This site is considered to be part of, and borders along, the western edge of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, which is a unique geological feature.  The Ridge has been identified as part of the "Chatham-Ecambia sequence" of old shorelines, which is estimated to be nearly 500,000 years old. 

The scrubby flatwoods, which is endemic to this ridge are listed in the "Florida Natural Areas Inventory" as being "rare" due to the extensive development Florida continues to undergo with these areas being prime building land throughout the state all along the East coast of Florida.

The site contains  a diverse native habitat mix including  mesic flatwoods,  depression marsh and savannahs, a freshwater marsh.  The flatwoods is home to many species of wildlife threatened with extinction due to continued eradication of this natural habitat. Such as:   Florida scrub jay, Florida scrub lizard, Eastern indigo snake, Florida gopher frog, and Florida mouse. 

 The savannahs, a natural occurring  sheet flow water pattern, assists in increasing water storage, and allowing proper seepage and infiltration into surface and groundwater systems.  This site is listed in the "Great Florida Birding Trail" by the FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as the habitat provides conditions favorable to wood stork, sandhill crane, roseate spoonbill, heron, ibis and many others.

Also discovered on site is  a plant, Lakela's mint which is listed as an endangered plant species.  It is only found on the eastern side of this ridge in FL and is currently being re-introduced  with the assistance of Bok Towers Botanical Gardens in Lake Wales, FL.

Recreational opportunities include nature viewing, hiking three miles of trail, and fishing.  A 35 acre man-made lake, that resulted from past sand-mining activities is a catch and release fishing  area for all species of bass.  Other fish, such as blue gill, crappie and catfish may be kept.

Please observe appropriate State fishing regulations concerning size and quantity limits while fishing here.  Only electric motors are permitted on the lake.