Ferncliff Wildflower & Wildlife Preserve


Bald eagles can often be spotted soaring above this forested ravine, which is intersected by Barnes Run, a tributary of the Susquehanna. As you may have guessed from the name, this small nature preserve, owned by the Lancaster Conservatory, is a riot of wildflower blooms come spring.


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