nature preserve
noun
US
: an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes
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Explore Turkey Creek Sanctuary This 130-acre nature preserve has been a favorite for residents and visitors alike since the early 1980s.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Go kayaking through mangrove tunnels in a nature preserve.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
This five-acre nature preserve is a great place for kids to run off steam, or just relax.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
The sprawling 700-acre nature preserve, hiking trail and campground is a state gem.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 29 Sep. 2024
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Go kayaking through mangrove tunnels in a nature preserve.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
This five-acre nature preserve is a great place for kids to run off steam, or just relax.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
The sprawling 700-acre nature preserve, hiking trail and campground is a state gem.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Nature preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20preserve. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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