The island is noted for evidence of prehistoric Native use such as hunting and fishing, and for the existence of a burial ground.

[1] Evidence of use by Native groups for hunting and fishing in the Middle Woodland Period have been discovered on the island.

Within the island's boundaries, many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, plants, and fungi are known to live.

A few of the many species that are found here or have been seen here include: American bullfrog, American toad, common watersnake, common snapping turtle, pileated woodpecker, eastern screech-owl, great horned owl, wild turkey, great egret, great blue heron, tundra swan, Canada goose, osprey, bald eagle, American beaver, muskrat, common raccoon, North American river otter, coyote, northern pike, yellow perch, monarch butterfly, eastern red cedar, common juniper, eastern white pine, white spruce, red maple, sugar maple, white oak, and basswood.

[7] Hiking, bird watching, picnicking, mountain biking, and cross country skiing are popular activities.