York Charter Township

Ecosystem Overview

The York Charter Township ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 32% more documented species, York Charter Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 49 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-32% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common7 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common5 obs.

Caulophyllum giganteum

giant blue cohosh

Very Common4 obs.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee-Tree

Very Common4 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common4 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Common4 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Common4 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Rare2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare2 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare2 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 68 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in York Charter Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in York Charter Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-32% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

-18% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-32% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-32% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+467% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+518% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+750% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1600% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Washtenaw County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-32% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

-18% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-32% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-32% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+467% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+518% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+750% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 49 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-32% species diversity

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare2 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 68 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.