Lakeshore Meadow and Werly Island

There are many rich plant communities around Beebe Lake. This lakeshore meadow is ideal for prairie species such as sneezeweed, asters, and blue lobelia. The small island here, called Werly Island, was created in 1986 when gravel and silt were dredged from Beebe Lake. The island was engineered to channel the flow of Fall Creek,which allows the sediment load to be carried further downstream and reduces the frequency of future dredging. Werly Island is a popular bird-watching spot. Great blue heron, osprey, and other water birds are a common sight.