Howard Collier State Nature Preserve

This state nature preserve, located on the Sandusky State Scenic River, was acquired as a Scenic River area. In addition to the large wooded riverine corridor with an excellent floodplain community containing large oaks, sycamore, ash, tulip and cottonwoods, the area also has an impressive amount of relief.

This woods contain numerous large American beech trees as well as a diversity of spring wildflowers including sharp-lobed hepatica, Dutchman's-breeches, squirrel-corn, three trillium species, trout-lily and marsh marigold. The display of marsh marigolds and skunk cabbage found in the floodplain in early May. The site is named in honor of former state budget director, Howard Collier.