Feryn Ranch Conservation Area

Description

The Feryn Ranch is an 81 acre farming homestead with approximately 27 acres of prime wetland habitat.  It also includes 54 acres of farmland that provides forage for both wildlife and fowl.

The wetland habitat is used by 108 species of birds as a migratory corridor with 65 of those breeding within this critical wetland system.  The site provides an excellent opportunity to view a diverse number of bird species.

Spokane County Parks worked in conjunction with the local Ducks Unlimited to protect the Feryn Ranch and neighboring properties with a rehabilitation grant from the North American Conservation Act to conserve an upland buffer, create habitats and provide a barrier from nearby farmlands.

An additional 87 acres neighboring the Feryn Ranch Conservation Area was acquired by Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department through two North American Wetlands Restoration Act grants with community partners.  These properties, referred to as Feryn II and Feryn III Natural Open Space Areas, are adjacent to the Conservation Futures-purchased area.

Permitted Uses

• Wildlife habitat
• Wildlife observation
• Hiking
• Picnicking
• Bird-watching

Rules

• Dogs can be disruptive to wildlife and must be kept on a leash at all times while in the conservation area.
• Motorized vehicles are not permitted in the conservation area.
• Hunting and/or shooting are not permitted at any time in the conservation area.
• No campfires are permitted in the conservation area. 

Location 

• Take the Argonne Road, exit #287
• Drive north on Argonne Rd, through Millwood, for 5.5 miles 
• Continue on Bruce Rd for 2 miles
• Turn right on Peone Rd, drive 1 mile
• The old Feryn driveway is on the left, with mailbox

Features

• Extensive wetlands habitat, great for bird-watching
• Lies in the foothills to Mount Spokane State Park
• Old farming homestead preserved
• Adjoins Feryn II and III Natural Areas to preserve wetlands

Wildlife