In 2022, Parks & Trails Council partnered with six friends groups to spearhead habitat restoration projects at state and regional parks and trails. See the recap below.
In 2022, Parks & Trails Council partnered with six friends groups to spearhead habitat restoration projects at state and regional parks and trails. See the recap below.
Replacing shade trees in the campground/use areas with hardy native species.*
*This project is still in progress. Check back for updates in summer of 2023!
Worked with volunteers to collect native prairie seeds along the trail for a spring seeding.
Planted 23 trees of various species to replace ash trees decimated by the emerald ash borer.
Establishment of a deer exclosure fence around 8 acres of prairie.*
*This project is currently on hold due to adverse weather conditions. Work will be completed in spring of 2023.
Planting oak seedlings, oak saplings, and a variety of native forbs/grasses/sedges on park land cleared of buckthorn as part of a long-term habitat restoration project.
Restoring the natural trail surface on Paddy’s Trail in the Zumbro Bottoms Forest Recreation Unit and planting red osier dogwoods along a stretch of damaged trail.*
*This project is still in progress. Check back in early summer 2023 for updates!
Thank you and congratulations to the six friends groups who implemented habitat restoration projects in 2022. Their hard work and dedication for their parks and trails is evident! The land, wildlife, and human visitors truly benefit from their steadfast investment.