop.

At the north 40th latitude, equal day and night occurs this year on March 17th. Celebrate with a walk at any of your wonderful Miami County Parks.

NOTICE: Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary will be closed Monday through Friday, May 4-15 for boardwalk replacement; however, it...
04/30/2020

NOTICE: Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary will be closed Monday through Friday, May 4-15 for boardwalk replacement; however, it will be open weekends for you to enjoy the spring wildflowers. We look forward to continually improving the parks and appreciate your understanding during this time.

NOTICE: Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary will be closed Monday through Friday, May 4-15 for boardwalk replacement; however, it will be open weekends for you to enjoy the spring wildflowers. We look forward to continually improving the parks and appreciate your understanding during this time.

01/18/2017

Time Hop Tuesday
In January of 1981, J. Scott Garbry and his family of Piqua deeded 100 acres of land on Statler Road to the Miami County Park District. Prior to this time, the “Big Woods” had been under the stewardship of the Garbry family for over 130 years. Thanks to their generosity, people can visit Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary where they are greeted by nearly a mile of boardwalk which travels through an undisturbed wet beech-maple forest, vernal pools and prolific display of spring wildflowers.

08/12/2015

Everyone can make a difference in stopping the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), especially kids and families. The ALB Hunt gets kids outside and learning about...

04/14/2015

The spring wildflowers are at their peak this week!

10/07/2013

Stillwater Prairie Reserve

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Piqua, OH
45356

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