Bird Preserve

Discover Bird Preserve in Cedar Rapids

The Rae Jeanne Kilberger Foundation donated 83 acres southeast of Covington and funding assistance for an additional 57 acres of woodland along the Cedar River near Ellis Boulevard NW in 2023. This natural area is named after the donor’s family, which includes committed funding to develop this property into a wildlife natural area. The property is open to hiking and exploring, and archery-only deer hunting during the appropriate seasons. Although not designated as a park, new features include a restroom, open-air shelter, and benches.