Hiles Wetlands State Natural Area

Hiles Wetlands is a large complex of tamarack poor fen and sedge meadow, which have experienced relatively little human disturbance as compared with other similar community types in this area. The wet meadow contains an abundance of blue-joint grass, manna grass, and prairie cord grass. Other species include swamp milkweed, boneset, spotted Joe-Pye-weed, northern bugleweed, sensitive fern, wool-grass, and grass-leaved goldenrod. The wilderness aspect of this site adds to its ecological significance.

Hiles Wetlands is owned by Wood County and was designated a State Natural Area in 2006.

Source: Wisconsin State Natural Area Program