The James K. McPherson Botanical Reserve

The 180-acre McPherson Botanical Reserve is located 8 miles west of Stillwater. The preserve has riparian, prairie, and cross-timbers, and oldfield habitat for field studies and experiments. The Botany Department is responsible for maintaining the Reserve; Maintenance includes the use of prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire in the forested portion of the preserve

Morels are frequent in the forests of the preserve in early spring.

Scenes from the torching of cedars: April 25, 2002: