Albert J. Miller and Smith Woods Preserve

Washtenaw County Natural Areas Preservation Program (NAPP)

The 12-acre Albert J. Miller Preserve and adjacent Smith Woods Preserve together comprise 29 acres of protected land. The lack of invasive species in the woodland, numerous pocket wetlands and remnant prairie species all contributed to the recommendation to acquire the land. Located on Dexter-Chelsea Road in Lima Township, visitors can access the preserve through Smith Woods Park, which has a parking area and rustic nature trails. The property was purchased in September 2006 from Susan Miller and named in honor of her father.

Directions:  From I-94: Exit 167Baker Road, northbound. Turn left off Baker onto Shield Road., right on Parker Road, left on Dexter-Chelsea Road (Parker ends at Dexter-Chelsea). The preserve entrance is immediately on the right (west) side of Dexter-Chelsea Road. The entrance and parking is shared with the Smith Woods Preserve (Dexter Parks Commission).