The Morse Wildlife Preserve was established in 1995 by a donation of land from Lloyd and Maxine Morse. Situated near the headwaters of the north fork of Muck Creek, the now nearly 180-acre preserve is a mosaic of conifer forest, wetlands, oak savanna, and prairie. Cascade Land Conservancy and Tahoma Audubon Society (TAS) jointly manage the Preserve for wildlife and education.

A tremendous volunteer effort is underway to reintroduce native prairie plants, remove invasive plant species and foster the growth of the increasingly rare oak savannah and prairie habitats.  The Morse Force, a group of volunteers from CLC, TAS and the community who serve as the management team for the Preserve, holds monthly work parties to restore the wetland, prairie and upland habitats. 

This site is also CLC’s premier site in Pierce County for education, hosting a number of school and community groups each month for activities ranging from bird watching to prairie restoration.

To encourage use of the Preserve for educational programs and to facilitate access to other habitats at the Preserve, planning and fundraising are underway for the construction of a boardwalk.

To visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, check Tahoma Audubon's calendar for upcoming educational programs or our Events page for work party information.

In 2008, Lloyd Morse donated an additional 48 acres for wildlife and education. A trail system is currently being constructed at the Maxine G. Morse Nature Conservancy property, located a few miles from the Morse Wildlife Preserve, and will soon be open to the public for educational events.  Stay tuned for information on upcoming opportunities to visit this unique property.