Originally dedicated December 8, 2004, the 210-acre natural area in Fleming County adjacent to the state park protects the northernmost occurrence of the federally endangered Short’s goldenrod (Solidago shortii). Other than a recently discovered population near the Blue River in southern Indiana, all documented occurrences of this endemic species are from a two-square-mile area around Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park covering portions of three counties (Fleming, Nicholas and Robertson) in Kentucky. The preserve is managed to enhance habitat for the goldenrod.
Access: Access to this preserve is by written permission only.