Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve - Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods is a mixture of forests and fields with old-growth hickory, beech, and oak. There are eight species of oak present, with some dating to 250 years of age. There is an 11-acre lake, as well as seasonal pools. "This is an old-growth forest in the making". Within the 768-acre park is the Edward Thomas Nature Preserve, named for the renowned naturalist and founder of the Metro Park system.