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This preserve is open only for specially scheduled ACRES activities. North of Fort Wayne and west of Leo-Cedarville in Allen County. This preserve is closed except for special occasions. From Fort Wayne travel north on I-69 to exit 116 (SR 1). Turn right (east) on SR 1, then left (north) on Tonkel Road. After crossing Popp Road, look for the address 12129 on your left. Drive up the lane and park in the grassy area by the house. Driving distance from I-69/I-469 to the preserve is 3 miles. Caretaker: Larry Biggerstaff. Forty acres of the Popp property near Cedarville was donated by Jeannette Kent in 1996. The 40 acres are behind the residence of Emanuel M. Popp, who donated the land. 20 of the 40 acres have been dedicated through IDNR's Division of Nature Preserves. In the spring the preserve has a spectacular display of Dutchman's breeches, squirrel corn, bloodroot and white trout lily. |
