This 13 acre preserve was once 19 lots, plus a wetlands that in real estate hype became Lake Genevieve.
Twenty years ago a couple of neighbors got together to save Lake Genevieve and the surrounding 19 lots from development. Neglected for years it became a dumping ground for everything from broken concrete to household junk. The circle of concerned people grew and today Lake Genevieve is owned by Shields Township and managed by LBOLA.
Serious restoration work was started by LBOLA in July of 2008. Since then, 75 volunteers have given a total of over 1500 hours of labor. Today, it is about 80% complete and has a wood chip trail and 2 bridges.
Lake Genevieve is frequently the location for High School Biology field work that earns students extra credit. This site now boasts a beautiful wetland and scores of mature oaks that some how survived the last 200 years. The first woodland burn was completed in the fall of 2010 and this Spring should be spectacular! So, come and take a leisurely stroll and soak in the beauty and uniqueness of this preserve.
Stewards: George Morton & Bill Nordeen
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