Morris Woods is an excellent example of farmland that has been effectively managed to create prime habitats for a large variety of birds and mammals. The area is primarily a mature beech-maple forest, but young forest, scrub, and open field areas also exist on the site.

• Good spring wildflowers
• Bird observation opportunities
• Beech-maple woodland
• Parking lot
• Trail

A small lake on the preserve attracts various species of waterfowl throughout the seasons. It is an excellent preserve for viewing spring wildflowers.

This nature preserve was made possible by a generous gift to the people of Ohio in 1979 from James W. Abbott who had developed the land as a wildlife sanctuary. The woods are named in honor of Abbott’s father, Morris Abbott.

Located in Licking County, 2 miles northeast of Johnstown on US-62; proceed .5 mile east on Dutch Lane Road to the preserve entrance. Morris Woods is managed by the Licking County Park District. A parking lot and trail are present.