Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana

This large wetland preserve features a diverse combination of bottomland hardwood forest, shrub wetlands, sedge meadow, and successional fields. The majority of the property has been dedicated as an Indiana State Nature Preserve by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and it has also been designated a state Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Eighty bird species have been documented during the breeding season, including bald eagles that have actively nested there for the past several years. The preserve also serves as important habitat for many other threatened and rare animal and plant species. Public access is provided by the Beanblossom Bottoms Environmental Education Trail, which was funded by the Duke Energy Foundation and the Dr. Laura Hare Charitable Trust and built largely by the efforts of over 250 volunteers. This two-mile trail features a raised boardwalk and observation decks over the wetland, allowing visitors to experience an otherwise inaccessible area. A gravel parking is next to the trail head on Woodall Road. It is located on N. Woodall Road in Ellettsville, Indiana.

Colorful Spider at Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The wooden boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
A creek running through the preserve ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
A creek that runs through the preserve ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Fallen leaves in the water ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Fall color along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The "Bottoms" along the Trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020

Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
A sitting area at the start of the boardwalk ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The wooden boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The wooden boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Fall color along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The gravel portion of the Trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020

Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The wooden boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The moon still hanging around during our visit ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The "Bottoms" along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Fall color ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The "Bottoms" along the Trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020

Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Fall color among the fallen leaves ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
A creek that runs through the preserve ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Reflection ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The plastic boardwalk along the trail and the observation deck ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
The "Bottoms" along the Trail ~ Captured October 26, 2021
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020
Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve in Ellettsville Indiana
Captured April 22, 2020

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