The park contains black oak savanna, oak-pine woodland and prairie openings, habitats that were once common in this region.  Fern-leaved false foxglove, cylindrical blazing-star, green milkweed and bird's-foot violet are just some of the interesting plants found here.  The park is also an excellent place to view a variety of birds including waterfowl, bald eagle, snowy owl and sandhill crane in season.