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State nature preserve in Ohio, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve is a 178 acres (0.72 km2) nature preserve with ponds in Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio.
Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve | |
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Stage's Pond | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location | Pickaway County |
Nearest city | Circleville, Ohio |
Coordinates | 39.6764°N 82.9395°W |
Area | 178 acres (72 ha) |
Established | 1974 |
Governing body | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
The State Nature Preserve is located at 4792 Hagerty Road, north of the county seat of Circleville. The preserve was dedicated on August 23, 1974.
The large pond is an example of a kettle lake, one created by a melted piece of ice broken off from a glacier.
The ponds and surrounding habitat are a resting point for large numbers of migratory birds.
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