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This property is being maintained and developed for wildlife and public recreation. The majority of the land at Schmitter is grasses. A few small woodlands dot the area. Much of the grasslands is being managed for prairie restoration. A deep draw runs north-south through Schmitter and is intersected by lesser draws. Anyone wishing to hike through this area should be prepared for steep terrain and rough travel. Two ponds of approximately 3 acres each have been built on the property. Bass, bluegill and channel catfish have been stocked in the ponds. Two marshes in the northeast corner provide habitat for waterfowl. A naturally flowing spring, located near the property’s northeast corner, feeds the nearby marsh. LocationNorthwest of Brighton. From Highways 1/22, take Fir Ave. north 2 miles, 310th St. west two miles.
Contact InformationConservation Education Center
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The 80 acres of the
Schmitter Heritage Area was donated to the Washington
County Conservation Board in 1997. Property features include several deep draws, some brushy areas, and
mixed grasslands. Game species include deer and wild turkeys (especially due to the
proximity of Brinton Timber, a 320 acre wildlife refuge), pheasants, and other small
upland game.