The number and variety of animals and plants who call the park home is not yet known, but it is considerable. One of the purposes of the park is to protect and preserve the indigenous species that live there.
There are a number of species of birds common to this region (e.g., robins, Blue Jays, finches, etc.). Most notably, the Red-winged Blackbird makes its home among the cattails in several of the ponds. The Red-winged Blackbird was special to Native Americans and is part of the official logo of the park.
There are turtles, fish, and frogs in the ponds. There is a cornucopia of trees, wildflowers, and grasses to identify. In short, the Park at Flat Rock is a naturalist’s dream. There is a great deal of wildlife to see and hear, to learn about (and from), and most of all, to enjoy.