Location:
Lyle-Harter-Matter Sanctuary is located near State Highway 57 between Jacksonport and Baileys Harbor, adjacent to Kangaroo Lake and Meridian County Park.
Features:
Heavily wooded with deciduous and coniferous species over most of the property, a magnificent, high sand dune runs through the property and a marsh is also located on the acreage.
The wetlands of the sanctuary are categorized as a fens-type wetland that carries a high Ph level. The plant life in the area is unique in that it must endure high alkaline conditions created by morrow, a wet chalk-like residue that enters the water from the calcium carbonate deposits in the bedrock.
Hunting is not allowed.
History:
The park’s land was given to the county in 1945 as a sanctuary and is completely undeveloped. The park is primarily used as a wildlife and nature study area. The parcel is not served by a public road; Pedestrian access through Meridian County Park, which does not have maintained trails.