An incredible diversity of plant and animal life thrives in Stout Woods. Such biodiversity, plus the fact that this property looks pretty much the same as it did when the first settlers arrived, is why Stout Woods is now a dedicated Indiana Nature Preserve.

Indiana’s system of Nature Preserves protects significant and unique natural areas all over the state from being altered or destroyed. This ensures that our natural heritage will be protected. Each property acts as a “living museum” that the public can visit and that researchers can study. (For more information on Nature Preserves, contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. http://www.state.in.us/dnr/naturepr/index.html)