Al Sabo Preserve

Al Sabo Preserve
A trillium in Al Sabo Preserve
Map
LocationTexas Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Area741 acres (300 ha)
Created1971

Al Sabo Preserve is an area of northeastern Texas Township, in southwestern Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It comprises 741 acres (3.00 km2) of marsh, forest, streams, and rolling hills. Numerous trails provide recreational opportunities throughout the Preserve.[1]

Location and access

Al Sabo Preserve is located between Interstate 94 to the north, Texas Drive to the south, 12th Street to the east, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College at 9th Street and O Ave to the west. Atwater Millpond lies at the northeast corner of the Al Sabo Preserve, fed by the west branch of Portage Creek, which flows through Al Sabo Preserve, and forms a tributary for the Kalamazoo River. Camp Rota-Kiwan Boy Scout camp lies at the southwest corner of Al Sabo Preserve. Although Hiking trails may cross this boundary, there are numerous "No Trespassing" signs.

Access to the Al Sabo Preserve is gained through an entrance on Texas Drive, near the intersection of Texas and 10th Avenue. A parking lot for Al Sabo Preserve is located next to the Texas Drive entrance to Camp Rota-Kiwan. Foot trails lead into Al Sabo Preserve from the Rota-Kiwan Boy Scout Camp, and from the campus of Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

Recreation

Mountain biking is a popular activity in Al Sabo Preserve [1]. Over two thirds of the trails were closed to cycling as a result of a dispute over land use, seven miles (11 km) remain open. These trails include Moab, Atwater, Lookout, and Mandala.

Two boardwalks are present (but not easy to find) in Al Sabo Preserve, providing access to the water from the hiking trails above. In addition, numerous overlooks provide panoramic views of the Preserve, particularly in the winter and spring.

Wildlife

Wildlife abounds in Al Sabo Preserve. Bird species are particularly numerous, including many migrants during the spring; year-round species are also plentiful with both woodland songbirds and waterfowl including duck, goose, and swan. As of fall 2016, 167 species have been identified within the preserve (see eBird.org, Kalamazoo county). Sandhill cranes nest in the preserve. Muskrat and perhaps beaver[2] occasionally create dams on Portage Creek, causing flooding upstream in the spring, and inundation of the Atwater Millpond shoreline when cleared. Deer, fox, coyote, raccoons, squirrels, and other mammals reside in the area. Fish include bass, bluegill, perch, and crappie. Soft-shell, snapping, and other turtle species populate the area, laying eggs near the sandy road that bisects the preserve.

History

A Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) at Al Sabo Preserve

The Preserve was established in 1971, and named after Albert Sabo, who had been Director of the City of Kalamazoo's Utilities Department for 15 years until 1969.

A large painted mural of the surrounding wetlands is on one of the interior walls of the preserve's main pump house.

In 1992 the preserve was closed due to conflicts between trail users. The preserve was re-opened in 1993. Bicycles are restricted to approximately seven of the 25 miles of trails.

The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan uses the watershed containing the Al Sabo Preserve as part of the municipal water supply.[3] A water quality study [4] resulted in a Watershed Management Plan, approved on February 10, 2006.[5]

On April 26, 2006, a wildfire [6] in Al Sabo Preserve burned approximately two acres of woods near the Lookout Trail overlook. It was successfully extinguished by crews from the Texas Township, Oshtemo, and Mattawan fire departments.

Media related to Al Sabo Preserve at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-09. Retrieved 2009-05-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

42°13′44.32″N 85°40′00.98″W / 42.2289778°N 85.6669389°W / 42.2289778; -85.6669389

Read other articles:

Matsuri Kiritani

Artikel ini sebatang kara, artinya tidak ada artikel lain yang memiliki pranala balik ke halaman ini.Bantulah menambah pranala ke artikel ini dari artikel yang berhubungan atau coba peralatan pencari pranala.Tag ini diberikan pada Desember 2022. Matsuri KiritaniMatsuri, 2018Nama asal桐谷まつりLahir15 Agustus 1996 (umur 27)Prefektur Akita, JepangTahun aktif2016-Dikenal atasC-more ENTERTAINMENTTinggi165 cm (5 ft 5 in) Matsuri Kiritani (桐谷まつりcode: ja ...

 

Nabil Bentaleb

Nabil Bentaleb Bentaleb bermain untuk Schalke 04 pada 2018Informasi pribadiNama lengkap Nabil Bentaleb[1]Tanggal lahir 24 November 1994 (umur 29)[2]Tempat lahir Lille, PrancisTinggi 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)[3]Posisi bermain GelandangInformasi klubKlub saat ini AngersKarier junior2001–2004 AJS Wazemmes2004–2009 Lille2009 Mouscron2010–2012 Dunkerque2012–2013 Tottenham HotspurKarier senior*Tahun Tim Tampil (Gol)2013–2017 Tottenham Hotspur 46 (0)20...

 

Мифология индейцев

Койот и Опоссум выступают во многих историях. В мифологии коренных народов Америки содержатся многочисленные повествования, связанные с религией в мифологической перспективе. Система верований коренных американцев включает множество священных повествований. Такие д�...

Universitas Baiturrahmah

Artikel ini tidak memiliki referensi atau sumber tepercaya sehingga isinya tidak bisa dipastikan. Tolong bantu perbaiki artikel ini dengan menambahkan referensi yang layak. Tulisan tanpa sumber dapat dipertanyakan dan dihapus sewaktu-waktu.Cari sumber: Universitas Baiturrahmah – berita · surat kabar · buku · cendekiawan · JSTOR MotoUniversitas terkemuka dan unggul ditingkat regional serta didukung oleh insan yang memiliki akhlakul karimahJenisPerguruan...

 

Evelyn García

Salvadoran cyclist In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Marroquín. Evelyn GarcíaGarcía in 2015Personal informationFull nameEvelyn Yesenia García MarroquínBorn (1982-12-29) December 29, 1982 (age 41)Santa Ana, El SalvadorHeight1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)Weight54 kg (119 lb)Team informationDisciplinesRoadTrackRoleRiderProfessional teams2005–2006Nobili Rubinetterie–Menikini Cogeas2007Te...

 

فيلوتاس

يفتقر محتوى هذه المقالة إلى الاستشهاد بمصادر. فضلاً، ساهم في تطوير هذه المقالة من خلال إضافة مصادر موثوق بها. أي معلومات غير موثقة يمكن التشكيك بها وإزالتها. (مارس 2024) فيلوتاس  خريطة الموقع تقسيم إداري البلد اليونان  التقسيم الأعلى فلورينا  إحداثيات 40°38′00″N 21°42′00″...

Matewan, West Virginia

Town in West Virginia, United StatesMatewan, West VirginiaTownMatewan, West Virginia.Location of Matewan in Mingo County, West Virginia.Coordinates: 37°37′23″N 82°9′59″W / 37.62306°N 82.16639°W / 37.62306; -82.16639CountryUnited StatesStateWest VirginiaCountyMingoArea[1] • Total0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) • Land0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)Elevation705&#...

 

المرأة في الهندسة

جيري يلسورث المصممة والمخترعة لإحدي رقائق الكومبيوتر المستخدمة في الكشف التلقائي في معرض «ميكر فير» في عام 2009 ساهمت المرأة في مجالات متنوعة في الهندسة في التاريخ الحديث والقديم، وعادة ما يكون تمثيل المرأة منخفض سواء علي المستوي العملي أو المستوي البحثي في مجالات الهندسة�...

 

Fire plough

Firelighting tool A fire plough in Vanuatu. A fire plough (left), as opposed to a hand drill (right). A fire plough (or fire plow) is a firelighting tool. In its simplest form, it is two sticks rubbed together.[1] Rubbing produces friction and heat, and eventually an ember.[2] More advanced are stick-and-groove forms, which typically uses a V-shaped base piece of wood, and a friction stick as the activator.[2][3] The typical fire plough consists of a stick cut ...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (série télévisée d'animation)

Vous lisez un « bon article » labellisé en 2016. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Guerre des clones (homonymie). Cet article concerne la série d'animation en images de synthèse Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Pour la série d'animation sous forme de dessin animé, voir Star Wars: Clone Wars. Pour le film d'animation, voir Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Données clés Type de série Série d'animation en 3D Titre original Star Wars: The Clone Wars Autres t...

 

County cricket

Cricket matches between the historic counties of England and Wales This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: County cricket – news · newspapers · books · s...

 

コルク

この記事は検証可能な参考文献や出典が全く示されていないか、不十分です。出典を追加して記事の信頼性向上にご協力ください。（このテンプレートの使い方）出典検索?: コルク – ニュース · 書籍 · スカラー · CiNii · J-STAGE · NDL · dlib.jp · ジャパンサーチ · TWL（2017年4月） コルクを打ち抜いて作った瓶の栓 コルク（木栓、�...

Aerial ramming

Attack by crashing an aircraft into another Ramming attack performed by Pyotr Nesterov Aerial ramming or air ramming is the ramming of one aircraft with another. It is a last-ditch tactic in air combat, sometimes used when all else has failed. Long before the invention of aircraft, ramming tactics in naval warfare and ground warfare were common. The first aerial ramming was performed by Pyotr Nesterov in 1914 during the First World War. In the early stages of World War II the tactic was emplo...

 

Doctor Who: The Adventure Games

2010 video gameDoctor Who: The Adventure GamesDeveloper(s)Sumo DigitalPublisher(s)BBC Wales InteractiveLegacy Games (Steam)Director(s)Sean MillardWriter(s)Phil FordJames MoranComposer(s)Murray GoldSeriesDoctor WhoEngineEmmersionPlatform(s)Microsoft Windows, Mac OSRelease5 June 2010 (2010-06-05)—31 October 2011Genre(s)Graphic adventureMode(s)Single-player Doctor Who: The Adventure Games is an episodic adventure video game based on the BBC television series Doctor Who and deve...

 

Barcombe railway station

Disused railway station in Barcombe, Lewes BarcombeGeneral informationLocationBarcombe, Lewes District, East SussexEnglandCoordinates50°55′24″N 0°00′56″E / 50.9234°N 0.0155°E / 50.9234; 0.0155Grid referenceTQ416157Platforms1ConstructionArchitectThomas MyresOther informationStatusDisusedHistoryPre-groupingLondon, Brighton and South Coast RailwayPost-groupingSouthern Railway Southern Region of British RailwaysKey dates1 August 1882Opened as New Barcombe1 Janu...

Karl Theodor Ernst von Siebold

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Siebold. Karl Theodor Ernst von SieboldBiographieNaissance 16 février 1804WurtzbourgDécès 7 avril 1885 (à 81 ans)MunichNationalité bavaroiseActivités Botaniste, professeur d'université, gynécologue, physiologiste, zoologiste, anatomistePère Adam Elias von Siebold (en)Fratrie Eduard Caspar Jacob von Siebold (en) (frère cadet)Parentèle Carl Caspar von Siebold (grand-père)Philipp Franz von Siebold (cousin germain)Autres informati...

 

Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio 1987-1988

Voce principale: Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio. Unione Sportiva Sassuolo CalcioStagione 1987-1988Sport calcio Squadra Sassuolo Allenatore Giancarlo Magrini Presidente Claudio Sassi Serie C216º posto nel girone B. Maggiori presenzeCampionato: Bertolini, Campioli, Schenardi (33) Miglior marcatoreCampionato: Campioli (8) 1986-1987 1988-1989 Si invita a seguire il modello di voce Questa pagina raccoglie le informazioni riguardanti l'Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio nelle competizioni uffi...

 

1991 Menzies by-election

1991 Menzies by-election 11 May 1991   First party Second party   DEM Candidate Kevin Andrews Ken Peak Party Liberal Democrats Popular vote 40,154 13,070 Percentage 67.7% 22.0% Swing 9.3 10.4 TPP 72.0% 28.0% TPP swing 7.7 28.0 MP before election Neil Brown Liberal Elected MP Kevin Andrews Liberal The 1991 Menzies by-election was held in the Australian electorate of Menzies in Victoria on 11 May 1991. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of the sitting member, the f...

مشير (رتبة عسكرية)

المشير (بالإنجليزية: Field marshal)‏ هي رتبة عسكرية رفيعة المستوى، وتكون أعلى رتبة في بعض الجيوش.[1][2][3] ويعود أصل التسمية إلى وقت مبكر من العصور الوسطى، تحديداً في زمن ملوك الفرنجة، والتسمية مشتقة من التسمية الألمانية القديمة لحارس خيول الملك (Marh-scalc). في بعض الدول تطل...

 

Sergey Solovyov (historian)

Russian historian This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (October 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Sergey Mikhaylovich Solovyov, 1880. Sergey Mikhaylovich Solovyov, sometimes Soloviev or Solovyev (‹See Tfd›Russian: Серге́й Миха́йлович Соловьёв; 17 May [O.S. 5 May] 1820, in Moscow –...