Graham Creek Nature Preserve contains 484 acres of natural habitats including pine savannas, wetlands and tidal marshes. It also features a canoe/kayak launch, walking and hiking trails, picnic areas and bird watching. Throughout the preserve interpretive signage identifies populations of rare plant and animal species and their habitats.

The preserve is a favorite for canoe & kayak enthusiasts.  Three tributaries flow through the property and merge together forming Graham Creek.

Paddlers can launch and paddle east. Streams to the west are not navigable.  It is a two mile paddle from the canoe launch to Wolf Bay, where birds, fish, alligators and dolphins may be viewed.

Graham Creek Nature Preserve provides protection for rare plant and animal species by preserving their unique habitats and enhancing and restoring natural areas. The preserve also provides educational and recreational opportunities for the community, including:

Canoe/kayak launch

Hiking/walking/bicycling trails

Wildlife viewing areas

Pavilion and picnic areas

Educational field trips/Guided tours available by appointment

Disc golf course under development

Plant Inventory - Over 700 species identied (10 Alabama Endangered Plants)

Deer, migratory birds, bobcats, coyotes and numerous small mammals are located throughout the preserve.  Habitat management is underway throughout the preserve by prescribed burning and reforestation.

Types of Habitats and Dominant Plants:

Bottomland Forest - Wetland Habitat; Floodplain of creeks. Dominated by bays, magnolias, tupelos, maples, spoonower, St. John’s Wort and ferns.

Wetland Mixed Forest - Wetland Habitat; The area between Bottomland Forest and Uplands. Dominated by pines, sweetgums, swamp bays, maples and pitcher plants.

Upland Open Mixed Forest - Upland Area; Dominated by pines, oaks, gopher tortoises and magnolias.

Pine Savanna - Wetland Habitat; Low canopy grassland with high water table. Dominated by pines, magnolias, holly and pitcher plants.

To get there, Travel east on County Road 12 from Hwy 59 or the Beach Expressway, in Foley AL. Turn south (right) onto Wolf Bay Drive and follow the sharp turn to the left. Turn right on Stan Mahoney Lane.  The street address for mapping is 23004 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley AL.

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